Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like God has taken a vacation from hearing and answering their prayers? It has been a difficult year for me, I am currently in the middle of a divorce, and it seems as though each day is a struggle. I have prayed to God for financial help, and for Him to show me who it is that I am to be with. So far, I haven't met anyone, and some of the bills are starting to get behind. Has anyone else felt this way before? I attend church regularly, and pray a lot. I know that I have so much to be thankful for, and I don't take any of that for granted, but it just seems that I am alone through this sometimes. I know I need God in my life, and I try to live a good life, but here lately, it just seems like God has taken a vacation from hearing or helping me.
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Is it just me ?????
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Ministrymama
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Maybe God seems to be silent right now because you are listening for the wrong answers. Just a suggestion but could it be that since you are in the middle of a divorce and struggling with $ issues etc. right now the prayer shouldn't be "Lord who is it that I am to be with?" but rather, "Lord who is it that I am and who do You want me to be?"
Have you tried spending time alone with the Lord in His Word and seeking Him for company and guidance and direction?
Just a thought.
Have you tried spending time alone with the Lord in His Word and seeking Him for company and guidance and direction?
Just a thought.
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Ministrymama
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Sometimes we have to be really still and persistent in holding onto what we know is true rather than what we feel and want. Don't let Satan convince you that God is not listening.
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thank you MM, in my times alone with the Father, I have not asked who is it that I am to be. Thank you for a different view.
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Justaman0000
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God talks to you to help you solve your problems. God doesnt answer because he is busy working on your problems. But they will be solved in his time not as quick as you expect but you can be sure that if you stay faithful, they will ne solved.
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savedgirl2010
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Learning to be still in our hearts so that we can hear the Father is so much easier said than done...I struggle with this all to often. But I have faith that He is working for the good in my life, even when I do not feel it or see it. Keep praying, and doing your best, it sounds as though you are on the right path.... I will pray for you.
God Bless
God Bless
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Ministrymama
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Try not to rush through this hard time in your life but perhaps allow yourself to learn and grow through the difficulty. I know, easy to say, hard to do, but so often we rush to the next best thing and miss lessons we need to really grow.
I can tell you one thing for sure, God loves you, not just likes you, not tolerates you, but He is really, truly, crazy about you. As such He has never forsaken you or broken His promise not to abandon you. The important thing to know is not just who you are and who He wants you to be but whose you are, His precious child.
I can tell you one thing for sure, God loves you, not just likes you, not tolerates you, but He is really, truly, crazy about you. As such He has never forsaken you or broken His promise not to abandon you. The important thing to know is not just who you are and who He wants you to be but whose you are, His precious child.
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One thing you said stuck out for me - that you are praying for money and a new partner. I don't really think God condones looking for someone new while you are still legally married. Wait till your divorce is final, give yourself time to heal, and shift your focus. Right now you are focusing on praying for situations you think might make you happy - partner and money. Could it be that you are making these things an idol, rather than focusing on how you can love and serve the Lord your God first, and seek his kingdom first?
Do you believe what the Bible says about God? If you do, then you will believe that he will never leave you or forsake you, even if you don't feel like you're hearing from him. This is what faith is built on...knowing that he keeps his promises in the absence of feeling him, hearing from him, signs from him. Let your faith grow, simply knowing that he is there, whether he is speaking or not. Sometimes he remains silent because his answers are already in the Word or because you don't need to hear him about what you are asking of him. So be encouraged! He is with you, and he will answer your questions when it's his time for you to know the answers.
Do you believe what the Bible says about God? If you do, then you will believe that he will never leave you or forsake you, even if you don't feel like you're hearing from him. This is what faith is built on...knowing that he keeps his promises in the absence of feeling him, hearing from him, signs from him. Let your faith grow, simply knowing that he is there, whether he is speaking or not. Sometimes he remains silent because his answers are already in the Word or because you don't need to hear him about what you are asking of him. So be encouraged! He is with you, and he will answer your questions when it's his time for you to know the answers.
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MountainBluebird
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I think all Christians have times in their lives when they feel "ignored" by God. Just hang in there and keep on praying and believing.
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