Is God trying to punish me?

Question

I am a Sagittaris married with three boys. My life have been interesting last year and it is getting worst this year. I'm not sure how bad its gonna get and I'm a worry person. Will I have anything good will come into my life or is God trying to punish me?

Here are some examples that are not going well in my life. My husband keeps quiting his job. We are ready to lose our house. I left my husband and cheated. We are living with inlaws. My kids are 5, 3, and 2 years old. Got into a car accident. I can go on and on. I don't know if God is punishing me or why horriable things are happening to me all the time. It seems that way.

I have cheated on my husband is because he told me the only way he will divorced me was to cheat on him so i did, but then we ended getting back together again, but it is going through the same crap of him quitting his job for no reason. He can't give me a really good answer why he quits like that. I am not working 'cause I have been a home maker for five years with my kids and i enjoyed it and yes I have mention that I can work too, but he doesn't want me to. He has also been virbal abuse to me and had broken three or more cell phones that we did not paid for. His parents did, but yet his parents continued to help him and me and the kids. I have been praying to God and it is hard for me to get up on time always to get to chruch and I can't trust my husband to watch the kids. Perhaps it is not God and it is just my life. Will it get any better I would like to know? What does my horoscope say????

Answer 1

Mercury just went Retrograde, if that helps any.

go to here: http://www.astrologycom.com/mercret.html
and read up about it.

also, http://www.astro.com/ is a really wonderful site, very accurate, if you are wondering about astrological influences in your life. Its got a really good Forcast section.

I hope things are getting better for you. I really don't think anyone's trying to punish you. There is a Pagan saying; "The Goddess only gives you as much as you can handle," and she never gives it to you in spite, only in tough love.
Keep your chin up. Whether you wan't believe it or not, Mother Goddess is always watching out for you, and she can relate to your situation as a mother much better than any god-figure could. She'll watch out for you.

Answer 2

God isn't punishing you. There's no reason for Him to. I think that your problem is that you're getting down on yourself to much by worrying all the time. If you worry you can't think correctly. I know that there are a lot things getting you down and it's going to be hard but you have to try and think positive.

If your husband keeps quiting his job than you NEED to help him find a job that he CAN keep. You two are in this together and you have three kids that you are responsible for. It doesn't matter if he likes the job or not; for right now all the matters is the you keep your kids safe, happy and healthy.

I don't know why you left and cheated on your husband but you to really need to work something out. If you cheated because he wasn't show you the affection you needed then you need to tell he that. You two need to get together and remember why you guys got married in the first place. Sit down, find a common ground and get everything out in the open. You have to work on the problems you have with each other before you can handle the really big stuff. DON"T JUDGE! ONLY LISTEN. AND TRY TO STAY CALM. PLEASE! I'm not saying that you two have to stay together but you do have to work something out. What's most important is the well-ware of the children.

Since you got into a car accident I assume that you don't have the use of your car. So take the bus. There's nothing wrong with taking the bus. Don't get all bent out of shape about it. Just do it. And don't worry about getting a new car or fixing your old one for now. You can deal with that later. Just put it on hold.

Remember, things are not going to change overnight. You guys are just going through a rough patch and everything is going to work out. The best thing to do is to keep your head up.

Answer 3

I am sorry you are having such a hard time. However the bible shows us that God is not the source of our problems for example here are some scriptures you can meditate on Job 34:10 which shows us that God never does anything bad. Do you know why people make the mistake of blaming God for the suffering in the world? In many cases, they blame him because they believe that Almighty God is the real ruler of this world. They do not know a simple Bible truth that the Bible teaches. At 1 John 5:19 it clearly states that the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one. Therefore, the real ruler of this world is Satan and he is the main reason why there is so much suffering in the world. Another reason is because manking is imperfect and sinful ever since the rebellion in the garden of eden. Sinful humans tend to struggle for dominance and this results in wars, oppression, and suffering. (Ecclesiates 4:1 and Ecclesiates 8:9. Also, in a world without God as a protective ruler people may suffer for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Although God does not shield us from bad things, through his word the Bible we can find the answers we need to cope with our problems (2Timothy 3:16,17)
I urge you to contact your local kingdom hall of Jehovah's witnesses They have a wealth of information to help you with your problems and it is all Bible based. I also urge you to pray to God use his name, which is Jehovah (Psalm 83:18) and be specific with what you need, and then end your prayer like this: This I ask in the name of your son,Christ Jesus, Amen. I assure you will recieve the guidance you need.

