if god loved me wouldn't he not want me to be in pain anymore? I am tired. Even God can't change the past. I can't live witht the things that have happend in my life. I am 23 and my life has been hell since birth. thanks for caring!
Hi sadch,
Being in a time of trouble and pain can be a traumatising time. I think many of us have been in a similar situation. However, I know that won't ease your pain or suffering. But remind yourself that we live in a broken world.. and we have an enemy for ever accusing us and trying to rob our joy in Jesus.. And your right God won't change the past, however, you do not live in the past now, the consequences of the past may still trouble you..but you are I Jesus..his child. That is an important thing to remember.
remember Joseph, He was betrayed by his own family and sold into slavery, he was innocent yet he was thrown into jail.. now think of the torment he must have went through.. and yet God was in control, he made Joseph t be prime minister over all Egypt and to save his family from drought (the same family who betrayed him).
Job, was a righteous man yet He lost his wealth and his children were killed and he was tormented by horrible afflictions and yet when the time was right God brought him through it.
Sometimes we suffer because of the consequences of things we have done, other times its because of what others have done.. however, from reading the bible we know that no matter what God is there, he may feel distant, but he is there in control. set your eyes on Jesus, see His glory..that where you will fin joy and peace to get through this time.
Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Romans 8:28vv
And we know that
in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[SUP]
[[/SUP] have been called according to his purpose. [SUP]
29 [/SUP]For those God foreknew he also predestined to be
conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. [SUP]
30 [/SUP]And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
Even though you are suffering now pray to Jesus ask him even though you are suffering to help you to conform to his likeness.. Jesus knows what suffering is like, He was beaten, mocked and ridiculed, and suffered a slow and torturous death.. and yet He still had the love of the Father in heaven. This will bring you calm immersing yourself in his love.
Matthew 11:28-30
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28 [/SUP]“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. [SUP]
29 [/SUP]
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. [SUP]
30 [/SUP]For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Jesus is your rest, Jesus is your Joy, Lean from Him.
Psalm 23
[h=4]A psalm of David.[/h][SUP]
1 [/SUP]The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
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2 [/SUP] He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
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3 [/SUP] he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
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4 [/SUP]
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
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5 [/SUP]You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
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6 [/SUP]Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
At the moment you are in that valley, but remember God is walking you through it with is staff and rod, and he will bring you through it. Jesus is your shepherd and he will guide you like a sheep through all the plains and hills of life and his goodness and love will be with you all your life.
Pray and pray even more read his word..and I can personally testify that when suffering it can be hard.. but force yourself to pray and immerse yourself in his word.. Jesus loves you and will watch over you.