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Parent problems

Sharky

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Hello all. I've been a bit gloomy for the past few days now as you've might have noticed :(.

I'm sturggling with so many small problems. University is getting onto me. Though i can see a bright light of hope for it, that isn't the main problem.

My parents are degrading now. My dad drinks alot, comes home late and just never looks at my mom or us anymore. My mom is one of the worrysome types. She worries alot and i've been trying to hard to help her not worry. Not only that, i feel that they're considering divorce and in this moment of my life, that would hit me like a ton of bricks.

Financially, we need to build a retaining wall to prevent any more small soil erosion otherwise our neighbour will have their house floating to ours. This, coupled up with university fees puts us in debt and i'm struggling to keep up with my job. It's like a full army has come to attack me and this could never have been a worse timing.

I'm not sure what God wants me to do. I'm confused, run over, almost dying for some help. I'm sacraficing what i want to do to keep these things together. My two brothers i'm trying to protect from this issue are safe from it for now but if it does come to it, it'll be hard on them and their school work.

I just pray God still has everything under control. If something happens, i want it to happen fast and pass over before going back to normal. :sigh:

 

Praying to you God that this doesn't come to the worst.  :cry:
 

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This is a lot for a young person to handle.

I have been through some real rough times in my life and God has proved to be so faithful and such a sorce of strength. Just pour your heart out to Him. Trust Him with your situation. He cares about you and your family. We are here for you too Sharky. To pray for you and to talk to.


I will pray for you Sharky and for your parents.

God bless you
Roberta
 
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i know comforting words sometimes sound hollow to the ear, but comforting words and prayers are all i can offer, with a ear willing to listen.
Tell to us if it made you feel better, i know a lot of people feel that way.

Lord, please help our brother Sharky and his family, that you'll be their refuge and strength.
 
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Thanks guys. It's good to see that i'm in a place where i can find refuge and refill my patience and endurance. Things are thankfully smoothing out very slightly. My parents are still in that dark state so i pray for them.

I pray to God that these things won't collapse any further. I put my 100% trust in Him.

You're all awesome.
 
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Sounds like Satan is hitting you really hard. You said you feel like a war is going on and this is true. Satan likes for none of us to be happy so he is waging a spiritual battle amongst you and your family. Continue to seek God and His Kingdom, Sharky. Even when you feel like all is lost, what is the use, don't listen to him. Know that God does have things in control. There are some things that we simply do not have control over, your dad's drinking for one. Learn early on from the mistakes he is making so you can be sure you don't want to follow in the same path. Stay in school and do what you can to further your career opportunities. Keep your eyes focused unto Him and I pray that He guides you where he wants you to go in your life. Keep the faith, friend.
 
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Sharky.

Remember, brothers and sisters all around the world are praying for you and your family in your hour of need...YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Massive hugz

Simonline.

Carry one another's burdens for in this way you are fulfilling the law of Christ. (Gal.6:2)
 
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