Author	Thread: I am struggling with my faith...
Admin	I am struggling with my faith... Posted : 19 Sep, 2007 09:44 AM I met a beautiful woman on here back in March, and I just knew that she would be the one I would spend the rest of my life. Well this has went sour recently and i am heartbroken like I've never been before. I have only been a christian a few years and i had never experienced Love through God before. I feel like my heart has been tore to shreads. Combine this with the fact that my ex-wife refused to let me see my daughter and had herself and her freinds get on the stand underoath and make up horrendous lies about me and now my parenting time has been permently denied. I have a troubled past but the one thing I was great at was being a father. Now I have lost my stable place to live and I feel there is no place to go but up. I cry constantly wondering what has happened to my once wonderful christian life. The devil has stolen everything that means anything to me and I am wondering where is God at, and I am crying to Jesus to please fill me with that fire for Him that I once had. If anyone has some encouraging words for me, please feel free to write me..... Post Reply
mj2270 View Profile History	I am struggling with my faith... Posted : 19 Sep, 2007 11:11 AM Stay string and keep fighting the good fight. One thing that I have realized so much throughout my life, is the closeness I feel to God once I have been able to withstand the trials of Satan. I have had a difficult life, but who hasn't right? I just take great comfort in the fact that God can pick us right up and dust the nastiness of this world right off of us, and rock us until our sorrow ends. There is a great song titled "breakdown" that basically says the same thing. It talks about how it is ok...to just let everything go that is bothering you and let Jesus rock you. Another really great song is "held" by natalie Grant....that song talks about how likfe as a Christian will not always be easy, but that we were promised that we would be held in his arms. Keep fighting, with God on your side along with lots of prayer warriors (I will pray for you constantly), you will get through this and be stronger for it. Post Reply
lifegirl4him View Profile History	I am struggling with my faith... Posted : 19 Sep, 2007 08:33 PM Yes there is a lot of warriors out there praying for you right now... We aren't promised an easy life once we become a true Christian, what we are promised is Hope from the one true Savior. Unfortunately we do have to live on this earth with an enemy that' purpose is to Kill, Steal, and Destroy..but we have the power in Christ to take back what he has stole from us..just keep pressing on, our loving Father is sending his angels concerning YOU! to fight for you. Please make sure through all that has happened to you, that you do not hold onto "any" unforgiveness, that will keep the windows open for the enemy to come in...and it's really hard to truely forgive when these things happen. Ask forthe peace that surpasses all understanding and like you said keep looking up... As for the person you met.. I know how it feels when you think it's a "God thing" and your let down.. But satan can disquise himself and use people, he knows your weaknesses right now so be careful..! You must really love the Lord, satan's trying so hard to get you back, but just recongnize it and shake it off..literally! Well God Bless my brother and stay devoted.. Read Psalm 91 this was given to me last night and has stayed with me all day perhaps for you... lifegirl4him Post Reply
View Profile History	I am struggling with my faith... Posted : 20 Sep, 2007 06:41 AM I can only echo what these two very sweet Christian ladies have already told you. I, too, was going to suggest listening to "Held" by Natalie Grant. That song saw me through a very difficult time. Through all of this, remember: God didn't bring you this far to leave you by yourself. He has grace and mercy that far exceeds anything we could begin to comprehend. Satan will always be lurking around the corner to attack us at our most vulnerable moments. Staying strong in the faith and having prayers from those around you will sheild you from Satan's power. You were right to come here and open up your struggle... just think how many prayers can go up on your behalf now that we are aware of your need! I know, also, the pain you are going through with your lost love. I experienced a similar situation once and kept wondering why God would send me something so beautiful and perfect, only to let me lose it. But I learned a lot of valuable lessons through that relationship that I would not have learned otherwise. As your heart begins to heal, you will see things unfold before you that will reveal all the reasons it didn't work, but more importantly, all the good you gained from it. Just hold on tightly to Jesus' hand and He will walk you through this. Please keep us all posted on your progress and I truly hope that things will soon look up for you! Post Reply
View Profile History	I am struggling with my faith... Posted : 20 Sep, 2007 03:37 PM Have you read the book of Job? Or considered the life of Christ? Being a follower of Yashua does not mean a comfortable life style. Consider the life of Paul and all the turmoil he endured. We are refined as silver, put through the fire to burn off the dross. Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6 In the refining of gold, the refiner sits by his crucible and heats the gold, removing all the impurities as they rise to the surface from the intense heat. He continues until he can "see the reflection of his face" in the melted gold. God does not sift and refine us in relaxed and comfortable circumstances, but rather in times of anxiety and adversity, in days of stress and trial. Paul says to put your confidence in HIS FAITHFULNESS! We are refined so that Christ will be relfected in us. Job said, Though God slay me yet will I trust him. Trust God no matter what the circumstances look like. The rewards are eternal. :angel: Post Reply
