Have you ever felt so depressed filled with anxiety that you did not know God's will for your life & that you seemed to lose passion, not knowing how to move on? Have you ever felt that your prayers are not being answered although you lay your anxiety before the God? How can mountain and desert be turn into streams of water? I've been looking for a job so that I can do ministry related job later in my future.. I am having no answer getting a job for like 6 months now. Going into ministry seems impossible for now because my parents dont want me to involve in a ministry that I want to do. If I have no answer for gettting a job so that I can do ministry and parents say no for getting into campus ministry that I want to do, what is God's will for me? hard to find a job for now and parents are saying no to ministry, what is God's purpose for me? how do I know which direction to go when I am depressed? not knowing what do to? I can I hear his voice when God seems so silent?
2007-11-26 05:28:49 · 27 answers · asked by John's Prayer 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-11-26 05:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by Happily Happy 7 · 2⤊ 13⤋
First of all take a step back and really examine your situation. You are in it for a purpose. What is the purpose? Well I cannot necessarily answer that, that is between you and God. However, I can say that if you follow God's word and keep laying your needs and desires at his throne (don't take things back from Him) then in the end He will honor His word and place you exactly where you need to be. Have you thought that maybe your ministry right now is with your parents? Maybe it isn't His timing that you get a job right now in the ministry field. Sometimes the greatest lesson for a Christian is waiting. It not only builds trust and faith in God but it also builds Godly character.
2007-11-26 05:35:32 · answer #2 · answered by Moo Moo Mair 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Go to the Bible and read about what Jesus did right after His baptism by John. He went into the 'wilderness." There He was harassed and tempted by the devil. This made Jesus stronger for the mission He came to do, which was to die for our sins. Perhaps this is a time of testing to see if you will have what it takes to be called into the ministry. During this desert time, keep your face in the Scriptures, such as the Psalms and the Gospels. Pray whether you feel like it or not and ask God, if it is His will that you enter the ministry, that he opens the doors for you.
Now when God opens the door, it is not like a free trip and all is well. You will have hard work, long hours, unrewarding times and heartache. I know. I am a minister. I go thru desert times. They are not easy, but if you focus on the Lord and not yourself too much, this will pass and you will become stronger. It is sorta like going thru boot camp now and then. Remember, God never abandons you. He may be quiet but He is always present.
2007-11-26 05:51:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have been suffering from post partum depression for the past one year when I gave birth to a baby boy. I couldn't stop thinking about how my husband loves him more than me and how things might be better if he wasn't born at all. Thus, I stayed away from him because I knew that I might do something I will regret for the rest of my life.
Almost instantly I went to a therapist and convince them that I need help. Among other things, I've tried herbal supplements and other book to treat depression but nothing works like the Depression Free Method. So now I'm proud to say I'm one of the happiest mother in the world. My husband loves us both very much and I thank the Lord for the blessing he gave us.
Depression Free Method?
2016-05-15 23:30:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you know what to do with your life, all the time we pray for more people to go into the ministry because it is needed so greatly. I don't know how old you are but God had a purpose for everyone and if you are an adult you are allowed to make your own decisions. If you want to try ministry do that. Your parents will never hate you for turning your life over to God, that's what you're suppose to do. If this is your calling, give it a try. You'll regret it later if you don't. If you try and don't like it, there are other options but if you don't heed God's call you may never forgive yourself, long after your parents already have forgiven you.
As for the depression, you can see a therapist, but I think because this is rooted in your love for God and his ministry, you'll only feel better once you dive in to your calling, you never know where Jesus will guide you, maybe this is just the beginning for you, you may start ministry but be lead to an even greater cause.
I'd listen to God when he calls. When you're over 18, your life belongs to you and your parents have to accept that you're an adult and you have things in this life that you want to accomplish. Even if you fail, it's still the right choice, a decision to follow Christ is never a bad decision, your parents will just have to learn that you're an adult and are responsible for your own consequences in this life and you are fully prepared to accept the out come of your dreams. Good luck in your journey and may God be with you always.. Remember Love God with all your Heart, soul, mind and strength and you’ll be fine.
