My Request.....

[Xflyboy]

I'm in need of prayer.... Ive had a really rough month as some of you know, Its been rough in a number of ways. Its really taken a toll on my relationship with the lord, Ive found myself not relying on him like I know I need to, and its all out of fear.... I know the lord will never leave me or forsake me but I'm really having trouble with these trials and tribulations I'm going through, this is the strongest test of my faith Ive ever had.... It feels like every time Ive tried to give my problems to the Lord Ive been blind sided with another situation that rocks my faith....

For most of the last month Ive felt like I'm starving for more growth in my spiritual relationship, like I cant seem to get enough praise & worship, and then when I leave the churches Ive visited it feels like Ive not even been to church... kind of a lonely feeling... I cant stand it, I'm not used to feeling this way! I'm usually very positive, very social, and cheerful after church, I usually feel so good it feels like I'm floating...

I'm asking that you all will pray for me on this..... I know God will hear our prayers... I'd appreciate any comments that may help me get through this also.....:(:yawn:

Thanks ahead of time....

[nikhi19]

You are in my thoughts and prayers!

[CTri17]

Dear Brother I would say that I am sorry that you are going through these trials but I know that God uses those trials to shape your relationship with him. In James 1 it tells us that we should consider it pure Joy when we go through trials so that we may perservere which causes us to be mature and lacking nothing! When we are going through a good time we should praise God, but when we are going through a trial He tells us to look at it and see where God is working in that.

It's amazing that you SEE and KNOW that you are not trusting God as much as you usually do. It is easy to love God when everything is good, but it is a much different acknowledgement of your relationship with Christ when you can Love and Praise Him during your troubles.

Brother know that God will use this time to draw you nearer to Him in a more perfect way if you allow Him too. YOU dont have to work on your relationship and walking closer, you only have to give it up to Him and allow Him to carry you through this time.

Let me know if you need anything!

[KajedAnimal]

I will definitely keep you in my prayers bro. Maybe this is just a time in your life where the Lord wants you to seek him in different ways. Maybe through different means of fellowship and worship. We can praise him in whatever we are doing in our lives. Whatever your talent is do it for the glory of God alone. Just read the word, pray, meditate, and go into the world with a new attitude.

[Tiffers]

You're in my prayers. :)

[Ms.W]

I will lift you in prayer friend.

When we are down and struggling in our walk Satan knows it and pours on the problems.
We tend to question where is God ............. and why am I going through this.

Remember we all have been through this and in all likelihood will again. Remain focused and feed on the word. Even if you feel that you are not getting anything out of it your spirit is. Feed your spirit and in time you will flourish again.

Even though you feel alone .......... I know you are aware that you are not.
Christ is there to carry you through and show you a way out.

[laurie]

U got my prayers.........

[Xflyboy]

Dear Brother I would say that I am sorry that you are going through these trials but I know that God uses those trials to shape your relationship with him. In James 1 it tells us that we should consider it pure Joy when we go through trials so that we may perservere which causes us to be mature and lacking nothing! When we are going through a good time we should praise God, but when we are going through a trial He tells us to look at it and see where God is working in that.

It's amazing that you SEE and KNOW that you are not trusting God as much as you usually do. It is easy to love God when everything is good, but it is a much different acknowledgement of your relationship with Christ when you can Love and Praise Him during your troubles.

Brother know that God will use this time to draw you nearer to Him in a more perfect way if you allow Him too. YOU dont have to work on your relationship and walking closer, you only have to give it up to Him and allow Him to carry you through this time.

Let me know if you need anything!

For some reason the "giving up" is what I'm struggling with.... Ive done it in times past but it seems like I get.... well worried when I try to give up to the Lord this time...

Some of the problems Ive had this past month are..... I moved to Georgia, left my job, my church, my whole way of life since I was nine. I did this to start a new chapter in my life and because I had a big argument with my dad. Now I'm in Ga, trying to find me a new church, staying with my brother, sis-n-law, and niece, looking for work, and I'm spiritually miserable. I forgive my dad and Im not angry about the fight anymore. Ive considered this move on a number of different occasions, but never acted on it before....

See what I mean, my life is a wreck right now. :wacko:

[CTri17]

For some reason the "giving up" is what I'm struggling with.... Ive done it in times past but it seems like I get.... well worried when I try to give up to the Lord this time...

Some of the problems Ive had this past month are..... I moved to Georgia, left my job, my church, my whole way of life since I was nine. I did this to start a new chapter in my life and because I had a big argument with my dad. Now I'm in Ga, trying to find me a new church, staying with my brother, sis-n-law, and niece, looking for work, and I'm spiritually miserable. I forgive my dad and Im not angry about the fight anymore. Ive considered this move on a number of different occasions, but never acted on it before....

