I feel that God isn't there.
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Mr Cleveland, God is there with you in your times of trouble even when you think he's not. I'm listening to a Gospel song & the guy said "It seems like times, life is unfair, however, because of who he is (Jesus), you can start all over again." Basically, what I want to say to you is that you stopped praying, you stopped reading the Bible but you can start all over again. Let's believe that he is working it all out for all of us. GOD BLESS!!!
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If there is walking proof that God is always around taking care of us I am it. I grew up in a very abusive atmosphere. Abuse, incest, rape I knew it all. I went through three bad marrages as well but I survived. There were many a time the out come of what I've lived through could of turned out with the loss of my life, but with the grace of God, he helped me survive He gave me the strength to endure what was happening and he led me to the window that freed me from that hell. I'm on disability now and am going through a tough time fighting with social security but God is with me. I do get frustrated with him for taking his sweet time sometimes. But he is always there and never gives me more than I can handle. You think your life is crap and th Lord has turned his back on you? Just watch documentaries of war and what other countries are going through. Then you will realize that you have truly been blessed
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I would highly recommend reading "Your Best Life Now" by Joel Osteen it is wonderful. I have suffered with severe anxiety and panic attacks all my life.
I thought my Faith in God was strong but I come to realize (with the help of lesson 4) that I am a control freak. I don't rely upon God with true faith. I have certain conditions-such as it must be my way or else.
I am perfectionistic, negative, overreactor etc. I have come to realize from reading this book that God is waiting to help us if we just surrend to His unconditional love and stop trying to control everything. He will help us carry any cross we may bare. I have found this book very helpful as a supplement to the Attacking anxiety program. Good luck and God Bless.
I thought my Faith in God was strong but I come to realize (with the help of lesson 4) that I am a control freak. I don't rely upon God with true faith. I have certain conditions-such as it must be my way or else.
I am perfectionistic, negative, overreactor etc. I have come to realize from reading this book that God is waiting to help us if we just surrend to His unconditional love and stop trying to control everything. He will help us carry any cross we may bare. I have found this book very helpful as a supplement to the Attacking anxiety program. Good luck and God Bless.
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hey cleve, couldn't we also ask why did got make us with anx/dep? I could ask and have, God why did you allow me to have ADHD,Bi-polar and anxiety. Why God did you let me find out when I was in my 40's that my mom got pregnant from a man right in this town I'm in now. I was born and raised in Milw. WI, married a guy from up here in this small town. They moved to Milw. to get away from this small town and then I find out the man I knew as my father all my life was not. Then I try to get to know this man who is my bio father only to get a verbal sexual abuse. Then I find out years later that I have a half brother. We talk for a while on the phone. He's from Oregon. Well only a couple yrs. ago I met him for the first time at my bio father's funeral (forgot to mention my Dad, I knew as my dad died in 82) OK so in talking to my brother I find out he's gay and new age. I had a hard time accepting this. I was an only child and asked God over and over for a brother or sister. We have all this stuff going on with this house this summer, this new home and I try to lighten up and say, "well, at least no one has died yet". Guess what???? The next day my husband said we got a call and my brother was found dead on the floor of his apt. OK, Cleve, you tell me why!!
What did Jesus say, "My God, my God, WHY hast thou forsaken me"? If the King of Kings and Lord of Lords could ask this question I guess God may understand why you or I ask the why questions. Some day we'll find out but then will it really matter??
What did Jesus say, "My God, my God, WHY hast thou forsaken me"? If the King of Kings and Lord of Lords could ask this question I guess God may understand why you or I ask the why questions. Some day we'll find out but then will it really matter??
"Common things occur commonly. Uncommon things don't. Therefore, when you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras." -- C.J. Peters
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OK Cleve, gotta write again. Just had my husband read the above. I said to him see, I am writing, I write because I believe God uses me in that way. He says yea the only thing is you don't get paid for it. I would love to be a coach for StressCenter.com but it doesn't look like that will happen and now I'm wondering why I always end up doing things for free. I did have a job for over a year thanks to this program but guess what again?? I got fired a couple weeks ago. So WHY? when I try so hard. I don't understand a lot of this. I hurt like you do too Cleve but please know God loves you so much. He is using you right where you are. I know you have special talents. Don't ask why just move forward. You DO have a purpose so keep on keeping on. That's my sermon for the day. 
Look forward to your comments.
