Christian brothers and sisters...I need some big time help!!!?

Question

Okay, first off, please no people other than born-again Christians answer this please. I need advice from my sisters and brothers. No offense.

Hi guys. I'm 14 years old and I live on the road in a diesel truck. And, it really gets depressing. My dad drives the truck and, he's the problem that i need some help with. Problem is, he's a drunk. He doesn't consider it that but, every time he says he going to be sober, he drinks. like tonight. and i have no where to go because i'm stuck with him in the truck. he knows how much i don't like it and he knows that God doesn't like it. Problem is, he's not saved. i've been witnessing for a long time to him but, he just never gets it.

I'm falling into depression again and i don't want to. last time i did i almost committed suicide.

I need advice. Could you give me some Scriptures? Give me a whole page of 'em.

Any good books to read to get me out of this? i really need help and, I know only God can get me out of this but you can be God's guardian angel for me and give me a boost out of this depression?

Emails, IMs, or just answers on here are fine.

I'll be on for a little bit.

Thanks so much

And God bless.

--daughter of the KING---

Answer 1

Pick yourself up, get it together and leave him

go to a shelter for abused women they will help you give you food, shelter and clothing and protect you

you do not need to be with him, I know he is your Dad that makes it hard

my Dad was an Alcoholic for 40 years, he came into my life after I had grown up and drove me up the wall, I finally had to get him out of my life until he was sober, that is something you cannot do for him, he has to do it for himself

just leave him, that will help to bring him to his senses, it won't get him sober I hate to say it, he needs help in the worst way

free yourself child

God will make a way for you and cause you to triump

:)

Answer 2

You could always become a stripper at 18. Better than living in a truck.

Answer 3

all you need is to cry out to Jesus he hears your prayer. get you a bible, and read it every day. read it out loud let your dad hear it. Jesus you know her heart, have your way. let your will be done.and every time he start to drink pick up your bible and read. put on christian music. pray. don't let it get to you.ok . God is going to make away ok.

Answer 4

Devotion to the  Holy Rosary  **ALWAYS** helps.

Also, the Parable of the Prodigal son.

Answer 5

God helps those who help themselves.  Help yourself to get out of this situation by talking to Child Protective Services.  You can contact them yourself from a payphone or talk to a teacher at school.  You need to be in a stable home and your father is not providing that.

Answer 6

I don't think anyone needs to share your religious beliefs to see that it is time for you to seek help from civil authorities. Go to any local law enforcement, church, shelter, or anything of the sort and tell them your story. This sounds like a pretty clear case of child neglect (if not abuse).

Answer 7

The help depressed ones need the most comes from drawing close to their merciful God and accepting his invitation to ‘throw their burden upon him.’ He can indeed “revive the heart of the ones being crushed.” (Psalm 55:22; Isaiah 57:15) So God’s Word encourages prayer, saying: “Throw all your anxiety upon [Jehovah], because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) Yes, by means of prayer and supplication persons can draw close to God and enjoy “the peace of God that excels all thought.”—Philippians 4:6, 7; Psalm 16:8, 9.

“Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am mild-tempered and lowly in heart, and you will find refreshment for your souls. For my yoke is kindly and my load is light."

“When my disquieting thoughts became many inside of me, your own consolations began to fondle my soul.”—PSALM 94:19.

“God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt YOU in due time; 7 while YOU throw all YOUR anxiety upon him, because he cares for YOU

“Five sparrows sell for two coins of small value, do they not? Yet not one of them goes forgotten before God. But even the hairs of your heads are all numbered. Have no fear; you are worth more than many sparrows.” (Luke 12:6, 7)

“All the things that were written aforetime were written for our instruction, that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope.” (Romans 15:4)

When our heart is in pain for some reason, we can find comfort by praying to Jehovah. That can take the load off us. During our supplications, we may be comforted by recalling things said in God’s Word. The longest psalm in the Bible is like a beautiful prayer. Its composer sang: “I have remembered your judicial decisions from time indefinite, O Jehovah, and I find comfort for myself.” (Psalm 119:52)

6 Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let YOUR petitions be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God that excels all thought will guard YOUR hearts and YOUR mental powers by means of Christ Jesus

