Why does God give me so much suffering even when I repented and try to follow him as a Christian. I have NO friends, and the friends I thought I had were befriending me merelly to use me for his/her advantage? I feel like absolute crap and want to die because that always happens to me. No one is actually a friend for who I am, not my talents. Why do some people like me suffer so much in the social realm while so many others are beloved by friends?
2007-06-12 16:32:37 · 18 answers · asked by Luke J 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus Christ knows exactly what you are going through.
In fact He bore all your griefs on the cross.
If you go to Him in faith, He will remove them from you tonight.
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2007-06-12 16:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Jesus absolutely knew this pain. Let me put it to you this way. Imagine being the only sinless boy in your school. You never lie, cheat, steal, gossip, bully, say or do anything rude or disrespectful. You are always helpful, even if not asked. You pray all of the time, and you are at your church (synagogue) whenever you can be. This is the boy that Jesus was. It is also the man that Jesus was. You may think that meant that everyone then was automatically drawn to Him. But the think about the nature of people! Most would've utterly HATED Him! Because He always did right. And those who were more notorious like the 'friends' you mentioned would've tried to use Him to their every advantage -- like Judas did. Please, I know this is no easy thing that you are going through. But I know one thing: you can learn great compassion from suffering, loneliness and betrayal. And how happy you will make God when you stand up in Him, walk on and suffer without complaining (outwardly). You will shine like a beacon of Christian righteousness and strength! And the other thing is: seasons of suffering are only seasons. God will hear the cry of your heart, and He will bring you times of refreshing. And friends. But sometimes, until the answers come, He will be Your True Friend. In your sadness, God Himself will comfort you and say, "My son, I know how it is to feel unloved!" And Jesus will say, "My brother, I know how it feels to walk through the desert alone!" But Proverbs calls Jesus the friend that sticks closer than any brother. He will walk with you every step of the way. And He will love you more than all your friends could! It says that Jesus was tempted in all points, yet without sin. He hung on during the lonely times - and He didn't miss the mark. He can show you how! Don't give up.
2007-06-12 23:49:12 · answer #2 · answered by godcr8dyou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Jesus knows all the pain you are going through, and he bore all your pain at his death for you. The pain you are experiencing is to bring you closer to God, so don't be weary in well doing, as God is still on the throne and is there for you.
He said when he ascended into heaven "I am going away, but I am leaving behind the comforter which is the Holy Spirit, and if I go away I will come again". His Holy Spirit is the comforter, and He will comfort you in any situation, even though the pain seems unbearable. He also said that he would never give us more than we could bear. So continue to trust, and he will bring you through the most painful situations. I will be praying for you to bring you comfort.
2007-06-12 23:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by Rev S Miller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course Jesus felt your pain. One of His closest friends betrayed Him and led Him to His death on the cross. Perhaps that is what He wants from you. To stop putting your trust in other people and relying on them. Perhaps He wants to be your all and the one you go to. I have been there when I felt like I didn't have any good true friends. I prayed dilegently for even one and God answered my prayer. She is still my best friend and I have known her now for 8 years. Don't get discouraged, He is always with you no matter where you are.
Jeremiah 29:11-13 "For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord. "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with a whole heart. I will be found by you" declares the Lord.....
2007-06-12 23:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In the garden His friends could not stay awake. God does not give us pain although God does allow it in our lives. Pray for a true friend and God will answer your prayer although it may not be the answer you want to hear. Remember He answers Yes, No and Latter. Spend more time in the Bible and get to know God better He is always with you and is your BEST friend even if you are married.
2007-06-12 23:42:56 · answer #5 · answered by Curtis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, YES, YES!
He was hated by many people, who disrepected him in every way known to man. He was treated worse than what you are going through. He was used, abused, beaten. What are you complaining about. If you ever expierenced what He did then you would have something to be upset about, but you don't.
Why would you want to die, you are letting others control you.
Honey, Jesus expierenced much more pain then you could ever expierence and He still loves everyone who did all of that to Him! Do you? He also feels your pain everytime you hurt.
I will be praying!!
2007-06-12 23:46:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God took all of your suffering unto His own shoulders when He carried the cross to the hill where He was crucified.
It sounds as if you may have chosen friends from a bad bunch of apples, but rest assured God has already chosen a better orchard to pick from. It is called Church. Stop in and try it on, open your heart to Him and you will be reinvigorated.
2007-06-12 23:51:29 · answer #7 · answered by Rev. Matthew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
screw them. they're human, and make mistakes also. trust me, being popular isn't all it's cracked up to be. most popular people you see are more depressed than you are, because they have to worry about everybody liking them and pleasing everybody.
deep down, try to be thankful that you're yourself. having no friends in some ways is a total blessing. you don't have to pretend to be someone you're not, like the "popular" kids.
everybody has talents. find out what you're good at, and focus your time on those. you'll find that it will attract people that have the same interests as you.
2007-06-12 23:42:11 · answer #8 · answered by blackroserequiem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot Iron hit to make it shaped. So is God he shape us into divinity by hitting us with various situation of life.So be strong. Wait patiently God has chossen someone special for u. Jus keep moving forward someday u will reach ur dream.
2007-06-12 23:57:38 · answer #9 · answered by M.L.M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Jesus knows that pain. In the garden of Gethsemene, when the soldiers came to arrest Jesus, all His disciples deserted Him; they ran away. Peter even denied knowing Him.
Please trust in the Lord for all things. He will bring you through anything. I am sorry you are lonely and feel abandoned right now. But trust in Him to bring you through. We walk through the valleys, He does not leave us in them.
2007-06-12 23:36:25 · answer #10 · answered by Esther 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes Jesus experienced this very thing and still does to this day. As Jesus suffered so shall we, offer that suffering as Jesus did to His Father so that it may be glorified, that is, it may save souls
2007-06-12 23:38:53 · answer #11 · answered by Gods child 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