My world is collapsing...

[GodRules22793]

Ok, so most of you know that I accepted Jesus as my savior earlier this summer.
I must confess.
I was the happiest I've ever been.
Everything was going perfect.
No fears of death,or doubts or anything..
But
recently..
I havent been as close to the Lord as I should be
and
Everything makes no sense now
Im the most confused person right now
Ive been depressed lately
I've had thoughts of suicide
Even at school,I feel seperated from the world
My parents are on the brink of divorce
If I turn on the news for at least two minutes..
I wonder what this world is coming to
I guess the things Im asking are:
1: Please pray for me
2:Is this satan?
3:How would you handle a situation like this?
4:What would you do?
Thanks for the help^^

 

[bunced]

1) Have done

2, 3 and 4)
Tricky one to answer - is there one thing that has prompted these feelings or something that kickstarted it.

It could be Satan, or it could be something else. Sometimes in a Christian walk, many do feel like God has shut up shop and gone home, and all the answer we get is the silence of God. At times like this, when we lose our intimacy with God, is when Faith kicks in, and we need to just trust on God's promises.

It could be God is using this situation to teach you how to trust him, and how to rely on him even when he is not holding your hand. For instance, I sometimes teach people French. If I was to help them with every word when they are speaking, give them the correct tense, tell them where to put their adjectives, they would produce a perfect sentence in the lesson, but half an hour later they would be no better off. Instead, I have to let them struggle and try and work out the answer themselves, make the odd mistake, because that way they learn. They get frustrated and annoyed sometimes, but in the end, their French is 100 times better for it.

If it is any comfort - you are not the first person to feel this. The writers of the Pslams don't mess about - the commonest cry is "How Long O Lord will you forsake me / leave me to my enemies / let me endure mocking / be far from me". They are full of raw emotion. Yet still God is faithful, and, even when you don't feel Him, He still supplies your life with what you need and blessings unnumbered.

Jesus said to Pilate in John 19:11 "You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above." Nothing that happens to you is outside of God's will, and Peter tells us that God makes all things work together through Good.

Someone who was going through a hard time wrote once to a friend "Is it not a glorious thing to know, no difference how unjust a thing may be, or how absolutely it may seem to be from Satan, by the time it reaches us it is God's will for us, and will work for good to us. For all things work together for good to us who love God. And even of the betrayal, Christ said 'the Cup which my Father gave to me, shall I not drink it'. We live charmed lives if we are living in the center of God's will. All the attacks that Satan, through other's sin, can hurl against us are not only powerless to harm us, but are turned into blessings on the way"

My friend, I don't know how old you are, but assuming you are quite young as you are still at school. What you are going through is tough and hard work. I know. I've been there. I am there all to often. Hang on in there with God - pray and read your Bible even when it is a chore, even when it seems pointless. God will never leave you alone.

And lastly, a bit of hope. "Through many tribulations we must enter the Kingdom of God" (Acts 14:22) The best things in life come out of wounding. Hang on in there friend!

If you ever want to talk, feel free to PM or add me on MSN.

God Bless you richly

David

 

[restore]

It is that u need spiritual growth. So as the word saying, we must keep on abide in the lord, like the grape braches, u will gain strength as u grow in the lord, and He is surely teaching u even now.

 

[dimwhitt]

Ok, so most of you know that I accepted Jesus as my savior earlier this summer.
I must confess.
I was the happiest I've ever been.
Everything was going perfect.
No fears of death,or doubts or anything..
But
recently..
I havent been as close to the Lord as I should be
and
Everything makes no sense now
Im the most confused person right now
Ive been depressed lately
I've had thoughts of suicide
Even at school,I feel seperated from the world
My parents are on the brink of divorce
If I turn on the news for at least two minutes..
I wonder what this world is coming to
I guess the things Im asking are:
1: Please pray for me
2:Is this satan?
3:How would you handle a situation like this?
4:What would you do?
Thanks for the help^^

"in the world you will have trouble, but be of good courage, i have overcome the world"

trouble and the world go hand in hand
what do you think - being a christians means never experience evil again?