lifegirl4him View Profile History	I am struggling with my faith... Posted : 20 Sep, 2007 08:48 PM Not a problem I love to encourage... If you would like to chat you'll have to change your age limit on your profile..LG4H Post Reply
View Profile History	I am struggling with my faith... Posted : 21 Sep, 2007 08:36 PM Dear godsfire7joe; my heart goes out for you. I understand the pain and the struggles you are going thru. You probably are feeling like your world has crashed into pieces and nobody cares, but I tell you, Jesus cares and He is with you. The Bible verse that comes to my memory is where Jeremiah is asked of God to go to the potters house and, once there the Lord shows him how the potter breaks the pot he was shaping from the clay and the Lord asks him �can I not do with you as this potter does?". Most of the time we don�t understand why we have to go thru all the pain and adverse circumstances in life.When we are in the trial, we can�t see the light at the end of the tunnel but if we are with the Lord, if we trust in Him and surrender everything to Him He will always leads us until the end. Just like the clay surrenders to the hands of the potter, rest assured that if you surrender to His shaping and guidance, you will see the light. :peace: Post Reply
View Profile History	I am struggling with my faith... Posted : 21 Sep, 2007 09:55 PM Joe, your story is very moving. Thank you for opening yourself and seeking strength from God's followers. I understand nothing can hurt more than being separated from your own children, especially combined with the feeling of hopelessness and abandonment. I pray that you can find salvation in this situation and demonstrate the deepest principles of Jesus - forgiveness, perseverance, and faith. The Earthly and spiritual benefits of this mentality may be difficult, but the Bible and history has shown they reap the greatest rewards. May your path illuminated by God's glory, Nic Post Reply
View Profile History	I am struggling with my faith... Posted : 24 Sep, 2007 09:37 AM Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to send me some encouraging words because of the post I wrote in this forum. I am getting back to the heart of worship again and it is all about Jesus Christ. I am realizing that He never left, I left Him, and I opened the door for the devil to rip me to shreads. I must always remember that God does not give me more than I can handle as long as I give my all to Him. God has brought me to far to just leave me to the enemy. I am an overcomer through Jesus Christ but I must take my life in Him one day at a time. The bible says that nothing shall seperate us from the love of Jesus Christ. I starting attending a new church this week and last nights sermon was about conquering the lions in your life, that no mountain is to formidable through Him. God is always on time, He is never late and He knew I would be at that church to hear His special message just for me. Thank you Jesus, I give you all the glory, honor and praise!! AMEN!! Without Him I am nothing...God bless all of you church, I am healing inside and it is all Jesus..... Post Reply
dragunfli1 View Profile History	I am struggling with my faith... Posted : 6 Oct, 2007 10:15 AM We all struggle with faith. Sometimes it seems God is no where around. But he is ! God knows what we can handle. And sometimes allows us to experience down falls because this is where we gain our strength. And become stronger thrue lifes ups & down. He brings us threw the valley where it is really low. Then Up to the heel tops for our building of a better person. If we just continue to turn to God. He will help you find the path to a better happiness. BUt we must never give up. Because that is what the devil wants us to do. Continue to praise God & ask for his guidance...He will speak to you ! And let you know what to do. Sometimes we are impatient. But we must wait.. Because God knows all. And he knows just when to be there.. Post Reply
View Profile History	I am struggling with my faith... Posted : 23 Oct, 2007 02:52 PM To: Joe listen brother I read your posting, hang on your life on Jesus HE will see you through it. Not to go very far from what you are going through I went through the same thing pherpas worst. My ex- wife did the unthinkable if were to nomber them you be the one telling me sorry you had to go through so much, the moral of my word are that HE was with me the hall time. I find out that it was time for me to grouth and this time the LORD used it to shape me and to make an stronger CHRIST person out of me. If you feel heave loaded HE is calling is time give up your personal issues to the LORD. I have been alone for ten years it has taken me some time to get back on my feet, but I am finding out that christian walks is a process and with LORD is an timing. Pray some then pray some more, one last words what ever you do watch with whom you hang because that will determing your ending, in other words hang out in church with people that will give you sound advice ok. I'll be praying for you. your bro chikon GOD bless. Post Reply

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