Hope is shattered....

[Musician4Jesus]

I just called the college I was applying for. The deadline for the spring term is Oct 1st. I actually had hope of being accepted for spring term.

Now I have another 9 months to wait! Nine more months of persecution and lack of support with what God has called me to. Nine more months of accusations and clashing with my parents on everything.

I love them, but our lifestyles are completely different. We hardly agree on anything since I'm saved and they're not.t Our relationship has become much worse as a result.

I can save more toward college, but there is problem here too. I'm barely making enough to provide for my needs now. I'm having no success in securing a job where I actually receive enough hours so that I can provide for myself.

I actually had hope in the midst of a difficult time and now this happens...

 

[Beautiful Fireball]

Remember that God's hand is in all of this, and it really is a blessing, though you may not be able to see that now. I know how you feel. I was supposed to go to a four year university and three days before orientation all of my financial aid fell through, needless to say I was devastated. I had bought everything for my dorm, gotten my classes, and even e-mailed my new roommates, but looking back now it is the best thing that could've happened to me. Just keep pressing on and remember God is thinking of you.

 

[Musician4Jesus]

I've heard that line many times, and it's getting old fast. That does not mitigate the difficult circumstances...

 

[Beautiful Fireball]

I've heard that line many times, and it's getting old fast. That does not mitigate the difficult circumstances...

Then dont come here seeking advice. People try to encourage you and you shoot them down, your other thread was like that too. What I went through was just as bad as you, if not worse, and you still have snide comments about it.

What do you want me to say? That your life sucks and you should just give up now? Sorry, but I'm gonna say what I feel, and I doubt many people are going to say things different from me, so maybe you should get used to it and take heed to the sound Biblical advice that you have been given on many issues.

 

[Musician4Jesus]

I heed their advice. and you know what i'm getting sick of? People judging me and making assumptions about my life when they don't know me. Look I get it! You're trying to offer advice and solace. I appreciate it. But I'm not the prince of peace. My patience is wearing very thin. Now I actually possessed hope, and I'm screwed waiting another 9 months....

 

[Beautiful Fireball]

I heed their advice. and you know what i'm getting sick of? People judging me and making assumptions about my life when they don't know me. Look I get it! You're trying to offer advice and solace. I appreciate it. But I'm not the prince of peace. My patience is wearing very thin. Now I actually possessed hope, and I'm screwed waiting another 9 months....

It sure didn't take long for you to say that I was judging you did it? I am only going to say this once, I don't judge you, and never had. That is the only time I am going to say it, its your choice whether you believe it or not.

Everyone has been in the spot of having their patience wear thin, I promise you're not the only one. The only way to remedy that is to seek God and be content with what He has given you.

How do you think I felt when three days before I was supposed to leave for college I get a call that says I have no way to pay for my $25,000 tuition? How do you think I felt when I had all my dorm stuff sitting in my room packed and ready to go? And then how do you think I felt after I got over the shock of having that not work to trying out an online school to only be scammed out of $14,000? Talk about not having any money to pay for school. But you know what, through it God has brought me to amazing places and taught me amazing things. I am just encouraging you as a sister in Christ to seek that out, because in that place you will not have to deal with this heartache and frustration. I want you to feel this, because it really is an awesome thing. I am just trying to help you get to that point, thats all.

 

[Musician4Jesus]

I try to find joy in God. But oh yes, it's so wonderful just receiving a blessing and then ANOTHER problem beyond my control pops up too...yeah, screw life right now...

I don't feel like anybody cares...not my family, not my friends, not God...

 

[Beautiful Fireball]

I try to find joy in God. But oh yes, it's so wonderful just receiving a blessing and then ANOTHER problem beyond my control pops up too...yeah, screw life right now...

I don't feel like anybody cares...not my family, not my friends, not God...

God's presence is not a feeling, its a knowledge. And until you have that knowledge of His presence you are just gonna be stuck in the same plae that you are in now.

 

[Musician4Jesus]

Fyi, I know God is with me. However, I cannot hear his voice audibly, and I cannot see him physically. Yeah, I already know faith is believing in what you cannot see. However, it would be nice to receive comfort in the way I've been desiring, which is impossible...

 

[Beautiful Fireball]

Fyi, I know God is with me. However, I cannot hear his voice audibly, and I cannot see him physically. Yeah, I already know faith is believing in what you cannot see. However, it would be nice to receive comfort in the way I've been desiring, which is impossible...

I have never heard God's voice, nor seen His face, and most of the time I don't feel God. Of course it would be nice to receive comfort and peace, but guess what, this life is not about our comfort or peace. Be grateful that God is refining you and putting you through trials, He is just making you stronger in your faith, but you have to do some work too.

