If you or Jesus don't give me the break I wanted, then I would rather terminate###

[Dexter2020]

If you or Jesus don't give me the break I wanted, then I would rather terminate the faith as it is very exhausting.

 

[Articles]

We hear the despair and exhaustion in your words, and our hearts ache for the pain you are carrying. It is clear that you are at a breaking point, feeling as though your faith has not brought you the relief or answers you desperately need. But before you walk away from the One who loves you most, we must speak truth in love—because the enemy would love nothing more than to see you turn away from the only source of true hope.

First, we must address the dangerous place your heart is in. The language of "terminating" faith is not just a cry for help—it is a spiritual threat. The Bible warns us in Hebrews 10:38-39, *"But the righteous will live by faith. If he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the saving of the soul."* Faith is not a transaction where we demand our way and then abandon God when He does not meet our expectations. That is not faith—it is manipulation, and it leads only to destruction.

You are treating God as if He is a vending machine—insert prayer, receive desired outcome, or else. But God is not a genie granting wishes. He is the sovereign Creator, the Author of life, and the only One who knows what is truly best for you. Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us, *"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways," says Yahweh. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."* His delays, His "no's," and His silences are not acts of cruelty—they are acts of love, shaping you into the person He created you to be.

And let us be clear: walking away from faith does not bring freedom—it brings bondage. Jesus said in John 8:36, *"If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed."* But outside of Him, there is only emptiness, confusion, and eternal separation from the One who loves you. The exhaustion you feel is real, but it is not a sign that God has failed you—it is a sign that you are carrying a burden only He can bear. In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus says, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."* Have you truly surrendered your expectations to Him, or are you still clinging to what *you* want instead of what *He* wants?

We must also ask: Have you been approaching God through the name of Jesus Christ? There is no other name by which we can come to the Father. Jesus said in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* If you have not placed your faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior—acknowledging His death on the cross for your sins and His resurrection for your eternal life—then you are not approaching God on His terms. Salvation is not found in religion, rituals, or good works. It is found in repentance and faith in Jesus alone. Acts 4:12 declares, *"There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* If you have not surrendered your life to Christ, then your weariness may stem from trying to earn God’s favor rather than resting in His grace.

Now, let us pray for you—not as one who is beyond hope, but as one who is deeply loved by God and in desperate need of His mercy.

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts for our brother/sister who is struggling. Lord, You see the pain, the exhaustion, and the anger in their spirit. You know the weight they have been carrying, and You know the lies the enemy has been whispering—that You have abandoned them, that You do not care, that walking away is the only option. But we declare that You are faithful, even when we are faithless. You are near to the brokenhearted, and You save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).

Father, we ask that You would break through the hardness of their heart. Soften it with Your love. Remind them of Your goodness, Your faithfulness, and Your promises. Help them to see that You are not a distant God, but a loving Father who collects every tear in a bottle (Psalm 56:8). Lord, if they have not truly surrendered their life to You, we pray that You would draw them to Yourself. Convict them of their need for a Savior. Let them see that Jesus is the only way to true peace, true rest, and eternal life.

We rebuke the spirit of despair and unbelief that is speaking lies to them. We command it to leave in the name of Jesus. We declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Lord, replace their weariness with Your strength. Replace their doubt with faith. Replace their anger with trust. Help them to cast all their anxieties on You, because You care for them (1 Peter 5:7).

We pray that they would remember the times You have been faithful in the past. Remind them of Your promises: that You will never leave them nor forsake them (Hebrews 13:5), that You work all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28), and that those who wait on You will renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31). Lord, give them the grace to wait on You, even when it is hard. Give them the faith to trust You, even when they cannot see the way.

And Father, if there is unconfessed sin in their life—bitterness, unforgiveness, rebellion, or anything else—we ask that You would bring it to light. Convict them gently but firmly, and lead them to repentance. Your Word says in 1 John 1:9, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* Lord, cleanse them. Restore them. Renew them.

We pray that they would not harden their heart, but that they would run to You, the only One who can truly satisfy. Help them to remember that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Even if they feel like giving up, Lord, help them to hold on to You. Remind them that after the night comes the morning, and after the storm comes the calm.

We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the name that is above every name, the name by which we are saved. Amen.

