When everything is going wrong...

[hillsong_girl]

So, when everything is going wrong, what is going through your mind? Do you think at times it's just the devil won't get off our backs? Do you think at times it's because of sin in the world and that's "just the way it is?" Do you think at times it's because of our own sin?

I think at times...it is all of those things - sin of others, our own sin, the devil, etc. And if that's true...

What do you do to change things for the better? Is it a matter of just trusting God? Is it a matter of just changing something in ourselves? Or both? Or neither?

I'm curious to know everyone's thoughts about this. The reason being that it seems like I am in a rut of having bad things happen to me...things going wrong in my life. First, it was problems with my home. Then, it was problems with my body and health. And now, problems with driving and vehicles - I was in car accident #2 today in about 1-2 month time frame. I won't lie - I am very stressed out and even heart broken by the things that have been going wrong in my life lately. I know I am more vulnerable, too because my husband is deployed and he still won't be home until October. I am mostly happy, but I am breaking down inside because of the circumstances around me. It is easy to say I trust in the Lord and to read the Bible and to pray...but what do you do when you feel like you are running out of encouragement or even hope?

Thoughts and suggestions, please.

[OneLight]

... Wow, I was on the run and just placed the arrows there until I could get back to this post and forgot. I must of looked like some jerk for not replying in words. I am sorry.

Anyway, when things continue to just go wrong, I do find myself a bit discouraged, but, I always try to remember that this is just temporary, that God will never give me more then I can handle with Him and remember the verse in my signature. Most of the time, when I am in this situation, all I can do is wait on the Lord, which can be tough. During the times that are the hardest, I do things to take my mind off of them, like helping someone else. Not only do I bring a blessing to them, but I also receive a blessing.

Even though this is the first reply, I can see that you have received a lot of great advice.

God Bless,

Alan

[nebula]

HG - the rain falls on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Remember the lesson of Job? Job and everyone else thought it was his goodness that God blessed him for. When bad things happened, his friends kept telling him to repent . . . but Job had nothing to repent of! In the end it was discovered that God blessed Job because God is good. But Job was never told why he went through his suffering. So it is with us.

Now, if you are aware of a sin that needs repenting of, of course repent. But if not, then regard your hardships as discipline, for the Lord disciplines those He loves.

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Yeah, I know it's easier said than done. But this will please the Lord and strengthen your spiritual walk.

Remember the songs "Blessed Be Your Name" by Matt Redman and "Praise You in the Storm" by Casting Crowns?

It's what we got to do.

[hillsong_girl]

HG - the rain falls on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Remember the lesson of Job? Job and everyone else thought it was his goodness that God blessed him for. When bad things happened, his friends kept telling him to repent . . . but Job had nothing to repent of! In the end it was discovered that God blessed Job because God is good. But Job was never told why he went through his suffering. So it is with us.

Now, if you are aware of a sin that needs repenting of, of course repent. But if not, then regard your hardships as discipline, for the Lord disciplines those He loves.

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Yeah, I know it's easier said than done. But this will please the Lord and strengthen your spiritual walk.

Remember the songs "Blessed Be Your Name" by Matt Redman and "Praise You in the Storm" by Casting Crowns?

It's what we got to do.

Yes, I know. I realize in this moment how easy it is to read the story of Job and rejoice about it...how easy it is to listen to the songs you mentioned and be encouraged...but sometimes when you are actually going through things...well, it's not easy! I just feel like I am at a breaking point and as I said I am more vulnerable because I don't have my husband here. It is very hard on me.

[artsylady]

I try to think about the blessings. That I live in a free country, have drinking water straight from the tap, food, a comfy bed etc. And thank God for what I do have.

Also take some time to admire God's creation. Take a walk and hear the symphony of nature in the woods, admire some flowers - just appreciate the creativity and ingenuity and thank God for that too.

I would suggest you read the thread entitled "Light and Shadows" started by Traveller.

http://www.worthychristianforums.com/Light...ws-t107832.html

[desi2007]

Maybe God is wanting you to increase your faith and walk with Him. I think many of us are guilty of looking to other people to meet our needs. I once read some where that The happiest people in the world are not those who have no problems, but the people who have learned to live with those things that are less than perfect. Our walk counts far more than our talk, always! Praying for you.