Jehovah’s love toward mankind is that of a Father toward his children. (Mt 5:45) He spares nothing that is for their good, no matter what it costs him; his love transcends anything that we can feel or express. (Eph 2:4-7; Isa 55:8; Ro 11:33) His greatest manifestation of love, the most loving thing that a parent can do, he did for mankind. That was the giving of the life of his own faithful, only-begotten Son. (Joh 3:16) As the apostle John writes: “As for us, we love, because he first loved us.” (1Jo 4:19) He is, accordingly, the Source of love. John’s fellow apostle, Paul, writes: “For hardly will anyone die for a righteous man; indeed, for the good man, perhaps, someone even dares to die. But God recommends his own love to us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”—Ro 5:7, 8; 1Jo 4:10.

Answer 8

Go see a doctor and get some meds.

Answer 9

I can't tell you any scriptures off the top of my head, but two songs that come to me are Strong Tower by Kutless and Stand in the Rain by Superchick. I was helping a very close friend through some tough times with her dad recently and those songs helped her a lot. If you want to feel free to e-mail and hopefully I can give you some more aadvice on your situation.

EDIT-What kind of freakin answer is that shadus?? She wants advice on how to get help, she doesn't want people putting her down more. Geez...

Answer 10

I grew up in a nice christain fam so I don't really kno how to deal with drunks but I do know how u feel about depression... life can be hard sometimes.. i take medication.. u probably should too.. it helps A LOT I'm really sorry about your dad and that you live on the road so you cant have many friends but remember that God is always with you and though i dont know the right advice for this situation, he does. Just pray and talk to him and listen to him and he'll give u an anwer.. if you want to talk to someone my email is [e-mail] :) God Bless

Answer 11

depends how far are you willing to go to get out of this.if your a 14 girl in a truck alone with a drunk this is bad situation.but remember you still need to respect him.but if he says or does things outof biblical views,then you should correct him gentle. let the word of GOD convict him.

Answer 12

Someone nagging me about something I wasn't interested in constantly would be enough to drive me to drink even if I had said I was going to stay sober.  Perhaps rather than nagging him with something he has repeatedly shown disinterest in you could try to find some common ground with him and build a relationship.  The best way to witness to someone is not to tell them about the word of god but to show them.  Actions speak far louder than words.  Ask Jesus or look to his example if you doubt that.

Answer 13

John 3:15-21

Acts 2:21

Job 19

Eph 2:8-9

Galations 3

Romans (1,3,6,10)

1 Cor 15

1 & 2 Thes

Rev 7:9-17

Matt 24-25

Rev 18-22

Answer 14

Daughter of the KING!!,

I love that name, daughter of the King!! ..........well, I know exactly what you are talking about, I had the same issue with my dad too when I was about your age.

     But first things first, I know you feel low but I need to tell you STOP taking ownership of depression. Remember you have the power of Life and death in your tongue,, stop confessing depression and start confessing the peace of God remember He gives us peace and joy not as the world give but only as He gives.

     I know you said that you have been witnessing to dad and bcoz of nothing happening it brings you down. Can I tell you something I have learnt, I actually just learnt this, I can not save anyone, you can't save anyone. You have done your part that is witnessing to him and I am not saying that you should stop but you also have to allow God to do his part. Remember that it is the JOB of the Holy Spirit to convict the sinner and reveal to them that they are wrong about sin and also for the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth about God to them. You planted the seeds, now let the Holy Spirit take over. Keep him in prayer and remember, being a witness is much more than talking about Jesus, it is how you lead your life and that speaks even more clearly than your words.

     Even before I go any further, I just feel in my spirit that I need to bind that spirit of depression and when I say it, it will happen in the name of Jesus, say this out Loud with me and agree........... " In the name of Jesus I command that spirit of depression and every fouls spirit to Lose daughter of the King and also her father, I speak life into her father and I pray and I believe dear Jesus that you will reveal yourself to him in a way that is real to him and if he has not accepted you as Lord and savior I pray that you will do a quick work in his heart and he will accept you as so. I thank you for it is done in the name of Jesus, I thank you because it is already done. Thank you for sending your ministering angels towards him and putting people in his path who will share the gospel about you in the name of Jesus. Cover this family in the name of Jesus!!! AMEN!!!"

