Life gets worse

[sarahjoy78]

I don't get it.... I ask God to try to help me and show me the light, even after my grandpa and brother died. AND. I go and sprain my ankle REALLY bad 2 days before I'm supposed to go Ice Skating with my youth group!!!!?!?!?!?
Now I'm in crutched for 6 weeks! Yup, That bad of a sprain!!!!! Why? I don't get it.... why?

[rocklobster]

Stop blaming God. Really. It's got nothing to do with him. That's a common misconception. That's just something the Devil wants you to think. Stop believing his lies and lean on God. He wants your love and companionship.

[sarahjoy78]

I just don't get it, Of all the people in the world? Why is the Devil attacking me then?!?!?!
Though, I'd rather have it be me than someone else.........

[rocklobster]

Because you're one of God's children. That's all the reason he needs. He hates humans. But think of it this way: Maybe God has a special plan for you. I've always felt that the Devil always hurts those God wants to make strong allies out of the worst. Perhaps in your prayer, you should tell God you're willing to turn yourself over to Him. That's the best advice I can give you. Great is your reward in Heaven, dear sister.

[sarahjoy78]

Thank You Rocky. Wise words those are.
Thats the only advice I need, I have been doubting God a lot and I guess that Lucifer knows it too....
Continue to pray friends.
Pray for your sister in Christ.

[Xeno]

You know, I've lost my biological grandfather to cancer, nearly lost my mother to it, nearly died myself due to a different kind of cancer, I have a father who is in the Army and has spent a large portion of my life away due to deployments and other such things and is frequently in danger, I almost completely crippled my right arm in a skating accident when I was 15 and it still plagues me to this day, the chemo from my cancer treatment has left me with ankle problems since age 3 that I've had to deal with, and there are countless other problems in my life, but you know what? I've never once blamed God for any of these things. He loves me just like He loves you. His love is different from the kind of love we think of as humans, but know that it is a greater love that surpasses anything we can comprehend. Don't blame Him for these things that happen. Its life, it just happens sometimes. But carry on knowing that there is still something greater going on and that even though these terrible things happen, there are far more better things to hold on to.

[TopazRaven]

Just to put this out there, just because something bad happens to you doesn't mean it's God's fault. On the other side it's not always the devil or demons attacking you either. No offense meant to anyone here, but I find it really annoying when every single bad thing that happens to a person is blamed on demons. Sometimes crap just happens. You have to learn to live with and deal with it without trying to find someone else to blame. None the less I do hope things get better for you soon.

[sarahjoy78]

Thanks Xeno and TopazRaven. Xeno, I'm sorry about the things that happend to you. I'll pray for you.
TopazRaven, Thanks. Your a good friend.

[Roy Mustang]

Life is never easy for anyone. Bad things do and will happen to good people and the Devil will use it to try and turn you away from God and be mad at him.

I could sit here and ask God why all the things that has happen to me. I had family members have cancer and pass away. I was born with a heart problem in which I had two surgeries, when I was a baby. Due to those surgeries had to have blood transfusions in which I was giving blood that had HIV in it. It wasn't until I was 13 that I found out that I had HIV, which turn to AIDS. I have been in and out of the hospital over the years from it. It took a lot out of me, but I never gave in and kept fighting and believing in my faith in God. now I'm 31 years old and where I still have AIDS, the virus level is so low in my body that it is undetectable. I'm now married to a wonderful wife that didn't even think twice about what I had and had no fear if thinking that she could get it or not and loves me anyway. I as my family and my wife still have battles that we have to deal with in game of life, but even when things are bad, we never ask why but ask God for help.

Remember that things are not going to go as you want plan, but the plan God has for you. He is the author of your story and like all stories, there will be rough times. Those times can make you stronger in your faith or break your faith, which is what the Devil would love to see happen.

[sarahjoy78]

Thank You Roy. That is very true. Life isn't easy and even though hard times may come and go, God will always be here for me. I will continue to pray and ask God for help. Thank You for ALL your prayers sisters and brothers.

[Hiryu]

We all have our doubts, we all have our questions. I encourage you to seek the truth that lies within the scriptures.

8 Taste and see that the LORD is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. (Psalms 34:8)

105 Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.
106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it,
that I will follow your righteous laws.
107 I have suffered much;
preserve my life, LORD, according to your word.
108 Accept, LORD, the willing praise of my mouth,
and teach me your laws.
109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,
I will not forget your law. (Psalms 119:105-109)


9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity?
By living according to your word.
10 I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
11 I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
12 Praise be to you, LORD;
teach me your decrees.
13 With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth.
14 I rejoice in following your statutes
as one rejoices in great riches.
15 I meditate on your precepts
and consider your ways.
16 I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word. (Psalms 119:9-16)

[K. Ayato]

I understand how it must feel to be convinced you're the only one getting attacked by Satan, but as rock pointed out, the Devil tries to bring all Christians down in one way or another. Sounds like a bummer, but be assured that you're not the only one going through difficulties. I know it sounds like a warm, fuzzy statement, but it's true. Take me for example. I've not experienced the loss of close family members as of now, but I have lost a dear friend who's known me since I was a baby and was like a grandma to all of us. So while that situation and yours are different, the pain is still the same.

In short, take heart knowing one day you'll be able to reach out and help someone who's going through the same thing you are .

[sarahjoy78]

Thanks Everyone.

[TheMewster]

Trust me, if the devil is spending his time attacking a 13-year-old girl, she's got some good works coming out of her later on or even now, and Satan is afraid of it. AFRAID.

[Lynna]

I'll be Praying for you!
And you know, this may be hard to believe, but hard things make you stronger inside. They help you see that no matter how much pain you're in, God will help you through it. Exen when you feel like your heart is so full of pain its going to explode, God is still hthere. He can't always supply answers, and I'm not sure why, but he does love you more than he could ever imagine, and he sees every tear you cry and he really does know the pain that you're in. You're gonna make it through this, and when you're through it, maybe you will begin to see why things happened, and you will definately be a lot stronger in your faith and in your heart. Endure till the end, sister!

[sarahjoy78]

Thank Brothers and Sisters.