Praise God anyway and see what a difference it will make in your feelings
Finally, faith is based on facts, not in feelings
be strong little one, nothing has overtaken you that we do not all experience (the righteousness and the wicked)

 

[ralangley]

I think what you're dealing with is very common. I'm a relatively new believer myself (Dec. 05). I tell you, I went through huge highs and lows that first year. I kept trying to fit on Christianity like some old coat that couldn't fit with my old notions of God and truth. It took time for me to build on my relationship with Jesus. It took time for me to trust in the word. It took time for my intellect to catch up with what my spirit already knew.

I'm praying for you and I'm encouraging you to expect and tolerate the rollercoaster ride you're experiencing. It does stabilize. Curious..have you received Baptism in the Holy Spirit yet? For me, it made a lot of difference.

I also wonder if you've talked with anyone about your thoughts of suicide? Depression can cause this and can have many causes, including the divorce of your parents. Depression can also be a tool of satan. As a new believer, you are especially vulnerable and need lots of supportive prayer. Satan would love to have you back, and hates your belief in Jesus. To protect yourself, armor yourself with the word, and allow the blood of Jesus to cover you.

Another thought that comes to mind is to continue to examine yourself for unconfessed sins. I know I had to do a thorough "housecleaning" to repent of everything I did that did not honor Jesus. For me, a single prayer did not cover everything. I had to go back and answer for my every sin I committed until I felt I had brought to God everything I could think of. It was only then that I could let go of guilt and shame. I was cleansed by the blood.

There's more I could share with you, but for right now, this is enough. I'd also encourage you to continue posting and sharing your struggles and triumphs.

 

[longboneslinger]

I was saved on July 18th of 2007. A whole month ago. I've been up and down ever since. One thing that I keep in mind is that like the weather, we are seasonal creatures. By this I mean we aren't steady in our course. We have good days and bad. Our 'connection' to God is the same way. God is always there, we just have days when we can literally feel Him, and days we wonder if He's there at all. Never doubt that He is there.

Bunced is also correct IMO. God knows that we need room to grow. If He stood over us constantly we would take Him for granted. That sounds crazy, but how many people do you know that are really sane? Without God, we are all unbalanced. He brings the balance we need.

Like any proud parent, He stands back to watch us take our first baby steps as born-again Christians. He is always ready to catch us if we fall, but He knows we'll never learn to walk and then run if He always holds us up. To me, it's kinda like learning to ride a bike. Dads gotta let go some time. He won't hold you up forever if He wants you to really learn to ride. After all, what are you accomplishing if you're being held up all the time. Are you riding, or is Dad?

God knows you have the strength to make it through your troubles. He's just waiting for you to figure it out. Faith can be hard. Really, really hard. But it will be enough. God will never desert you. He is there always. Pray and read the Bible every day. Stay in God's word. The harder life gets the more you turn to God. His is the power and the glory forever, amen.

May God bless you with the peace you seek my friend. Believe in Him, He will.
Your friend in Christ,
BoNe

 

[Proph]

Pray and ask GOD to lead you so your Pastor. You need someone to watch out for your soul/mind. You also need know that, that is satan. He comes to steal, kill, and destroy.

Father, I pray protection for GODRULES, I pray that you lead him to a Spirit Filled Pastor, whos after your heart. IN Jesus Name AMEM AMEN AMEN

 

[renee09]

its a big step you took already, telling us this and reaching out for help. your very brave. i would suggest praying, just letting your feelings out. it always help. have a group of friends around you that you could ask to. (like us ) remember that both your parents love you, no matter where they are. even if they are separated, their love for you is always there. and one last thing. GOD is there for you. if you reach out for HIM, He will be there for you.

GOD BLESS. PM me if you want to talk more.
renee

 

[heymikey80]

I'm praying for you. Please, please plug into your home church's leaders about this. Connect with them. They're probably just aching to help you.

