when i pray why dont i experience the things i asked god for?
i think this question is in realtion to my other question
” I feel sad about not having anyone”
you know a guy in that question said for me to go to church and pray and i do, i visit my church about 2-3 times a week
sometimes i get sick and tierd of going there because it feels the same, i ask god the same questions over and over again and i dont get anything back, i love jesus and i know he has plans for me ,but like when are these things going to happen, they say good things come to those that wait but hey i have waited i’ve waited so long its not funny, i’m a good person, i’ve helped others , i’ve done all that i’m suppose to be doing and what do i get a genetic health problem that i have to live with for the rest of my life,
i have osteoporosis and i’m a male, i’m only 29 years old, what 29yr old men get that..i know there are worse people out there then me and i know that but why do i have to live with all this pain
iv’e had enough, when is someone going to see me..
BEAVER! you cant expect answers in 5seconds
God helps those who help themselves.
sorry to say that you have to stop praying for someone to save you and start to save yourself, keep being a good person and doing good things cause at odd moments you will get that back, you might not see it at that time, but you will.
in order to find someone in your life you are going to start to ask people and put yourself out there, it wont be easy at times but it will be the only way to find someone to make you happy.
I know this is easier said than done but you do have to trust God when you ask and thank him for what you ask for as if you already have it, trust me I know I have been waiting for someone special for a while now but I know deep down he has not forgotten me and maybe there is still some things about me I need to change before he will send him.
the lord hears and listens to us all..and he does answer our prayers…sometimes..by not answering us..if u understand this..sometimes the lord answers our prayers in other ways…and ya know the lord helps those who help themselves..it takes time and patience..understanding…have faith and keep it..because god is answering your prayers..
and you say you get sick an tired of going to church..well maybe this is the answer..you dont go to church because you want something..you goto church to worship the lord..in that sense your being selfish..god is always in us and with us and do you pray for jsut yourself to get well??do you pray for others ..to feed the hungry and to strengthen others who are weak??
think about this..god isnt just for answering ones prayers when thats all they care about and only reason to go to church!!
God is going to do what he feels is right for you and when he feels it’s time for it to be done only problem is no one knows but he when that will be I pray for the man i’m in love with to contact me so I can tell him how I feel yet that don’t happen for me either all I know to say is we have to wait God does have a plan i do wish he could clue us in on it sometimes though I try not to ask the same questions over and over now though trying is the key word, thinking maybe I’m asking to much but then he knows whats going on in my head I think why would God want to see us go thru so much pain and heartache but then the outcome may not be as sweet i suppose someone will see you someday you sound like a nice guy sorry to hear about your health problem just try to hang in there trust me I know it’s hard but we have to keep the faith and trust in God even though you want to just give up
That’s really a rough situation…. OK well God first off is unpredictable god has plans for you, even if you feel like they aren’t in action,maybe his plan right now is for you to go to church. yeah i feel sometimes that church can become boring but maybe hes trying to teach you something, i think that taking time for God is also important don’t just to go to church cause someone told you to do it cause you NEED God.God will bring you your soul Mate ts a matter f time, and before you find them you have to become prepared and God is preparing you.
Pray to him…. tell him how you feel, he will listen.
its hard i know because you don’t get any response you have no idea whats in store but that’s what makes God so amazing that once your plans are in action you will become satisfied and you’ll understand it was worth being patient for.
good luck,Gods amazing.
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god said’s WAIT A MIN… my mom has been praying for 25 years for my dad to get saved and he is just now turning around, you have to have faith and wait for god, gods time is the best time, not when you want it, when he thinks its right, you will recive, sometimes two mins and others 30 years, you just have to wait and trust in god
I know that you are very discouraged with you diagnosis. I know you feel it is not fair. your 29 years old and you hurt like a 80 year old man. I am glad to hear that you are going to church, please don’t give that up. Your church family can be the best support system for you. One thing I learned about prayer is that God answers prayers in three ways. Yes, No, and Wait. Take your disease to the altar and leave it there. Then instead of praying the same prayer, because God heard the prayer the first time just give him praise for how he answers your prayer.
There’s an old adage that says, “God’s answer to your prayer is seldom early, but it is never late!” God will give you the grace you need when you’re in His timing. So if you will keep a right attitude and not allow bitterness or resentment to take hold, then at the right time, in due season, God will answer your prayers. The answer may be “No,” or something different than you think, but it will be for your best. Habakkuk 2 tells you that God has an appointed time to answer your prayers so that you receive just what you need at just the right time to live victoriously and happily. You probably have dreams that God has put in your heart; wait for His timing to bring these dreams about. Your situation will improve, but on God’s timetable, not yours!
