I Love God

[W2L]

...because he loves me.


I was reading a little from the book of Job today and i tried to understand the conflict between Job, his friends, and God Himself. I don't know the exact truth of the matter but i feel sorry for Job because he is suffering such great affliction and his friends are so unhelpful and critical. I myself am no good, and i am very messed up in so many ways. I have trouble being a righteous person, and trouble having relationships, and i have been such a horrible sinner. I must put faith in the Lord because all i have without him is a living hell on earth. I suffer greatly with mental and physical problems. I am far removed from anything considered normal and i am dysfunctional as a person. I must put faith in the Lord or i will be like Job, only without a happy ending. So i will declare that God loves me and i have hope. Praise the Lord, my soul is in His hands.

Psalms 34:7 The Messenger of the Lord camps around those who fear him,
and he rescues them.

 

[Winter]

God is truly our hope. Your post is inspiring.

 

[Press On]

Welcome, W2L! Thank you for your thoughts. Please stay around the depression forum. Great people here.

 

[Tigerfan01]

The amazing thing about Job was that through it all, he never cursed God or turned from Him. Even though his friends kept trying to lead him that way. He resisted the worldly view of his situation and truly put ALL his hope and faith in God's will. Truly inspiring Faith!

 

[Hieronymus]

Welcome to CF !

 

[W2L]

God is truly our hope. Your post is inspiring.

Thank you. You're correct. When everything falls apart, and we fail in this life, God is all we have left to hope in.

 

[W2L]

Welcome, W2L! Thank you for your thoughts. Please stay around the depression forum. Great peolpe here.

Thank you and you're welcome.

 

[W2L]

Welcome to CF !

Thank you.

 

[Hieronymus]

Welcome, W2L! Thank you for your thoughts. Please stay around the depression forum. Great people here.

Nothing more uplifting than the depression forum !

 

[W2L]

The amazing thing about Job was that through it all, he never cursed God or turned from Him. Even though his friends kept trying to lead him that way. He resisted the worldly view of his situation and truly put ALL his hope and faith in God's will. Truly inspiring Faith!

Yes, when i read scripture i see what appears to be super spiritual people, but maybe they are not as super natural as they appear, or perhaps they are, i really dont know for sure. I do know that im just very desperate, and i am nothing but a desperate man in great need of hope. I am not a good example or a good person, just a poor, desperate and needy man.

 

[brinny]

...because he loves me.


I was reading a little from the book of Job today and i tried to understand the conflict between Job, his friends, and God Himself. I don't know the exact truth of the matter but i feel sorry for Job because he is suffering such great affliction and his friends are so unhelpful and critical. I myself am no good, and i am very messed up in so many ways. I have trouble being a righteous person, and trouble having relationships, and i have been such a horrible sinner. I must put faith in the Lord because all i have without him is a living hell on earth. I suffer greatly with mental and physical problems. I am far removed from anything considered normal and i am dysfunctional as a person. I must put faith in the Lord or i will be like Job, only without a happy ending. So i will declare that God loves me and i have hope. Praise the Lord, my soul is in His hands.

Psalms 34:7 The Messenger of the Lord camps around those who fear him,
and he rescues them.

What a PRECIOUS heart you have for our heavenly Father. And my take on the book of Job is very similar to yours, and that is because i could sooooo relate to Job.

Our Father LOVES you sooooo much. He HEARS you, SEES you, KNOWS you, and He DELIGHTS in you and REJOICES over you with SINGING. May His delight in you become manifest in visible and concrete ways, and may this verse literally grow feet and chase you down as you realize and see the enormity of it and the blessings and favor and promise contained in it. Father may it be so, in Jesus name, amen. (((hug)))

"And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God." ~Deuteronomy 28:2

 

[W2L]

Nothing more uplifting than the depression forum !

You are probably right. I find that no matter where i am, its the same. I have trouble relating to people, and to this world. I see hopelessness everywhere. I see it even in people who are happy. Maybe im just lacking discernment, but people seem to be living in one state of delusion or another, and everyone judges each other, is in contention with each other, and it seems so awful and hopeless. I see it in myself too. Im no different. This world seems like a tough place to live, in my opinion. Forgive me if i sound negative, but its how i feel. Im hoping in God s mercy for this whole world.

