Need help/direction/who knows what else

[fieldmouse3]

I'm really struggling these days, guys. I've been seriously bummed out about a lot of things that aren't going to be changing anytime soon, if ever. I've been putting my hope in things I probably shouldn't, and I'm just struggling with what I should be doing and where I should be going. I don't have a permanent job (just a temporary holiday one), I can't afford school, I still live with my mom, and nothing has gone right for me for over two years. I don't know how much of that is me not listening to God and how much is me just getting screwed over, but I'm tired of it. I want things to go my way for a change.
I rededicated my life to God a little over a month ago, with the attitude that I was going to start fresh and build my relationship with Him over again. It made a difference for about an hour. Then, I was right back to the way I was before.
I've been struggling for so long now, and I don't know how much more I can take. I've trusted God, and prayed, and done everything possible to turn my life around and get things going in a more positive direction, but it just hasn't happened. I don't want to have to put up with a life I'm unhappy with, and even though bad things sometimes happen as a part of God's plan, I can't imagine He wants me to be as miserable as I have been. Please pray for me....maybe I just need someone to talk to.

 

[Kaylynn]

I've trusted God, and prayed, and done everything possible to turn my life around and get things going in a more positive direction, but it just hasn't happened.

Maybe that right there is what's wrong. You are the one trying...we need to be leaning on God in our times of trouble. Just sit back and keep doing what you've been doing by praying. Just keep your trust in Him. Let HIM be the one to turn your life around and get it headed in the direction HE wants it headed in. Remember Proverbs 3:5-6(NLT)

5Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.6Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths.

...nothing has gone right for me for over two years. I don't know how much of that is me not listening to God and how much is me just getting screwed over, but I'm tired of it. I want things to go my way for a change.

Our ways are not always His ways...He knows what is best for us...we just need to wait on His timing. In Isaiah 48:17(NLT) it says:

17"The LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, says: I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is good and leads you along the paths you should follow.

Just listen to His voice and follow Him. As hard as it is at times...just put your trust in Him and wait. As Psalm 46:10a says, just "Be still and know that I am God" He is all powerful...He knows every hair on your head. Do you not trust that He has already paved out His perfect plan for you? He just is waiting for His perfect time to put it into play. He knows the struggles you are bearing...but He also promised you this(NLT):

Psalm 55
22 Cast your cares on the LORD
and he will sustain you;
he will never let the righteous fall.


When you are feeling like you are being shoved down with burdens and struggles, remember Romans 8: 17b-18(NLT)

17But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.
18Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will give us later.

Just keep in mind, that though you are struggling now, and being hit from every angle it seems...that God has a reward for you when you enter into the kingdom. You know, satan will do all that is in his power to get you down and to get you feeling depressed...but you must not let him. You must stand strong and put on the armor of Christ like it says in Eph 6. I hope this has brought you some encouragement.

Please pray for me....maybe I just need someone to talk to.

I will be praying for you sister, and please, if you ever just feel like you need someone to just sit and talk with...don't hesitate to PM me or aim me. I'm hear most all the day (even if I have an away message up on aim...chances are I am somewhere nearby) God bless you girl, and just have faith and patience...He'll work out His plan.

 

[wvmtnkid]

Kaylynn took the words right out of my mouth! You said YOU had tried everything YOU knew how to do to turn your life around. Maybe it's time just to turn things over to God and let Him have the reigns for awhile. One time in a Bible study, we were talking about giving our burdens to God, and a man in there said that when we do that, we have to imagine ourselves handing over our burdens and putting our hands in our pockets and walking away. That image hit me so hard! I always think I am giving my burdens to God, but I always snatch them right back! I don't let God keep them very long. I think I need to try and help Him fix things.

I'll be praying for you! And I'll be willing to talk with you if you want. PM me and let me know, I have all the IM's! We can work out a time.

's and 's

 

[Mr.Cheese]

Hang in there squeaky. That's the key is to just hang in there. I know that sounds dumb.
Keep swimming and you WILL get to your island.

 

[ukok]

Often these darker and less obvious spiritually rewarding times of 'draught', are those in which we gain a greater deepening of faith. I am praying for you !

 

[altya]

I'm really struggling these days, guys. I've been seriously bummed out about a lot of things that aren't going to be changing anytime soon, if ever. I've been putting my hope in things I probably shouldn't, and I'm just struggling with what I should be doing and where I should be going. I don't have a permanent job (just a temporary holiday one), I can't afford school, I still live with my mom, and nothing has gone right for me for over two years. I don't know how much of that is me not listening to God and how much is me just getting screwed over, but I'm tired of it. I want things to go my way for a change.
I rededicated my life to God a little over a month ago, with the attitude that I was going to start fresh and build my relationship with Him over again. It made a difference for about an hour. Then, I was right back to the way I was before.
I've been struggling for so long now, and I don't know how much more I can take. I've trusted God, and prayed, and done everything possible to turn my life around and get things going in a more positive direction, but it just hasn't happened. I don't want to have to put up with a life I'm unhappy with, and even though bad things sometimes happen as a part of God's plan, I can't imagine He wants me to be as miserable as I have been. Please pray for me....maybe I just need someone to talk to.

Did you ever ‘clean’ yourself after being in Africa? Sometimes by moving in to foreign countries sprits go back with you without you noticing. After I have been to Zambia I went through such a time you describe and one of my leaders talked to me about ‘spiritual hygiene’ I still don’t know very much about it but I went into spiritual warfare and rebuke all Africa spirits and it worked.

I will surly pray for you

 

[fieldmouse3]

I've never been to Africa....

 

[altya]

Sorry, I thought you where. My mistake - I will keep you in my prayers

 

[mamaneenie]

I will pray that God will bring some direction into your life. Also, I wouldn't worry too much about being at home still. I am finding that (in the area we are in) the rent is so high it is very hard to live anywhere but your parents, if they will take you! (we aren't there anymore though) About the job, is there any way that you may be able to get a permanent job there as well? It's all experience. You are still quite young, hang in there.

 

[MattMMMan17]

I will pray

 

[Blade]

man your not alone. When I was in collage a preacher came on the radio and said "I don't think anyone has failed as much as me. You just have to pick your self up and dust your self off and keep going. Trush me I know how you feel..