Do you ever....

[joeman1]

Do you ever just feel like throwing in the towel, because either everything you turns out not to be right or just because everyone and everything wants to be against you?

 

[MrDude]

That actually tends to push me even more. It motivates me to know that I'm defying the odds.

 

[Out of the Flames]

Do you ever just feel like throwing in the towel, because either everything you turns out not to be right or just because everyone and everything wants to be against you?

I'm saying this as someone who cares- you need counselling. You seem to have a lot of feelings of hopelessness and angst, and it's not normal to feel like that all the time. It may also indicate a more serious medical problem. It's good that you want to share these feelings because it's self destructive to keep them bottled up inside, but it's also self destructive to avoid seeking help, especially if it's affecting your ability to deal with life.

Start with your pastor. A lot of the time, you can be paired with a mentor or placed in a small support group that can help. I am a mentor and volunteer counselor and I know that just talking with others in your situation helps wonders.

If you're a student, college campuses usually have counselling services. Otherwise, many employers have an Employee Health Plan that includes free counseling services. You need to speak with someone who can help you to assess your life situation and determine what can be done to improve your emotional well being.

If you need someone to talk to, you can PM me here or my IM information is in my profile.

 

[Apollonian]

"Give up" "The world is against you" "Nothing you do will turn out for the best"

These are hints and ruses of demons. Fight them, and I am right there with you.

There was a time, recently, where I was knocked upside the head by a would-be-perfect relationship turning upside down by the girl saying that Jesus was a "nice guy". I couldn't believe how I could have missed driving home the question about the foundation of the faith. Yet, I took it in stride and chose to be liberated rather than disabled. I figured that it was a test and I chose to follow God.

It's rough when we hear all sorts of troubles and woeful implications in our heads, but if you can doggedly teach yourself to ignore them it will help. There is a reason that they say "Be still, and know that He is God" - it's mostly to silence all of those messages that cloud our minds and keep us from seeing what beauty and love we already have, especially in forms that we might not otherwise see.

Godbless,
-Apollonian

 

[Danielle]

Keep going! Don't give up! I think Satan is trying to discourage you somehow. Pray about it. God Bless!

Danielle

 

[MrsGnomeCrusher]

What Apollonian said. You need to fight these thoughts and teach yourself to ignore them. Hard, but not impossible. These thought used to keep me in a low, dark place for the longest time, and still do from time to time. The fact is, you have more control over these thought that run through your head than you realize.

When it feels like the entire world is against you, I know that God is not and is standing with me. That's enough to bring back, fighting.

 

[TheDatelessLoserX2]

"Give up" "The world is against you" "Nothing you do will turn out for the best"

These are hints and ruses of demons. Fight them, and I am right there with you.

Amen. I've been down that path, I tried taking my own life at one point, the worst experience ever (like that needs saying). There is always hope. Jesus loves you and died for you, he knew ahead of time your hard times and failures, and those yet to come, yet he still went through with it, that my friend is something to smile about. My prayers are with you as well.

Romans 5:8 And God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

 

[Paul 888]

satan tells you all sorts of lies about how hopless you are and how it will never get better and how everyone is against you

generally almost all negative stuff in your head is subtle lies from the devil designed to take you away from the victory that is yours in Christ

it is very hard, but you must pray for discernment to figure out when those voices are satan and then rebuke them with the authority that is yours in Christ

it is extremely difficult and sux hard often but many of us go through this stuff and prayer is the best weapon

i'm praying for you

 

[throwingbones]

Are you talking suicide? Self-destruction? Walking out on your faith? Giving up on a girl? Or whether or not to cut the mullet?

For suicide, self-destruction, and losing the faith... you need to talk to someone. Sort out your feelings, have patience, and pray. Read some of the sexual assault posts in "non-christian struggles" and realize what a bad day, week, month, or year really is.

For girl problems... we have all been there, or are there currently. I fight the feeling to give up or "throw in the towel" everyday. But God keeps me going. Prayer seems to be what works best for me there also.

As for the mullet... if that's your problem, let it go man! It's never going to make a comeback.

 

[Iggster]

That actually tends to push me even more. It motivates me to know that I'm defying the odds.

We call that stalking in California.....LOL

 

[Iggster]

Joe,

These things take time. But don't act so desparate. Be a sport and move on to the next one. Hold your chin high, stomach in, chest out......Shrug it off and drive on.

Feel free to PM me for some tips.

 

[MrDude]

We call that stalking in California.....LOL

I was unaware we were talking about the persuit of a woman. I figured he was talking about life in general.

 

[joeman1]

I was unaware we were talking about the persuit of a woman. I figured he was talking about life in general.

Yeah I was talking about life in general but two aspect in general one is the pursit of a girl, The other is the unwillingness of my boss to work with my school

 

[klewlis]

Hey, those of you who say the negative thoughts are from satan and just to ignore them... have you considered the possibility that they might instead be triggered by some very real pain and despair in life? These things don't come from nowhere and should NOT be stifled or ignored.

I agree that counselling is a great idea, and absolutely necessary if you are referring to self-harm or suicide. It will help you deal with the pain and the sources of it, and sort out your feelings. Also, be sure to draw on your support system--friends, family, etc, even if there is only ONE person you can trust.

 

[joeman1]

I am not talking about suicide but what I would like to do is just get away from all this stress I am under. I have a couple of days off from work next week maybe all I need to do is just get away and keep my mind off of everything.

 

[klewlis]

I am not talking about suicide but what I would like to do is just get away from all this stress I am under. I have a couple of days off from work next week maybe all I need to do is just get away and keep my mind off of everything.

That's a good idea! Take some time out to relax, read a book, get outside... do whatever you need to do.

 

[songz777]

Hey brov, i Know how u feel Ive felt like givin in...but God keeps me going, when Im tried weary sad down hurt, He lifts me up HEY He will for you Jesus is wonderful )

 

[TheDatelessLoserX2]

I am not talking about suicide but what I would like to do is just get away from all this stress I am under. I have a couple of days off from work next week maybe all I need to do is just get away and keep my mind off of everything.

Whew, yeah man if you can, just relax. Do something you enjoy, it will help kill that stress in no time, then you should be ship shape!

 

[therapist1]

Paul talks in the Bible about fighting the good fight and knowing where his rewards lie. Life is a series of highs and lows. In the end, regardless of what comes against us here on earth, God promises a whole eternity of pure joy in his presence. Don't give up! Keep your eyes on the prize!

 

[silwJC7]

I don't give up, but I try to sit down for a moment and try to see what's going on. Is what I'm doing God's will? Do i have the grace from Him? and so on... I get frustrated at first (I think everyone does), but after sorting through the facts and have evaluated everything. I press on or I stop and try something different depending on His will