The Psalms?

Question

Psalms13:1-3
1 How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever?
How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul,
having sorrow in my heart daily?
How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God:
lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;


Anyone else ever feel like this?
I really wonder why God makes certain. I hate how people tell me, it's just a trial you're going through it will pass...blah blah...How can it be God's putting me through a hard time to make me stronger and what not when It's being happening for 17 years(my whole life)
I really just want to give up.

I'm not this little whiny teenager so don't get me on that please. I've had to grow up a lot faster than most people when I was younger a lot of domestic situations have occured that really shouldn't ever since I was little.

Answer 1

Good question,
I don't know you and really can't answer you. Just a thought or 2. You say your not really religious but have a relationship with God. Biblical this is a problem as you seem to want a relationship on your terms not Gods. You didn't mention Jesus Christ and without Him (as Lord) there can be no peace with God. Another observation is your high morals. Good for you, but don't forget the Pharisee's also seemed to have high morals, higher than anyone else yet Jesus called them whitewashed tombs because on the outside they seemed clean but not in the heart. My hope is these are not true of you. The Psalm you mentioned is written for those who seem cast off and it is a reality for many of Gods children. We are so dull and so worldly that we must be humbled before Him before He picks us up and sometimes it seems like it takes a lifetime for us to learn. One encouraging thing is that you seem to realize this and it has caused you to take note. If the chastening hand of God is on you He will bring about His purposes of love and it will turn to your greatest blessing. If it is because you don't really know God in Jesus Christ, seek Him while He may be found. Only those whom He chooses can come to Him because we are dead in sin. Yet He (Christ) promises any who come to Him in true faith He will not cast out.
May He greatly bless you and grant you wisdom.

Answer 2

You bet your life people feel like this. If I was not a Christian I would of blown my brains out decades ago. I have actually prayed prayers like " GOD I know your teaching and molding me but this sucks. Is there another way for me to learn?" I will let you in on a secret. I HATE Yahoo Answers. I am literaly surrounded by idiots that are exactly how I used to be. I was an Atheist among many other things not GOD for 30 years and used to go to Dalnet chat rooms with the same foundationless garbage that is spewed out here 24/7. I am doing this because I am told to. Now.. That said. We have something very precious. We have a ticket to go to Heaven and be with the authors of creation for ever. That makes this world very angry. They can't take that ticket away, but we can throw it away if we really want to. So my precious Sister the closer you get to your Father in Heaven the more the world will hate you and work against you. The more it sucks the closer you are. I'll make you a deal. I'll hang in there if you do. Deal?
May GOD richly bless you.

Answer 3

You can see that even the people of the Bible had tough
times and made prayers to God like you see in Psalm 13.
If you attend a church regularly, make an appt. with the
minister and let him guide you through some of these
problems. If you don't go to a church, find a Bible believing
church (Baptist, Christian) and start attending. It just gives
you a lift to be with people of a like faith and to let go and
sing praises to our most high God. You could make true
friends there and friends will help you through anything. A
church family is a wonderful thing. At any rate, pray to God
and tell him you're turning over all the things you can't handle
to Him for Him to handle for you. Then thank Him, take a big
sigh, smile, and go do something fun.

Answer 4

You have to focus on the good things in your life. 17 is a tough age, no question. My parents divorced when I was 17. Plus all the peer pressure, expections, disappointments, etc.
Well, it's 10 years later now, and I'm doing fine. Was it easy? No
But I got through it. All of that is just part of growing up. It will get better!
You also have to live your life to help other people, instead of focusing on your own doubt and troubles. This is the best thing you can possibly do! I would try volunteer work. I know it sounds a bit weird, but nothing could be more rewarding for you.
Ignore all the negative crap that is all around. Stay focused and keep your faith. We all support you.

Answer 5

Slow down, take a deep breath, and don't give up on yourself. Whatever is going on is not a permanent phase, but rather a transition. At 17, you have not really even begun life, and you have a lot of good things to look forward to.

Read, study, and reason... and find a belief system that works for you. Maybe it won't be in the particular religion you have known; maybe you will find Buddhism, Shinto, Hinduism, or Judaism make more sense to you or fill a need. Perhaps philosophy, Atheism, or Agnosticism. Whichever you follow, though, follow because you yourself believe, not because of what others tell you.

Most importantly, though: whatever is going on, it is only transitory. Be true to yourself.

If you are truly depressed, please seek help. Don't put a religious band-aid on real depression.

Answer 6

I would never give you advice that I would not be willing to go through myself.

Everyone who is truly honest has felt this way in their walk with God I know I have..... more than once.

I truly appreciate you being honest and real and I am sorry you have had to go through so much being so young.

When I was 16-19 my life was a living hell. I had mental illness and at times was treated more harshly than my siblings.

21 years has past but I encourage you to talk to someone you can trust, don't go at it alone. I am doing well but I had plenty of failures before I became successful I will be praying for you.
God bless you-Encourager4God.

Answer 7

Honey,
I have been depressed for a long time then I met my wife and spent the three most wonder filled years of my life only toi have her die in my arms. I have been miserable for the past * months but I must go on because if I decided to kill myself it would be a sin and you may be robbing yourself of something more glorious down the line. Use the time that you have to grow become enlightened spiritually doors will open for you. I have found that reading of everything I can get my hands on to further teach and enlighten my spirit. Honey it has to be worth living and not giving up.

Answer 8

God will never allow something to happen to you tha you can not handle. He knows you are strong, you have a purpose greater than yourself. Hang in there. Have faith. God loves you. I've been there. And I have tried many things. The only peace I ever found was with God. You can be angry at God it's ok. He wants you to tell Him how you feel. Keep talking to Him as you would your earthly father. Love Him and you will be blessed. Jesus said "Peace be with you, Peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give. Do not be troubled and do not be afraid" (John14:27) God bless.

Answer 9

Check out Psalm 73

26 My flesh and my heart faileth: [but] God [is] the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

Job lost almost everything he had in this world yet would not forsake the Lord.

Perhaps the door you're wanting to open, the path you're wanting to take is not the one He wants for you. Pray that His will be accomplished in your life and that He would make His will known to you.

Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

I'm praying for you.

Answer 10

i'm sorry to hear you are having such a rough time. i would recommend reading Hebrews, since it talks about the Israelites (who went through their share of rough times) and hope in God. i especially like chapter 12. James 1:2-17 is also very good. i hope you will read these passages and be encouraged. God has a plan for you!