It really makes me feel guilty when i pray to go to help us get caught up on our bills and worry so much when there are people out ther much less fortunate then me.
those people make me see just how lucky i am to be ableto see my children grow up and meet my grandchildren. they must have laods of currage to face the things they face.
what do you think???
2006-10-27 22:07:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It takes a large amount of courage to face the day to day trials of raising a family and paying the bills. We all have our mountains to climb and yours sounds just as daunting to me. I for one am praying for you. I understand how worrying over bills can get one down.
2006-10-27 22:10:36 · answer #1 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You don't need to feel guilty for wanting to better your own life. You are a lot closer to your own problems than to anyone else'. It is wonderful that you realize and appreciate the things that are great about your life. If you cannot do that, then you will spend all your time wallowing in self pity. It is also very important to see the plight of our neighbors and help them when needed. But by ensuring your own stability, you set an great example for others the follow, and you ensure yourself the means to help others in time of need.
2006-10-28 05:17:29 · answer #2 · answered by FabMom 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know you're all caught up in that God nonsense, but I'd like to pass on some atheist wisdom for you to think about.
When you help somebody, you're helping yourself.
As soon as you've got that figured out and start acting on it, you'll find that a lot of the things you pray for are pretty much nonsense too.
-SD-
2006-10-28 05:47:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is nice - finding positive out of every negative, which we don't
always manage to do.
I am thankful....
...for the father/mother who complains all the time, because that
means, I'm not an orphan.
...for the husband/wife who snores all night, because he/she is at
home
asleep with me and not with someone else.
...for my son/daughter who is complaining about washing dishes,
because that means he/she is at home & not on the streets.
...for the taxes that I pay, because it means that I am employed.
...for the mess to clean after a party, because it means that I have
been surrounded by friends.
...for the clothes that fit a little too tight, because it means I
have enough to eat.
...for a floor that needs mopping, and windows that need cleaning,
because it means I have a home.
...for all the complaining I hear about the government, because it
means that we have freedom of speech.
...for the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot,
because it means I am capable of walking and have been blessed with my
own car.
...for the noise I have to bear from my neighbors, because it means
that I can hear.
...for the pile of laundry and ironing, because it means I have
clothes to wear.
...for weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day, because it
means I have been capable of working hard.
...for the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it
means that I am alive.
2006-10-28 05:10:56 · answer #4 · answered by Regina 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think we all plop ourselves down on the pity pot when we don't have enough constructive things to keep us busy. Line up a few good deeds (phone calls to old people you know, visit a hospital, write a letter to an aunt you haven't talked to in years, take someone to lunch from your church that you don't know but who is having a problem, et cetera.)
The next time you are feeling sad, do one of those things on your list. It will occupy your mind and you'll feel better.
2006-10-28 05:14:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it takes a lot of courage to face life each day I just say God please help me to survive the rest of my life! It hurts to know your children could not care less for you! It hurts not to see your grandchildren! Yet I try to find little things to be thankful for! Other children smile at me!
2006-10-28 05:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
you can't. This is how therapy groups work. You listen to other people's problems and realize that yours aren't as bad as theirs. It's a part of psychology. Read a Psych book, it explains it well. I forget the statement that explains it.
2006-10-28 05:12:19 · answer #7 · answered by Jimmy 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
yeah.i am from britain and live and work in romania.i see the plight of others every day.i try to help them too
2006-10-28 05:36:30 · answer #8 · answered by stefan 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Add your worries to your prayers. Acknowledge your blessings out-loud. Never feel guilty for being born who and what you are.
2006-10-28 05:12:23 · answer #9 · answered by shreddogtravis@prodigy.net 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Good attitude. I'll never be married or have children
2006-10-28 05:09:12 · answer #10 · answered by lefty 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