2007-11-26 05:43:42 · answer #5 · answered by I'm Here 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
TRIALS
please try to compare with the word of God,
In my life the trials are the trainees for my future life and ministry. God is allowing those things in my life to learn the new lessons and knowledge.
Trials are not for the depression.To know the will of God, some time with our personel and wordly desires bringing the trails. This is the big matter and secret.
trails are only our thinking.
some times we are coming to out side of the will of God. at that time we are unable to cultivate the fruites, and failing in all matters. So we are thinking that situations are as trials.
Psalms 127 :1, the life uilding must be constructed by the God. if not, failurity is the fruites for our work, immediately we treat that as the trial.
Depressions
Human life is with different situations.
by enjoying the works of God, is only the way to come out from the depression. God has sent his son for our sins, He gave his total blood for us, what is the other thing to compare with our drawbacks and failurities or unfulfilled desires. what is the value of the love of Christ?
if we are able to evaluate the love of God, we may felt in depression.
2007-11-29 04:14:57 · answer #6 · answered by victor j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression is a very difficult thing to deal with. I know as I have dealt w/ it for 16 years. I am a Christian and I understand what you mean when you say you loose passion and not knowing how to move on because it is so confusing. If you and God can get through it and overcome it that would be wonderful, however, it sounds to me like you need a good doctor who understand depression and depression meds. I had to go on medication last march and I feel so much better now. As far as ministry is concerned, you may have to put that on the back burner until you are feeling better. You can't give to people what you can't give to yourself. Take care. Keep in touch if you need encouragement.
2007-11-26 05:35:21 · answer #7 · answered by Kaliko 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It could be that the job God has waiting for you just isn't ready yet. Or maybe God isn't finished teaching you something that you will need in this new place. But what you must hold on to is the fact that God is in control, even when you are feeling so completely lost you don't know which way to turn. Your parents thoughts are important so take what they say into consideration. When you have done that pray on where you are to go. If you still feel the tug in your heart towards ministry then hang on. God will not disappoint you. Remember, our time table is not God's. He will see you through this. God bless you!
2007-11-26 05:34:43 · answer #8 · answered by gtahvfaith 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Hi there
We all go through that fase in our life, what is God's plan for me. All you can do is pray spend a lot of time praying. Ministry is a tough job to be in. You need to be sure it is your calling and if it is God will reveal that to you. I do evangelistic work in South Africa and keep a full time job. It is not easy, your parents will have to accept you calling and through prayer God will work with their hearts. Holy Spirit will soften their hearts. Send me a mail and I will forward you some info on web pages where you can do some free training. I will also forward our group info so that we can chat more ofter and help each other through tougth times.
God Bless
Oddball
2007-11-27 00:17:57 · answer #9 · answered by klwmrn 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Firstly, if you a minor, God wants you to respect your parent's wishes for now. If God wants to use as a minister, then God will lead you to those things you need to learn to do it.
Just because it is not happening right now, doesn't necessarily mean it won't happen in the right time, God's way and time.
Do you know that chances to do ministry exist in everyday life and opportunities to minister abound in every job?
If it is a job you need, but ministry you want to do, then perhaps you are looking for God's answer in your way rather than his way?
Go forward in life sharing your disappointments, dreams, and hopes with God every day. And have a little faith that he's leading you whether you perceive it or not.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, StudiousOne
PS - Eating oily fish such as tuna and salmon several times a week helps with depression and anxiety. But it won't take away the problems of life. To deal with the problems of life you have to build in yourself a strong courageous character willing to use the teachings of Jesus to problem solve. Apply these teachings in your life with a whole heart.
2007-11-26 05:38:27 · answer #10 · answered by Holly Carmichael 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
be still and know that im GOD do your ministry on here yahoo r/s its good pratice see if you can save a soul first on here befor you try it out in the world and jobs are around the news said the stores are hiring holiday helpers like conns and best buys for exter help in t.v. and computers ect so try again and just be a ministry some people will watch you and your life and some time s you have to use words luv dad honor your mom and pop
2007-11-26 05:38:36 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