Jeremiah 29:11

[nimloth32]

It is said that he promised to us a plan to prosper us not to harm us..but yet so many things happened in my life recently until it makes me a negative person..now i started to get severe depression in the morning..but it passed away later..

the difficulty in my life started to erode me of my strength, faith towards God..Jesus said 'count on me regardless of any situation'. In the end, does he make him accountable?? Everytime when i counted him,bad things happen..and my emotion went nosedive..but good to very bad..i cannot take these anymore..the sudden turn of event..the change in mood..the disappointment..

'what do u do when God said 'no' to your prayer after you had been praying fervently and working so hard to get what you want??'..

 

[CMDRExorcist]

As hard as it may be to hear this, but what you may be wanting may not be what God has in mind for you. The negative emotions you're experiencing are not from God. They're a result of you not accepting what God has chosen for your life and not allowing yourself to be guided by him. Take a moment to think about where you want to be and where you think that God wants you to be.

 

[parsley]

Back in my early days of Christianity, people talked a lot about totally submitting our wills to Him, and living for Him. Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground...

These days, teachings are heavy on declaring what we want, and believing for it. Picture a balance of these two -- maybe not even an in-between zone, but a total submission along with declarations of faith. Using God's Word to get things done, but not necessarily for ourselves. Living for Him.

There's a song I've always liked -- Make me a captive Lord, and then I shall be free. Force me to render up my sword, and I shall conquerer be.

I sink in life's alarms when by myself I stand. Imprison me within Thine arms, and strong shall be my hand.

It is not that He wants to subdue us. But we need to yield and humble ourselves before we can be effective. Our ideal goal is to live for Him -- not to work and strive and prove our worth to Him, and do mighty conquests for Him -- but to allow His power to work through us and let Him figure out what needs to get done.

 

[wayfaring man]

Think it's worth noting that Jeremiah 29:11 was a word to the nation of Israel who had just been defeated and taken into captivity by Babylon, and The Lord told them this captivity would last 70 years, and then The Lord would visit them, deliver them, and allow them to return to their own land, and live peacefully and prosperously.

Human nature appears to need contrast to appreciate the good things of God...therefore most of us go through some sort of substantial trial, before being able to rejoice in The Lord's Salvation forevermore !

See also - PSALMS CHAPTER 107

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[iambren]

This could be for you--



The wisdom of God tells us that God brings

the best possible results
by the best possible means
for the most possible people
for the longest possible time.

 

[CMDRExorcist]

Back in my early days of Christianity, people talked a lot about totally submitting our wills to Him, and living for Him. Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground...

These days, teachings are heavy on declaring what we want, and believing for it. Picture a balance of these two -- maybe not even an in-between zone, but a total submission along with declarations of faith. Using God's Word to get things done, but not necessarily for ourselves. Living for Him.

There's a song I've always liked -- Make me a captive Lord, and then I shall be free. Force me to render up my sword, and I shall conquerer be.

I sink in life's alarms when by myself I stand. Imprison me within Thine arms, and strong shall be my hand.

It is not that He wants to subdue us. But we need to yield and humble ourselves before we can be effective. Our ideal goal is to live for Him -- not to work and strive and prove our worth to Him, and do mighty conquests for Him -- but to allow His power to work through us and let Him figure out what needs to get done.