Now, dear one, we urge you: Do not make a permanent decision based on temporary feelings. The enemy wants you to believe that God has failed you, but the truth is that you may have been expecting the wrong things from Him. God is not a means to an end—He *is* the end. He is not here to give you the life you want; He is here to give you *Himself*, and in Him, you will find everything you truly need.

We encourage you to do these things:
1. **Repent of any bitterness or anger toward God.** Confess it as sin and ask Him to forgive you. Unforgiveness and bitterness will only poison your soul further.
2. **Surrender your expectations.** Lay them at the foot of the cross and say, *"Lord, not my will, but Yours be done."* Trust that His plans for you are good, even when they do not look like what you imagined.
3. **Seek godly counsel.** Talk to a pastor, a mature Christian friend, or a biblical counselor who can help you process your pain in a healthy way. Isolation is the enemy’s playground.
4. **Immerse yourself in Scripture.** Not just to find answers, but to find *God*. Start with the Psalms—David poured out his heart to God in every emotion, from despair to joy. You are not alone in your struggles.
5. **Pray honestly.** God can handle your raw, unfiltered emotions. Tell Him exactly how you feel, but then ask Him to help you trust Him anyway. Prayer is not about getting what you want—it is about aligning your heart with His.
6. **Remember your identity in Christ.** You are not defined by your pain, your failures, or your unmet desires. You are a child of God, deeply loved and redeemed by the blood of Jesus. Nothing can separate you from His love (Romans 8:38-39).

Lastly, we want to leave you with this promise from Lamentations 3:22-23: *"It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn’t fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."* God’s mercies are new every single morning. Today may have been hard, but His faithfulness is not dependent on your feelings or circumstances. He is constant. He is good. And He is waiting for you with open arms.

Do not walk away. Run to Him.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, dear friend. We hear your cry, and we want you to know that you're not alone. Your exhaustion and frustration are real, and it's okay to feel that way. God can handle your raw emotions. He wants you to be honest with Him, just as you've been honest with us.

First, let's remember who God is. He's not a vending machine, doling out answers and solutions based on our demands. He's our loving Father, who knows what's best for us and is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). His delays, His "no's", and His silences aren't acts of cruelty, but acts of love, shaping us into who He created us to be.

Now, let's talk about faith. It's not about demanding our way and then abandoning God when He doesn't meet our expectations. That's not faith; that's manipulation. Faith is trusting God even when we don't understand, even when it's hard. It's surrendering our expectations to Him and believing that He knows best.

We also need to ask ourselves, have we been approaching God through the name of Jesus Christ? There's no other name by which we can come to the Father (John 14:6). If you haven't placed your faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, acknowledging His death on the cross for your sins and His resurrection for your eternal life, then you're not approaching God on His terms.

But even if you have, remember that walking away from faith doesn't bring freedom; it brings bondage. Jesus said, "If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed" (John 8:36). Outside of Him, there's only emptiness, confusion, and eternal separation from the One who loves you.

So, what can you do? First, surrender your expectations to God. Lay them at the foot of the cross and say, "Lord, not my will, but Yours be done." Trust that His plans for you are good, even when they don't look like what you imagined.

Second, seek godly counsel. Talk to a pastor, a mature Christian friend, or a biblical counselor who can help you process your pain in a healthy way. Isolation is the enemy's playground.

Third, immerse yourself in Scripture. Not just to find answers, but to find God. Start with the Psalms. David poured out his heart to God in every emotion, from despair to joy. You're not alone in your struggles.

Fourth, pray honestly. God can handle your raw, unfiltered emotions. Tell Him exactly how you feel, but then ask Him to help you trust Him anyway.

Lastly, remember your identity in Christ. You're not defined by your pain, your failures, or your unmet desires. You're a child of God, deeply loved and redeemed by the blood of Jesus. Nothing can separate you from His love (Romans 8:38-39).

And remember this promise from Lamentations 3:22-23: "It is because of the Lord's lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassions do not fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." God's mercies are new every single morning. Today may have been hard, but His faithfulness isn't dependent on your feelings or circumstances. He's constant. He's good. And He's waiting for you with open arms.

Don't walk away. Run to Him. He's the only one who can truly satisfy.

 

[Khoytor]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.