[Guest jimmydale]

HG - the rain falls on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Remember the lesson of Job? Job and everyone else thought it was his goodness that God blessed him for. When bad things happened, his friends kept telling him to repent . . . but Job had nothing to repent of! In the end it was discovered that God blessed Job because God is good. But Job was never told why he went through his suffering. So it is with us.

Now, if you are aware of a sin that needs repenting of, of course repent. But if not, then regard your hardships as discipline, for the Lord disciplines those He loves.

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Yeah, I know it's easier said than done. But this will please the Lord and strengthen your spiritual walk.

Remember the songs "Blessed Be Your Name" by Matt Redman and "Praise You in the Storm" by Casting Crowns?

It's what we got to do.

Yes, I know. I realize in this moment how easy it is to read the story of Job and rejoice about it...how easy it is to listen to the songs you mentioned and be encouraged...but sometimes when you are actually going through things...well, it's not easy! I just feel like I am at a breaking point and as I said I am more vulnerable because I don't have my husband here. It is very hard on me.

When I find self at this feeling you are talking about because I am, I just get on my knees and tell the father in heaven the truth.

When the words don't come out to say,I ask him to read my heart and pray that his will be done in the name Of Jesus.

The Father does not wants us to suffer so we lay this in his mighty hand with faith that he will help us.

The evil one wants us so down that we lose the will to stand back up.

The Father through Christ our Lord will stand you up honey.

[hillsong_girl]

I try to think about the blessings. That I live in a free country, have drinking water straight from the tap, food, a comfy bed etc. And thank God for what I do have.

Also take some time to admire God's creation. Take a walk and hear the symphony of nature in the woods, admire some flowers - just appreciate the creativity and ingenuity and thank God for that too.

I would suggest you read the thread entitled "Light and Shadows" started by Traveller.

http://www.worthychristianforums.com/Light...ws-t107832.html

Thank you, yes I am thankful for God's many blessings.

[hillsong_girl]

Maybe God is wanting you to increase your faith and walk with Him. I think many of us are guilty of looking to other people to meet our needs. I once read some where that The happiest people in the world are not those who have no problems, but the people who have learned to live with those things that are less than perfect. Our walk counts far more than our talk, always! Praying for you.

I had thought about that, too. I do feel like I get caught up in the day to day sometimes and I don't always give Him the attention He is worthy of. ~sigh~ It's hard sometimes, because honestly I have just been so discouraged lately and today just pushed me down harder. I just hope something good will come of this time...

[hillsong_girl]

HG - the rain falls on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Remember the lesson of Job? Job and everyone else thought it was his goodness that God blessed him for. When bad things happened, his friends kept telling him to repent . . . but Job had nothing to repent of! In the end it was discovered that God blessed Job because God is good. But Job was never told why he went through his suffering. So it is with us.

Now, if you are aware of a sin that needs repenting of, of course repent. But if not, then regard your hardships as discipline, for the Lord disciplines those He loves.

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Yeah, I know it's easier said than done. But this will please the Lord and strengthen your spiritual walk.

Remember the songs "Blessed Be Your Name" by Matt Redman and "Praise You in the Storm" by Casting Crowns?

It's what we got to do.

Yes, I know. I realize in this moment how easy it is to read the story of Job and rejoice about it...how easy it is to listen to the songs you mentioned and be encouraged...but sometimes when you are actually going through things...well, it's not easy! I just feel like I am at a breaking point and as I said I am more vulnerable because I don't have my husband here. It is very hard on me.

When I find self at this feeling you are talking about because I am, I just get on my knees and tell the father in heaven the truth.

When the words don't come out to say,I ask him to read my heart and pray that his will be done in the name Of Jesus.

The Father does not wants us to suffer so we lay this in his mighty hand with faith that he will help us.

The evil one wants us so down that we lose the will to stand back up.

The Father through Christ our Lord will stand you up honey.

I know, I need to just trust Him, and I think I do, but I have just been hurting so much. I guess I just need to...try not to lose heart.