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Is God making fun of me...
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Jenna
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eh, some people are just jerks, doll. God isn't making fun of you just because He isn't answering just the way that you'd like him to, or on your own time schedule. He loves you, I"m sure. What is hard for some to understand though is that sometimes the more loving thing to do is to NOT give someone everything that they are asking for, or at least not until they are really able to handle it. Everything will be alright though. Spend some time in prayer, leaving yourself open to really listen to what God has to say, and I'm sure that you'll find a bit of peace. *hugs*
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Don't let me seem harsh when I say that you are finding love in all the wrong places...when you tell of your horrid day...I think "he's not looking at the right things or the right places." God is sitting there with his arms out, just waiting for you to realize, in order for you to have a good day, you have to give youself up to God and understand that His love is ENOUGH...it's all you need to have a good day, a good week, month, year, life! If you can, read the book by Brennan Manning called "Abba's Child." This may help you to understand that finding the right job won't bring you happiness. Paul was happy in jail just to give you something to put your problems up against. Please understand that I in no way want to bash you or make you feel worse...I simply want the best for everyone...and the best is Jesus' love.
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Making the transition you are making is tough! Sorry today was a particularaly bad day.
What you need to do as you look for work is get your perspective straightened out a bit. I suggest that you find a place to volunteer and serve people who are in a much tougher situation than you are. Before you go to sleep tonight, spend some time thanking God for everything you have - like a computer with internet service, a car, a place to live and I am confident that there is so much more!
No one thinks it's great to volunteer at soup kitchens in the summer so they need lots of people, or at a food bank, Habitat for Humanity...
What you need to do as you look for work is get your perspective straightened out a bit. I suggest that you find a place to volunteer and serve people who are in a much tougher situation than you are. Before you go to sleep tonight, spend some time thanking God for everything you have - like a computer with internet service, a car, a place to live and I am confident that there is so much more!
No one thinks it's great to volunteer at soup kitchens in the summer so they need lots of people, or at a food bank, Habitat for Humanity...
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TheOriginalWhitehorse
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It's not fun to have a rough day when you're already feeling discouraged. I know that! I've had many discouraging days, too, and who hasn't.God isn't making fun of you. I think you're disillusioned because you're looking for happiness, but it can't be found where you're looking. Happiness can be found in doing the will of the Lord moment to moment, trusting in Him and enjoying His presence. Then the person who laughed at you will become a ministry opportunity. The woman who called you a jerk will become someone to pray for and about before she gets someone else or herself killed. All these will become ministry opportunities, and you'll feel a lot better. I can guarantee you that!
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