Keep on keeping on don't give up stay in faith. No matter what people say.No matter what happen in your life keep your faith in God.
2007-03-29 03:54:36 · 20 answers · asked by josie 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The bad things that happen in my life, only draw me closer to God....
2007-03-29 03:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think we all walk away a little bit from time to time. How far we get varies from person to person and depends on their situation. Some walk away when things get good. They get so wrapped up in all the money and blessings they forget to say thank you. They forget to pass on the blessings to others. They begin to think they earned it, it was because of their hard work or intellegence that they have all they do. That is not walking the path God has for us.
Or there are people who turn their back on God when tragedy strikes. And tragedy is a term that means different things to different people. I was reading a book the other day by Anne Graham Lotz and she was talking about a bible study time they used to host for college kids in their home and a football player blamed God for their loss of a game, said God had let him down, and never came to bible study again. Losing a game? That is tragedy? No.
Some people walk away when they lose a job, experience sickness, go through divorce, or worst of all lose a child.
IMHO, these are often the people who forget God during the good times.
So, for me. Right now, things are pretty difficult. My husband had to take a job where he makes 1/2 what he used to, and drives twice as far to get there. He works all the time, and when he is home he is grumpy and exhausted. I homeschool my 8 year old with the help of a very willful, in-to-everything, climb the walls 2 year old, and sometimes feel like I am slowly going nuts. We are living with my parents because we could not afford it on our own right now and because my husband is gone so much, having another adult around sometimes is a huge deal. But as much as I love them, they drive me crazy. They do not share or respect my faith, the Lords name is used in vain more often then you can imagine. They both smoke, we don't. I have never done anything the way my mother thinks I should, and she never ceases telling me how I could do everything bettter. We are crowded, I miss my space, my things, my schedule, MY FAMILY. But, during all of this, I cast my cares upon God. I talk to Him, complain to Him, cry to Him, praise Him, thank Him, surrender to Him. Because here is the thing, during this time my husband and son accepted Christ, I am seeing some times I stood in judgement and correcting the behavior. I am learning that we can do without a lot of the things I used to think were nessesary, and appreciate the little things we do have. I am thankful we had my parents who were willing to share their home, that my family is healthy, that we have such an amazing church to attend. I am thankful for my husbands job, I believe in him, and the money will come eventually. I am thankful that I have the time with my children, many don't.
So, far I think I am ok, I am always working on it, none of us is perfect, that is all you can do.
2007-03-29 04:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by micheletmoore 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very hard, but I do keep my faith regardless of what I'm going through. A very good example of this is the book of Job. Now he went through a lot and never lost faith in God.
2007-03-29 03:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by kenrayf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure try awfully hard. Like everyone, there are days when your faith is really put to the test, and some days you can almost see how easy it would be to just let go of it. But then He steps in and gives you a fresh new "heapin' helpin' of faith" and you know that He is in control and everything is going to be all right.
2007-03-29 04:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
January of 2005 I rededicated my life to God, was baptized and joined a church. The devil didn't like that. I had been under his control for awhile and he didn't want me to go. I came down with something the doctors couldn't figure out. I layed in my bed and talked to God as long as I was awake. I praised Him and thanked Him for my life and asked Him to heal me. He did. My husband was stranded far away.My dog was killed. My cat was killed. We had tremendous financial troubles. I rebuked the devil and praised my God everyday, and I still do, EVERYDAY. The devil went on his way finally. Victory in Jesus !!!!!! We all have hope !!!!!!
2007-03-29 04:15:58 · answer #5 · answered by renee y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the goal but we usaually fall short of this goal and that is why we have the process of repentance.
Through are tests and trials it is the goal to inprove through faith and seeing the interaction of God in our lives.
I keep plugging away tho.
2007-03-29 03:59:38 · answer #6 · answered by SEAN M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hardest thing to do is praise Him when things are going wrong, like Job did. But if we don't question when things go right, why should we question when they don't? Faith is the only thing that gets you through, so best not be too loose with it.
2007-03-29 03:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by dbackbarb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, no matter what happens God is always there no matter what...... yes , more promblems that we might have the more we trust the lord........ The more the faith we have on God ....... He says don't worry becasuse I am with you......
2007-03-29 04:02:08 · answer #8 · answered by cherry_ice_top 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God has been a constant in my life since I was born. I don't have a problem with God. It's organized religion and 'Christians' that I have an issue with.
2007-03-29 04:01:13 · answer #9 · answered by The Pope 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but the lord has said it will not be easy. In fact he has given us a example with the most any one will ever have to endure in JOB.
2007-03-29 04:00:11 · answer #10 · answered by saintrose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