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I'm sorry if I offended anyone and sounded ignorant. I'm not very good with words. I agree with what you said, but the point that I was trying to make was that we shouldn't pray to God expecting Him to appear or speak to us. We have to have faith and confidence that when we pray, God will handle our problems, even if nothing happens immediately afterward.
It might seem that way but that’s not true. Believe the word not your emotions. Your heart may need a lecture regarding what's true (Jer 31:3, Jn 10:10).My friend snapping did it for me. It’s like God never wants to see me happy…
We must draw near to him (Re 2:4). If he says that he will stick closer than a brother, than it’s true (Pr 18:24). We’ve got all kinds of tests to pass. Demonstrate that you’re still there even when he seemingly is not (Deut 31:8, Heb 11:6). He’ll be back.I've been lonely all my life...I'm just like if you can't find it in your heart to give me a friend to keep me company ...could you yourself at least talk to me.
All that God does is good. We aren’t better than him, nicer than him, etc. If that’s the way it’s going to be then say, “Yes, Lord. You want me miserable right now? Yes Lord.” We must get over being offending by what he’s allowed for us in this life. Phil 4:11 Besides, you’re not seeing what’s happening on the other side of the scales (2 Co 4:17). Angels are watching in the stands (Heb 12:1). They’ve never sinned--never not loved God; so, to them this is foreign. Praise him when you’re at your lowest low. They’ll watch in wonderment and it will infuriate Satan. We get a new earth. They get a new heaven (Re 21:1).I've asked for years to hear God speak to me or feel his presence...something! And I got nothing...Nothing. I asked , I tried..and still nothing.
It’s a mad time (2 Ti 3:3 KJV, Ro 1:31 KJV).…[M]y only friend who I loved so much descended into madness, 3 years...gone just like that. ( Why let my friend descend into madness?
Everyone has felt picked on at times (1 Co 10:13)—that doesn’t make you feel better—great he picks on others, too. He knows how to turn up the heat, no doubt; but, he will reward you for your stick-to-a-tivness.Why couldn't he be blessed with a sound mind like a lot of people? Why? I tried to make friends with a girl at work and she hasn't texted back, so it’s like I can't have anything. Why does God just pick on some people?
God’s jealously is a good thing. Coveting is wanting something that doesn’t belong to you. All men belong to God; so, his being jealous for mankind is right and appropriate. If he were not jealous for you, then that would mean that he doesn’t love you. Ex. 20:5Why is God so jealous he can't stand to see me genuinely happy. with or without him...
Where else are you going to go? Jn 6:68…I'm just like am I just here as Gods special punching bag? When he gets mad...its time to mess with me? I'm over it....
You get your tears wiped away someday (Re 21:4). Who wipes his tears away? Is 53:3 He yearns (Jas 4:5) and his needs will go unmet because not all will go to heaven (Eze 33:11). If you really want to get him, then reject him like everyone else (Ex 23:2, Mt 7:13).… I never did anything to Him except try to be close and I won't try anymore...I'm not ...I'm done. I mean what's the point so I can reach out and God can be silent some more? I think I've learned my lesson.
Because of your suffering, you are able to help others. Praise God.I have been in deep despair. I have lost family members to death and others to circumstance to the point that I was literally alone. I ended up in a foreign country with absolutely no one. I was angry at God. He took my parents, my family...I was so very alone.
Jonah was angry with God. Naaman was angry with God. But God still performed miracles in their lives. I am not promising miracles. But I do know that God can restore and heal.
Good point. God may wish to use another person to answer your prayer (e.g. intercessory prayers, helps, etc.). Rom. 12:6–8; 1 Cor. 12:4–30Sometimes we're not supposed to handle things by ourselves, we need others. Other Christians, people who have their own problems that they feel they can't overcome on their own.
But it's not just between you and God, sometimes God wants to put people in front of us, and answer our prayers through them.
Try on the attitude of Job...do you know his story well?...My friend snapping did it for me. Its like God never wants to see me happy, I've been lonely all my life...I'm just like if you can't find it in your heart to give me a friend to keep me company ...could you yourself at least talk to me.
I've asked for years to hear God speak to me or feel his presence...something! And I got nothing...
Nothing. I asked , I tried..and still nothing.
I try to do the right thing, with my aunt at her church...but I just got treated badly for it... Even when we moved out of the hotels my mom got in a freaking car accident...
