overcoming life 'sticker shock'

[S.O.J.I.A.]

i'm in a situation where I actually know what I would like to do and what I would like to be. I want to marry and have children and would actually like to start a church in a certain area for a certain people. I also know what it would take for me to get to that point and my reaction to that has been "oh well..nevermind...forget it". since i'm not willing to pay the price to get where I want to in life I simply won't get there. I'll have to go a different route.


I watched a few videos of an evangelist guy named nick Vujicic, a guy who has no arms or legs but is a successful business owner, husband, and father of children. he's a great inspiration to those dealing with handicaps and other life setbacks that you can achieve anything with the LORD's help. the guy clearly had a ton of determination, drive, and ambition to overcome his challenges and achieve the things he did. those are things I honestly have never had. I always HATED school(still do) and have never been a goal oriented person.


I think I could qualify for someone who is handicapped, emotionally anyway, in just not having a desire to do squat. I know what I want to do and what needs to be done to get there but have no desire to take on the task. gaming can't be all to life(unless you do it professionally like Justin wong or diago umehara but i'm not willing to work toward that either). I do have a job, but it's pretty dead end and won't take me anywhere. it pays enough for me to do the personal things I like to do.


so, my prayer request is for the LORD to give me some intestinal fortitude, ambition, drive, motivation, emotional maturity, whatever, to be more than a worthless eater and a waste of flesh.

thank you for your time..

 

[Sam91]

i'm in a situation where I actually know what I would like to do and what I would like to be. I want to marry and have children and would actually like to start a church in a certain area for a certain people. I also know what it would take for me to get to that point and my reaction to that has been "oh well..nevermind...forget it". since i'm not willing to pay the price to get where I want to in life I simply won't get there. I'll have to go a different route.


I watched a few videos of an evangelist guy named nick Vujicic, a guy who has no arms or legs but is a successful business owner, husband, and father of children. he's a great inspiration to those dealing with handicaps and other life setbacks that you can achieve anything with the LORD's help. the guy clearly had a ton of determination, drive, and ambition to overcome his challenges and achieve the things he did. those are things I honestly have never had. I always HATED school(still do) and have never been a goal oriented person.


I think I could qualify for someone who is handicapped, emotionally anyway, in just not having a desire to do squat. I know what I want to do and what needs to be done to get there but have no desire to take on the task. gaming can't be all to life(unless you do it professionally like Justin wong or diago umehara but i'm not willing to work toward that either). I do have a job, but it's pretty dead end and won't take me anywhere. it pays enough for me to do the personal things I like to do.


so, my prayer request is for the LORD to give me some intestinal fortitude, ambition, drive, motivation, emotional maturity, whatever, to be more than a worthless eater and a waste of flesh.

thank you for your time..

Hmm am I allowed to give advice on a prayer wall?

 

[Southernscotty]

Friend a "certain church for certain people" That kinda throws me, Are you considering a church for sinners? That is the best kind as there are plenty of us

 

[S.O.J.I.A.]

Friend a "certain church for certain people" That kinda throws me, Are you considering a church for sinners? That is the best kind as there are plenty of us

1 Corinthians 9:19-23

mmk?

 

[Southernscotty]

1 Corinthians 9:19-23

mmk?

Would you pastor? :] Btw Nick is awesome and he is a real eye opener

 

[S.O.J.I.A.]

Would you pastor? :]

it's what I would like..

 

[Southernscotty]

it's what I would like..

I will join you in prayer for this and know that you will have a battle to get there, "believe me" but it will be worth it friend. EPH 6:10- remember this daily..
If I can help in anyway please feel free to message me :]

 

[S.O.J.I.A.]

just want to put this out there.

i'm not dealing with depression and I am NOT suicidal in any way. I just have clear understanding of my life situation.

 

[brinny]

You're right about Nick. I saw a video of him visiting one of the most dangerous and toughest prisons ever, and after his message, do you know what he did?

He gave hugs. There were hugs and tears from the toughest of men.

He's done the same in schools.

God uses him mightily.

He can do the same for you. It's HIM that we see moooooving through Nick. He is POWERFUL and can use each of us a His vessel.

Praying for you W. (((hug)))

 

[brinny]

Hmm am I allowed to give advice on a prayer wall?

As long as we intertwine it in prayer

 

[turkle]

so, my prayer request is for the LORD to give me some intestinal fortitude, ambition, drive, motivation, emotional maturity, whatever, to be more than a worthless eater and a waste of flesh.

In my experience, and in the parables of Jesus, the Lord almost never changes someone's attitude, which is what it appears you are in essence asking for. The prayer should be one of repentance from laziness to be obedient to your calling. Some scriptures to look at:
Proverbs 6:6, 6:9, 10:26, 12:27, 13:4, 15:19, 20:4, 26:15 and especially 21:25

In the parables, the Lord always required people to first make a choice, and then act on it. Peter had to step out of the boat, the blind man had to wash his eyes, the man with the withered hand had to stretch it out, the cripple had to get up when he thought he wasn't capable, Simon had to go out to deep water to fish...and on and on.

If you are called to do something, it is up to you to do it, whether you feel like it or not, whether it makes sense or not. I pray not for motivation or drive for you, but for repentance and the courage to choose to take action in obedience to what He's told you to do.

 

[S.O.J.I.A.]

Just want to remind everyone that this is the prayer wall. I know everyone feels they have the silver bullet solution but I just need prayer right now.

Thank you.

 

[brinny]

Just want to remind everyone that this is the prayer wall. I know everyone feels they have the silver bullet solution but I just need prayer right now.

Thank you.

Sorry W. No harm intended.

Just praying for you then.

 

[Greg Merrill]

Father, James 4:2 and Luke 22:42 come to mind. Might Your guidance and provision be received and "win the day" in this one's life. Amen.

 

[LoricaLady]

I see a bigger problem than the ones you mention: Very low self worth. You are NOT a useless eater and waste of flesh. I pray for the Father to show you your value, and also for the other areas of concern that you mentioned.

 

[S.O.J.I.A.]

I see a bigger problem than the ones you mention: Very low self worth.

*sigh*
*facepalm*

just stick to praying folks..

 

[brinny]

*sigh*

just stick to praying folks..

Praying for you (((hug)))