Posted on 03/22/2014 10:32:07 AM PDT by fredhead
Maybe that’s why I love watching westerns. I’d like to meet the guy she’s with on some lonely street and go all Matt Dillon on him.
But if she stays with him she’ll get her just reward.
I have been where you are. Not same circumstances, but an abyss so deep I was sure even my Father in Heaven had abandoned me. I found these scriptures that were my lifeline. I can’t explain it, but I would read these scriptures every time I was overwhelmed with anguish...Matthew 11:28-30.
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
And I would beg Christ to carry my pain just for one hour, just let me rest. And in the beginning I was doing this twenty times a day, and I could feel my burden and pain lift as he carried it for awhile. Over time it lifted completely and I was whole again. It changed my life. Believe it can change yours. You are in my prayers.
We (Christians) don’t bring in the Kingdom of Heaven (or Kingdom of God) here on earth. Christians are not told to work to make the world better and better (although their combined personal actions do help in that regard) — but that things will grow worse and worse.
The “church” will not change the world — it’s only Jesus, as the Messiah of Israel, coming back as the conquering King and ruler of the universe, who will do so by killing millions (even BILLIONS) of those who oppose Him and oppose righteousness and His coming one-world government that He will impose on all the nations of the world.
SO ... if it’s violence and killing and mass mayhem you want — just sit back and watch the coming King finish off His enemies and impose his rule over the earth.
Your problems will pass. There are times that one must simply bow ones head and press on with living through the sleet, snow, thunder and lightening. It is hard in your situation to get some perspective, the NOW seems to consume the future, it does not. Good Luck and God Bless you in your time of need.
We pray for alot of things,sometimes the answer is no.
Also ...
The Lord laughs at those who ignore Him and considers them as not even little ants you step on, at will ...
“He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision.”
Psalm 2
1 Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing?
2 The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying,
3 “Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us.”
4 He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision.
5 Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, And distress them in His deep displeasure:
6 “Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion.”
7 “I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.
8 Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your possession.
9 You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel.’ “
10 Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with fear, And rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.
If you stay faithful to God, and go through this speaking His Word instead of the lies Satan is telling you, you will be overrun with blessing once you get ‘through’. I have been in such circumstances, so bad that I could not see a speck of light at the end of the tunnel. My breakthrough came when I began to speak His Word and run it through my head constantly - even when I found it hard to believe it.
Hold on, remain faithful, and understand that ‘this too shall pass.’ As horrible as it is, it is only a temporary moment in eternity, and God truly can use it for your good. Prayers for you.
I know it SEEMS that way, it isn't true, but you will feel like it is. Spiritual warfare is upon you. Right now you're agreeing with the bad guys, that's what is keeping you down. The temporal effects of the divorce will be upon you for awhile, but to win the real battle, the one against evil you need to get back to praying. Ask for strength, renewed faith and unshakable trust. God will bring you clear. The temporal effects? Gonna have to eat that for awhile, then it gets better.
When I’m troubled, as I’m lying in bed, I think hard about what Jesus went through. What earthly obstacle could be as bad as carrying your cross through a village and then being nailed to it?????
After that, my troubles seem minute. And I can go to sleep.
Beg Jesus to come into your heart. You will feel better!
It’s not my position actually ... it’s God’s position, from what He tells us in the Word of God.
Sometimes it feels better just getting all your thoughts out like you did, especially when crap just keeps piling on you. I’ve been there, not with situations like yours but with several crappy life changing things all at once and feeling as though I’m at the end of my rope. I admit, I threw myself a pity party for a while. It was hard but I had to convince myself to deal with it. I took it one situation at a time and tried to make it better with what I could control. I also tried to find the positives in each bad situation, no matter how small they were. It’s hard but in the end we really have no choice. I prayed a lot too. I’ll pray for you that things get better. I’m so sorry about your dog too.
Joshua 1:9
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Prayers up, FRiend!
What a blessing...so many here have offered wonderful advice. Keep close to God and keep busy! Read your Bible for a set amount of time, everyday...say 15 mins or 30 mins. Commit to that, and you’ll be blessed beyond belief ;)
Keep us posted...
Keep the faith Brother.....and in the end, sounds like you got a great Country Music song ready to be written.
Looks like lots of people here are praying for you (myself included.)
I’m so sorry that your troubles have come upon you all at once. I hope they leave as quickly.
It’s wise of you to ask like-minded FRiends for support. So I get the feeling you will come out of this OK.
Prayers, fredhead.
“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28
Praying that verse for you right now. May God who is faithful and just hold you in the hollow of His hand.
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