why bother praying any more?

[PrayerAngel67]

why bother praying any more? I have prayed for an unbelievably long time. No prayers answered to speak of.
sick and tired hearing "God's timing" so much for praying as the Bible says "pray with confidence, boldness, expecting to receive"

thoughts for years of departing this earth have circled me. Especially more recent years. I'm thankful for many things and even tell God. But to be honest, I have nothing good in my life. Read that again before you try to judge me. I could write a book on the trials and tribulations I have had to endure -- all ALONE!

I don't have friends or a support system. Not even a church due to the chronic gossip in my smaller community. It sucks when pastors and assistant pastors and staff participate in the nonsense. Can you say "wolf in sheep's clothing"?

Faith is dwindling. What's the verse about hope being deferred? Yes, that verse. I'm very much there. I have only experienced the first part of that verse. Even the Bible talks about seasons of life. Majority of my life has been fall and winter seasons. A real shame. Where are the spring and summer seasons, God? The breakthrough. The blessings and the favor.

Many days I consider boxing up the 'Christian books', the Bibles, etc., and either giving it all away or throwing it away.

God says His word will not return void. Interesting as I've been persisting in prayer and believing for many of these things over 25 years!

I feel your pain and I'm sorry you are feeling ready to give up. It's hard to understand when you pray for something good and life continues disappointing. I don't have an answer. There are things really bugging me for many years and no relief even though I keep asking God to help, please. Wish I had the answer. I just know that turning against God will make everything worse as hard as that is to believe. Many in this world are suffering even more..... starving to death or have been kidnapped for sex slavery. Many suffering a lot with no relief... I don't know why I think because Satan exists and hates us???... I pray for God to help make your life beautiful and more enjoyable. Praying for your well-being and extending prayer on your behalf to feel God's help more and more beauty in your life. In Jesus' name, Amen. God is the author of good things happening. Satan's goal is to steal, kill, and destroy. Don't let him win. He's just being himself, wreaking havoc. Making people have bad lives. God will get the victory. He is good regardless of how it looks.

 

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