Its so hard to believe these days

Job 1:6-12 has always been my favorite verses when something bad is happening. These verses are about an argument between God and Satan and God is bragging about Job to Satan. I always ask myself, 'could God brag about me?'... they also remind me that Satan is the one that does the bad things to us!

I know what you mean. I can say that I almost felt like that when my doctor told me last month that my numbers had doubled. It is hard to know that I may have to go back into treatment and it is so hard waiting for answers. I have the CT scan on Tuesday and will get the results on Wednesday. I hope it isn't too bad, but I have to be realistic. I also believe that if life gives you lemons you should make lemonade. I guess that is what keeps me going. I have many things I can do to help others and that gives me a purpose rather than getting depressed about the bad news. I hope all goes well for you! Have a great week!!!

I have felt bad about things happening and wondered how I could do to change it or if it will ever get better. We do live in a broken world so as the book says Bad things happen to good people. And people also misunderstand, think people are talking about them, children die before they are born, people blame God, people worry about dying, etc. I really think that the devil comes and messes things up and we just have to live through it until the end.

Don't jump to conclusions. Maybe she is just trying to get things figures out there at home after being gone. I'm an agnostic so faith in God only makes me laugh. I feel sorry for people that have to rely on him for everything. I think you might be feeling alittle overly sensitive. Do you take a hormone?

I also feel my world is topsy turvy bunny.. but a bit luckier i guess i have my hubby with me and the kids..and i stopped complaining because i know there are people with a lot more worse situations than i am.... Anyway, i hope you are better my friend, it is sad that your daughter is not there iwth you and i hope they will speak to you and comfort you and be there at your worst.. it is the time that you need them. You need them too. They have to be there for your operation and i am praying you will get through this.I will include you in my prayers bunny.

dear bunnybon, writing to you from the comfort of home sweet home. I havent walked in your shoes with such a surgery and then family problems on top of that. I recall about your daughter from Ohio how selfish she was when she visited you and that you talked before she left again. Things like this happen and I hope you draw comfort from the fact there still is your youngest daughter with you who is very helpful and I also hope that we mylotters can somehow help you through the bad times you face right now. Hugs

hi bunnybon oh dear I was so hoping they would not drag on and on withyour surgeryl oh yes although my case is not as serious health wise as your when we were evicted and the internet friend who was so buddy buddy with son led us on to think she really was going to stake us to three months rent on an apartment in Antioch california where her sister lived, this internet friend is in England. then my son going to the trouble of putting down a d eposit on the apt and her signing an agreement with the manager, at the very last moment she called long distance to that manager and told him to tear up the paper. so we were then homeless. that's when I begin to think God had turned his back on us but we have made it the best way we can for now, me here in Gold crest retirement ,i do not really like it but still its much better than floating homeless and living in shelters for one week .so here i am yet and my sons still six miles away in a gov sponsored apt with other men but he comes to see me each week and we have a good visit so what can we do till he gets a full time job.I have kept my faith but it was and still is hard. but its not the fight you have. I am sending more prayers you soon have the surgery and come through it beautifully and are finally cancer free. I hope all our mylot friends will join me in prayers as I do believe they do help. hugs from hatley

Even Job didnt blame God for the bad things that happen to him. So many are too quick to blame God when things go wrong. But think about this. Satan is refered to as the ruler of this world. "I shall not speak much with you anymore, for the ruler of the world is coming. And he has no hold on me."John14:30 "then concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged."John16:11 "Now there is a judging of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out."John12:31. "Keep your senses, be watchful. Your adversary,the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone."1Pe.5:8. "Then Jahovah said to Satan:"Just where do you come from?" At that Satan answered Jahovah and said:"From roving about in the earth and from walking about in it."Job2:2. "On this accound be glad, you heavens and you who reside in them! Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time."Rev.12:12. I blame satan for bad things that happen as for Jahovah he doesnt want anyone to get hurt or suffer. "Likewise it is not a desirable thing with my Father who is in heaven for one of these little ones to perish."Mt.18:14. Jahovah's future plan for us is...Isa.65:17-25; Rev.21:4

HI BON, I'm sorry u are going through such a hard time.I hope things get better for u real soon. I will be glad when they get your surgery sceduled & u get that behind u & get on the mend.Waiting like that can drive u nuts.I hate the way doctors do about such as that. Bet if it was them they'd want it done as soon as possible & behind them.Talk to your daughter & both of u get your feelings out & behind u to.Sorry to hear about your friend's grandbaby. That would be very hard for me to deal with to.Hope your weekend is good. Count your blessings, lady. hard to do i know but i'm sure u have many. HUGS.

