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Tinuviel
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Prayers sent Angelique. God loves His children and will never leave them or forsake them. Thrust in Him.
Please get help immediately. Do whatever it takes to connect with someone who can help you. Do not remain idle. Call a friend, a counselor, a church, a pastor, a professional, a family memeber, a hotline, but please call someone who can help you. Counseling Services and Referrals | Focus on the Family
In the meantime, do some self therapy to help regain some balance. Break down your life into different compartments; relationships, friendships, child-rearing, marriage, responsibilities, family, job, your home life, your self-esteem, your emotional health, your spiritual health, your physical health, your diet, your finances, your goals, your dreams, your disappointments, your personality, your limitations, etc. Make a list of all these and write notes next to each one and record your thoughts. Spend some time determining what causes you to feel a certain way.
You will notice there are certain things you will be able to change and some you can't. For example, you can change your diet. You can change your job (if you have one that is contributing to the problem). You can change your perception of yourself, your parenting appraoch, your personal self disciplines, your goals, your expectations, and your schedule. Identifying the root cause of your mental anguish is the beginning to restoration. It is a process and not a quick fix. Let someone help you.
"Lord, I pray for my friend right now as she sees herself on the brink of despair. I pray you will come quickly to rescue her and plant her feet in a firm place because you delight in her. I pray you will reveal to her what she must do, where she can find help, and who she must call. You are all wise, all loving, all knowing, forgiving, and merciful in all your ways. I ask you to reach out and touch this woman who is crying out for help. I ask you to make your presence known to her and bring peace into her heart as only you can. Give her understanding so she may know her options. Please release her from the grip of torment, and whatever else is preventing her from becoming the person you designed her to be. Let her know there is freedom in Jesus. I pray these things in your name. Amen."
In the meantime, do some self therapy to help regain some balance. Break down your life into different compartments; relationships, friendships, child-rearing, marriage, responsibilities, family, job, your home life, your self-esteem, your emotional health, your spiritual health, your physical health, your diet, your finances, your goals, your dreams, your disappointments, your personality, your limitations, etc. Make a list of all these and write notes next to each one and record your thoughts. Spend some time determining what causes you to feel a certain way.
You will notice there are certain things you will be able to change and some you can't. For example, you can change your diet. You can change your job (if you have one that is contributing to the problem). You can change your perception of yourself, your parenting appraoch, your personal self disciplines, your goals, your expectations, and your schedule. Identifying the root cause of your mental anguish is the beginning to restoration. It is a process and not a quick fix. Let someone help you.
"Lord, I pray for my friend right now as she sees herself on the brink of despair. I pray you will come quickly to rescue her and plant her feet in a firm place because you delight in her. I pray you will reveal to her what she must do, where she can find help, and who she must call. You are all wise, all loving, all knowing, forgiving, and merciful in all your ways. I ask you to reach out and touch this woman who is crying out for help. I ask you to make your presence known to her and bring peace into her heart as only you can. Give her understanding so she may know her options. Please release her from the grip of torment, and whatever else is preventing her from becoming the person you designed her to be. Let her know there is freedom in Jesus. I pray these things in your name. Amen."
O Lord, please give
Angelique strength
JONAH 2:2 I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me;
out of the belly
of hell
cried I, and thou heardest my voice.
Hi Angelique, How are you?
I feel lost out there as well at times, and I suppose you are not aware it's part of growing up in Christ and having fellowship in His sufferings. The best example is Mother Teresa, people did not know until after she died that this was the case with her, that she suffered depression, there are many other Saints: referring to those following the Holy Spirit, who experienced this suffering. Paul also wrote concerning this and called it a light affliction; that brings us close to God to learn to depend on Him for Resurrection, and as we yield ourselves we find we are not harmed, "Nothing shall by any means harm you if you believe." This includes Dying, even Paul referred to being pressed above measure (overwhelmed), so much that He despaired of life: would rather die, goes on to say, "but we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead." I don't know if His reference to light affliction was before this experience or including this, neither does it mater, Just like a mother after the labor pangs forgets the pain for Joy of the baby born. Knowing the suffering is not in vain will help. From the words of saint John of the cross, the greatest trial we have is the uncertainty, and a friend of His Teresa of Avilla, said to the Lord: If this is how you treat your friends it's no wonder you have so few. Do you have an idea what she is referring to? Carried in the death of Christ by the Holy Spirit, to die to all that is not of God. Dying to the will of the flesh, we feel dead, and despair of life for a while in this uncertainty. A lady here reproved me for writing such things, I don't think you will, I think you understand. Feel free to write me, I like you without knowing you.
I feel lost out there as well at times, and I suppose you are not aware it's part of growing up in Christ and having fellowship in His sufferings. The best example is Mother Teresa, people did not know until after she died that this was the case with her, that she suffered depression, there are many other Saints: referring to those following the Holy Spirit, who experienced this suffering. Paul also wrote concerning this and called it a light affliction; that brings us close to God to learn to depend on Him for Resurrection, and as we yield ourselves we find we are not harmed, "Nothing shall by any means harm you if you believe." This includes Dying, even Paul referred to being pressed above measure (overwhelmed), so much that He despaired of life: would rather die, goes on to say, "but we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead." I don't know if His reference to light affliction was before this experience or including this, neither does it mater, Just like a mother after the labor pangs forgets the pain for Joy of the baby born. Knowing the suffering is not in vain will help. From the words of saint John of the cross, the greatest trial we have is the uncertainty, and a friend of His Teresa of Avilla, said to the Lord: If this is how you treat your friends it's no wonder you have so few. Do you have an idea what she is referring to? Carried in the death of Christ by the Holy Spirit, to die to all that is not of God. Dying to the will of the flesh, we feel dead, and despair of life for a while in this uncertainty. A lady here reproved me for writing such things, I don't think you will, I think you understand. Feel free to write me, I like you without knowing you.