Look forward to your comments.Mr Cleveland,
I don't know if you were able to read one of my earlier posts, but I stated how I have a son who has severe autism. After my son was diagnosed, my husband and I figured out that my husband has a higher functioning form of autism. My husband is such a great person, and there are many times where I can actually see that his autism is a gift. He's a great librarian, a great listener, he loves the Lord, and he's just the best person I know. My son has severe autism and can't talk, but he's also a great person. I never have to worry that my son is a bad person because of his autism. He's so pure and loving. If he ever misbehaves, he is not trying to hurt others but it is because he can't communicate or he is in pain. God places people on this earth with autism so He can work through them. That's one of the great lessons for me in this. I now know that we are all valuable and used for God's purposes. When we are weak, God loves to use us to show others his glory. Your value comes from who you are in Christ. It's not based on your abilities or what you can do. You have value no matter what from God. I love being around my husband and son because they never have any deceptive motives. They don't play games. My husband has probably lied to me once during our twelve years of marriage because people with autism are extremely honest. I really can say that I know without a doubt he will always be faithful to me because of his autism. It really does have gifts. My son gives love to all in his path no matter what they look like, no matter what their income, no matter what their educational status is, and no what their skin color is. I can't think of a better way to express God's love, can you? I do want him to talk and take care of himself, but I can't begin to list the lessons that God has taught me by placing my son in my life.
There are also many other websites like autismspeaks.org, neurodiversity.com, and Aspies for Freedom that can help you connect with other individuals who have autism. I promise you that God loves you, and is close to you.
God Bless You
I don't know if you were able to read one of my earlier posts, but I stated how I have a son who has severe autism. After my son was diagnosed, my husband and I figured out that my husband has a higher functioning form of autism. My husband is such a great person, and there are many times where I can actually see that his autism is a gift. He's a great librarian, a great listener, he loves the Lord, and he's just the best person I know. My son has severe autism and can't talk, but he's also a great person. I never have to worry that my son is a bad person because of his autism. He's so pure and loving. If he ever misbehaves, he is not trying to hurt others but it is because he can't communicate or he is in pain. God places people on this earth with autism so He can work through them. That's one of the great lessons for me in this. I now know that we are all valuable and used for God's purposes. When we are weak, God loves to use us to show others his glory. Your value comes from who you are in Christ. It's not based on your abilities or what you can do. You have value no matter what from God. I love being around my husband and son because they never have any deceptive motives. They don't play games. My husband has probably lied to me once during our twelve years of marriage because people with autism are extremely honest. I really can say that I know without a doubt he will always be faithful to me because of his autism. It really does have gifts. My son gives love to all in his path no matter what they look like, no matter what their income, no matter what their educational status is, and no what their skin color is. I can't think of a better way to express God's love, can you? I do want him to talk and take care of himself, but I can't begin to list the lessons that God has taught me by placing my son in my life.
There are also many other websites like autismspeaks.org, neurodiversity.com, and Aspies for Freedom that can help you connect with other individuals who have autism. I promise you that God loves you, and is close to you.
God Bless You
Focus on what you want, not what you fear...
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Clev,
I am from Ohio as well. I have severe anxiety/ chronic depression. Remember Lucinda in her sessions has said to stop "what-ifing". We could easily wander why we were made the way we were. It has been hard to accept my problems that I have been strongly medicated and had numerous counselors to help with my problem. But, you know when the world wants to label us so that we can get treated, God made us for who we are and wants us to learn to appreciate the life and gift that he gave us. Each day is a gift from God who watches over us and works through his people who are willing to let him make a difference in this world. That is what it takes to love yourself for who you are with the talents, personality and problems. So when the world wants to put you down don't let it and stand up to the criticism. It is the world that has the biggest problem since they don't know where to turn.
AmandaJ
I am from Ohio as well. I have severe anxiety/ chronic depression. Remember Lucinda in her sessions has said to stop "what-ifing". We could easily wander why we were made the way we were. It has been hard to accept my problems that I have been strongly medicated and had numerous counselors to help with my problem. But, you know when the world wants to label us so that we can get treated, God made us for who we are and wants us to learn to appreciate the life and gift that he gave us. Each day is a gift from God who watches over us and works through his people who are willing to let him make a difference in this world. That is what it takes to love yourself for who you are with the talents, personality and problems. So when the world wants to put you down don't let it and stand up to the criticism. It is the world that has the biggest problem since they don't know where to turn.
AmandaJ
if you get a chance please read mossmans testimony and it wil be a great help to you.it made my day even though i had been through alot of what he had come through..be blessed and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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don
All for His praise, glory and the joy it gives Him.
Hugs, In His Love >:D<
Gman9259
"He who dwells in the secret place of the most
high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty"
Hugs, In His Love >:D<
Gman9259
"He who dwells in the secret place of the most
high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty"
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God is always there with you just waiting for you to come back if you leave. He never leaves you. Your feelings have nothing to do with God. He is always there. Write out what you want. Imagine yourself there with that job that you want. Keep changing your negatives to positives so you can move forward. One day you will look back and be glad for what you are going through now. Hard times build character and make you a better person. God loves you and he is with you.