And my only friend who I loved so much descended into madness, 3 years...gone just like that. ( Why let my friend descend into madness? Why couldn't he be blessed with a sound mind like alot of people? Why? I tried to make friends with a girl at work and she hasn't t3xted back,...so its like I can't have anything )
Why does God just pick on some people?
Why is God so jealous he can't stand to see me genuinely happy..with or without him... I tried to get close but he does nothing...so its like I can't have anything... Not HIM, not friends, not a job...nothing...
What's the point? And I hear about my other f4lends and how well they're doing ..one is going to make 1000 a week.. And she's younger than me... ..
And I'm just like am I just here as Gods special punching bag? When he gets mad...its time to mess with me?
I'm over it....
I don't think I can love a god like this.
I'm so close to telling God go f**** yourself.,.
Bc I never did anything to Him except try to be close and I won't try anymore...I'm not ...I'm done.
I mean what's the point so I can reach out and God can be silent some more? I think I've learned my lesson.
Try on the attitude of Job...do you know his story well?...
Job 2:9-10:
His wife said to him, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!”
He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?”
In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.
We are given hardship and if we persevere we grow in faith and hope..hope, not for this world, but for the hereafter. Do not give up trying to make friends and loving others...try doing it with the attitude that you deserve nothing in return. Sincere love of a neighbor shines through though eventually. Not all friendships are easy nor are they always spiritually edifying...depends on whether or not you should be able to meet a Christian friend...which would be edifying. I fear your faith is still weak and your emotional state a bit weak as well, should you make a friend who is worldly they may lead you down the wrong path completely...mostly thinking this b/c you are so eager for companionship. There is probably deeper spiritual companionship derived from working with God's Word.
Consider this passage as well...
Romans 5:1-5:
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
I feel I'm a bit of an authority on major depressive illness...I live with it and have for years. I used all these Scriptures. One must look to Job and David. And no, depression is not always hate turned inward. I am not condemning; I was sincerely trying to help. If one is a Christian and one turns to God (completely) then one will and must look for applicable Scriptures for the real cure...God's medicine is His word.Dear one,
May I tell you that I love the scriptures you have given. I would, however, love for you to know that someone suffering from depression has a hard time being told the story of Job. Depression is often referred to as anger turned inward. So, a person that is depressed does not feel able to parallel with Job. He was such a great man and depression makes you feel worthless. Job's own friends beat him up when he was down.
"I fear your faith is weak" is condemning. If you would, please understand, a person suffering depression is already condemning themselves far beyond imagination.
Romans 5:1-5 is an excellent passage for encouragement and exhortation. In the depths of despair, that is what someone truly needs. Anytime, that is what someone truly needs.
1Thessalonions 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
I feel I'm a bit of an authority on major depressive illness...I live with it and have for years. I used all these Scriptures. One must look to Job and David. And no, depression is not always hate turned inward. I am not condemning; I was sincerely trying to help. If one is a Christian and one turns to God (completely) then one will and must look for applicable Scriptures for the real cure...God's medicine is His word.
Jas 4:14…[T]his life is temporary and but a vapor.
Good point. It not all about us. It’s about him. He’s calling out a people for his namesake.Stop focusing on yourself, and focus on the Lord Jesus.
We’re in a marathon (Phil 3:14).We are told to keep our eye on the prize, you get it when the race is over.
The children of Israel had to celebrate Tabernacles (Sukkot)—be happy! They may have said, “But I don’t feel like being happy.”Being happy, joyful and content are choices.
That’s right. Never in scripture is anyone rewarded by dissing God. Respond rightly. He’s good in all he does (Ps. 145:7).You certainly won't find it cursing the Lord.
You want me to read all your posts then come,back and answer you? If so ill do that now.
I just read this. I cannot believe how anyone can be so unkind, mean spirited, and judgmental towards someone who is hurting. Reading these words, I'm reminded yet again how too often, Christians shoot their own wounded.You had better seriously reconsider. You die in rebellion and you're headed to a place of desolation such a you cannot even comprehend. You do not want to die in your sins. You do, and there will be no one to save you then.
God Almighty cannot fail anyone. If there is any failure, its on your part.
The greatest gift God has given to you and everyone else is His life. Now, you give Him yours.
1Co 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Mat 14:30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
Mat 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
You had better seriously reconsider. You die in rebellion and you're headed to a place of desolation such a you cannot even comprehend. You do not want to die in your sins. You do, and there will be no one to save you then.
God Almighty cannot fail anyone. If there is any failure, its on your part.
The greatest gift God has given to you and everyone else is His life. Now, you give Him yours.
1Co 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Mat 14:30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
Mat 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
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