2007-12-19 17:41:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'd like to think that I am a pretty tough chic and can handle just about any trials and sorrows. Been through it all. I lost three very dear people this year that I was close to~~two relatives and one good friend. I never cried a tear drop. Two of those deaths were practically back to back. The uncle died one day and then my very good friend died two days after that, back in February of this year. My grandfather I lost two months ago. I lost eight people in the last ten years. A couple of them were tragic and the rest of them died of natural causes.
I've been on the streets for a total of one year. There was a time that I couldn't afford to eat more than one meal a day. I was so poor that I needed to give up my kids to homes that could feed them. I visit them when I can.
When people find this out about me, by accident, and usually from other sources, I will tell them that I prefer that they don't pity me. It's an insult~~one of the biggest ones. This is why it's easier for me to say it over Y!A.
I can survive out in the woods for days. I've done it. It gets easier and easier. You're used to being alone and fending for yourself, and the pain's not as harsh as it was in the beginning. Then when you go back out into the cruel world and you've made it on your feet again, like I have, you realize that though you've made the effort not to take anymore for granted, look at all those trust fund babies that haven't done anything about advancing their education so that they can speak their native tongue just a little bit better, and that when they order their favorite espresso with an extra shot, they balk for having to pay the additional 30 cents. I am amazed with the people these days. I am always amazed. Then I think, "What if I'd never gone through what I had? I'd probably take everything for granted, too".
My faith is in my experiences, in the belief that I have in myself. It's not based on some fictitious being that may or may not exist, but that you're not sure. I need proof for that. My time's wasting if I spend the rest of my life wondering if there's anything out there. There may be. I may find out. I may not, but at any rate, I am here now. I am making the best of it that I can make with the time that I have. I am liking it pretty well and I think I've done a pretty good job, so far. At least, I won't stop trying until I've finally expired.
Thanks for reading.
2007-12-19 17:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't cling to any faith or belief. I rely on myself, my family, my friends, my fellow Marines and my deities - probably in that order. I honor and worship my deities, I don't expect them to get me out of jams. I ask for comfort, yes. Expect saving, no. Ask if the trials are part of any tests (like getting smacked upside the head when you aren't going in a direction they think you'd benefit from or you've stopped learning) but not to be miraculously delivered from tests and trials.
I'm one that feels that my patron deity tests those he takes an interest in. Some pass the tests, some don't. Those that do end up in his hall or Freya's. Those that don't in a peaceful rest.
2007-12-20 01:49:38 · answer #2 · answered by Aravah 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Jesus said "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Lo, I am with you alway's even until the ends of the earth. I will be with you in 6 troubles and in the 7th, I will no wise forsake thee." But, remember, you are human and you have feelings. There is a natural process to grief and trials. I have been there. Pray everyday and ask the Lord to lead you and guide you and to lift the feelings of sadness you have. He did it for me. When you pray, BELIEVE and EXPECT him to move. If you are struggling, tell him and ask him to help your unbelief. Talk to him the way you would to me, if I were right in front of you. Be honest with him. He hears and answers prayer. Hope this helps.
2007-12-20 01:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by Snobunny 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Faith in Jesus Christ. He is the Truth The Way and The Light. He is our Comfort and Wonderful Counselor.
He Is Risen!
2007-12-20 01:45:58 · answer #4 · answered by livigninchrist! 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Jesus always helps me.
I do not only cling to Him durring sorrow, He is with me ALL the time.
2007-12-20 01:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
he'll neva put more than we can bear on us
2 Corinthians 10:13 -But we will not boast beyond our measure, but within the measure of the sphere which God apportioned to us as a measure, to reach even as far as you.
2007-12-20 01:47:32 · answer #6 · answered by Ayanna 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The best belief that help me is Quran
And truly, it (this Quran) is a guide and a mercy to the believers. Verily, your Lord will decide between them (various sects) by His Judgement. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing.
So put your trust in Allah; surely, you (O Muhammad SAW) are on manifest truth
Chap27-Verse77-79
2007-12-20 01:58:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
My kids. My husband. My friends (I have some really awsome ones) My dreams, my hopes and the beauty of life, painful and joyous. I love my faith, I wouldn't trade it for anything. But there is more to my life then my gods. My gods are a part of that life.
2007-12-20 01:52:34 · answer #8 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I wish I had one. Those who do are fortunate. I will continue to seek the truth. Maybe one day I will be enlightened, or maybe there is no God. Like most people, I dont know for sure
2007-12-20 01:46:11 · answer #9 · answered by sammy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I cling to God and i look to him for guidance, but i cling to him always not just in times of need.
2007-12-20 01:45:08 · answer #10 · answered by †BURLYMAN† 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