 

[Deba]

In some ways your world will collapse. You are a new creature in Christ, the old man has to die. Sometimes that is painful. It's things that your know and are comfortable with - mourn but don't turn back. As a new Christian I frequently experienced what you are going through. But I kept believing God no matter what - just to spite Satan. I hated that I had believed so many lies for so long.

Stay at the foot of the cross - you are safe.

 

[longboneslinger]

Just checking in to see now things where going. You haven't posted back yet and I was kinda worried. Just for a little inspiration (I hope) I'll relate this short story.

The last 2 weeks I've missed church. I backslid. There's a lot of stress in life and some between my wife and myself. I was a bit self-righteous-though I didn't know it at the time. I had spent a lot of time in prayer but couldn't see a solution.
Last Sunday I got up and went to church alone. My pastor was preaching a sermon on hard heartedness. While I listened, God answered my prayers. Not as I would have expected, but He did answer. I broke down in tears 3 minutes into the sermon. God humbled me right there. He let me see that it was MY heart that was hard as well. I went after the service and talked to my pastor, still in tears, and he had a long chat with me. It helped a lot.
To sum up, God always hears our prayers. Always. He answers in His own time and way. So I second the motions of prayer and to talk to your pastor. His lifes call is to minister to us. So talk to him/her. Get involved with the church in ministries like outreach programs and bible study. God is calling, it's out duty to answer.

May God bless you in all ways.
IF you feel the need to PM a fellow new Christian, feel free. I don't know much but I'll help if I can.
BoNe

 

[visionary]

Open up your heart for a closer relationship with Him. Open up the temple doors of your heart, that He may minister within. Open up the scriptures praying that He will talk to you and answer the questions of your heart.

God will highlight those Words that are for you and He will explain how they are to be applied to your life. Let God lead. Be not afraid for God is with you.

He who has begun a good work in your will not quit until you make it. Let not the stubblings of your life stop you from getting back up and going again into His World.

 

[SingingforJesus]

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:2-4
This is something I've come to realize is so true as I've gone through things. I've been through alot sense I was saved. I've just recently learned that had it not been for all the trials and really hard times I've been through I wouldn't be where I am today in my Christian walk. It took those things to make me more mature and helped me to learn alot.
There have been times when it seemed like everything was going wrong and there was no way out. I've felt like giving up thinking there's no reason to even get out of bed in the morning. But, when I got to the point of nowhere left to turn, that's when I turned to God. I surrendered everything to Him and allowed Him to be in complete control of my life and that's when things started to change for the better.
It's a difficult process to change from the old self to the new self as we become a new person in Christ. We have to die to the flesh and that's certainly not easy. At times is a struggle between flesh and spirit and the flesh goes against the Holy Spirit that's in us, so it becomes a struggle.
But, if you keep seeking God and allow Him to be in control of your life and ask Him to help you then He will in His timing.
Sometimes we have to go through things to make us stronger, to build our faith, to teach us that we can rely on God, or maybe even to later use that experience to help someone else.
We all have to go through things..life isn't going to be easy. Bad things may happen and we may not know why and sometimes we have times when as was said in one of my fave songs, "You just had one of those days when heaven seems a world away and the wait of this world's too much to bear." But, as the song says, "Lay it down and you will find, there's a bridge over troubled times and it's waiting for you on the other side of a prayer."
So, just keep praying, asking God to help you through all this and to strengthen you. Allow Him to be in control of your life and He'll work all things out for your good. We go through difficult situations, things may not work out as we think they should, and bad things happen, but there's never any reason to lose faith in God. He's always there with you, wanting to help you...just waiting for you to ask. No matter what we've done in the past or how many times we mess up and/or stumble and fall God still loves each one of us. So, as my signature says, keep your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith~He is trustworthy!

 

[sahjacq]

I will pray for our lord jesus to keep you by his side and strong in your armour of faith, amen.

Satan will try any way he can to turn you away from the love of the lord, he did not have a reason to before, as you was just wondering around like he has to have all of us with no vision,
I always pray and ask fellow brothers and sisters of faith for pray as you have done, the lord is not letting go now he has you.
God bless.