I have suffered in one way or another all my life. I am 44 years old and have never known happiness for more than a few days at a time and then things always go from bad to worse. I tried to over come the longing for happiness with the joy of christ after I was saved but the longer I stayed around the church the worse that got. I no longer feel any joy inside, just empty and cold. I have ask god to send me spiritual leadership or someone to pray for me, (because I can not longer pray for my self ) or just enough hope to hang on. I get nothing, I feel nothing. I feel like this is the lfe God has given me and no matter what I do I was put on this earth to suffer. Should I stop asking and just suffer in silence?
2007-06-24 12:45:50 · 9 answers · asked by readytogiveup 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Your question has brought tears to my eyes for I have wondered the same for the longest. I never pray for myself because I feel like I do not deserve it.
You are not wrong for trying to accept it but you still need to talk to GOD for HE is all knowing anyways, You have to learn to accept what is wrong with you, let me say this..it is evil that is making you believe that the Lord is not here for you but he is .
2007-06-24 13:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by ~Sheila~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie, there is help.
Have you considered that you might be clinically depressed? It's a real chemical imbalance in your head. It has to do with the serotonin levels. There is medicine you can take just like a diabetic takes medication.
Please talk to your family doctor. 44 isn't too old! You have a lot of potential happiness to gain if you just look into this as being a possibility.
After a death in my family I went through a very dark period. After trying one presciption medication and not seeing a lot of difference, I was amazed that a different medication made all the difference in my life. After a short time (6 months) on the medication, my chemical levels had steadied out and I haven't needed help since.
Best wishes to you.
2007-06-24 19:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by Laptop Jesus 3.9 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everyday what people go through is always both a blessing and a curse. Everyday people see things that seem harrowing are actually blessings cleverly cloaked. Its just a matter of how you look at it. You discovering that you have cancer is terrible; but at least you discovered it before it killed you. Its just a matter of being optimistic or pessimistic. Stay optimistic, God's blessings far outstrip his curses.
2007-06-24 20:09:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Memories this verse it will help you my brother
God burdens not any soul beyond its capacity. It shall have the reward it earns, and it shall get the punishment it incurs. Our Lord, do not punish us if we forget or fall into error, and our Lord, lay not on us a responsibility as Thou didst lay upon those before us. Our Lord, burden us not with what we have not the strength to bear; and efface our sins, and grant us forgiveness, and have mercy on us; Thou art our Master; so help us against the disbelieving people.
Holy Quran
2007-06-24 20:00:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a dilemma we all have to work through, you are not alone.
Feelings come from knowledge or a lack of knowledge. Learning to love others with knowledge is what you need to do. I stress do.
There is a song called "Jesus loves me", it goes like this;
Jesus loves me this I know
For the Bible tell me so
Little ones to Him belong
They are weak but He is strong
Yes, Jesus loves me
You'll notice the first line is based on the knowledge that Jesus loves you. This knowledge comes from the word of God, the Bible.
We all have to learn to ween ourselves from feelings of a victim mentality and learn to love as Jesus loves. Jesus says "Give and it shall be given unto you with the measure you use, it shall be shaken and pressed down and poured into your lap." also, "Rivers of living water shall flow out of you."
I say to you in the name of Jesus to ignore those feelings you are having and begin to love with the best of your ability those around you who need to be loved to Jesus so that they can do the same.If you do this through your physical suffering you shall be greatly blessed by God for your faithfulness.
Prayers
2007-06-24 20:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as if you are suffering from major depression. Please seek the help of a psychiatrist and let him perscribe some meds for you. God is still there and will continue to be there for you. And I will pray for you God Bless.
2007-06-24 19:51:37 · answer #6 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your life is what you make it, and it's all about your outlook. If you have a negative outlook, that is what you'll get. Look on the bright side of life.
Also, you may have clinical depression. Talk to someone.
Watch this-it always makes me smile when I'm down:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkpNkBFUKMM&mode=related&search=
2007-06-24 19:56:45 · answer #7 · answered by Julia Sugarbaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you nuts?
All the MORE reason to pray!
Regardless of our station in life, Paul says to,
"Pray without ceasing."
2007-06-24 19:50:39 · answer #8 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as he's the one who's inflicted it upon you in the first place.
2007-06-24 19:50:21 · answer #9 · answered by J9 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