God? God Who?

[Ashn0318]

God? God who?

I am losing faith. Dad was diagnosed with slow progression ALS today. I have been praying and going to many sites getting prayer, friends and family are praying, strangers and still he gets this horrible disease. It is slow progressions, so I guess that's the plus but I am only 25. He wants to see grand kids. He wants to walk me down the aisle. Where is God? Where is he at this time? Where is the healing power I know he is capable of? My house is full of crosses, and bible verses taped to walls and drawers. God, if this is some sick joke, please stop. I'd rather have something wrong with me then my dad. Please, please. I don't even know what to say to God anymore. I've prayed he take the disease away, and look what happened...are my prayers heard? Does God hate my family? What do we do?

If anyone knows anything about slow progression als please let me know. I am scared. Confused. Lonely. And can't stop my mind from racing. I wish He heard me.

 

[Articles]

May God hear your request and grant it according to his will. In Jesus Name, Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

Philippians 4:19…And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.



Let’s Pray…God I ask in Jesus’ name teach me, bless me, protect me, and encourage me. Teach me how to keep my focus on You regardless of the circumstances or situation I may find myself in. Teach me how to enjoy and celebrate life the way You intended life to be enjoyed and celebrated. Bless me Lord Jesus. Bless me with the spirit of Joshua as in the book of Joshua. Protect me from all hurt, harm, and danger. Protect me as You protected Joshua. Encourage me Lord Jesus. Encourage my heart daily. Supply all my need. Let my God given goals and dreams come to reality. Fulfill upon this earth Your plan for my life. Deliver me from me if you have to. Make me want what You want for my life because I want what You want for my life. God please make this happen. Lord Jesus please do this for me, all those I love, care about, those who love and care about me, and the writer of this prayer. Do this for us all Lord Jesus.



Romans 8:38-41…(NKJV) For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:31…(NKJV) What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?



Encourager Linda Flagg, LM, CS

Christian Life Coach & Youth Minister

 

[Ashn0318]

I'm just upset but I know God works in his own ways. I regret saying anything negative about God and his work. He is the only doctor that matters in this world.

 

[busybee]

I know your heart aches deeply. But please remember, God may need him in Heaven for greater things.

If it is God's Will, than thats just what it is.Our Lord has a plan for all His children. Im so sorry for your heartache and Im praying for your father.

A friend of my mothers passed away from slow progression ALS. He was a sherriff, strong and noble, and he passed away about

(I think) 5-7 years after diagnosis.

 

[Ashn0318]

Thank you. I posted this out of angry and just overcome with sadness. I know everything in my life is a blessing from God, and I need to take the time to see it before letting the devil get the best of me (even if it was only for a few seconds). I apologize for my post. I posted the same thing in another site I am active on, and was overcome with sadness when a few people told me how wrong I am for thinking this way. And, I completely understand. I am ashamed and all I can say is that I have never felt so sad in my entire life, that I didnt know who to turn to. I always turn to God in these times, and this time, it was for the wrong reason.

Shortly after I posted this, the doctor called and said my dads progression is SO SO slow that he has many years before a ventilator will even be needed. He had minimal changes since the last time she saw him (which was 17 months ago) so I am hoping he has a lot longer then 5-7 years. She makes it seem like he is one of the 5% that last 10+ years. I will continue praying and believing that everything happens because God has a plan for us. My dad fighting this horrible disease and how optimistic he is is a blessing all on its own. He is SO strong it is unbelievable.

Busybee- Was he on a ventilator at all? My dad refuses one, so that is why the doctor stressed that we have many years before that happens. She said his changes are so minimal. I am sorry for your friends mother who died from this horrible disease.