Numb and Useless

[BoldlyProclaimingChrist]

I'm going to quote from my man Charles Stanley. Satan likes to attack you when you're H.A.L.T.

Hungry

Angry

Lonely

Tired

Do any of these fit your circumstance?

I know you've been through a lot lately and didn't I tell you to watch out on another post because you are vulnerable to Satanic attack? Remember? (I worded it a little differently) I also said for you and Bradley to pray a lot and not to let Satan divide you. Anyway I half expected this but don't worry. Satan is doing his usual job of accusing the brethren and lieing but you are a child of God so Satan has no hold on you. Your posts are appreciated here, don't ever think you're useless. When you start to get those feelings, turn your thoughts toward the Lord immediately and pray.

in love

bpc

[Only4Him777]

BPC,

Thanks for your post. You did indeed say that. Bradley and I did take your advice. Things are much better now. I have been feeling back in the swing of things, if you will. I appreciate everyone's kind words of encouragement and prayers.

It is true, I have been going through a lot lately... but praise God, I am His and I will overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony!!!

Some things were out of my control, but some things were surface type things that I could control... So I did! The others (out of my control) I gave to God because He said to cast all of my cares upon Him... He is strong enough for all of us!

Thanks again for your post!

YSIC,

Alison :hug:

[Guest ReflectionsofHim]

First things first......

:hug: :hug:

I think you may have needed that.

Now, remember that it is when we are in the valley is when the mountain top times can truly be appreciated!!! We all go through this and it is nothing to be alarmed about, but I have to tell ya...I've read some of your posts and you do most definitely lift and edify others up!!!

When the enemy gets his foot in the door...slam the door! And while it isn't always the enemy that is the blame for things, we can start with that for good measure, lol!!! Get whatever may be the problem out of the way for starters!!! Seriously, though...you are just fine. You are being used in more ways than you know and realize. Let me share with you something to think about (like I'm some pillar of wisdom, lol, NOT!)...it is when we feel most numb and unused or useless that we are being the most used!!! That IS when the enemy puts his lousy 2 cents in...he wants to make you feel that way BECAUSE you are being used for God's glory! Think upon this and then sing your beautiful praises to Jesus and know that the Jesus in me loves the Jesus in you and I DO see and feel you being used by our Daddy and you are precious in His and all our sights!

Hang in there!!!!

Love to you through our Jesus!!!

Reflections/Ref

[Only4Him777]

ReflectionsofHim,

Awww! You are the sweetest! Thank you so much for your precious words! Thanks so much for the :hug: :hug: as well. Right back at ya! :hug:

Spiffy analogies you have! I say, lets slam his (Satan's) toe in the door and then push him out... Give him something to remember not to come back for! :oww:

(like I'm some pillar of wisdom, lol, NOT!)

You are funny! You too are unaware of the "wisdom" that you share!

Thanks again for your post! I look forward to reading your others as well! Stay strong in Him, for He uses you to give strength to His children!

YSIC,

Alison :hug:

[Guest glm]

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

I knew ya could use the hugs, things appear to be picking up. Hang in there.

[chancer]

((((((( Only4him777)))))) You are awesome! You were fearfully and wonderfuly made by God ! How much better can you get ! Like the others said you are just in the valley,God WILL bring you out.

God luvs you and I do too!!!!

God Bless You!!

ur sis in Christ,

Chancer

[yukon]

Hi everyone!

I am writting this because lately I have been feeling very discouraged. At times, I feel numb and useless. I don't really feel like I have anything to contribute to anyone. I think at those times (which are quite often lately) that if I am not being used (a blessing to others) what good am I.

Have any of you felt like this?

I have been going through a lot lately, but I don't feel like that is any excuse for emotionally shutting down.

I read posts here at WB, and wish that I had some insight to give that might help someone... but ... nothing comes. I have prayed about this, but I am not sure what it is exactly that is causing me to feel like this.

Even now, I feel blank trying to explain how I am feeling. Any advice or prayers would be greatly appreciated.

YSIC,

Alison :hug:

Even at times when we have low periods in our life, God is still with us. It's like a growth period when you climb back out of your low time. God uses these time to condition us to become closer to Him.

Yukon

[Catsmeow]

Hi, Alison...I know the feeling. I went into a major "funk" when suddenly my health took a nose dive. It was real hard to go from doing missions and also being an elementary teacher to doing NOTHING.....

When you become ill, you're whole life seems to roll up in a ball and stop. I've had to really struggle alot with that.

I do try to be a friend to the friendless, encourage those who are sad and help with others in need....or just be a good listener.

Still, it's a far cry from the work I did in missions and also in teaching. I feel a bit frustrated....

But the Lord has His own timing in our lives and sometimes it seems that He "slows us down" for our own sakes. He's formulates a plan for our lives and sometimes along the way, He calls for us to just "wait on Him."

That's the time we begin to feel "useless" and worthless. I know; been there, done that.

Just wanted to say, you're not alone and I'm going through something very similar. I have a wonderful Christian brother who has continually lifted my spirits and encouraged me greatly during this difficult time....so I am trusting that this "holding pattern" is part of God's plan and I need to learn patience.

I'm merely writing this to let you know, I think you're probably in good company and many of us go through this "dry dessert" experience before we encounter an Oasis.