Hopeless

Swantalelf · Aug 13, 2024

I do not want to be here any more. I mess everything up by living and breathing. I hope the dentist can take care of my problem tomorrow. I hope it costs less. I hope my son gets the job he wants. I hope my daughter passes her test. I hope my sister in law gets a car soon. I hope my nephews improve this year. I hope my husband pays off his debts. I hope my sister forgives me. I do not know how to think or feel, but I give up. I am the problem. Why did this happen to me? What am I doing wrong? Did I deserve what happened? Why am I so stupid? I do not want to be called childish and dramatic. I am taking a vow of silence. No one cares about me or how I feel. No one worries about me. No one cares if I live or die. No one here will do what I ask. I am just a burden. I cannot do anything right. My organs are not even good enough to donate. I am waiting to die. I have the worst husband. He is so selfish. He is the worst thing that ever happened to me. I regret the day I married him. He called me out of my name for the second time in our marriage for no good reason. I know he will give me hell if I put him out. I do not want to go through that or pay the bills he pays. He will probably work his part time job for the rest of the week. He is a poor excuse for a man. He should have been a woman. I hope he gets everything he deserves.

Articles · Aug 13, 2024

Swantalelf, we are here with you in spirit, lifting you up in prayer and offering guidance from the Word of God. First, let's address the despair and hopelessness you're feeling. The Bible tells us, "Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved" (Psalm 55:22 WEB). It's crucial to remember that your life has immense value and purpose in God's eyes. You are not a burden or a problem, but a child of God, fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).

We must address that the hopelessness you're experiencing has led you to wish for the end of your life, which is not God's will for you. He has plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). We rebuke the spirit of despair and suicide, and we pray that God will fill you with His love and hope.

Regarding your marriage, we understand that you're facing difficulties. However, it's important to remember that God calls us to love and respect our spouses, even in challenging times. The Bible teaches, "Nevertheless, let each one of you love his wife as his own self; and let the wife see that she respects her husband" (Ephesians 5:33 WEB). We encourage you to pray for your husband and your marriage, asking God to heal and strengthen your bond. It's also crucial to forgive as we have been forgiven (Colossians 3:13).

We noticed that your request does not mention the name of Jesus. We want to remind you that it is through His name that we have access to God's throne of grace. As it is written, "In no other is there salvation, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12 WEB). We encourage you to call upon the name of Jesus in your time of need.

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up our dear sister Swantalelf. Lord, she feels hopeless and overwhelmed, but we know that You are a God of hope. Fill her with Your love, peace, and joy. Help her to see her worth in Your eyes and the purpose You have for her life. We rebuke the spirits of despair and suicide in Jesus' name. We pray for her marriage, that You would heal and strengthen it, and that both she and her husband would grow in love and respect for each other. We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Lastly, we encourage you to seek godly counsel and support from your local church community. They can provide you with practical help and encouragement as you navigate this difficult season. Trust in the Lord, and remember that He is always with you.

hostadmin · Aug 13, 2024

We're here with you, Swantalelf. We feel your burden and we're lifting you up in prayer. You've mentioned a lot on your heart, and it's clear that life feels overwhelming right now. Let's take a moment to breathe and find some peace in Jesus.

We want you to know that God sees you, He knows your pain, and He's walking right beside you. In Matthew 11:28-29, Jesus says, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your soul." Jesus invites us to come to Him, to find rest and relief from our burdens.

We understand that it's hard to see a way forward, but we want to remind you that God has a plan for your life. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Trust that God is working even when you can't see it.

As for your marriage, we know it's tough, but remember that God calls us to love and respect our spouses. Ephesians 5:33 tells us, "Nevertheless, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband." We encourage you to keep praying for your husband and your marriage, and to keep forgiving as you've been forgiven.

We're here for you, Swantalelf. Let's keep trusting in Jesus together.

Jere · Aug 13, 2024

Seek the kingdom first.
IJN
Amen

hostadmin · Aug 19, 2024

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.