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shygem

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Hi everyone! My name is Kena. I was raised in a christian home and have been taught the word of God since birth. Recently I have been struggeling in my faith. They say God doesnt give you more than you can bare but sometimes i think he overestimated my strength. Over the last two years I have lost everything. My house, my car, my job and it seems I'm losing my mind. I have a nine year old son who is epileptic and adhd. I love him more than anythingbut sometimes i cant stand being around him this makes me feel like a monster. I have been sharing a room with him at my parents house which we are basically confined to and its so hard. My parents though undoubtedly christian are a little... well i dont want to talk about my parents or christians i'll just say they dont see thier wrongs but they never let me live down my past. No matter what i have done since or the fact that i have been attending church and really trying to change. All they seem to talk about is how much i've messed up or tell me i look like a drug addict because i have lost so much weight not seeming to realize i'm so stressed out that i dont care how i look anymore and i dont eat because i'm stressed and broke! I've prayed and cried, prayed and cried. Nothing has changed no wait then they turned of my unemployment. I am really starting to believe that God has forgotten about me or he has a very sick sense of humor. I get interview after interview they go well and then i dont hear from them. I want to die but i dont i dont want to go from one hell to another. I dont want to give up on God but I feel like he's already given up on me...I'm tired of praying just to get a no. I'm just tired period. I need help I cant go on like this. pray for me maybe he will listen to you.
 
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Hi Shygem

Nice to meet you. Im joe from melbourne, australia. Welcome.
 
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ORW1988

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Hello shygem. Welcome to CC.
I know how you feel, everything I have been through has been a true test of my faith. Our situations aren't all that different. I know exactly what you mean by He overestimated your strength, I feel that way too. All I can do for myself is believe that He'll lead me in the right direction and out of the darkness. I will pray for you and your son's situation to improve.
 
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Tobby17

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Hello, welcome to CC... I'll pray for you.. I promise
 
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AgeofKnowledge

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I went through the same thing in the Great Recession. It looks, from your post, that you are missing a support network. You need to be swimming with friends and family, networking with business people in your area, etc... etc... etc...

No you can't do it alone during the bad times. Only in the good times can you go it alone. You need to begin networking like crazy with business groups, churchs, etc... making new friends and reestablishing family relationships. That's what I think you are missing from your post and why it's so hard for you in these difficult economic times. You cannot do life alone and were never designed to try.

shygem said:
Hi everyone! My name is Kena. I was raised in a christian home and have been taught the word of God since birth. Recently I have been struggeling in my faith. They say God doesnt give you more than you can bare but sometimes i think he overestimated my strength. Over the last two years I have lost everything. My house, my car, my job and it seems I'm losing my mind. I have a nine year old son who is epileptic and adhd. I love him more than anythingbut sometimes i cant stand being around him this makes me feel like a monster. I have been sharing a room with him at my parents house which we are basically confined to and its so hard. My parents though undoubtedly christian are a little... well i dont want to talk about my parents or christians i'll just say they dont see thier wrongs but they never let me live down my past. No matter what i have done since or the fact that i have been attending church and really trying to change. All they seem to talk about is how much i've messed up or tell me i look like a drug addict because i have lost so much weight not seeming to realize i'm so stressed out that i dont care how i look anymore and i dont eat because i'm stressed and broke! I've prayed and cried, prayed and cried. Nothing has changed no wait then they turned of my unemployment. I am really starting to believe that God has forgotten about me or he has a very sick sense of humor. I get interview after interview they go well and then i dont hear from them. I want to die but i dont i dont want to go from one hell to another. I dont want to give up on God but I feel like he's already given up on me...I'm tired of praying just to get a no. I'm just tired period. I need help I cant go on like this. pray for me maybe he will listen to you.
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Osly

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The Lord God Almighty says: "All is well" I know it may be difficult right now, and things may seem out of hand, I would like you to know that if you need someone to talk to, I will always be here. God has not forgotten about you, yes you feel overwhelmed but God has not forgotten or given up on you, stay at the feet of Jesus, all shall be well. Every thing will work out dear one.

You will be in my prayers too...don't give up.
 
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shekaniah

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It always seems to be the darkest....just before your break through. Please don't focus on the things you can see, keep on seeking God's face.
I also have a son that has special needs. I understand how draining it can be, I have prayed for you.

2 Cor 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
 
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Bobbyking

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shygem said:
Hi everyone! My name is Kena. I was raised in a christian home and have been taught the word of God since birth.
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Hi Kena

Welcome to CC! I appreciate your sincere sharing...

You are going through an extremely difficult time but we at ChristianChat are here to support you and cover you with prayer!

Despite what you say, I hope you continue to believe 1 Cor 10:13 'that God is faithful and He is able to provide a way of escape and that you may be able to bear it.' In fact, I like to encourage you not only to believe but keep on confessing this every single day. You have nothing to lose but everything to gain.

Does your church has a woman support group (or mothers support group)? I encourage you to join them and find encouragement and comfort from them. Do not be afraid to share what you are going through. Accept from the Lord whatever support they can give you, even finances to carry you through this temporary difficult time.

Despite your parents bringing up your past, I encourage you to remind yourself that if you have truly repent and ask for forgiveness, God does not condemn you anymore!!! He has forgiven you and give you a new life! Remind yourself of this fact each time they bring up your past.

Lastly, you need to take care of yourself, sister... As much as you pray to God for answers to your problem, you also need to eat right, sleep well, do some sports and resist depression and anxiety.
 
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