I'm jobless, depressed, in a weird relationship, and yes, I blame myself for at least 55% of the things I did to myself, but the truth is there are too many things out of my realm of control, or leaving it to faith. The most tiring thing is having hope and faith in the possibility of change, only to be derailed, or have nothing happen at all. Where is God? Atheists, I don't care about your interests either way, I am not an atheist, don't care about being an atheist. I do care about my soul, which is going through horrendous lapses in judgement. Please don't tell me to pray, that is all I have been doing for years. I would like not to be so angry.
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We had a wonderful lesson on Sunday, entitled "Never Become Enraged Against Jehovah"
There is so much information that is encouraging and up building.
We cannot and should not blame God for our own short-comings in life. You did say that you take some responsibility
but you feel the rest is out of your control.
Sometimes we pray and expect an instant answer, but God doesn't necessarily work that way. God sees the full picture and we only see a portion of it. This might not be the time for Him to answer you, as He might have something else in store for you.
Isaiah 55:8-9..."For my thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways" declares Jehovah
[9] "For as the Heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways..And my thoughts than your thoughts."
Please visit our website and read the WATCHTOWER, August 15 edition of the Study edition; lesson will be dated Oct 7-13 starting on page 10
http://www.jw.org/en
Hope you feel better soon.
We all have those days , weeks or months.
You might see a therapist but not a joke one. Find one who does rational recovery
.Being in a bad relationship usually means you have self hatred . If you repeat this behavior , you probably had crazier than average parents and need to work on some issues.
Depression is usually unexpressed anger that is turned inward.
God doesn't always swoop in and fix everything like Super Jesus. Sometimes we twist in the wind for a very long time.
Find some friends and spend time with them . You can walk in a park, go to free exhibits , nurse a cup of coffee for hours and talk. We should bear each other's burdens but it has to go both ways. If you sit and complain , people will avoid you. Find several people you can dump on.
Volunteer . The activity will feed your soul and you may make friends who can help you find work.
Good luck.
Everyone has a dark night of the soul or decade of the soul. It is common to all people.
OK, I'm not going to criticize your God, but lets put your beliefs a side.
Hoping and Praying are one thing and they have their means. But they are inferior to action.
It isn't want you think, say or believe on Earth that you'll be remembered for...it's what you do.
That in mind.
Get a Job.
If you don't like your relationship, talk to your partner and either change it or end it.
If your depressed, know that we are all afraid and we are all more paranoid and self conscious than we want you to know, but that you are NORMAL.
Nothing is out of the Realm of your impossibility, but some things are very hard.
Consider the anger you feel, a kick in the shins from yourself, to yourself. Don't blame God because your house isn't made of Gingerbread...build a Gingerbread house.
Where is God in your life? Do you call on him only when you are in need? Or do you try to find out what he requires of you and live accordingly? How often do you read his word the bible and pray for the insight to understand it? In reading the bible you will see that it is a book of instructions. It's a manual to guide us through life. If we don't take the time to read it and apply what it says, we will be loss in life with no purpose.
Psalms 1:1-3- 1 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the wicked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.
Prayers not answered?? Want to get Closer To GOD?
John 8:47 He who is of GOD hears GOD'S words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of GOD. 1 John 2:15-17
Most of what we all worry about is beyond our control. The Godly approach to these situations is to have Faith in God's provisions for us. While we do go about with life's daily struggles, a little concern is not displeasing to God.
But a lack of Faith that leads to deep worry is not Faith in GOD. Threatening circumstances in our lives need to be brought to The Lord in prayer. God's peace will replace our fears and worries.
And keep in mind, that all of us were born with Free will. This means that not even our Creator is going to force you to love Him. This is a choice that only YOU can make. No one is or can do this for you. Many people think of God as Impersonal. But if you were to read Hosea 11:8-9. You will read how God is a Lover, He forgives, He forgets, He wants to LOVE YOU and me. And He does so. He sent His only Son JESUS CHRIST to die for our Sins. Our God is a Holy God, He can not tolerate Sin. He can not look at Sin. But He can and will forgive your Sins. JESUS is the Answer to all your prayers, Worries and Fears. Read about God's Love for us. Luke 15:3-7 Jeremiah 29:13-14- Also Read Mark 11:22-26
How's your conduct? As GOD'S Ambassadors, We are to represent HIM in our daily lives. So in other words, Don't let your Meat Loaf. Our conduct, Character, and conversation, should be CHRIST LIKE. If you feel that your behavior may be just a little irresponsible, Pray to the LORD to forgive you and to help you.
God Bless Ya,
Chicago Bob
imasinner
There is more joy in Jesus in one day.
Than there is in the World 365/24/7
I know, I tried them both.
Numbers 6:24-26
Our forefather Adam made a choice that brought severe consequences to all of his offspring. The apostle Paul wrote: “All creation keeps on groaning together and being in pain together.” (Romans 8:22) God’s remedy is profoundly just, supremely merciful, and elegantly simple. Romans 6:23 explains: “The wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.”
The perfect man Jesus lived a sinless life. His death on a torture stake provided the grounds for the release of obedient mankind from the curse of sin and death. We now have the prospect of everlasting life in a world where our sinful tendency to make unwise choices will be gone. People who deliberately make others suffer will also be gone, for “evildoers themselves will be cut off.”—Psalm 37:9.
Life Without Suffering—A Trustworthy Promise
“[God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”—Revelation 21:4.
Jehovah’s Witnesses will gladly help you to see that life without suffering is just ahead. Contact the Witnesses in your neighborhood. They will be happy to study the Bible with you in your own home or at a location convenient for you.
I hear you, wondering where God is because your circumstances are out of your human control. Remember this God is in control though you feel like perhaps you walking through hades right now. I like to promise you everything going to be all right however even Jeremiah landed up in the pit. So here my advice you might not feel like praying or searching scripture for truth, but rest in the assurance He still there and will surround you with His presence if you continue to rely on Him. It is the relying that is hard. It is the waiting that is hard. It is the unknowning that is hard. Jesus is the answer and will continue to be. Just obey God in all things and trust Him through this valley you are going through. it not easy. I am not always good at it myself that being human.
If you are jobless, seek employment, even if you are overskilled for it. If you are depressed, go to a psychiatrist/counselor/priest/minister and talk about your troubles. If you are in a weird relationship, attempt to fix it. If it cannot be fixed, finish it. Stop blaming yourself for everything, even if it is your fault. Take responsibility, but don't assign blame. You can own up without putting yourself in the time-out corner. Place your faith unwaveringly in God. He cannot be expected to show up when you want Him to. He will show up, though. It's through these trials that we build character. If you feel weak, open your Bible to the book of Job. We all go through difficulties, but to see what God allowed this man to go through as a testament to his faith renews our capacity to breath easier.
first you must accept the world exactly the way it is today.
this means you and everyone and everything else.
then you have to take responsibility.
you alone are responsible for making the decisions which have created the reality you live in.
understand this and accept it - become solely responsible for your reality and understand the true power which comes from that.
good luck...
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