I feel like God isn't answering my questions and showing me what i should do with my life. I'm 16 and it seems like he keeps closing doors for me and leaving me with few options fo what i should become. I hate this and although i love God very much i don't underttand why he's doing this or letting my situation worsen. It's complicated and i can't quite explain in detail but all i can say is i need some answers and i can't keep going. I'm tired and i juts wanna quit. I'm not suicidal but i keep praying that i'll die. I just can't do it anymore. What am i supposed to do with me??
2007-01-24 09:05:42 · 32 answers · asked by K 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hey people i saw a psychologist for a year. And i'm not blaming God i'm just finding it hard to believe that he's going to change things for me. I guess i'm finding it hard to trust him very much because i've felt dissapointed by Him in the past.
2007-01-24 09:16:09 · update #1
Thank you for some of your answers but some of thm are rediculous. I'm not being abused. I'm not trying to kill myself. I wanna die but i won't commit suicide because i'm still in love with Jesus. I was depressed and then i got better but now it's coming back because of school related issues concerning my future and what i should become. As well as the pressure of achieving what i need to achieve.
2007-01-24 09:28:22 · update #2
There is no God and Prayer doesn't work. LIfe is so much easier when you realize that you can handle problems on your own.
www.godisimaginary.com Check it out for proof
2007-01-24 09:10:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 9⤋
Here is the first thing :If someone with real wisdom told you what you should do, and what changes you should make to your life, would you do what they said? Would you do what they said even if it was not something you wanted to do at all. First you must decide that you are comitted enough to do WHAT EVER IS NECESSARY to get out of where you are and then you can begin to apply the wisdom given by that person. But your problems will not go way just because you don't like them, if you are not willing to change things, things that you might not feel like changing. There is no help without the humility to hear and change. If one does not have this first principle down nothing that comes after it will work.
2007-01-26 22:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by stark z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. accept life as a painful, horrendous, nearly unbearable existence
2. accept that God loves you. He has a plan for you.
3. accept that no matter what happens to you in this world, you deserve worse (we all deserve far worse than we could receive in this world and only the grace of God saves us)
4. trials and temptations are a part of this world, instead of beating yourself up (the world will do enough of that for you) continue to sing His praises and pray that His will be done and that you be given the awareness to discern His will and the wisdom to follow His will.
5. is sounds cliche'd but, a person is never put through more than they can stand to bear.
6. praise God for your trials & your blessings. He helps you endure through the trials and pours out more blessings upon you than you realize.
In my life God has been faithful, ALWAYS, even though i have not been so faithful over the years. In some of my worst days/weeks/months i thought i could not bear it another moment, and yet it continued. Looking back at those times (some of which are not so long ago) I can now see that when things were seeming the worst, i was only getting struck w/the edges, the wisps, the smoke and not the flames. He was protecting me from the worst, even though at the time I was wayward, unknowing of the goodness of God and a ungrateful whining person.
persevere!
2007-01-24 09:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by Act D 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are many times when you feel alone like no one is there and like god is not answering. The truth is he is there and will never leave that is something you need to believe in your heart. That will get you through the toughest times, to know that there is actually someone bigger than you to guide you. Just because God does not answer your prayers exactly how you want them that does not mean he is not listening. He might just have a different way to get help you. There may be obstacles, but it is the way you overcome them that will make you stronger. Sometimes you have to make the same mistakes over and over until you truly learn. Pray for acceptance for the things you cannot change and ask him to guide you. Don't tell him what you want him to do ask him to help you accept the path he has chosen for you.
2007-01-24 09:36:27 · answer #4 · answered by Faith C 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not having a good idea of your situation, I can only give you some generic advice about trusting God. You're only 16 so you're going to find that throughout your life you will feel like He's not answering your questions; like He's keeping silent at a time when it is so crucial that He shows you the way; like He's forsaken you. This is a true test of faith. I cannot tell you why He's closing doors, but I can tell you that He isn't letting the situation worsen...not to Him. It might feel like that to you b/c things aren't going how you'd like it to or thought it would. He is building your character and forcing you to say to Him, "Okay, I yield to You. Let Your will be done," and really, truly mean it. I've been a Christian all my life and I can say to you, without doubt, sometimes God gives us want we want and sometimes He brings us to our knees. He's forcing you to your knees to submit to His will...and His will is good. Sounds harsh, but every struggle I've had(and there have been many), has worked out the way it was suppose to...not how I wanted it. I hope this helps. Good luck to you and this difficult time you're going through.
