Feeling No Joy, Peace, Etc...

[Debbie]

Hello. I'm 44, unemployed and so unhappy. After realizing that I was fighting w/God for not understanding why I don't have a job yet (since June 2010), I learned that He wants me to do His will. Three (3) weeks ago I wholeheartedly surrendered and have been putting Him first everyday. I spend between 3-4 hours a day w/Him. I pray w/sincerity, I read the Bible; it's scriptures, I stop to listen to hear Him, I write down scriptures in my journal and re-read every morning, and I write my prayers to Him in order to get my answers.

Well, I'm not feeling joyous. I feel so tired and drained when I'm done. I don't understand why this is happening to me. I LOVE God so much. I LOVE HIS ways. I BELIEVE that I AM a child of God. So what am I not doing to feel joyous? Why haven't I seen his promises at work? I just don't understand what is going on. Please, if you know the answer, reply to my request. Glad this site is available for all of us. I pray that God is working to answer all our requests. I KNOW He loves us and wants only the best/good for us. Thank you!!!

 

[jeremiah]

Good Morning:

I know exactly as to how you feel. I still struggle at times with that and other things that are going on in my life. Someone had pointed out a perticular part of scripture that you may also find it to be of value.

Heb.10: 35-36. I hope that I have helped.

The very best to and God's Blessings...........

 

[Debbie]

Jeremiah,

I thank God for you today!! The scripture you asked me to read, Hebrews 10:35-37. made me understand that I am not feeling something unusual. The scripture made me cry because I was so discouraged...so discouraged, Jeremiah, that I just didn't have the motivation to read and spend time w/God this morning. But I told Him, "you know my heart and I feel like I'm just not doing this right. But I won't give up." I pray that God is guiding you in all your struggles. I admit that being a Christian is hard work but it pays to live for Him. Have a wonderful day Jeremiah!

 

[jeremiah]

Alway's pray, keep the hope, keep the faith, be still and listen. HE'S THERE, WITH YOU.