There are people who have the guts to curse God in times of trouble but come to think of it did they every praise God when they were in good times! Chances are they did not. Those who curse do not really know God. It is only through knowing God and what kind of God He is would one know why tribulations come in ever one's life and with this true knowledge comes faith so that even in the midst of tribulation he could still thank God

Over a dozen years ago my friends called me Mrs. Job as nothing was right in my life. Everything was awful as my husband was dying and I was in so much financial problems. But I got through it - not without pain - buy joy did come again. And also a deeper faith. Just hold on. God does know what you are going through. Keep the fsith. I will pray that your operation will go successfully. Many blessings

Hi bon! Oh gosh so sorry that still to date life just really shucks right now for so many of us. I too have been going through quite a bit but have been very reserved for a while. I do feel like giving up quite a bit, though I do realize that my issues in no way can be compared to yours. I as you may know have been unemployed for 17 months. Struggling to no end and uncertain as to what it is I deserve to be in this predicament. I then come here and read so many issues many of you are experiencing and can't help but then think that I am sadly mistaken about my run of bad luck. I have you in my constant prayers and do hope that all of us someday can perk up with great faith and continue to carry on with happier times.

I got scared like that not that long ago because a friend said for everyone to pray for her daughter because she has just had a surprise loss of and her mom said the name and said that he was a good daddy and a good man.I thought at first she was talking about her daughters husband since I didn't know his name because they just had a baby not that long ago together. She was talking about her daughters dad which was her ex husband. I was freaking out until I figured that out. It was still sad but not as bad as I was thinking. I've known lots of people that dealt with the loss of losing a loved one that was into religion real heavy until something like that happened and then they went the total opposite.It is real sad.

I think that you have to keep holding on to God, yes the world is going down very low because they forgot about our creator and harvest the fruits of their actions. I always find comfort in praying and reading everyday the BIBLE,it calms the soul, bring peace of mind so we can go through the day,God didn't promise us a garden of roses everyday of our lives, and we know very well that we always going to have our enemy "Satan" I'm calling him a pest. We have to hold on to our creator to keep our enemy at bay, never give up.

Definitely I've felt like that. It's so easy to trust God in the good times. But I keep reminding myself we are never abandoned. And that everything passes. And that someday there will be no pain. And I definitely want to end up in the land of no pain, no heartache, and nothing but love and peace. If we can just make it through this 'ol imperfect world.

I excuse dear but, i have to explain you that, read your post & think about it, you all written which you dont like to do like, all are minus side you are posted. i advise you try to be a hopefull and possitive.

Indeed nowadays it is very difficult to believe in many things. is sometimes difficult to keep the faith. but most importantly it seems our faith and our will power and struggle for life. If we do not pass everything will be normal and can not believe ene of these things. nice day!

Keep telling yourself you can't have doubts. I have been fighting that battle for over a year and I keep telling myself the same thing. We can't forget God's love or his power. Without that we would truly be lost. I am sorry your friend that is sometimes your enemy (and trust me I have one of those too, so I understand what you mean) lost her unborn grandchild because that is a horrible loss, and I am sorry her son is taking his anger and no doubt grief out on God, I can't count the number of times this past year alone I have wanted to do that, and found the strength to not. God be with them and their entire family. I am still praying for you and your surgery outcome. I might not be on here as often as FB but you are in my thoughts and I pray everything goes okay. Ohio is not a fun place tonight it's hot humid and nasty, or at least where I am setting at it is. =) Keep the faith. Life does get better when we least expect it too.