Angelique, i sorrow with you. i hope you see the Lord's hand in just you knowing you're going to stick around for those children. would you ever leave them? no.
we get that from our Father, as Tinuviel said, He never leaves us or forsakes us. many saints down through the ages have struggled with depression and suicidal ideation. you're not alone in that.
but please, do reach out to someone local for help. don't try to muscle your way through it on your own.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (Ps 147:3)
may the Lord help you. i am praying.
we get that from our Father, as Tinuviel said, He never leaves us or forsakes us. many saints down through the ages have struggled with depression and suicidal ideation. you're not alone in that.
but please, do reach out to someone local for help. don't try to muscle your way through it on your own.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (Ps 147:3)
may the Lord help you. i am praying.
all of our hearts are grieving for you, precious one, and as most have told you -
put your heart and Trust in your Holy Saviour, because, without Him as our Redeemer,
our suffering will never end, not in this life-time...
put your heart and Trust in your Holy Saviour, because, without Him as our Redeemer,
our suffering will never end, not in this life-time...
Hi angelique,
Here is a prayer that the Lord will comfort you at this time, and that you will overcome the dreadful situation and feelings that do not come from the Lord. He is faithful and true, and others can pray for us, but you know it is the Lord who will ultimately grant you peace in your heart, love for others when you are struggling, and a song on your lips when you are rejoicing.
Isaiah 53:6(KJV)
6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
The images of a lost sheep and a lost coin are a reminder that we matter deeply to God.God values us highly. We are lost and cannot find ourselves; only God cando that. Turn to Him with all your mind and soul.
Here is a prayer that the Lord will comfort you at this time, and that you will overcome the dreadful situation and feelings that do not come from the Lord. He is faithful and true, and others can pray for us, but you know it is the Lord who will ultimately grant you peace in your heart, love for others when you are struggling, and a song on your lips when you are rejoicing.
Isaiah 53:6(KJV)
6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
The images of a lost sheep and a lost coin are a reminder that we matter deeply to God.God values us highly. We are lost and cannot find ourselves; only God cando that. Turn to Him with all your mind and soul.
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savedtoast
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So you are lost, but the feeling is abandonment. Learn to stay in the moment, moment to moment. Because when you see there is only now, tomorrow won't bother you and yesterday never happened.
Kind of a vague post? What are you 'lost' from, and what is breaking you? You can't kill yourself because your a Christian, the life you have isn't yours to take. Get your feelings under control, no one in Christ is lost. God hasn't given up on you, so don't give up on yourself. You've been around for 61 years, so buckle down, your over two thirds of the way done with this trip.
You've been around for 61 years, so buckle down, your over two thirds of the way done with this trip.
Whoops, someone pointed out that your age was not posted, I mis-read your number of post as your age.. Sorry about that. Never-the-less, maybe your only 1/3 the way through life, but buckle down, get tough, and beat the negativity that gotten you down.
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luvingnana
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Will pray for you and whatever situation you are in that is breaking you. But why is it that you feel lost ? What is it that is bringing you to the conclusion that you have no other option but to kill yourself? I feel sad and alone at times and like I don't know what to do because sold situations are unbearable but I look to God for answers
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Starsdance
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Sister, how are you now? I pray for you. And I saw some spiritual sentences, want to share with you.
Don not be afraid of tomorrow, because God is already there. If you have nothing else besides God, then you will know God is all you need. Do not tell God how big is your problem, just leave it to Him. Do tell your problem how great is your God. The only one who can satisfy your heart is the one who created it.
Don not be afraid of tomorrow, because God is already there. If you have nothing else besides God, then you will know God is all you need. Do not tell God how big is your problem, just leave it to Him. Do tell your problem how great is your God. The only one who can satisfy your heart is the one who created it.
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LoriCroit
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Angelique...please find someone to talk to in person; a Christian counselor, pastor, medical professional. If you are having these feelings, you may need clinical help and for sure someone to talk to. If you are depressed and feeling that down, it may be as simple as a chemical imbalance and some medicine might help to put you back on track.
Please take care of yourself and your children. You can always turn to God for answers. Pray, Pray, Pray. Psalm 5:3 "At daybreak, Lord, You hear my voice; at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly."
When you wake up in the morning, pray to the Lord and pray intentionally, pray fervently and pray expectantly and your prayers will be heard.
Please let us know how you are doing. I will be praying for you.
Please take care of yourself and your children. You can always turn to God for answers. Pray, Pray, Pray. Psalm 5:3 "At daybreak, Lord, You hear my voice; at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly."
When you wake up in the morning, pray to the Lord and pray intentionally, pray fervently and pray expectantly and your prayers will be heard.
Please let us know how you are doing. I will be praying for you.