WOW, sometimes it does seem that way, doesn't it? God, is big on waiting. Wait and see. He says this to me a lot. So in the meantime try, at least try, and enjoy the journey. Enjoy just everyday life and don't forget to count your blessings. I realize counting ones blessing can be difficult when you feel bad. Takes spiritual discpline. Try.>>>and God will help you.+ |
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---catherine on 5/2/08 |
When I thought God had turned his back on me casue none of us are perfect right, and things do go wrong, I had a challenging thought were the devil seemed to be taughting me and saying now what will you do, you now have diabetes something you prayed not to get and needles too. I simply said as Job did Thou he slay me yet will I serve him. I am completelty over diabetes now regardless of if it returning GOD is still the GOD of my life and I LOVE HIM! What else can U say! |
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---Carla5754 on 5/2/08 |
I have been placed in the same situation. I have lost my job, my sons, and my mother within weeks of each other. She was the only person who truly loved me. I tried to do the best I could for so many in my life, but none of it made a difference. My family was never a part of my life and when momma died, all that tied me to them died with her, so now I sit in the dark. the candlestick has lost its flicker and to answer the question of what you can do, nothing. Why? Ironically, it is all purposed. |
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---Paul on 5/1/08 |
Have you simply given up on life (become lazy/indifferent) by abandoning all sense of SELF so that whatever happens can just be attributed/blamed on God or satan or other people (Colossians 2:18 and 23)? God doesn't want us to just "give up" and just 'LET things happen to us', He wants us to 'grab life' and make it meaningful to us. We can't just 'let go and let God'. |
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---greg on 3/30/08 |
Don't feel singled out, God turned his back on Moses
too... Exodus 33:23: "And I will take away mine hand,
and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not
be seen." |
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---Nana on 3/29/08 |
Don't feel singled out, God turned his back on Moses
too... Exodus 33:23: "And I will take away mine hand,
and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not
be seen." |
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---Nana on 3/29/08 |
John, I can relate, your story sounds like what I am going through now. Church members become disinterested when they realize that you are having problems, prayer requests go unanswered and every time I pray things get worse. I am presented with life changing opportunities that get denied in the last decision making process. The bible I read says God will accept me as I am and change me. I would not treat my dog this way. |
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---Montie on 3/28/08 |
Hey john, instaed of losing everything, why not sell everything you have and give it to the poor. I did that 22 years ago and have more now that I did then and I'm not even trying to keep anything. By the way, my name is john also and I've been blogging here for well over 2 years and I wonder, seeing that you are new here, if you could change your name a we bit so people can know that you are you and I am me? Thanks. God bless you. |
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---john on 11/3/07 |
Yep, I'm in the same situation. Lost my job, lost the lawsuit over the lost job, lost the house, lost the truck, lost the new job, now have 14 days to get the rent together or lose the apartment which means everything I have left becomes abandoned property.
Been praying for 5 years, every time I pray I lose something else. |
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---john on 11/1/07 |
Read your Bible. God says he will never leave or forsake you. Examine your relationship with him to see if you have anything that is keeping you from being close to him, then get in his presence until you hear from him! |
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---wes on 8/15/07 |
It's only a test God is there for you the bad things that are happening to you are the devil, Praise him through your circumstances. Pray for guidance |
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---tonya3849 on 7/26/06 |
God does not send bad things, but that does not mean we are shielded from them entirely. Look at Job. My experience is that horrible things can happen to yuo, and over a lengthy time, and it seems as if God is not walking with you. But He will be carrying you when you do not have the strength to walk yourself |
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---alan8869_of_UK on 1/27/06 |
Your question: WHAT CAN I DO? KNOW that it's a test.You're being tried in the fire, your branches pruned, grapes pressed into wine-so many biblical analogies. Not pleasant, but the ONLY way to be like Jesus. You said you asked God for help. BELIEVE it will be answered when you ask. (the total KEY to prayer) Your Father only gives you GOOD THINGS. They are coming! Brother,press on towards the mark of your high calling in Jesus! |
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---Lynna on 1/27/06 |
God never turns His back on anyone. We are the ones who turn from God through disobedience. We must ask for God's forgiveness and humbly seek out his guidance through diligent prayers and a sincere, contrite heart. God's blessings come when we obey Him. |
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---taylor on 1/26/06 |
James1:2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. |
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---judit4846 on 1/25/06 |
Juan, you are not alone. I suspect most of us have been there a time or two. Remember that God never leaves us or forsakes us and realize that when God feels far away, it's you that have moved ... not God. The Bible says if you draw near to God, He will draw near to you (James 4:8). That's His promise. Spend more time with Him and His presence will become more evident. Also remember Romans 8:28 - all things work together for good to those who love God, and are called according to His purpose. |
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---DoryLory on 1/25/06 |
Hebrews 13:5amplified
for He [God] [b]Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor [c]give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [d][I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor [e]let [you] down ([f]relax My hold on you)! [[g]Assuredly not!](A) |
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---Rickey on 1/24/06 |
Satan destroys marriages and people's lives and then he will tell you, "See what your God did? If he really loves you, he would not have let this happen." Don't listen to the enemy. You know the Bible tells us that the Lord will never leave us, and that he will be with us even to the end. No matter what the enemy does to us, God is as close as the mention of his name. The enemy is Satan, not God. Pray with your wife, it may be that you both will be restored. |
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---Eloy on 1/24/06 |
I understand your feelings. When my husband left, I felt similarly. I learned to rest in the Lord, and trust Him. Jeremiah 29:11 says that the Lord has plans for you, and they are for good. Scripture also says "Be still and know that I am God." Read the Psalms and cry out to Him till He hears you. |
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---Madison on 1/23/06 |
Maybe it's you who've turned the back on God ... God never turns His back on us. He loves us more than we can imagine. Are you living in obedience to God? Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? Maybe God has spoken and you just aren't listening. Keep praying and ask God what His plans for you are. |
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---Nellah on 1/23/06 |
Satan would love for you to give up and believe what you feel. Paul was a tentmaker and in prison often. Peter was a fisherman. The church of Macedonia was listed as poor. Jesus said that he that endureth unto the end shall be saved. |
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---Delmar on 1/23/06 |
Part 2:If you are a child of God, He has promised to "never leave you or forsake you." Search your heart and see if there is anything there that could cause these problems to be happening, if not, trust God to be faithful to do all that He has promised you. |
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---tommy3007 on 1/23/06 |
Juan, You say you "believe in God," what is your relationship to His Son Jesus Christ? Have you surrendered your life, and all that you have to His Lordship? Even if you answer yes to these questions, you must understand that God has NOT promised us a trouble free life here on Earth. He promises to provide for our needs and finish the work He began in us, but, sometimes things happen to test our faith and let us know if we are trusting in the right Person. See Part 2 |
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---tommy3007 on 1/23/06 |
First you can stop feeling sorry for Yourself. Next you can face up to this question? Are you absolutely, positively , certain sure, in your mind you have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal savior? If your answer is yes then relax,let GOD work your problems out. You're not sure please take the time to make certain. And then you can relax and let God work. |
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---mima on 1/23/06 |
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