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Post by Tabitha3319 on Jul 22, 2019 17:03:25 GMT -5
I thought God abandoned me.
I thought the problems I had proved it. I still have no friends in town, no job, no church, and attacks of anxiety and depression. But the source of my depression was that I put my hope in having a successful career rather than in God.
Now that I know I can't sustain a huge career (stress triggers my illness) it seems like God is using this Barren time in my life to point back to Him.
If we have God, we have hope. Seeking Him and His presence, trusting Him and calling on Him in faith are weapons that destroy hopelessness.
God has me and if God has me, everything will be alright. He's my strength, my shield, my everything. I believe now that God had to darken things so that Id recognize my false hopes and turn to Him.
No pain or suffering is wasted.
God is our hope and He is in control. His presence is the only thing that satisfies our hearts--- whether our lives appear to be going well or not.
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Post by frienduff on Jul 22, 2019 18:42:21 GMT -5
I thought God abandoned me. I thought the problems I had proved it. I still have no friends in town, no job, no church, and attacks of anxiety and depression. But the source of my depression was that I put my hope in having a successful career rather than in God. Now that I know I can't sustain a huge career (stress triggers my illness) it seems like God is using this Barren time in my life to point back to Him. If we have God, we have hope. Seeking Him and His presence, trusting Him and calling on Him in faith are weapons that destroy hopelessness. God has me and if God has me, everything will be alright. He's my strength, my shield, my everything. I believe now that God had to darken things so that Id recognize my false hopes and turn to Him. No pain or suffering is wasted. God is our hope and He is in control. His presence is the only thing that satisfies our hearts--- whether our lives appear to be going well or not. That's right dear sister . OUR GOD knows all THINGS . He knows what is best for us . You are loved dear sister . YES , LET US BE ONLY ENCOURAGED EVEN MORE IN THE LORD .
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Post by Cletus on Jul 22, 2019 19:09:34 GMT -5
just because this door is shut to you does not mean there wont be a door opened to you later... BUT GOD... is the One who opens the door.
sometimes there are things in our mind and heart which we must give up in order to put God in His rightful place... first. You are being shepherd-ed. your footsteps are being ordered... and keep in mind... ALL things work to the good of those who are called according to His purpose, and who Love God. all things sister, not one is random.
Psa 127:1 A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
Psa 32:7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. Psa 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Psa 32:9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. Psa 32:10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. Psa 32:11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
Psa 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psa 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Psa 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psa 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psa 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Psa 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
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