See what I mean, my life is a wreck right now. :wacko:

See now I dont see it as such a wreck, I see it as an amazing opportunity for God to use you. Are your brother and sister in law believers? Have you been church shopping? How is the job search?

God knows exactly where we need to be, you trusted that God wanted you to leave where you were and move so trust Him in that He will give you work and a great church. That is exactly where you need to be. You may not see it right now, but God does, He sees all time at the same time while we can only see a glimpse of it.

Let me know if you need anything

[Xflyboy]

Are your brother and sister in law believers?No, well, they believe there is a God but they don't practice being a Christian in any way.
Have you been church shopping?Yes, Ive been to a few different churches, some twice but I haven't gotten that feeling that, that is where God wants me to be.
How is the job search?Its not so hot, Ive put numerous applications, and resumes, but Ive not heard anything. My brother wants me to go into business with him, but I wonder if its a smart move right now with the housing market the way it is, he wants me to be his partner in a Contracting business.

God knows exactly where we need to be, you trusted that God wanted you to leave where you were and move so trust Him in that He will give you work and a great church. That is exactly where you need to be. You may not see it right now, but God does, He sees all time at the same time while we can only see a glimpse of it.

Let me know if you need anything

I hope he lets me see it soon, its really taking a toll on me financially, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

[CTri17]

I hope he lets me see it soon, its really taking a toll on me financially, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

Well if they are not believers then you know one reason why you are there, to be light to them! If nothing else you are ministering to them everyday by how you live and how you react to situations.

As far as a church keep lookin, and keep accepting offers from people you meet, you never know who God will use to bring you to a church. Can you contact your pastor from where you used to live and see if he knows of any where you are?

A job will work out, part time work is better than nothing, you will find something, He is in control!

[Goes4ever]

you know I am praying for ya bro!

[Xflyboy]

Well if they are not believers then you know one reason why you are there, to be light to them! If nothing else you are ministering to them everyday by how you live and how you react to situations.

As far as a church keep lookin, and keep accepting offers from people you meet, you never know who God will use to bring you to a church. Can you contact your pastor from where you used to live and see if he knows of any where you are?

A job will work out, part time work is better than nothing, you will find something, He is in control!

I'm really trying to stay strong and positive during this time. I'm also doing my best to shine my light as a Christian and be a positive influence to them, this is hard at times, mainly because of a denominational difference in beliefs. They both profess to being Baptists, while I'm a Non/inter-denominational Christian with strong Pentecostal tendencies :happy:. they like to try and solve problems by drinking, and then try to get me to join in with them but I don't, they remember the way I was when I was going through my wild phase... I'm not that person anymore...
Ive found a few churches that I really liked but I know thats not where I should be... Theres a small church less than a mile from my house that Ive been feeling lead to visit but haven't yet, its real small, they don't have a big flashy building or massive congregation but it seems to be a tight nit church, I don't know. I may visit there on wednesday.
I'm even having trouble finding part time work... its like Ive been black listed or something..... What do you think about me going into business with my brother? I have the potential to make between $3000 & $5000 every 2 months.... working the hours I want..... the days I want.... basically being my own boss.

I know the Lord is in control, thats why I'm taking it so hard that I'm not able to put my faith in him and quit trying to solve my own problems. Like Ive said, Ive done it in the past, I just don't get why its so hard this time.....

Thanks a lot for all the help.... I really need it...

Be Blessed

[Xflyboy]

you know I am praying for ya bro!

I know... and you don't know how much that really means to me! thanks brother!:)

[CTri17]

I'm really trying to stay strong and positive during this time. I'm also doing my best to shine my light as a Christian and be a positive influence to them, this is hard at times, mainly because of a denominational difference in beliefs. They both profess to being Baptists, while I'm a Non/inter-denominational Christian with strong Pentecostal tendencies :happy:. they like to try and solve problems by drinking, and then try to get me to join in with them but I don't, they remember the way I was when I was going through my wild phase... I'm not that person anymore...
Ive found a few churches that I really liked but I know thats not where I should be... Theres a small church less than a mile from my house that Ive been feeling lead to visit but haven't yet, its real small, they don't have a big flashy building or massive congregation but it seems to be a tight nit church, I don't know. I may visit there on wednesday.
I'm even having trouble finding part time work... its like Ive been black listed or something..... What do you think about me going into business with my brother? I have the potential to make between $3000 & $5000 every 2 months.... working the hours I want..... the days I want.... basically being my own boss.

