Christianity Oasis Forum

[lovelyleo50]

I am new to this web site, so I don't know if I am on the right page or group. But I will tell my story anyway. Right now in my life I feel like a failure, I feel like I have failed my family. I go to work and I feel like I am walking on pins and needles, even the administrator had said something to me that really hurt my feeling, but first let me tell you that I work for a nursisng home and I am a activity director but to them I am just an assistant. I do all the paper work and all the room visits. People can tell when something is wrong and sometimes it may seem that I look mean but I am not a mean person. I am stressed out in my life about things that I can't control. I don't really know anything about life because I really wasn't taught. My dad gave me his house and yes it needs alot of work done and I don't knonw where to begin. Sometimes I just want to end my life and be done with it. I joke around with folks because it covers up the pain that I feel or sometimes at night I lay in my bed and cry and I do ask God why me, why did you create me. In my past life I turned to drugs because that would cover up the pain that was deep inside of me. I don't have alot of friends and noone to turn to when I need a shoulder to cry on. I get frustrated with myself and I am to the point I don't care anymore. At one time in my life I use to be a happy person but I feel that person is dead and gone and I don't know how to bring the happy Joann back. I don't have any confidence in myself and I have low self esteem. I have been diagnosed with depression but don't have the insurance to get medication or help. I would really like it if someone would pray for me or give me a scripture to read to help me.


May God Bless everyone
Joann(deeply depressed)

[mlg]

Hello Joann,

Welcome to the Oasis! How about we start with a great big just for you. Joann did you know that there is someone who loves you dearly and wants to help you get through all the trials and hurts of life? Well there surely is, and his name is Jesus. Jesus can handle all the burdens you are carrying. He can heal the past hurts, and He can bring back that joy into your life and heart.

Life is not easy Joann, I won't promise you that...but I will promise you that if you will lean on Jesus...He will be there for you every step of the way...and He will not leave your side...

You mentioned you have a lot of stress in your life...I'm not sure what the root of your stress is...but worrying and stressing often makes you depressed and upset....because you often see fears that aren't necessary...see Satan will try and tear you down...and he does this through stress, fear, worry, depression...but I want you to know Jesus is bigger than Satan...and Satan can not win...in fact God has already won...and you can rely on that Truth no matter what.

I Peter 5:6-11
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Praying for you Joann...keep walking the journey...

Take care and God Bless you

[ElvinH]

I understand how you feel. I am going through some tough times myself that I thought would never happen. I have depression so bad at times that I have trouble slepping at night. I have went to web sites where churches will pray for you if you fill out their prayer request and i truly beleive these people do pray for you and they do care.

In the Bible it says in Matthew 18: " 19 "Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."

One of the churches that have a prayer request is chapelwoodprayer.org. I truly believe that when you post your prayer request these prayer warriors get together and pray for your need. I was sent this just the other day from a church I hope it helps you.

Here are some scriptures that you might find helpful or encouraging.

Matthew 18:19-20
"Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them."

Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Revelation 21:3
And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God."

Directive Prayer

Father,

You know all of my needs and desires. Your Word says that it's Your pleasure to give me the desires of my heart. Father, this burden is too heavy for me to carry, and I was not designed to carry it. I willingly give it to You. By faith I believe that You're working in this situation right now for my wholeness and for Your glory.

In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen

[lovelyleo50]

Thanks to everyone who read my post, and a big thanks for all the advise and I will read the scripture's that was given, and I will log on to the church that prays for people. Once again a big thanks and may God bless everyone.

[Paloma]

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/radio.aspx

Eareckson Tada tells the story of counseling a young woman with Lou Gehrig's disease and explains how each one of our 24-hour days can impact 1,000 years in eternity.

This woman says everything that I would try to say in this post. After hearing this real life account of what happened when Mrs. Tada counselled a young woman with Lou Gherig's disease, I was left speechless. God's Word doesn't return void to Him. His Word fulfills His purpose. When we listen, read, His Word, God begins to move in us. Sometimes this means reading the Word when we don't want to, or listening to a Word of God, but when we do, amazing things can happen. God does His work through people. God loves life. God wanted to give us life more abundantly through His Son, Jesus. So many things happen in this life and only God knows us and our needs. No one knows us like He does. Just Hold On Sister...!

Sincerely,

Paloma

[lovelyleo50]

Good evening to everyone, First let me say again thank you for responding to my statement I have started this program called Virtuous Woman and so far I have found it to be helpful and very truthful. I am really excited about this program and I will see it through. Slowly I am starting to feel a little bit better, but I know I have a long way to go, but I also know that the journey will be well worth the travel. Please pray for that I will continue with this program as I will pray for each person that I hopefully will come in contact with on this web site, I am so blessed and grateful that I was told about this website and like someone told me that God said I need to step up to the plate. I have wrote down alot of scriptues that I need to read and I am going to take my time reading them and understanding them. Maybe I won't be able to say that today is a start of a new life for me, but I know that someday I will be able to say that and really mean it. I do know that I want to be the person God wants me to be. Again thanks to all that responded to me and gave me scriptures to read and maybe one day I can be a blessing to someone who needs help with their journey to Christ.

THANK YOU, and May God Bless each and everyone
Joann

[mlg]

Hey Joann, I have done the Virtuous Woman study also. I believe there are some hard truths in this program, but if you complete the program, you will be blessed.

Keep seeking God...you are now on the right path...and yes God has plans for you...and I can see Him using you in a mighty way in His ministry...if you will allow Him to heal you.



Take care

[Shan]

Hi Joann,

Welcome to Oasis...

I too have done the virtuous study and agree with mlg. It is a great study full of hard truths, godly wisdom and knowledge. God's blessing be upon you.

In Christ,
Shan