I give up on searching for answers, trying to find ways to be healed, always confused about God, I don't care anymore. I'm leaving this all behind and I don't care what happens to me. This is all nonsense, it's a mental maze where you keep searching for truth, reaching out all the time for help and you get nowhere. I give up. I can't heal myself and can't find the formula for God's healing. I don't want to know someone who plays around with people lives, puts them through pain and requires them to serve him and suppress their emotions all for his glory. I don't trust God and I never will.
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I have some teachings that I think would show you taht what yo describe is not the true Living God at all. Would you be willing to watch them if I give you the links. I think it would really help. I don't blame you for not wanting someone like that. I wouldn't either. But that's not who He is. I realize churches may have told you that, parents and maybe even friends. They mean well but they are wrong. Please let me know if you'd like the links.
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I've had acute clinical depression and anxiety for 28 years now. What I've found is that most people do not understand depression at all. They think that you 'are sad' for a time and then it will go away. They do not realize that it is some;thing that you deal with everyday. It doesn't go away. You may feel better for a few days or even weeks, but that does not happen often.
People will say cruel things, like 'just think happy thoughts'. Stop thinking about the negative and focus on the positive. You could stop this if you wanted to. You are always so down, cheer up.
Do not think that anyone will truly understand what you are going through, because they do not. They may have a deep compassion for you but unless they suffer from mental illness they really do not know.
The other thing you can do is try to control your thoughts. This is very important. If you can turn away negative thoughts before they become established in your mind and you do not stew on the negative over and over it will save you a lot of pain.
There is some reason that we have this. I do not know what that reason is, but I know that somehow we bring glory to God and represent him in our trials.
I know it is so, so hard. Do not loose faith. Feel free to p.m. me anytime.
People will say cruel things, like 'just think happy thoughts'. Stop thinking about the negative and focus on the positive. You could stop this if you wanted to. You are always so down, cheer up.
Do not think that anyone will truly understand what you are going through, because they do not. They may have a deep compassion for you but unless they suffer from mental illness they really do not know.
The other thing you can do is try to control your thoughts. This is very important. If you can turn away negative thoughts before they become established in your mind and you do not stew on the negative over and over it will save you a lot of pain.
There is some reason that we have this. I do not know what that reason is, but I know that somehow we bring glory to God and represent him in our trials.
I know it is so, so hard. Do not loose faith. Feel free to p.m. me anytime.
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You are talking about a religious god, not the God Jesus demonstrates to us, no wonder you refuse to serve him -I wouldn't want to serve a god who demands and wants without giving anything back either.
The good news is that God is love and we are allowed to know and serve Him through faith in Jesus Christ, nobody has helped me more than God, hallowed be His glorious name.
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I understand.
The short answer, SISTER, is that you are hitting your breaking point in faith. That is a trying, yet good thing. I have said the exact same thing you have said just recently; the help I got was from people who, ironically, I "helped" with similar cries. I dont believe you have given up on Him, I just think you are tired. That is fine; lean on us - your brothers and sisters who have been through it for strength. No PERSON is an island.
I have seen you post on these forums things that have helped people including me. I am inclined to believe this is a "spiritual hack," or "final assault" on God's people, because it is about to get ruff bro. God may be letting you experience this to show you who you are, allow us (our brothers and sisters) to exhibit fruits of help, and to shame the enemy when you overcome. Easier said and heard than accepted I understand, but just keep it in mind. This is an assault on you because you are a powerful enemy of the Enemy and his allies. Neither God nor the Enemy waste their time on weaklings who have nothing to offer either side. So, sorrow and feelings of separation from God are powerful tools of the enemy. It is almost psychological/spiritual projection: the enemies know of how they separated themselves from God, so they try to make the redeemed feel exactly what they feel. All lies.
Truth is, no one can be separate from God because He is everything - even down to Higgs and evaporated dimensional holes. That can be both good (if you are redeemed/holy,) and torture (if you irrevocably forsake Him.)
Edit: SISTER!!! I did it again knw lol... Sorry I am a bit slow.
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These should keep you busy for a while. There's much good truth here. It will help you. So sit back and let the Lord minister to you through these.
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Videos | Gateway Church
How Winners Think | Gateway Church
Freedom Classes | Gateway Church
http://www.christianforums.com/t7824058/
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Sweet sis you are a huge blessing to me and many. I understand how you feel I have been there. I know it is hard I have felt the same way many times. Please don't give sis. I am praying for you sis
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I've had acute clinical depression and anxiety for 28 years now. What I've found is that most people do not understand depression at all. They think that you 'are sad' for a time and then it will go away. They do not realize that it is some;thing that you deal with everyday. It doesn't go away. You may feel better for a few days or even weeks, but that does not happen often.
People will say cruel things, like 'just think happy thoughts'. Stop thinking about the negative and focus on the positive. You could stop this if you wanted to. You are always so down, cheer up.
Do not think that anyone will truly understand what you are going through, because they do not. They may have a deep compassion for you but unless they suffer from mental illness they really do not know.
The other thing you can do is try to control your thoughts. This is very important. If you can turn away negative thoughts before they become established in your mind and you do not stew on the negative over and over it will save you a lot of pain.
There is some reason that we have this. I do not know what that reason is, but I know that somehow we bring glory to God and represent him in our trials.
I know it is so, so hard. Do not loose faith. Feel free to p.m. me anytime.
Thank you. I just hope that I can be healed and be happy like I was before.this feels like a never ending battle. A torture chanber I'll never escape
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I am praying for you sis
Thank you for your prayers flower.
you are a great blessing too
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