I never doubted that you had faith, but our faith can always be stronger. What else do you think you can be doing to build that faith stronger? Maybe you could help those less fortunate then you or volunteer somewhere? Maybe seeing others in worse circumstances would help you to feel God's presence and blessing in your life. (Please know that the above paragraph is meant with sincerity and honesty. I truly believe that being around others worse off then you would really help you. It did me)

 

[Musician4Jesus]

I'm trying to. However, I'm struggling to provide for my own needs. So, it's really difficult to help others less fortunate when I'm struggling to cover the cost of my own bills.

 

[Beautiful Fireball]

I'm trying to. However, I'm struggling to provide for my own needs. So, it's really difficult to help others less fortunate when I'm struggling to cover the cost of my own bills.

I dont mean donating money, I don't have the extra cash to do tha right now either. But you could donate time.

 

[IvanFipps]

I just called the college I was applying for. The deadline for the spring term is Oct 1st. I actually had hope of being accepted for spring term.

Now I have another 9 months to wait! Nine more months of persecution and lack of support with what God has called me to. Nine more months of accusations and clashing with my parents on everything.

I love them, but our lifestyles are completely different. We hardly agree on anything since I'm saved and they're not.t Our relationship has become much worse as a result.

I can save more toward college, but there is problem here too. I'm barely making enough to provide for my needs now. I'm having no success in securing a job where I actually receive enough hours so that I can provide for myself.

I actually had hope in the midst of a difficult time and now this happens...

Chipper up. At least you will still be able to attend school. Many like myself do not have such an opportunity such as yourself.

Here's a little something from Spurgeon's "Morning and Evening" for Nov. 11, (evening).

Evening

“He shall choose our inheritance for us.”

- Psa_47:4

Believer, if your inheritance be a lowly one you should be satisfied with your earthly portion; for you may rest assured that it is the fittest for you. Unerring wisdom ordained your lot, and selected for you the safest and best condition. A ship of large tonnage is to be brought up the river; now, in one part of the stream there is a sandbank; should some one ask, “Why does the captain steer through the deep part of the channel and deviate so much from a straight line?” His answer would be, “Because I should not get my vessel into harbour at all if I did not keep to the deep channel.” So, it may be, you would run aground and suffer shipwreck, if your divine Captain did not steer you into the depths of affliction where waves of trouble follow each other in quick succession. Some plants die if they have too much sunshine. It may be that you are planted where you get but little, you are put there by the loving Husbandman, because only in that situation will you bring forth fruit unto perfection. Remember this, had any other condition been better for you than the one in which you are, divine love would have put you there. You are placed by God in the most suitable circumstances, and if you had the choosing of your lot, you would soon cry, “Lord, choose my inheritance for me, for by my self-will I am pierced through with many sorrows.” Be content with such things as you have, since the Lord has ordered all things for your good. Take up your own daily cross; it is the burden best suited for your shoulder, and will prove most effective to make you perfect in every good word and work to the glory of God. Down busy self, and proud impatience, it is not for you to choose, but for the Lord of Love!

“Trials must and will befall-
But with humble faith to see
Love inscribed upon them all;
This is happiness to me.”

In Christ,
Ivan

 

[Squirrelborg]

Hey, are you applying for an undergrad college? I don't know about where you're at, but around my area most of the colleges accept late applicants. I applied for my last college at the end of december, got accepted and got financial aid the week before classes started without too many problems. They always say the deadline is in october, but sometimes if you talk to the registrar's office you can still get in. I'd keep trying if I were you. If the college you tried is pretty firm about the deadline, maybe there's somewhere else you can try. I hope everything works out for you.

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

I try to find joy in God. But oh yes, it's so wonderful just receiving a blessing and then ANOTHER problem beyond my control pops up too...yeah, screw life right now...

I don't feel like anybody cares...not my family, not my friends, not God...

I have not finished reading this thread yet, but I have a question. Can you look back at any particular events in your past that, at the time, seemed like a disaster -- but after some time passed, you could see they happened for a good reason?

 

[BranwenUerchLlyr]

You can always look around at other colleges in the area (with later application dates), and then transfer to where you really want to go. Many gen-ed classes will transfer from college to college. I'm currently doing that right now, looking to transfer for next year. Just an idea.

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

You can always look around at other colleges in the area (with later application dates), and then transfer to where you really want to go. Many gen-ed classes will transfer from college to college. I'm currently doing that right now, looking to transfer for next year. Just an idea.

Yeah. Next semester, I am taking my last two classes towards my associates degree. In Florida, which is where I live, a student with an AA is guaranteed admission to a state university and that their credits will transfer.

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