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overwhelmed.. - 9/1/2009 7:12:48 PM
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Concerto
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Things are really difficult these days. Not much money for food...health issues, dead-end job, etc. A series of circumstances that put together, produce a life filled with anxiety and hopelessness.
I go to church every Sunday, but, don't really feel present. I go to work doing the same thing every single day for wages that simply do not support my family adequately. I've lost weight, suffer with bad arthritis, have a tooth that needs fixing, but, due to no funds, just muddle on, day by day.
I see the news full of horrific crimes. I look around wondering what it is all about. Then, for comfort and hope, I turn to the Bible, but, find it hard to grab hold of any promises. I mean, one can read a wonderful promise in the NT, but, find out later that it is dependent on some other truth in the OT which is contingent upon something else..etc.
I want things to get better for my family, but, am wondering what to do. I know, you will say, find a better paying job. Easy to say, very very hard to do..especially in my state that is notorious for low paying jobs. On top of it all, feeling like I am wandering day by day, I feel that my attitude is sinful. So, the guilt of sin weighs on me as well. I know that I am supposed to be content and have joy over trials, but, I am becoming, almost...almost...like a robot..just going through the motions. One day..melts into another.
Am I depressed you ask? Of course. But, I believe if many were truthful, we all are depressed. How could you not be depressed? The world is full of tragedy...things continue to worsen...and, if you are losing weight, living in joyless circumstances, depression is a natural result.
Yes, we are to set our mind on things above, but, the good Samaritan did not hole up in a cave but, went out and helped to make things better.
I ask for wisdom, supernatural insight on what to do to make things better, job wise, and yet, no response. I am trapped, in a pit, languishing, getting older, looking for my place in this world, looking for a way to improve the living conditions for my family.
Do I seek pity? No. I just want answers to life. Good competent answers to how one escapes the pit. Perhaps I am being chastened, I don't know...
Appreciate your encouragement...
C
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RE: overwhelmed.. - 9/1/2009 7:26:57 PM
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Yes, we are to set our mind on things above, but, the good Samaritan did not hole up in a cave but, went out and helped to make things better.
Reading through that and I wondered if you might have answered your own question. Ever tried engaging in a ministry that needs a helping hand? Seems to provide benefits to the helper as much as the helpee. If you need help trying to figure that out, I could probably brainstorm a few ideas with you.
Also - hang in there on looking for better paying work. It's a tough slog, but sooner or later (very often, it's later) something breaks loose. Not always, but it's worth a shot. You can do it. (I say that, but I also understand the continual search is an ego-killing endeavor. It's not easy - I hear you.)
Chin up my friend. There's lots of tragedy in the world, but for every tragic story you here, there's someone who's laughter can also be heard.
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RE: overwhelmed.. - 9/1/2009 8:47:30 PM
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OHmom3
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Concerto~
I really felt your pain and got the chills while reading your post.
I felt similar recently, not about financial difficulties, but health problems.
Continue to cry out to God. He hears our prayers and will answer in His way and in His time.
It is good to let others know about your needs so we can pray for you. Don't forget to praise Him in the mean time and thank Him when he does answer your prayers.
I'll pray for you right now.
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RE: overwhelmed.. - 9/1/2009 9:24:42 PM
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Don't have any words of wisdom, wish I did. Just wanted to let you know we're right there with you. Hubby left for work today with our last $8.00 to put in the gas tank, and he still has another 625 miles to drive before payday.
We haven't starved to death yet, that's all I can say.
Hang in there. God is always faithful, even when we don't understand his methods.
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RE: overwhelmed.. - 9/3/2009 7:17:19 AM
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I've gone thru some of the same but the reason I go on is because I'm learning to forgive myself for guilt about anything I feel was sin or a bad choice. It's very hard because I judge myself but now that I have forgiven myself just once, it came easier the 2nd time.Now I'm focusing on that becoming a habit so I won't let the guilt thing in.
You are in my prayers, Connie Lou
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RE: overwhelmed.. - 9/4/2009 5:31:05 PM
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"This world is not my home,
I'm just a-passin' through;
My treasures are laid up
Somewhere beyond the blue.
The angels beckon me from heaven's open door,
And I can't feel at home in this world any more."
Friend, I'm sorry you are depressed. I don't know why you ever set your hope, joy or happiness on anything in this world... where did you get those blinkers from? Who sold you the lie that this world was anything but filled with man-made sorrow and deprivation?
Life and death have no meaning (except for the ministry that can be done as long as life continues). Starvation and plenty have no meaning at all. What part of you wants anything other than to survive long enough to run the race that your Saviour has set before you, then finish it?
What you miss out on by having slightly less than plenty is worth less than nothing compared to the incomparable riches of your salvation -- and nothing about that is contingent on anything. Lift your eyes, friend... your God is not in your stomach.
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Let my friend Brian at Daily Audio Bible help you too.
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