What do you do when all you want to do is give up?

Question

I trust God, but I'm just soooooooo tired.

I'm not giving up on God or faith or anything like that. I'm just so tired of life.

Answer 1

Hi sorry you are having a difficult time....
but remember....'giving up' is the way to allow God
to rule your life....you give up self and 'Let God!'
You can surrender to Him ....He is the Creator, He
knows your every need, even before you ask.

Sometimes it is good to get to the bottom of your
'self' reliance....
Then once we ourselves are out of our own way, God can
do His Will.....which is always a lot better than what we
can do with our mortal beings.....

If you want to give up Faith and Godly Living because it
is difficult....remember that all of Gods' people came to
this spot in life....(more than once too) It is so frequent
in Believers' lives that there is a name for it....
The Dark Night of the soul....

Psalm 30:5 For His anger endureth but a moment;
in His favour is life:
weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the
morning.


2 Cor 12:9 And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for
thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most
gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the
power of Christ may rest upon me.

Also read Hebrews 11.....here is verse 34 from it....telling
of folks who....

Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the
sword,
out of weakness were made strong,
waxed valiant in fight,
turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

God IS blessing you, and whatever HE brings you to...
He will also bring you thru....I pray that you will be
encouraged and relax, surrender to His Love and TLC....

Answer 2

There are all kinds of options. Pick the one or ones that work for you: talk to a friend, a woman you admire and trust that is older, a pastor , a counselor, keep putting one foot in front of another, hold onto your faith,keep in contact with God trustig He has the answers for you and H e is specifically interested in your well being, walk by faith not by how you feel, don't get too lonely or too tired without sharing your problems with someone you've made a start by sharing online. I'll be thinking and praying for you. Bless you. T4 Be sure and pray which I'm sure you have been , then you have to put feet under those prayers and allow God to work through you and others to answer your prayers. The same with counseling,whether it be a friend or a professional . Put some feet under those blues and walk or work them away. Luv ya T4

Answer 3

Well, one of the things I do is remind myself how hard incarnating this time has been, and that I'm about halfway through this life, and that I'll be damned if I'm going to chuck it all now and have it be only harder next time, because that's what I believe happens if we kill ourselves. I also eat or drink whatever I like, quit trying "to do" anything, listen to some really beautiful music, light candles that smell wonderful, go get a massage if I can afford it, pick some flowers out of my garden and make an arrangement, even a small one, sometimes take a bath or a shower, write sometimes, call a friend who can and will listen to anything and is not afraid because he's been there, too. Sometimes I'll let myself sleep more, or longer. I wear perfume I really like and try to make circles of strength and protection all around myself. I may stop and rest, but I don't think I will ever let myself totally give up. Just so you have some context: I have been a single mother for 19 years now, have two children, one very old dog who will soon depart this earth, I think. I am a very brittle diabetic whose condition just seems to get worse, never better and I also have a genetic blood clotting disorder that has almost killed me twice now. I have a child who was born completely normally (altho' in a high risk pregnancy), but almost died of meningitis at 12 1/2 months. She lost her L foot and 4 of her L fingertips, plus much of her mental functioning. (She tests w/ a borderline mentally retarded IQ--71--but is so spiritually deep and artistically talented, that I am learning to just ignore all the "test scores". They ultimately mean nothing, but it has taken a long bloody time to get to this space. I have been broke for 20+ years now, in terms of money and material things. I could go on and on with this list of difficulties, but I don't really want to. I have a job and a home and a car and I live in VT and each day I do the absolute best I can do. We got a kitten a year ago, and that helps immensely, b/c it is impossible to be depressed around a kitten or cat. He is a joy! I also take Chinese herbs and get acupuncture to help me. It does help alot! Sunshine and being outside are so incredibly important for this state of being. The sun truly does help to heal the darkness. Knowing that everything changes, and nothing lasts forever also helps me a great deal. I am trying to reteach myself to see the joy in life and the beauty, for it is there. I also joined the Unitarian Universalist Church, and that is my saving grace lately, even tho' I am a pagan/Wiccan woman.

Answer 4

Give up?
Well, sometimes that how I do feel to be honest. But, I keep thinking; "It can only get so bad and then it have to get better". Just hang in there and try to find a hobby that make you feel good. I have found that a short term project that I can finish in a few days without a lot of frustration help me feel better about myself and my future.
I actually building boats. LOL! They called "Stitch and Glue" and many can be done easy with less than $100. Right now I waiting on some materials I order and will finish this canoe for fishing. My next project may be more in depth as I will start a small sailboat. I get you some Pics.
Here the canoe. It small but I just want it for me and maybe some camping supplies. Be easy to carry. Cost about $75 to build.
http://www.instantboats.com/canoe.html
I not sure yet, but, I lean toward this sailboat next;
http://www.instantboats.com/catfish.htm
I think it be more expensive (maybe $500) but it exciting to think I may actually build me a sailboat! :-p
I not know how old you are or your money situation, but, there many cheaper things you can do for a hobby and it will make you feel better. Well, it does me anyway!

Answer 5

I would take a step back - give yourself a break, relax until you can think clearly. Then think about how good you've got it, and appreciate friends and family. If this step is too hard, skip it - but I don't recommend it. Only when your head is clear can you calmly think about what's important to you in life. You may just find that giving up isn't rational or good for you - but that's your decision, no one can make it for you. If things seem bad, focus on the good. It's hard, it is. But if you care enough to ask for suggestions, you obviously haven't given up on yourself. This is the most important thing. Don't push yourself too far, but do try - slowly. Figure out where you're headed and aim for the goal. Good luck.

Answer 6

Why do you want to give up? Have you had a fight with someone? Are you sick? Or are you just depressed?
It might be best to talk to someone..a minister...a friend...a parent or a counselor of any type
Then look at what made you start feeling this way and try to prevent it from happening again.try to become more involved in the things that make you enjoy your life again.
We all feel this way at times. It's harmless unless it's a constant feeling for you.

Answer 7

Been there done that .Stop feeling sorry for your self get up and get on with life be the true person and great individual that you are and don't buy in to other peoples bs about what you should do just make your own way you can do it God made us all to do something so believe in you and who you are and move on ;

Answer 8

The rev is right. When i get that way i just go off by myself and ask god to handle it for me. He said he will take care of all that you comitt unto him. And he will make a way where there seems to be none!

2Tim.1

[12] For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

Answer 9

I think about the 3 year olds and 5 year olds orphaned by war and disease, now living on the streets, hungry and sleeping outside alone in other countries. This makes my life seem blessed by comparison. Try to focus on what is good about your life, especially compared to the horrors others are enduring worldwide. Then you can make peace with yourself by helping those less fortunate.

Answer 10

Been there (in the last week). DO NOT GIVE UP. Tell God you can't do it anymore. Beg for a life raft....and He'll get you through it somehow.

Even when we FEEL like it's worthless, God is STILL REAL. Don't live by your feelings.