 

[brinny]

God is truly our hope. Your post is inspiring.

Amen, sister (((hug)))

 

[brinny]

Nothing more uplifting than the depression forum !

Hahaaaaa! The love in here is delightful and precious.

God bless us, ev'ry one.

 

[W2L]

What a PRECIOUS heart you have for our heavenly Father. And my take on the book of Job is very similar to yours, and that is because i could sooooo relate to Job.

Our Father LOVES you sooooo much. He HEARS you, SEES you, KNOWS you, and He DELIGHTS in you and REJOICES over you with SINGING. May His delight in you become manifest in visible and concrete ways, and may this verse literally grow feet and chase you down as you realize and see the enormity of it and the blessings and favor and promise contained in it. Father may it be so, in Jesus name, amen. (((hug)))

"And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God." ~Deuteronomy 28:2

Thank you. I have many questions about God blessing and his wrath. I am waiting for him to answer them, i guess.

 

[W2L]

Hahaaaaa! The love in here is delightful and precious.

God bless us, ev'ry one.

I have many questions about love too. Love seems like the answer to everything. Having an answer and applying it to my life are two different things though.

 

[Hieronymus]

You are probably right. I find that no matter where i am, its the same.

i was just making a joke, i thought it sounded funny to say that, because of the contradiction.
I wasn't being cynical or condescending.

I have trouble relating to people, and to this world. I see hopelessness everywhere.

Me too.
That is, by default.
I'm on medication for my depression.
It works rather well at the moment.
I've been through hell though...
But i still see the dark side of things.
But that's probably because of the dark side of things.

I see it even in people who are happy. Maybe im just lacking discernment, but people seem to be living in one state of delusion or another, and everyone judges each other, is in contention with each other, and it seems so awful and hopeless. I see it in myself too. Im no different. This world seems like a tough place to live, in my opinion. Forgive me if i sound negative, but its how i feel. Im hoping in God s mercy for this whole world.

I can relate.
But depression emphasises these things so that they are a burden, and you lose all hope.
You'd rather sleep or stop existing altogether.
Self hate, etcetera...

Maybe you should consult a doctor, try anti-depressants.
Because deep depression without a particular cause is just pointless i.m.o.
I mean, deep unhappiness and feeling totally worthless, and ending up alone in your misery can make a person seek God, which is the meaning of life.
But we have this life to live, not to contemplate ending it every day..

Either way: Hang in there !

 

[brinny]

Thank you. I have many questions about God blessing and his wrath. I am waiting for him to answer them, i guess.

You are most welcome, continuing to pray (((hug)))

 

[brinny]

I have many questions about love too. Love seems like the answer to everything. Having an answer and applying it to my life are two different things though.

Well the only love i gots is what God put-ted in me heart, brother.

There weren't NONE there a'fore that.

HE puts it there, along with His joy, and His peace. (((hug)))

 

[W2L]

i was just making a joke, i thought it sounded funny to say that, because of the contradiction.
I wasn't being cynical or condescending.Me too.
That is, by default.
I'm on medication for my depression.
It works rather well at the moment.
I've been through hell though...
But i still see the dark side of things.
But that's probably because of the dark side of things.

I can relate.
But depression emphasises these things so that they are a burden, and you lose all hope.
You'd rather sleep or stop existing altogether.
Self hate, etcetera...

Maybe you should consult a doctor, try anti-depressants.
Because deep depression without a particular cause is just pointless i.m.o.
I mean, deep unhappiness and feeling totally worthless, and ending up alone in your misery can make a person seek God, which is the meaning of life.
But we have this life to live, not to contemplate ending it every day..

Either way: Hang in there !

Dont worry, i didnt think anything about your comment. I wasn't sure what you meant but i didn't sense (or perceive) any malice in your words. I do suffer depression but its because my mind is so messed up, and i have things that burden me a lot. Im not always depressed, but i am always struggling inside with my burdens. Its tough. About the doctor, yes, i think i must agree with you, although im not so hopeful about medication. It doesnt really matter though, because at this point i cant get any worse by taking medication. It cant hurt to give it a try.