Answer 4

In times of need people turn to God, they ask the classic question "Are you trying to punish me", we are told God loves all; that he is righteous and only punishes the wicked, but ponder this; God is omniscient, meaning all-knowing, so if he knows all why would he make a race of people knowing they would all be imperfect sinners doomed to an eternity in hell? It doesn't get for sadistic than that. So I tell you this, life can be hard or easy, at anytime it can get easier or hardier, but one should never feel punished when you fall upon hardtimes, rather look to the bright side of things, push through let your family draw strength and hope from your optimism and you can conquer almost any endeavor. Good luck to you.

Peace.

-Teh_Parret

Answer 5

Your question is dancing between Christian theology and karma/new age philosophy.

God isn't punishing you, I don't know what your relationship with God is, but sometimes bad things happen to good people. Sure stick around long enough and things get better...

God disciplines... but I don't know if that is what is happening because some of the things that happen are an attack from the devil or just people who make bad decisions impacting on us.

Sorry I can't be more helpful.

Either way God can help you, pray talk to God he is the one who really know what is going on.

Answer 6

I'm very sorry to hear about what you're going through, but God cannot be blamed for these problems. Based on what you have shared, it sounds as though many of your problems are a result of unwise decisions made by both you and your husband.

It's not surprising you're about to lose your home if your husband keeps quitting his jobs. No one can afford to make house payments if there is no steady source of income. And, while I certainly understand your frustration with your husband, I'm sure you probably realize that cheating on him wasn't the best course of action.

God did not create these problems. It sounds as though you and your husband created these problems yourselves. But, God CAN help you sort them out if you will follow His guidance. In the Bible, Proverbs in a good book to read for daily wisdom. It includes such topics as: wise financial management, strengthening your marriage, and how to raise your children. http://www.biblegateway.com/

If you attend a church, you should let your church family know about your circumstances so they can pray for you and offer you assistance. If you don't attend church, you might want to check with local churches in your area. Some churches offer free marriage counseling. Also, they should have a benevolence fund set up to help people in unfortunate circumstances. Crown Financial Ministries is a good resource for learning how to budget and better manange your money: http://www.crown.org/

Don't give up. With God's help, things will get better!

Answer 7

God is not trying to punish you, if he did, you wouldn't have a doubt about it. First of all, I think your main concers should be with your three boys. They should be your first priority. Second of all, if you truly think God is trying to punish you, spend some time in church. You will find your answer there. Finally, pray about it. God will listen to you. Keep your families morale high and visit church any time you need to. Your children will follow your footsteps so make sure you show them a good example.

Answer 8

So many of us are taught that "God will punish"...I too was taught that b/s. I believe God is a loving God and he wants for us to live prosperious, fulfilling and happy lives.Sometimes when bad things continue to happen in our lives that may be God wanted you to look to him for the answers more than you have been. It's not a punishment. Be easy on yourself.

Answer 9

Hell"O"o`o,' First of all you are mainly asking mere mortals to share OPINIONS !! for the most~part !!. Sure you might get some pretty good advice from others !?!. But PLEASE do'nt EVER think that it's the almighty creator's doing of any sorrows & or SOo,`called ~!!?!!.. I'm sorry that's as`much as I can say as`far as that !! I'm no spritual advisor !! but does have an OPINION !!"It's more like his adversary might play some part in your dis`couraging feeling !?! "Be strong,keep your head & or chin up !! & most of all stay focused !! & never give up~!!! & Good Luck`'~![6/19/07]! "R"r`r,r'.->

Answer 10

I think you made some bad choices.
If you think God is punishing you, you must think that He thinks you are important. If that is the case, then you have to know one thing about God. He doesn't punish anyone, but He does allow you to feel the consequences of your choices. If you still feel as if He is punishing you, then you have to know another thing about God. He only disciplines His true sons and daughters.