I know the Lord is in control, thats why I'm taking it so hard that I'm not able to put my faith in him and quit trying to solve my own problems. Like Ive said, Ive done it in the past, I just don't get why its so hard this time.....

Thanks a lot for all the help.... I really need it...

Be Blessed


Check the church out, no harm in doing that! The worst that could happen is that you hear a message ( good or bad you can still take something from it, good- you heard God speak, bad- you learn that you KNOW GOD) and then decide not to go back. You wont know if you dont try.

As far as going into business with your brother. I would pray about it, if God continues to close every other door and window and you have exhausted everything yet he still leaves that job available then I would say you know where He wants you. It may only be for a season but who knows how he will work during that time!

[Xflyboy]

Check the church out, no harm in doing that! The worst that could happen is that you hear a message ( good or bad you can still take something from it, good- you heard God speak, bad- you learn that you KNOW GOD) and then decide not to go back. You wont know if you dont try.Thats a good point, I'll get something from the message either way.

As far as going into business with your brother. I would pray about it, if God continues to close every other door and window and you have exhausted everything yet he still leaves that job available then I would say you know where He wants you. It may only be for a season but who knows how he will work during that time!That never even crossed my mind! I wish my head would clear up, so I could think like me again.

I'm really missing MY church in Kentucky, I had such a great church family, my pastor was a truly awesome man of God, he always had the best advice and was always easy to talk to. I really wish I could have that again, I knew without a shadow of a doubt, on the first visit there, thats where God wanted me to be. I just want to grow in the Lord and live up to the standard that he has set for me, I love the Lord with all my being, and I want to do whatever it takes to get people saved.

Your awesome! thanks so much for the prayers!:)

[Shandi]

I am so sorry that I am late on this, I read it all and you are in my thoughts and prayers, I hope things have started to look up for you. Sometimes it is hard to understand the reason behind the trials that God puts us through, but you will see the reason (if you havent yet) and your faith will be that much stronger. Thinking about you and praying hard.

[Xflyboy]

I am so sorry that I am late on this, I read it all and you are in my thoughts and prayers, I hope things have started to look up for you. Sometimes it is hard to understand the reason behind the trials that God puts us through, but you will see the reason (if you havent yet) and your faith will be that much stronger. Thinking about you and praying hard.

Its cool, your not late, I'm still going through the same trials, things haven't improved any... in fact some things are worse....:( I'm doing my best with keeping my faith strong, I wont lie, it waivers at times. I just don't understand what the point in these trials is gonna be.... They've been going on for a little over 2 months now....

I'm making it...:confused::ohwell:

[Shandi]

Stay strong, if you ever need someone to talk to, I am here and I do not mind. Keep your head up, you will make it through this. Sometimes I believe that God lets us reach bottom before pulling us back up but when he pulls us back up, things are amazing. My thoughts and prayers are still with you.

[Goes4ever]

stay strong Chad, I am still praying for ya bud!

[Sasa]

I will be praying for you.

[Connors]

I hope things are getting better for you pal. We've all been there, I believe you're still strong enough to hold your faith though!

a music lyric for you:

"But sister in our darkness a light shines
And all I ever want to say for the rest of my life
is how that light is God,
and though I've been mistaken on this or that point,
that light is nevertheless God."
-mewithoutyou

[Xflyboy]

Well I'm still holding on, I'm going to a Non-denominational church that my sister found, its just starting up so they need people among other things. As for my finances I still cant find a job, I bet Ive applied at half the businesses in town with no success, my future brother in law may be able to get me on at the hospital he works at, so be praying that, thats Gods will.


As far as going into business with your brother. I would pray about it, if God continues to close every other door and window and you have exhausted everything yet he still leaves that job available then I would say you know where He wants you. It may only be for a season but who knows how he will work during that time!

He closed that door too!

At times I still feel Spiritually, Emotionally, Financially, and Physically exausted....

Please continue praying for me and my family...

God Bless!

[KajedAnimal]

I'm still praying for you brother, a lot of us are going through hard times right now. Just know that you are not going through this alone.

[Xflyboy]

Thanks again for all the prayers!

A couple of my problems have started to pan out, but the worst ones are still present!

Keep praying! I really appreciate it!:)

[KajedAnimal]

Not a problem Chad...will do.

[ArchAngel]

I'll send some up for you as well. Need to get back in touch with him myself, got a bunch of stuff going on that I can use a bit of help as well...

Take care Bro