2007-01-24 09:27:39 · answer #5 · answered by emrobs 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No matter what happens keep you faith in God and don't give up. Please don't kill yourself. The reason God is closing so many doors is He has a plan for you.
The teenage years are the hardest for anyone. Remember anything you pray for in Christ name will be given to you if it is beneficial to your soul. God may seem far away at this point but remember He never gives us more than we can handle. If you need more help I'm sure you have friends that God has put in your life to help you.
Remember you are never alone, God will not forget about you. Look at the troubles that Job endured. This was a very faithful man whom God let Satan test to an extreme. Talk to your Pastor/Priest they will help you anyway they can.
Never ever give up!
I will pray that strength and wisdom come to you to help you see Gods plan.
I pray that God bless you in everything you do.
2007-01-24 09:26:27 · answer #6 · answered by L Strunk 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That voice on the inside that says you cant go on anymore is the Devil!!!! God takes us through things so that we can become smarter, stronger, and wiser. The one thing I can say that you are doing wrong is questioning what God has in store for you. NEVER, question God!!! All things happen for a reason. Think of it like this, God may be taking you through all of this now so that you can be prepared for something greater later!!! You are young and there will be alot of ups and downs you will have in your life. Take them for what they are and learn a lesson. If you love and belive in God you will over come all things. And this is something I know first hand. YOU CAN KEEP GOING!!!! YOU HAVE TOO MUCH TO LIVE FOR!!!!! If you ever need someone to just talk to and not judge you feel free to email me at cayceryan@yahoo. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. BAbygirl dont give up, OVERCOME!!!!!
2007-01-24 09:29:27 · answer #7 · answered by THATGIRL 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm am sorry you are feeling sad. Sometimes the world puts pressure on us and brings us down. But like Job, who didn't realize that his sever trials were not form God, we need to remember that God is not the source of our trials. (James1:13-15) He recognizes what we are going through and can be a source of great comfort if we approach him humbly and are willing to do as he asks, because he cares for you.
First please know that friendship with God is possible. Friendship is started by introduction, strengthened by conversation and association. I don't know if you are a Bible believer. If you are than you can start by knowing God's name (found in th KJ at Psalms 83:18) . Prayer is our humbly talking to God. In it we can ask for guidance in getting to know him better. You can even ask to find people who will be genuinely interested in helping you in your search. Reading the Bible is His conversation back to us. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) In it we learn his likes dislikes and the requirements for friendship with him. (Psalm 97:10.) This is just a start, but I hope it is helpful.
Also - do you get enough rest, do you have proper nutrition? Do you have a good friend to confide in? Have you been checked for clinical depression? These are a few things that may help also. Please don't give up.
2007-01-24 09:17:13 · answer #8 · answered by linniepooh 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Faith is KNOWING that God will do something!
Use the authority God gave you! Pray for change! Expect it! Crush the Devil's face! Get encouraged! Read the word! Pray for guidance!
He may be letting it happen to test your faith; pass the test! You will be blessed!
"For in this world you will have troubles, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world!"
-Jesus
Through Christ, you WILL have the victory!
Recieve it and it is yours!
God doesn't close doors, he opens them for you!
You can NEVER be tired if Christ is on your side! You will fly with wings like eagles! (Isaiah 40 and 43)
Just trust the Lord, and have faith!
He wants you to be happy! Let him change you!
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law
Galations 5:22-23
The fruit of the Spirit is yours for the taking. Jesus loves you more than you can comprehend. It's amazing.
Do not lose faith, stand in the victory!
God Bless you, and I'm going to pray for you. Now.
2007-01-24 09:17:05 · answer #9 · answered by Doug 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Instead of asking God to change things for you, ask Him for the grace to go thru whatever you are going thru. He will help you get thru this and it will make you a stronger person. But if you are being abused, then go to some authority that you trust.
Remember that when God closes a door, he opens a window somewhere else. Don't give up, that is what faith is--not giving up on God.
The Holy Spirit is given to people for times such as this. Ask Him for guidance.
2007-01-24 09:23:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
At 16 I wanted to die a few times too. It's a very intense time of life. If you're like me and so many thousands of others, it WILL get better as you get older.
Sadly, I know many teens who killed themselves. I wish they'd have waited things through just a little longer. Please call a mental health line. If you're "praying you'll die" then you could use a hand. There's nothing wrong with reaching out. I'll get a number for ya.
Please click this link - they exist to help teens who feel like you. http://www.yellowribbon.org/
2007-01-24 09:11:52 · answer #11 · answered by Laptop Jesus 2.0 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