       It will be okay, it is done! I know it daughter of the King. Don't let the devil and his silly little demons try and make you fell down or torment you. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who is bigger than all the problems in the world. As you continue to pray for you dad, you know the devil is aware since their is a spiritual battle going on for his soul and he is not going to give up without a fight and he will try to discourage you in every way possible. Everytime he doesn that just say NO! Jesus has got this, Jesus has already saved my daddy.

      Do you know your family is going to be saved bcoz of you? Yes, bcoz you are born again and keep them in prayer, God desires to save them too! I don't mean that they don't have to accept Christ on their own bcoz that is a personal decision, what I mean is that He favors your family and desires for them to come to Christ so that you and your house may serve the Lord just like Joshua!!!

How amazing is that? That our DADDY, the KING himself wants to save not just us but our familys? OMG, I can't help but be jouoys inside and just say HALLLEEELLLUUUJJJJJAAAAHHHHH!!!!

     It's funny that I just read a bout about this, and to come online and see you asking about a book to read to encourage you. The best part it is free online so you can download it and read it tonight............ then book is called, " Angels on Assignment by Charles and Frances Hunter as told by Ronald Buck"

http://www.angelsonassignment.org/index2...

that is the website where you can find the book, I believe it will encourage you as it talks about how angels are minstering to unsaved loved ones and how they don't give up or get discouraged and how God keeps working on them, so give thanks for the salvation of your family IT IS DONE!!!

       God bless you and keep you, if you have any more questions or need someone to continue standing in prayer with you, let me know!!

-R-

Answer 15

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own

    understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He

    shall direct your paths.

                                          Proverbs 3: 5-6

Everything happens for a reason. God is guiding you through this time, even if it is miserable for you. Just trust in Him, and believe me, you will feel better. You will feel His love in your heart. God still loves your dad, even if he's not saved. God loves all human beings.

Your dad would benefit from counseling. He is definitely capable of overcoming alcoholism, but it is hard work. God's love will help you both through this tough time. Remember the passage says: do not rely on your own understanding...in your case this means do not think of this as a horrible situation, because God will turn you and your father into two stronger human beings.

God bless

Answer 16

daughter of the KING,

Thank God that your father has been taking care of you, even though he is a drunk. While most Baptist teens may have believing parents, most children do not. It seems to me that the unusual and unhealthiest part of your life is that you're living on the road.

At 14 I wish you could be making your own friends and being educated in history, literature, rhetoric, civics, mathematics, science, etc., instead of staying out on the move with just your Dad, especially when he abusing alcohol. And you shouldn't have just friends your own age. You should be getting to know some adults outside of your own family.

Lots of teenagers stay with their grandparents. Do you have relatives or family friends you can trust and that would take you in? Your father should voluntarily help with your support. IMO, arranging something privately is generally better than blowing a whistle to Child Protective Services and having the courts decide custody and support.

Your father is reluctant to admit his inability to stay sober. He will probably have a hard time admitting that the trucking lifestyle which he is able to provide is not the best environment for your upbringing. A discrete arrangement with relatives or trusted friends would be less threatening to your father's roles as your provider and ultimate guardian. Deep regret over what the vagabond life is costing you may even be contributing to his alcoholism.

Ask for help in this from your heavenly Father and from your fallible father when he is sober.

Answer 17

Psalm 119:50 My comfort in my suffering is this:

       Your promise preserves my life.

Psalm 5:11

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

Psalm 16:1

Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge.

I pray that you will be kept safe.  Even though you love your dad you may need to stay with friends or family for a bit.  If your dad is driving drunk I don't want you in that truck at all.  Tell the police or ask for help at the next stop.  Don't go running off by yourself but get help soon.

Yours in Christ,

Miss Mona

Answer 18

Psalms 103,,,I just prayed for you...

Its in the darkness that our light glows the brightest.....Pray, read scriptures, and even worship right there in front of your dad....When God's presence is there in the truck, your dad may stop drinking out of respect.....by the way, the lost can feel his presence....I remember, I could not run from it.....