In crisis...

[alicianicole]

Good Morning...

I feel completely worn out. I feel like everything is happening all at once and I'm now at the point where is has broken me down. I am currently divorcing. My husband was very physically abusive. Leaving was the safest option for myself and the kids. Shortly after leaving I discovered I was pregnant in spite of taking my BC. Between conflicts and chaos with work, home and finances I dont know which way is up. I have tried to maintain focus on talking to God, reading the bible, and studying but I clearly am not strong enough. Has anyone ever felt like your life is simutaneously falling apart? Were there scriptures or studies that helped you through?

 

[sidney]

2 Corinthians 4:8
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted but not abandoned; struck down but not destroyed.

Romans 8:35
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written:
“For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


Romans 8:18
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.


Have hope in God and hang in there through the storm! Even though you feel like fainting, do not fall. It may hurt but you will not be utterly cast down. Even though your world seems to be falling apart before you, TRUST GOD! Just keep believing and he will see you through. I know this to be a fact. Praying for you.

 

[HeChangedMyName]

Amen to the scriptures.

just continue to hold on, that's all you have to do is hold on to God.

 

[NicBenny]

You have to remain steadfast in your faith.

I felt very overwhelmed and broken in the past and I've always find that going to church has always uplifted me. Fortunately, I'm in a awesome church in NYC - but I'm sure you have some good ones in your area. Church can be the best blessing and they offer spiritual counseling among other things. Churches has a strong network of support, so you may want to explore that option if you haven't already.

You are moving in the right direction - just find a solid support group to help you day to day.

And you can NEVER go wrong with the Word.

Be blessed and you are in my prayers,
Nic

 

[donna894]

I will post some scriptures in a little while, but just know that you and your family are being lifted up in prayer. Also know that the Lord our God will never leave nor forsake you. You will come through this.

ETA:

Philippians 4:6 - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Philippians 4:7 - And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and mind through Jesus Christ.

Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:19 - But my God will supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 5:6 - Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God that he may exalt you in due time.

1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care on Him, for He careth for you.

These scriptures help me not to focus and/or become absorbed into the negativity around me. I'm aware of it, but I keep my focus on His promises and His word, know that this is only temporary and that He will deliver me. Please continue to post and let us know how you are.

 

[MSee]

One of my favorite scripture is

"Be not weary in well doing, for in due season you shall reap if you faint not"

(Sorry, quoted from memory and I do not have my bible near by to tell you where it's taken from.)

I will certainly pray for you. I've had times when I felt totally overwhelmed with life. Please keep doing those things you said you were doing and when you pray remember to tell God exactly how you are feeling and exactly what your desires are. You may know that already but I've learned that sometimes when under pressure my prayers can be vague but when I break it down and be forthright with our Heavenly Father things change faster, even if it's just my feelings.

Just wanted to add, you don't have to feel strong, let God be your strength in times of weakness and weariness. Besides I applaud your strength for what you have withstood according to your post. Not many women have your ability to do what you have done.

 

[levette]

My prayers are indeed with you. I pray that God will protect you and help you to start over. Turn it over to God as we as humans can not do things ourselves. This song has helped me in hard times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilaV1YYwZJ8

 

[dr.j]

Isaiah 43:2

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."

You are not forgotten! He sees you and He cares!

 

[honeycomb719]

Praying your strength in Christ Jesus OP..

 

[Renovating]

I've definitely felt this way before. Psalms 40 gave me the inspiration I needed to keep going.



1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.


2 He brought me up also out of a horrible pit,
out of the miry clay,
and set my feet upon a rock,
and established my goings.


3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth,
even praise unto our God:
many shall see it, and fear,
and shall trust in the LORD.


4 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust,
and respecteth not the proud,
nor such as turn aside to lies.


5 Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done,
and thy thoughts which are to us-ward:
they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee:
if I would declare and speak of them,
they are more than can be numbered.


6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire;
mine ears hast thou opened:
burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.


7 Then said I, Lo, I come:
in the volume of the book it is written of me,


8 I delight to do thy will, O my God:
yea, thy law is within my heart. Heb. 10.5-7


9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation:
lo, I have not refrained my lips,
O LORD, thou knowest.


10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart;
I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation:
I have not concealed thy loving-kindness and thy truth
from the great congregation.


11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD:
let thy loving-kindness and thy truth continually preserve me.


12 For innumerable evils have compassed me about:
mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up;
they are more than the hairs of mine head:
therefore my heart faileth me.


13 Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me:
O LORD, make haste to help me.


14 Let them be ashamed and confounded together
that seek after my soul to destroy it;
let them be driven backward and put to shame
that wish me evil.


15 Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame
that say unto me, Aha, aha.


16 Let all those that seek thee
rejoice and be glad in thee:
let such as love thy salvation
say continually, The LORD be magnified.


17 But I am poor and needy;
yet the Lord thinketh upon me:
thou art my help and my deliverer;
make no tarrying, O my God.


I'm praying for you. Please begin to praise God in advance for delivering you out of your crisis.

 

[CoilyFields]

Psalms 27 has helped me in times of dispair.

1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

3Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

4One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.

5For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

6And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

7Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

8When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.

9Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

10When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.

11Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.

12Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.

13I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

14Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

 

[Laela]

Nothing soothes the heart like Psalms....

OP I stand in agreement with others that you are not forgotten.. release it all to Him because, He cares for you.

 

[alicianicole]

Thank you all so much. I had tears in my eyes as I read through all the wonderful scriptures you directed me to. I'm not sure if this makes sense but my spirit knows and believes that 'this too shall pass', but my 'head' waivers at times. It gets to be a struggle and overwhelming because I try so hard to put on a strong happy face for the kids and when I do get a moment of quiet and peace it all rushes in at once. You have no idea how much your words and prayers are appreciated.