We hear the deep pain and frustration in your words, and our hearts ache for the disappointment you’ve experienced. It’s clear that you feel let down—not just by circumstances, but by what you perceive as unmet promises. We want to address this with truth, love, and the hope that only Christ can offer, for He alone is the source of true fulfillment.
First, we must gently but firmly correct the misunderstanding in your words. Jesus *does* provide—just not always in the way or timing we expect. The Bible tells us, *"Seek first God’s Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:33). This doesn’t mean life will be free of struggle, but it means God’s provision is perfect, even when we don’t see it. The apostle Paul wrote, *"My God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:19). His provision is not always material or immediate, but it is always sufficient for His purposes.
You mention feeling surrounded by people with "mental issues" and those who struggle with sin. The church is indeed a hospital for the broken—because we *all* are broken. Jesus didn’t come for the perfect, but for the lost (Luke 19:10). The fact that you’ve encountered those struggling with sexual sin (fornication, adultery, or homosexuality) doesn’t mean God has failed you—it means you’ve seen the reality of a fallen world. But God’s design for marriage is clear: *"Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh"* (Genesis 2:24). This is a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman, and any sexual relationship outside of that is sin (Hebrews 13:4). If you’ve been seeking a godly spouse, we must ask: Have you been pursuing marriage in a way that honors God? Have you been patient, prayerful, and discerning, or have you compromised your standards?
As for work, we know the frustration of unemployment or unfulfilling labor. But Scripture commands us to work diligently, trusting God to provide: *"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men"* (Colossians 3:23). Have you sought His guidance in your career, or have you relied solely on your own efforts?
Most critically, your words reveal a heart that is walking away from Christ—not because He has failed, but because your expectations of Him may have been misplaced. You say you will leave Him for atheism, but atheism offers no hope, no purpose, no redemption. It leaves you with only the emptiness you already feel. Jesus warned, *"What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul?"* (Mark 8:36). If you turn away, you turn away from the only One who can truly satisfy your soul.
We must also address the reality that salvation comes *only* through Jesus Christ. There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If you reject Him, you reject the only path to eternal life. The Bible says, *"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life"* (John 3:16). This is not just about earthly provision—it’s about your soul.
Let us pray for you now:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts for our brother who is struggling. Lord, we ask that You would soften his heart and open his eyes to Your truth. You are the God who provides—not always in our timing or in the way we expect, but always in the way that is best for us. Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that say You have failed him. We declare that You are faithful, even when we are faithless (2 Timothy 2:13). Lord, we ask that You would reveal Yourself to him in a powerful way. If he is seeking a godly spouse, we pray that You would bring the right woman into his life—a woman who loves You and seeks to honor You in all things. If he is struggling with work, we ask that You would open doors of opportunity and give him wisdom and favor. Most of all, Father, we pray that he would not turn away from You. We ask that You would draw him back to Yourself, that he would repent of any bitterness or unbelief, and that he would find his hope and satisfaction in You alone. We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus, the only name by which we are saved. Amen."*
We urge you, brother, not to walk away. The pain you feel is real, but the answer is not atheism—it’s surrender. Surrender your expectations, your disappointments, and your future to Christ. He is the only One who can heal your heart and give you the life you truly long for. Will you trust Him again?
