This is my question and I want an honest answer..\n\nI've been or rather we (my husband) been strugling from lots of trials in our life for more than 3 yrs now. It seems that the trials are keeps coming & coming..I am talking about financial struggle..my childrens are all healthy.\n\nWe couldn't break the fnancial bondage that we are suffering for long time, it seems that the blessings are too much hard to come..We are Christian and regularly attends the service. I do not know what to do..we are both working but seems that it is not enough for us, we are not living a luxurious life,\nwe avoid doing that anymore..I got sick due to the stress and pressures..I've got some sleepless nights thinking about what will happen to us..how to pay our depths..How to deal with our situation, with the people who are cursing us because we can't pay, the company's that sued us, etc..etc..I am now becoming hopeless..though I know that God would never leave us or forsake us..and I believe in his promise.
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When you are talking financial struggle you are talking about earthly goods. We make our own noose around our necks by thinking that we can have what we want when we want it and then the credit card bills arrive. Jesus said "accept ye become as little children, ye shall not enter the Kingdom of heaven" He was talking about childlike faith in Him. He also said "do not pile up things here on earth where moth and rust doth corrupt, rather look to the treasures that you can gather in heaven. You are being taught a lesson, perhaps the hard way, but you have already realised that earthly goods will bring you to your knees financially. God isn't giving you the trials friend, you have created the trials yourselves. Don't become hopeless, become faithful instead. Ask Him for His help and mean it!\nTip: cut up the credit cards! Thinking of you - Kay
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Thanks for that question.\n\nIf I'm truly honest...I would have to say that I'm simply existing, and not truly living.\n\nThe demands of my life are overwhelming at times.  Never enough hours in the day.  I really need God, but I don't know how to ask for help.  I feel like he won't hear my prayers.  I need a miracle!
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You sound stressed - you need a break and you should take one. Some therapy may help - having someone to talk to is always nice- does your church provide any type of support in times like these?\nGet yourself a place and renew your relationship with the Lord - tell Him all that is troubling you and allow Him to guide you through these hard times - just rest in His comfort and rely on God to renew your mind and body. Pray for your spouse thats really all you can do at this point - he has to be willing to get help. Take care of your children and provide them with  loving support and stableness that young ones need. Don't seek divorce just yet - see what the Lord directs you to do...
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what about going to your church and if they cant help maybe they can lead you in the right direction to get help. I understand the hard times as I have had my share but some how it always worked out.  Good Luck
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You profile says "life sucks but if God is with you its not so bad" maybe you need to repeat that to yourself a couple times.  My grandma always said God will never give you more than you can handle.  Whether you believe in God or not, suicide is not the answer. I think you know that or you would not be asking us about suicide methods.  You obviously want us to stop you from making a horrible mistake you could never take back.
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Sometimes we are so focused on waiting for our ship to come in, that we ignore the bus and the taxi that were sent for us.\n\nLook around you, see all the trees in the forest, start walking down the entire path, enjoy all of it.\n\nThis question is in the religion section, so I am going to tell you to first get saved.  If you believe you have, then get to church and rededicate your live to Christ, live for him and not yourself, lay your human burdons at his feet, and when you get up, do NOT take those burdons back with you.  If you find that you did take some of them back with you, go right back and put them back at  his feet.\n\nYou will be doing this the rest of your life, but everytime we leave a bit more of our worries at his feet, we can walk closer to GOD with more and more of the weight lifted off from us.
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Dear One, Your pain must be almost unbearable at times.I am so sorry for your losses.God does not promise a life with out pain here on earth, he does promise his grace and his mercy, and peace.He does promise that someday all this will be made known to us, which for some as yourself is so hard to understand as you go through this. He has never stopped loving you, he has never left you, he has never stopped loving your wife...he was with her holding her hand as he took her home. Life is hard, painfull and confusing, please hold on to God he is Loving so so much,  he is waiting for you so he can take your pain. Call on him...... you are in my prayers...
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Sorry to hear about that this must be really hard for you but do't let it get to you b/c yes there is others out there just like you probly but only GOD nows and he made you like that for a reason... and i do belive that if you pray hard enough and ask god to help you get through this and to take control of all of it than i belive with all my heart that he will do it....all you have to do is ask! so just keep up with good high sprits.....hope this will help some and i will keep you in my prayers!!!
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That's a hard situation to be in but its also a common one.  One thing I beleive that we as Christians  should always do is seperate the person from the person's sin.  And this is especially true for our loved ones.  But truthfully this should be easiest with ones kids.\n\nOne thing I've been trying to do is try to look at things the way God does.  In this case before we submitted unto him and Christ came into our lives we have committed horrible sins (and continue to) yet he loved us and continues to love us.  He certainly does not approve in our action yet his love doesn't change.  Its a little more difficult for us to do this.  But we can always love and pray that they be ok.
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Sweetie, I would LOVE to spend some time chatting with you about all this!  Anyway, when you ask God to come into your life and your heart, just mean it..and you only have to do it once.  There are a few important steps that will help you to follow his guidance.  First, get a Bible you like and understand..and read it (baby steps).  Find a church you like and go regularly..and don't forget the fellowship..it's very important.  Those are the people you lean on in your times of doubt..they will help keep you straight and they will 'feed' you the information and encouragement you need.  The Bible says "Do not forsake the assembling.." (Hebrews 10:25)..which means the fellowship.  Go to Bible study and make Christian friends.  It's a process, but we're all born in and of sin..we will ALWAYS sin, but we repent when we do.  Also, pray for guidance and understanding of His word (Psalms 32:8..I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you..).  And lastly, how do we have a relationship with anybody??  We spend TIME with them...talk to God..often!  Spend some devotional time with him.  Once you really let yourself open up to all of these things, you'll FEEL the difference..and the depression will fall away.  You'll know true peace and happiness.  I speak from experience!  Good luck to you!  IM me if you have any questions!  Praise God!!
