Comments on: what if I don’t believe anymore?

By: David Wayne Zavitz

David Wayne Zavitz — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:47:38 +0000

Great to see that you do agree that our God really does know what is best for us … for you … for me … and for all of His dearly beloved children .. and that He will never leave nor forsake anyone who has placed their hope in His Salvation … Yeshua (Jesus)

Is He not preparing us for these most interesting and trying days ahead as He prepares us to greet Him Face to face at that blessed and holy first resurrection of the dead as given to us in Revelation 20:1-6 … and then to serve Him with everlasting joy for eternity

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Thankful « B’ahava — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:22:20 +0000

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By: Shannon Primicerio

Shannon Primicerio — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:04 +0000

Jennifer, Thanks for your honesty and vulnerability. Some of my prayers can be very wain too. But God knows we are just dust and He cares about the things that break our hearts–that’s why even the smallest things can become a fragrant offering of praise from us to Him or a teaching tool in His hand if we allow them to be.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:14:11 +0000

I have tears in my eyes as I read this because you get to a point when you think your faith should be strong enough to work thru doubt. Maybe it’s more that I think I am old enough now to quit playing what at times, seems like a mind game. While I know God does not do that, in the natural, when prayers are not answered, it can seem that way.

For me, the one thing I get super hung up on is very personal and can appear vain. Still, it’s the thing that gets me with doubt. I am 47 and I struggle with body image. The worst thing is, I work out and watch what I eat and yet I cannot, for the life of me, lose about 20 pounds. I KNOW, how vain is that??!?!?!? But I have gone before the Lord numerous times about this because it never fails, I will be in a pretty good place then wham! out of no where I come across one of my tiny, cute , put together friends and I am destroyed. It saps the joy out of me, I find myself competing in my head with women I adore and love. I get moody and angry with God for this continual battle. And worse, I walk in shame for even thinking of asking God to listen to this paltry prayer.

I have confessed to the Lord that i am fearfully and wonderfully made; I know my tiny, cute friends have other issues; I know that I have a destiny and purpose that is not dependent on my body. What I don’t understand is the imminent glory He will receive in not letting htis be an issue anymore. Sometimes, I wonder if He is very aware that I may be judgemental and this keeps me in check. Other times, I think this may be what keeps me before Him about other things because I know this is trivial and in my head I weigh the importance of things.

So I sit back and wait for Him to receive His glory, lest I try to take any of it from Him. I pray for grace on this journey..and for my heart to be filled with a greater measure of grace to extend to others as well…

Well said, Shannon. Thanks for a good word

By: Shannon Primicerio

Shannon Primicerio — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:34:00 +0000

Grace: Thanks for your comment. I’m glad to know I’m not alone. Sometimes it can feel like you are the only one who ever wrestles with stuff like this. You might really enjoy reading The Prisoner in the Third Cell by Gene Edwards. He talks about the emotions John the Baptist may have wrestled with as he sat in prison awaiting execution while Jesus was out experiencing fruitful ministry. He also touches on how Jesus must have wrestled with wishing John could see the bigger picture. It’s an encouraging read!

By: grace

grace — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:59:21 +0000

im just gonna be honest here. i have rarely if ever read something that SO reflected myself and where i am right now. literally i sit here on the verge of tears just having read this. like you (and annie in her vlog) i have major things i pray and scream and shed blood, sweat, and tears over…. to absolutely no avail whatsoever. i AM angry. i AM frustrated, but mostly, i am hurt.
the thing that sucks the most that most days i absolutely believe in God and His existence, and His power to “move mountains”. i think it would be easier if i didn’t, because then, unanswered prayers would, you know, be expected.
but believing He IS there, just hurts me more, because i feel as though He sees me but is wholeheartedly choosing to ignore me.
i just don’t understand why God is choosing to be so “muted” (for lack of a better word) in my life. i am struggling. and hurting.
but honestly, i guess there is no other option than to say, “it’ll all be ok” even though it sounds so empty, and even though i don’t “feel” it.
i pray every day for a miracle in my life, i guess i’ll just keep doing it.

By: Shannon Primicerio

Shannon Primicerio — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:20:03 +0000

Racquel: Jeremiah 29:11 is my lifeline most days. Thanks for sharing your story. I’m so glad you are holding onto God’s promises through faith!

By: Racquel

Racquel — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:12:20 +0000

I walked through a very tough season like the one you mentioned last year. It was the trial of my life, but I came out with a stronger relationship with God (after I stopped being angry, upset and frustrated with Him) and He has truly opened so many doors and done a work in my heart that I couldn’t have even imagined. Being in a dark place is no fun at all, but if we never go there, we won’t be able to testify of His glorious light. I don’t know the end of the story, like you, as it pertains to this particular situation, but for now, I’m counting it as just that; it has ended and I’m moving on with my life. What God has for me is for me and I have to live, breathe and believe Jeremiah 29:11 every day.

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By: Shannon Primicerio

Shannon Primicerio — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:45:34 +0000

Jessica: You are so right. Any condemnation comes from the devil. And God can use our rough seasons to grow us and mature us. He is always at work–even when we don’t see Him!