Listen sweetie the lord will not put no more on you then you can handle. We all get tired you have to go on. I am 32 hey i was diagnosed with a Lung Disease when i was 30. It’s been 2 years know going on three. I am going to be healed. You also will be healed. Just a little faith only the size of a mustard seed that’s all it takes. I am on oxygen you know Satan will come an attack your body. Just think about it he can’t do no more then the Lord allow. Just hold on it will all be over in the morning. Do you like Juanita Bynum I’m not sure if i spelled her name right. Her Morning Glory CD will help you out a lot i think if u listen to it. I use to think that this was a punishment of all the things I done wrong. Hey it’s a testimony that i will have in the future. You know God I can tell from what you wrote. Keep the faith By his stripes we are healed. You know he was wounded for our Transgressions.
Feeling sad is one thing, but doing nothing about (other than praying for it) is not going to change anything.
Reminds me of a story I read somewhere on the net. (Not exact but close to it)
During Katrina there was warnings that a flood was coming to the city and this man prayed to god for help. Sometime later a van passed by and asked him if he wanted a ride to safety… the man said no, because he prayed to god for help. Sometime later the water came and flooded the streets and the man went to his second story bedroom window and prayed. Sometime later a boat passed by offer the man a ride to safety, but the man said no, because he prayed to god for help. By this time the water was high enough to his roof that the man prayed even harder than before… Sometime later a helicopter passed by announced that the floodwaters were getting too high and offered to fly him out of the area if he wanted it. The man said no, because he prayed to god for help…
Once the water hit a level in which the man was in fact drowning, the man asked the heaven’s “God why haven’t you helped me!” and god said “look I sent a van, a boat and a helicopter your way and you decided to stay, don’t blame me for your problems!” and the man curse himself for not taking the rides and drowned in the waters of Katrina.
Moral of the story: Join a club, join a group, but by all means join something and see other people. You may meet someone you like.
I’m sorry that you are in pain. God works in mysterious ways. You might not see the answers that you expect. God sees every thing good that you are doing. Even by you writing this letter, you might be making someone else feel better. You made me take a second look at my situation. I’m not in physical but emotional pain. Try not to look for your answers & just let them come. Have you ever heard that saying “you can’t see the forest for the trees?” Just keep your chin up, pray for strength to get thru today, then thank God for waking you up tomorrow morning. Look at the little things that you are thankful for. Stop looking for the big answers, for I believe that it’s the little ones that are the real blessings in life.
I know sometimes the Bible says that even people who have accepted Christ as their personal Savior, have been living in so many unconfessed iniquities that God won’t hear their prayers.Of course, He won’t if you don’t KNOW Him. So could that be a possibility? I trust you have done so.Hopefully, this verse can bring some comfort.
Hebrews 13:5
Let you conversation be without covetousness: and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said,I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.
God has a plan and purpose for everyone’s life. No one was born by accident.So just be patient have faith and God will bring the right person to you!
I don’t know if this helps at all.But this could be a trial of your faith.So don’t give up! Let this help make you a better person not a bitter one. I will pray for you! Tust in Him! Oh, and God will bless you for being faithful to church.I also attend three times a week to worship Him.I just know I have been blest in some way for my faithfulness.We will recieve rewards in heaven. Crowns to cast at His feet!
Take Care@God Bless!
SonShine!
i’m so sorry to hear about your osteoporosis…i’m glad to know you love Jesus and i was acually thinking the same thing today,”if i ask God so many times for someone to be here for me…then where is he???” and i don’t know what the answer is but i don’t wanna preach at you so i’ll just say….God does hear us…and He’s gonna take care of you but i really don’t know why He has people go through things like you are going through…maybe it’s to turn us closer to Him but honestly i don’t know…i’m sorry and hope you feel better soon, i couldn’t imagine being in your situation…
You’re going to hate this answer but the REAL answer is that there are no gods.
I’m sorry. But that’s how it is.
Try finding a hobby or a career doing something that expands your mind or something that helps others. Something that makes you feel good doing even if it’s something simple. Hell, if you don’t read much try and find authors that you like. Ask for advice from people in the bookstore and not from friends you know, that way you can get an even more random as well as objective opinion.
Zelazny is one of the best, Orson Scott Card is another.
A great book that I read when I was depressed was “Siddhartha” by Hermann Hesse. If you find that one interesting then read “Lord Of Light” by Zelazny . It’s a perfect sci-fi follow up to Sidhartha.
An educational book that touches on the subjects of religion and superstitions is ‘The Demon Haunted World’ by Carl Sagan.
Anyway, Imaginary deities are not the answer. Educating yourself and broadening your cultural experience would be better.
I hope that helps and I hope that nothing I said was insulting . It wasn’t meant to be.
-DD
p.s. Let your doctor know about your sadness and ask if he can recommend a good therapist. I used to think that therapists were useless until I had a work related injury and got some free therapy for post traumatic stress (from having something literally blow up while I was working on it) and it turns out that all I needed was a little confidence and direction. I probably could have gotten over it with no help, but it was covered by insurance and hell, in like 3 visits he helped me sort out a couple of minor subconscious problems which really made my recovery easier… but enough about me