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This is to all that believe in god... I believe in god I pray.. I do not understand what it is that I am doing so wrong that I am having to struggle to the point that I am losing everything.. I need somebody to pray for me.. And please help me get through this.. I have asked god to forgive me for all the wrong that I have done.. I was doing so well had the perfect job the perfect house.. I even got to adopt two children from foster care.. Which brought my family to 5 I was so happy than in a midst of a minute everything it was gone.. I lost my job I had to move home I lost my car.. And now I have nothing to give my children for x mas.. I feel like I have done so wrong to somebody.. That god is punishing me.. PLease help me... Any advice

Answer 1

I'll put on my wishing hat and wish very very hard (out loud even!).

Answer 2

You are someone special. God has so much faith in you to have entrusted you with those children. You are going to be foremost in my prayers for quite a while. Please keep praying and include the children. They will not fault you for not giving them material presents when you can give them the most special present: your love and Gods love. Practically speaking, can you do a project with them where they make presents for eachother? I am a big garage saler, thrift store shopper, because I am broke. I can find wonderful gifts there. Usually, I will start out and think of the person I am shopping for, send my prayer, I always find the perfect gift, usually around one or two dollars. Oh, the dollar store, too. Always thank God for what you have been given, especially for the challenges He knows will make you stronger and closer to Him. This is an opportunity to show Him and your family that your faith is unshakable.

Answer 3

God is simply testing you like He did Job. Job was the greatest man in all the east, God just wanted to make him better. The book of Job is in the Bible for moments just like these. Job, the Bible says, was a perfect and upright man; one who eschewed evil. The Bible goes on to say that Job was the greatest in all the east. Then God "used" Job as a weapon against Satan. God could be doing something very similar with your situation because you had a lot of God given things, your home, job, children etc...Possibly God said to Satan, "Look at my servant (you), s/he is doing a great Job, s/he loves me." And Satan could have said, "I would love you too if you have me all those things." So God let Satan mess you a little bit to see if you were truly on the LORD's side. Do not take this as a time of bitterness and strife; but a time of glorying because God counted you worthy to be used against the enemy. May I also remind you that at the end of the Job's life he had twice as much as he did before.

Answer 4

I recommend reading the Book of Job. He lost everything in a day too, just like you (but actually much worse because he lost his children too). An important aspect of that story is that it describes Job as being the most upright man in the land (and a man who was "blameless"). So an important message in the story is that the trials that came upon him were not to punish him or because God was angry at him. Another important message is that after Job endured his trials he was more righteous (he said he was able to see God in a new light (Job 42:5)) and more blessed in the latter part of his life than in the former. God says, "I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future."

God Bless, and I pray that you do not grow weary. Jesus said, "In the world you will have tribulations, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world!"

PS. Job also had many friends who gave him bad advice (sometimes just because they spoke it with a wrong spirit). So beware, you may have alot of friends who do the same as you seek advice on this topic.

Answer 5

Its not God thats punishing you, the old devil I am sure is having a hand in it. If you had a place to go and take those kids then that was a blessing. I am sorry you are having to go thru this. But I guarantee you something good will come of it. If you are a Born Again Christian and all this is happening to you then God will step in on your behalf and make sure you are taken care of. Put your trust in Jesus. He is our Saviour, He is our rock in times of trouble, you can always pray to him, he will never leave the nor forsake thee. Jesus Loves you, material things come and go in this world, but love from Jesus lasts forever. Hold on to those kids, they need to see your strength, be above this, put more trust in Jesus than you ever have before, trust him for your very life, and he willnot fell you. Read the Bible everyday, Pray continuelly, God is always watching, God Bless YOU and Best Wishes!!!!!

Answer 6

I sense that god is not punishing you. If you live a perfect life you will still go through bad times. That's just life.

The sun shines on good people and bad people.

The rain pours on good people and bad people.

My advice to you is to continue to have good thoughts, good words, and good deeds.

Look for another job. Budget your money better. Go to goodwill for clothes. Seek help from family and friends. Buy your children small but meaningful items.

Most importantly remember this, your value as a person is not associated with the events that surround you.

We all go through things that suck. Endure and you'll get through it.

Answer 7

I will pray for you. There are programs in my area (and I'm sure similar programs in your area too), like toys for tots. They give out lots of toys around Christmas time. We didn't need it last year, but we will this year, as we are financially struggle more this year.
Don't feel that you are doing anything wrong. We don't have to pay the price for our sins, that's what Jesus died on the cross for, to pay the price for us. But I have learned two things: What you reap is what you sow, and sometimes things in life just happen. If you really honestly feel that you did something to deserve to be punished by getting your job and home taken away from you, the only thing I could relate it to would be that we have to pay for the consequences of our actions. If you didnt actually do anything, then the best I can say is that this is just a part of life.
I have a 7 month old son that has vision problems. I went through a brief time wondering what if this is a result of something that I did wrong in life and that this was punishment. But that thought was only fleeting and I came to my senses. I love my son so much. I wouldn't give him up for the world.
So why would God let this happen to me? One of the first things I had to come to grips with is that God didn't "do this to me." This is just a part of life. There is alot of it to genetics and things like that, but when it all comes down to it, I think God chose me and my husband for a reason. He knew that we could handle these challenges and still be faithful to Him.
I've also come to know that God allows us to struggle so that we still need him. If everything in life were a piece of cake, we wouldn't have much faith in God because we wouldn't be calling on him all the time to help. If we need his help, we rely on him. We need him to get through. And he promises that he will be here to help us through.
I know that you struggles are heavy, but just think about the wonderful provisions you're providing for your adopted children. No matter what struggles you go through, none of them could compare to what struggles they might have gone through if it had not been for your selflessness and love reaching out to them by adopting them. I'm praising God for your love for them. And I'm praying that God helps you through. Just trust him, and above all, don't be afraid to ask for his help.
In prayers and the love of Christ

Answer 8

Have you read the bible ? Read the book of Job ? The devil wanted to show God that Job would blame God for his mis fortune. God let the devil do anything he wanted to Job. (except take his life ) The devil turned Jobs life upside down but , Job never budged on his faith .When it was over God blessed Job with double on what he had before .Maybe God is testing you, are you going to give in ? Pray , stay in the word , and pray again . Proverbs 3:5,6 " Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and , lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and , he shall direct thy paths".

Answer 9

Sometimes it is a test. Always remember one thing. If God will take you to it. He will take you through it. I;m sorry about your troubles. I will pray for you. God will work it out. Just keep praying,being a Christian mother to your kids, and have faith. Sign up @ Salvation Army or one of those type places right quick. They can help you get gifts for your kids. They are delivered wrapped. I've volunteered to give them, so I know. Those places also give out Christmas baskets sometimes,too. God Bless!!!!!!

Answer 10

I will certainly pray for you. Do you fellowship with other Christian's? they are also your family now and should also be able to help you. If you have not been baptized you should be so you can put on the full armor of God. I went 20 years without being baptized and once I was I felt like everything was lifted off my shoulders and I felt for the first time that I had strength to follow Jesus.

May God bless you and keep you safe.

Answer 11

All the prayers in the world will not put food in your table, pay your bills or find you another job. Stop whining and complaining and looking for a 'pansy' in god. Go out and start looking for another job, go out and look for help with the Red Cross, The Salvation Army, there are many local government agencies and charitable organizations to help people like you. Go to the local churches and tell them how God is punishing you, I am sure your situation will change beyond belief. There is no need to bask in your misery.