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Hi,just to let you know YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE!WE all go through the rough times in life "belief me".I have been through it all I have also felt the same way.I have felt as if "why me""not again"BUT through it all I have to honestly say it has made me a stronger person.I guess that's why they say that life is like a roller coaster...you have your ups & downs.I know right now it might seem as if everything is caving in on you...STOP,BREATH,TAKE CONTROL,How? by saying well 1st IM ALIVE 2nd LOOK AROUND NOTICE ALL THAT YOU HAVE AND HOW FAR YOU HAVE COME 3rd START BEEN THANKFULL FOR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING & NEVER FORGET THAT A PRAYER WILL GO A LONG WAY.this is something I look @ every so often it says...Have FAITH in yourself and always do your BEST.Watch your THOUGHTS;they become your WORDS.Watch your WORDS;they become your ACTIONS.Watch your ACTIONS;they become your HABITS.Watch your HABITS;they become your CHARACTER.Watch your CHARACTER;it becomes your DESTINY...I pray this will help a little.I WISH YOU WELL!!!
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Are you holding anything back?  God wants you to get real with him.  He knows all about you already, tell him your fears and He WILL comfort and help you.  I have been in your situation.  I have had to learn like others have said, there is not always that magic feeling that we want to feel and that is where faith comes in.  You have to remember, the devil knows all about you also, and he will do everything in his power to make you doubt yourself and most of all doubt God.  Clear your mind and ask God what is going on, He will reveal His path for you.  When I was saved I did feel different, I knew it was real, but the peace and presence of God that He has shared with me came much later after I grew in faith and wanted a real relationship with God not just seeking a feeling.  Keep close to God, find spiritual friends and leaders, and spend time with them each day.  God loves you, He is leading you through this and I have learned those times when I have felt down and out of the loop with God, -if I kept the faith- He always brought me out stronger than before.  Seek Him with all you heart, trust me He WILL answer.
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When I met my husband, 1988, he was just falling away from Christianity, and I, being at that time a non-Christian, pulled him even further. We got married in a registry office (Gretna Green, Scotland), and after being married 6 years or so, things weren't great between us. Then God virtually hit me over the head one day, I had a shock revelation that God was real, and I became a Christian. My husband was adamant that I was being a fool by believing in all that, but 2 years later and after much prayer, he came back to Christ, that was a year ago. Now we have a great marriage, we lead a house group together. Our marriage may not have survived had I not believed that God wanted me to stay married (it says so in the Bible.) There are faults in all marriages, whatever faith you have, but for us, seeking God's will together has put all our troubles in perspective, when we have money problems we know God is helping us through so that cuts out much stress. Also raising our kids to know Jesus makes parenting easier as there is a higher authority to refer to.
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Love him and pray for him. But there are times you will have to leave him and move on and trust the lord to take care of him and place him in his hands.God is able to do all things.We can not depend on our self to get the job done.The Lord cares even more than we do. So I would just sort of speak, cast your care on the Lord. Or he will bring you down also. Love in Christ.
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I think sometimes we shut and open doors ourselves, and then say that it is God playing games with us. I think you just need a bit more time, and patience with what God is doing in your life. Allow yourself time to hear God. \n\nI also think God has moved you on to a new level with Him. That is maybe a bit more difficult than where you were previously. That is why this seems a bit more difficult to figure out. God is constantly wanting us to move forward, and to move higher. Relax in what God wants, and if you are not sure, then just wait a while. \n\nNothing happens in our timing, no matter how hard we try to control time we can not. Also, a big thing for me, is to go on what peace I have. If I have complete peace, not a shadow of a doubt, then I know that it is what God wants. But if there is even a smallest of a fraction of doubt. Then I know that I should not pursue that what I was wanting to. \n\nKeep praying and asking God for the answer. He will give you the answer, maybe the answer is already given, but you yourself are opening and closing doors... \n\nThis could be also a big test for you, to see how much you are willing to give up for God. Sometimes, when we give up one thing, God gives us something far greater than what we ever imagined. \n\nI dont know the whole situation here, but rest in God. That is the only thing I can say works. Spend time with Holy Spirit, allowing Him to work in your life, and to show you the way that you must go....\n\nI wish you all the best in what you are facing... it can not be easy, but know that God is right there with you. He never leaves your side. He knows what is best for you....
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You took the words right out of my mouth. I am about to split myself. Like you I feel blessed to encourage others but it's like you get slapped in the face for it. It stings after a while.  I hate to get rattled up but you can't help it. So you need and iron backbone to stay focused on God in this forum. Stay on it if it's God's will since you have a link here to help others. It's better to leave the 99 and go after the one. Wait, there may be one Saul that you may lead to a Paul for God's glory through your blessed link.
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Have you ever read about Job.  He went through many many many trials and he still prevailed.  I know life can be rough at times and unfortunatly you will continue to go through hard times, they really never end.  But remember, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.  Turning away from your faith would be the wrong thing to do.  It's not that God isn't listening or answering your prayers.  He does listen and he will answer them.  God loves you very much, even when no one else seems to.  You should try talking to your preacher or someone in your church that you can trust. Tell them how you are feeling.  I suggest getting a prayer partner, someone who will help you pray for your needs.  Try smiling as much as you can today.  That will make you feel better too.  Good luck and God bless.