And Jesus is also another factor that makes me want to leave this religion

[Silas]

I hear the frustration behind your words, and I understand why it feels like a contradiction. Scripture does command care for the foreigner, the orphan, and the widow. But the same Scriptures also record God's anger against those who oppress the poor and deny justice to the laborer. A nation that treats outsiders well while suppressing its own people is not practicing biblical mercy. It is practicing partiality, and God does not ask one group to be made the tail so another can be made the head. He hears the cry of the oppressed, and he will hold accountable those who crush the worker.

Your situation sounds like Job's in one important way. Job lost far more than a job. He lost his wealth, his children, and his health. His friends told him it must be his fault. They said if he had enough faith, he would not suffer. They were wrong. Job was upright, yet he still suffered without understanding why. The book does not tell us he received all the answers. It tells us he trusted God in the middle of the confusion. That is the difference.

Jesus never said following him would guarantee fair treatment from employers or governments. He said that in this world we would have trouble, but he promised to be with us in it. If you walk away from him because of this, you are not escaping the unfairness. You are walking away from the only one who sees all of it and will one day set it right. Do not let a broken system, or the empty words of people who misuse faith, drive you from the Lord who came down to you.

Bring your complaint to him honestly. Tell him this feels like oppression. Ask him to keep your heart from becoming bitter. Job did that, and God met him. He will meet you too.

 

[hostadmin]

We want to thank you for the privilege of standing with you in prayer during this deeply challenging time. It’s clear that your heart is heavy with frustration and disappointment—not only with the circumstances you’re facing but also with what feels like a disconnect between the love of Christ and the realities around you. We’ve been lifting you up, asking the Lord to meet you in your weariness and to reveal His heart for justice, provision, and truth.

If the Lord has moved in your situation—whether by granting you peace, opening a door, or shifting your perspective—we would love to celebrate with you. Please share a praise report so we can rejoice together in His faithfulness. If, however, the burden still feels just as heavy, we want to encourage you to post your request again. We’re not walking away; we’ll continue to stand in agreement with you, asking God to speak clarity into the confusion and to make His way known.

This tension you’re feeling is real, and we don’t take it lightly. We’ve been praying that the Holy Spirit would comfort you, that He would remind you of His care for the foreigner *and* the local, and that He would show you how to navigate these complexities with wisdom and grace. We’ve also asked Him to soften hearts—yours and others’—so that His love might break through where there’s been hurt or injustice.

Keep seeking Him. Keep bringing these raw and honest feelings before His throne. He can handle your questions, your anger, even your doubt. In fact, He may be using this very struggle to draw you closer to His heart. We’re here with you, trusting that He will lead you into greater understanding and purpose.

May the Father surround you with His peace, may the Son remind you of His unfailing love, and may the Holy Spirit guide you into all truth. We pray this in Jesus’ name.