Through my life since a child, being abused in every way imaginable, raped/sodomized/beaten as a young women, and having to endure some really hurendous stuff throughout my life.
I've always tried to keep my faith in God. I'm feeling a little weary and want to continue in my faith, but I'm feeling a great deal of weariness and want to know how do you continue in your faith when you feel so let down and all alone?
Is there anyone who can share and be serious enough to truly help?
2007-06-25 05:05:38 · 11 answers · asked by Native American Girl 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
While I haven't known God all my life, the Lord saved me when I was 18. I had been sexually abused as a child and that created a lot of anger towards God, etc. Still, I have my moments when that time comes back to haunt me or just living life is taxing enough. My best friend has fallen away from the Lord and it has been one of the most spiritually dark periods of my life....but....during our times of weariness and darkness we must keep in mind that our God has not changed. He is still faithful, He is still loving, He is still good. Our God is a just God who is true and constant.
Keep reading the Word, keep fellowshipping with other believers because they will keep you accountable and encourage you. Take time out of your day to be still before the Lord, no talking, no noise, just be still and let Him speak to you. This is what helps me. Other times I cry out to Him and pour my heart out. He already knows anyway, so be honest with Him. If you want, e-mail me and I can give you some great book suggestions that have also helped.
2007-06-25 05:12:27 · answer #1 · answered by mycathisses 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow. First of all, I'd like to start by saying that I truly look up to you. You seem like you have endured SO much. Seeing and hearing about believers like that motivates me to grow closer to God. I have to say that in comparison to that, I have had a pretty normal life. Sometimes I get frustrated because I'm not able to hear Him, but it's usually lack of communication on my part. I'm not listening "hard" enough. I get weary and just feel like it's a lost cause to even try, but it's at those times that I can get the closest to Him. I'm pretty sure that He LOVES when we cry to Him in our lowest times. When we can truly surrender something that is between us and Him, He can really move mountains in our lives. He is so amazing, and I hope that He can soon do some healing and mending of your heart. He will be there for you not matter what!! You should listen to two songs if you have access to some sort of downloading software. Everlasting God by Chris Tomlin and From the Inside Out by Hillsong United. I'll keep you in my prayers. :]]
2007-06-25 05:16:14 · answer #2 · answered by Adriana :] 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Read your Bible, pray and KNOW that it was never, even for one minute God's will for any of these things to happen to you.
Read Psalm 139, Psalm 27, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8 (the end of the chapter...there is nothing that can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus...).
You need to look into getting some spiritual and emotional healing without healing, there is little chance you will live a sucessful, ABUNDANT, happy life from this point on.
There is a ministry out of West Texas called "Freedom Excursion" Check it out. I am sure it is one of many ministries that specialize in emotional and spiritual healing.
The first step is identifying areas in your life where the enemy has lied to you. Sometimes these lies are told you through other people sometimes through your thoughts. The lies are things like, "You are worthless", "No one will ever want you", "You are unlovable", "Your life will always be like this"....all of those are lies from the enemy. The Bible says, God knew you even in your mother's womb. He has a plans for you...plans for good and not for evil. Plans to prosper you, to give you a hope and a future.
Know this, God wants you to LIVE. He wants you to have an abundant life (The Bible says, Jesus came to give us life, and that life more abundantly.). God's plans for you is that you will know His joy and His peace. Any voice or idea in you that says you should end your life that your life is worthless is a lie and should be rejected. If you have to, begin saying it outloud...My life is worth living. God says I am the head and not the tail. God says when my mother and father reject me, He will take me in (Psalm 27). Say these things outloud...this will build your faith (Romans says, faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God). You need to hear the word of God!
2007-06-25 05:17:29 · answer #3 · answered by cbgrace71 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lift up your heart...you lift your heart up to God...
Tell God about your weariness, your wanting to continue in your faith, tell God.
You are not alone in your weariness at some point of your journey - Mother Theresa has also wondered 'why God is silent' sometimes in her life.
Pray the Lord's Prayer in the morning and in the evening.
Get a prayer book that has prayers for morning, and for the evening. Set aside time for prayer in the morning and in the evening.
'Peace I give to you, My own peace I give to you, I do not give it as the world does, do not be upset, do not be afraid.' - Jesus
Peace be with you.
2007-06-25 05:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by autumnleaves 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Poverty and racism creates alcoholism and abuse. I had to understand my biological family was no longer mine, or my responsibility. Christ made it possible to be born into another family where my only responsibility lies.
Stay close to other believers...don't mix it with ancient traditions that are not good...they are real, though. You are being pounded by the Adversary. Evil is real. Avoid all those who are not Christians. If not Christian, go to a minister and talk freely.
God loves you and needs you. You are very special in the eyes of Christ.
2007-06-25 05:17:26 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas Paine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate to your history and feelings. What I do is remind myself that I survived all of it withou turning around and doing it to someone els and that is truly a miracle. In the past I even thought about killing my abuser. God helped me through each moment to have the resolve I needed to heal and move on. God never abandoned me even when I believed he did. God was not responsible for the difficult times - man was.
2007-06-25 05:19:52 · answer #6 · answered by NONAME 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure if you would even consider the other side of the fence when the enemy only knows destruction......you...having gone thru all that you have mentioned, why are you always around dangerous people, what have you done to stop their abuses......oftentimes, GOD will give us signs to stay away from danger and so we must be careful........Have you examined your faith? Is it a faith w/c truly believe in the TRUE & LIVING GOD?
2007-06-25 05:21:30 · answer #7 · answered by cristina b 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
God is with you.
he loves you unconditionally and everyone else.
he knows what you have gone through
praying would help
talking to a priest
you don't deserve this emotional pain.
2007-06-25 06:53:20 · answer #8 · answered by sweet_blue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meditate and find your way back to him through your soul : )
If you don't know how to meditate well I guess it is about time you give it a go
Love & Blessings
Milly
2007-06-25 05:13:40 · answer #9 · answered by milly_1963 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With difficulty .Jesus said,put all your burdens on me,i will give you rest.Im 47 years and i experience it the daily .When you feel down again ,think about Gods love.Fight with him .Dont fear him ,he is your father
2007-06-25 05:12:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