"Do-nothings"

[Songs_Of_Solomon]

It says in my everyday life bible by Joyce Meyer that Joseph was thrown into a pit and was left there to die . He went from the pit to a palace and was labeled as a slave but didnt have a slave mentality. Some people have great opportunities given to them, and they do nothing with their lives. "The devil does not want us to have dreams and visions of better things. He wants us to stay in the pit and be "do-nothings". " I feel like i've been doing nothing for a very long time, especially during my addiction. Right now i feel as if im doing nothing now and am just waiting for an opportunity to come my way. I feel like im in a pit, but i feel like i've put myself in this pit by following the wrong people.

 

[pastorwaris]

It says in my everyday life bible by Joyce Meyer that Joseph was thrown into a pit and was left there to die . He went from the pit to a palace and was labeled as a slave but didnt have a slave mentality. Some people have great opportunities given to them, and they do nothing with their lives. "The devil does not want us to have dreams and visions of better things. He wants us to stay in the pit and be "do-nothings". " I feel like i've been doing nothing for a very long time, especially during my addiction. Right now i feel as if im doing nothing now and am just waiting for an opportunity to come my way. I feel like im in a pit, but i feel like i've put myself in this pit by following the wrong people.

Dear sister in Christ. Let me speak to your heart as a pastor not to condemn you, but to remind you of the truth of who you are in Christ, and to lovingly stir up your spirit with the Word of God.

Your honesty is powerful. You're not hiding behind religion. You're not pretending. You're speaking from a pit—but hear me: God meets us in the pit. You're not the only one who’s been there.

Joseph Was in the Pit, but God Was in the Plan​

You're right Joseph was thrown into a pit (Genesis 37:24). It wasn’t fair. It wasn’t his fault. But God was still with him:

“But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor...” Genesis 39:21 (ESV)

Joseph didn’t stay in the pit. He didn’t stay in the prison. And you won’t either, because God is writing a story through your life even the broken chapters.

Your Addiction Doesn’t Disqualify You​

You said something deep: “I feel like I’ve been doing nothing, especially during my addiction.” I hear your heart and I want to tell you something boldly:

Your past addiction does not cancel your calling.
Look at Paul. Before he was an apostle, he persecuted the church (Acts 9). God didn't wait for him to clean himself up. God met him in the mess and changed everything.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)

You are not what your addiction was. You are not the product of the wrong people. You are who God says you are.

The Devil Wants You Stuck But God Calls You Forward​

You're exactly right again:

“The devil does not want us to have dreams and visions of better things.”

Yes! That’s his strategy to keep you stuck, ashamed, small, and silent. But God gave you dreams for a reason. You were not born to “do nothing.” You were created for purpose.

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)

Even in the waiting, God is working. Joseph waited over a decade. David was anointed king but went back to tending sheep. Jesus waited 30 years for a 3-year ministry. So waiting does not mean wasting.

When Religious People Hurt You... Jesus Still Heals​

You also mentioned being hurt by famous religious celebrities. That pain is real. That betrayal cuts deep. But may I remind you:

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses...” Hebrews 4:15 (ESV)

Jesus understands church hurt. He was betrayed by Judas, denied by Peter, abandoned by His closest friends. But He didn’t walk away from the Father and neither should you.

Here's What You Can Do Now:​

1. Talk to God honestly, like you're doing now.
2. Don’t isolate. Find a Christ-centered community that won’t judge your past but will fight for your future.
3. Start doing one small thing in obedience. You’re not stuck, you’re in a transition.

“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin...” Zechariah 4:10 (NLT)

Remember, You’re Not a “Do-Nothing”​

You're a child of God. You’re not forgotten. You’re being formed. You may be in a pit now, but there’s a palace in your future. And the same God who brought Joseph from the pit to the palace can and will do it for you too.

“He lifted me out of the pit of despair... He set my feet on solid ground.” Psalm 40:2 (NLT)

Keep holding on. Keep showing up. Don’t quit before your breakthrough.
If you'd like, I can pray with you or help you find Scriptures to stand on daily. You're not alone in this. You're loved. You're chosen. You're called.

Grace and peace to you, in Jesus’ name.
Pastor Waris,

 

[Songs_Of_Solomon]

Dear sister in Christ. Let me speak to your heart as a pastor not to condemn you, but to remind you of the truth of who you are in Christ, and to lovingly stir up your spirit with the Word of God.

Your honesty is powerful. You're not hiding behind religion. You're not pretending. You're speaking from a pit—but hear me: God meets us in the pit. You're not the only one who’s been there.

Joseph Was in the Pit, but God Was in the Plan​

You're right Joseph was thrown into a pit (Genesis 37:24). It wasn’t fair. It wasn’t his fault. But God was still with him:



Joseph didn’t stay in the pit. He didn’t stay in the prison. And you won’t either, because God is writing a story through your life even the broken chapters.

Your Addiction Doesn’t Disqualify You​

You said something deep: “I feel like I’ve been doing nothing, especially during my addiction.” I hear your heart and I want to tell you something boldly:

Your past addiction does not cancel your calling.
Look at Paul. Before he was an apostle, he persecuted the church (Acts 9). God didn't wait for him to clean himself up. God met him in the mess and changed everything.


You are not what your addiction was. You are not the product of the wrong people. You are who God says you are.

The Devil Wants You Stuck But God Calls You Forward​

You're exactly right again:



Yes! That’s his strategy to keep you stuck, ashamed, small, and silent. But God gave you dreams for a reason. You were not born to “do nothing.” You were created for purpose.


Even in the waiting, God is working. Joseph waited over a decade. David was anointed king but went back to tending sheep. Jesus waited 30 years for a 3-year ministry. So waiting does not mean wasting.

When Religious People Hurt You... Jesus Still Heals​

You also mentioned being hurt by famous religious celebrities. That pain is real. That betrayal cuts deep. But may I remind you:



Jesus understands church hurt. He was betrayed by Judas, denied by Peter, abandoned by His closest friends. But He didn’t walk away from the Father and neither should you.

Here's What You Can Do Now:​

1. Talk to God honestly, like you're doing now.
2. Don’t isolate. Find a Christ-centered community that won’t judge your past but will fight for your future.
3. Start doing one small thing in obedience. You’re not stuck, you’re in a transition.

Remember, You’re Not a “Do-Nothing”​

You're a child of God. You’re not forgotten. You’re being formed. You may be in a pit now, but there’s a palace in your future. And the same God who brought Joseph from the pit to the palace can and will do it for you too.


Keep holding on. Keep showing up. Don’t quit before your breakthrough.
If you'd like, I can pray with you or help you find Scriptures to stand on daily. You're not alone in this. You're loved. You're chosen. You're called.

Grace and peace to you, in Jesus’ name.
Pastor Waris,

Yes, I would like prayer. I don't like nit being successful. No money in my bank account, no job, no college degree, no car, no home.. nothing. Please help.