I'm a troubled at home, there are many things going on. I have 2 children and to some degree a jerk of a partner. When I can't take it anymore I speak with my girlfreinds regarding him and one of them always tells me to give it to God that he will take care of it...HOW?? How do you give it to God? Am I supposed to mail this off to God or send it via email, I feel so lost and I just sometimes really just need a hug. Anyone that can offer advice I would really appreciate it.
2007-04-25 07:31:02 · 15 answers · asked by misskittys357 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Its blanket responses like these that don't help. They need to "help" you. I would if I were there.
James warns of this:
"And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?"
Anyone can reach God. I did. I was at my wit's end and prayed like Jesus was sitting next to me. I talked to him like a close friend. I poured out my complaints until I could barely speak.
He came to my aid and touched me.
He wiped away the trouble and gave me peace.
Only believe.
2007-04-25 07:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When i give something up to God i doesn't mean that it is going to disappear. It simply means that I realize that I am doing all that I can do and the results are not up to me...it means that I'm okay with the outcome...maybe not okay but I'll survive so to speak. Some people actually do stuff like make a God box...put little prayers in a box and go back and look at them later on down the road...you see that it all works itself out. Pain will build character...just hold on, it passes...when i feel good I know it will pass, when I feel bad I know it will pass...just life
2007-04-25 07:38:49 · answer #2 · answered by jeffwilliams1979 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This something that I have struggled with for a long time. People always say "Give it to God." or "I tried myself and it never worked until I just gave up and realized God has to do it for me."
I don't get it either. I understand the belief that God is in control of all things at all times, but I also understand that we have free will and the course of our lives are often dictated by our obedience (or our disobedience), so what does it all mean??
2007-04-25 07:37:30 · answer #3 · answered by Mike S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear that you are having problems. It seems to be that this jerk of a partner of yours is the root of the problem. you can not just turn this over to God and expect that things will improve. You need to take action yourself! I don't know the details of your relationship, does he hit you? Does he drink?, etc. etc. depending on the extent of the problem you could try anything from going to counseling to getting a divorce! Good luck. Remember God only helps those who help themselves!
2007-04-25 07:42:06 · answer #4 · answered by tonal9nagual 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is so Good. You can't even imagine how Good the Lord God is. I am sure that you have a misconception about the great love that God has in His heart to every single human being regardless of race color or even religion. His sun shines on all kind of people without any discrimination. God cannot be what He is not; He remains the most wonderful, the most merciful, the most compassionate and His great Love to all His creation does not change. The Love of God has been revealed to us in Christ Jesus; did Jesus ever refuse to help any needy person? Did he tell any sick person to go and sanctify himself before asking him to be healed if sick, or see if blind, or walk if paralyzed? His ultimate Love for humanity manifested on the cross by taking our sins with him on the cross and by His wounds we were healed, and reconciled man with God. The enemy of mankind has distorted the image of God. When trouble is experienced, we immediately blame God; when a loved one dies, immediately we accuse God to be the cause behind it. God is never like that. His pleasure and greatest delight is with mankind. When a person comes to him with a humble heart and raise his face toward Him for help, God never hesitate to lift any body from any trouble any person faces especially when it is a human being that is crying out to Him for help! Would He reject the call of what His own hand has created? Does He turn His back on a person whom He valued to be the most precious creation by making us in His own image? God does not look at your face; He looks at your heart. Before you cry out to Him for Help, He listens to you and knows exactly what you need. If your call for God is true I assure you that He would listen to you and lift you above every trouble you have and after then you will kneel down and praise His name. May God Bless you and grant you your desire!
2007-04-25 08:21:48 · answer #5 · answered by lonelyspirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What they are actually saying is "live with it and hope that it goes away by itself sometime."
If you want to resign yourself to the life you live and just put up with it, you can do that.
If you want to take charge of the situation, talk to you children and partner, try and resolve the issue that you have - however that might be - then you can do that too. It is within you to decide what to do and how you can control your life rather than it controlling you. You do not need a God to help you.
Whatever you decide, good luck to you.
2007-04-25 07:41:27 · answer #6 · answered by Simon T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I struggled with depression and anxiety for 3-4 years. I always felt like "once I am done with this I can move on" or "I need to do this to get over it". Well that never worked, I found that I couldn't fix things on my own, and when I couldn't it hurt that much more. Never once did I pray to God for healing, or help, or anything while I was depressed. One day I did. I cried to him, I said I am so tired God, I don't want to carry this weight anymore, I don't want to lift this burden anymore. I prayed that he would take it from me. I prayed that I would rely on him to carry my burden. I told him I wanted Him to lead me and support me. I told him I didn't want to rely on myself, but on Him. Within a week my symptoms were practically gone. God is Love. Trust him and he will lead you to lie in green pastures...
2007-04-25 07:44:33 · answer #7 · answered by chavito 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you think your partner is "a jerk" then what is there to give? You need to figure things out for yourself. Can you really make it work with this guy or is it time to move on? Only YOU can answer those questions, even if you don't want to.
Best of luck to you.
2007-04-25 07:36:30 · answer #8 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Errr. I wouldn't have used that phrase if I was you. You are going to get a lot of sexual answers. :-/
Dear, just leave your jerk of a partner if he is making you that miserable. I am sure you can do better and I am sure your kids deserve better. What your friend suggested isn't going to work. Ever hear the phrase "God helps them who help themselves"?
2007-04-25 07:37:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means to have faith that He will always take your burdens if you just allow Him too...Pray when you are alone and quiet. Speak in your own words, He will listen...He has never let me down. God bless you and your children.
2007-04-25 07:39:19 · answer #10 · answered by mrs O 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