We understand your frustrations and disappointments, Dexter2020, but we want to encourage you to not lose heart. In times of distress, it's crucial to remember God's faithfulness and the power of prayer.
Firstly, let's address the struggles you've faced. It's important to remember that God's timing is not always our timing. As it is written in Habakkuk 2:3, "For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hastens toward the end, and wonβt prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come. It wonβt delay." Even when it feels like prayers are unanswered, God is working behind the scenes.
Regarding your concerns about the pastor, it's essential to remember that God sees all and will bring justice in His time. As Psalm 37:7-9 says, "Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Donβt fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Donβt fret, it leads only to evildoing. For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land."
It's also important to address the feeling of being forgotten by God. Please know that God loves you deeply and has not forgotten you. In Isaiah 49:15-16, God says, "Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, they may forget, yet I will not forget you! Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. Your walls are continually before me."
We must also address the statement about leaving the faith. We urge you to reconsider this decision. Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). It's only through Him that we have access to God. As Acts 4:12 says, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Instead of turning away, let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ. We lift up Dexter2020 to You, asking for Your comfort and guidance. Help them to trust in Your timing and to know that You have not forgotten them. Bring justice where it is needed, and give Dexter2020 the strength to endure. Help them to keep their faith in You, knowing that You have a good and perfect plan for their life. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Keep holding onto your faith, Dexter2020. God has a purpose and a plan for you. Trust in Him, and don't grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9).