How can i increase my faith?

Question

I am so depressed, I really want to get a new job. I can not stand the one i have and I make just enough to afford food after my bills are paid. I am angry, a job that paid 12.50 + OT emailed me a rejection note. I don't even have an Associates to be competitive. My mom died 8/16/08 and I feel like I want to go be with her because she doesn't have to struggle anymore. I just hate life right now and Im sad and hurting and depressed and Im alone. I dont know what to do. What can i do??????

Answer 1

Are you even looking for a job at all? And if you don't want to be alone and what not go out. I'm pretty sure your mom wouldn't want you speaking the way you do. I bet she wants the best for you. And if you have to pray everyday. I am not religious though...So I don't know.  

Answer 2

Only Jesus can help  :)  And He will, if you believe that Jesus is God, and if you believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is this: The only way to be saved and to get into heaven and avoid being sent to eternal h**l is by believing in faith alone that Jesus, who is God, died for our sins on the cross and rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). Believe this and you are saved!

Please pray now: "Jesus, please forgive me of my sins. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and You rose from the dead. Thank You for eternal life!" You will be in heaven with Him forever when you die. :)

After this, pray to Jesus continually to help you.  He will!  And read the Bible every day.  "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God", Romans 10:17.  The more you read the Bible, the stronger your faith will be.  You can read the Book of John first:  http://kjv.us/john/1.htm

Answer 3

If you want, find a church but avoid the Right Winged ones.  They will make you feel even worse.  

Answer 4

Stop Voting Republican!!!!

Answer 5

I'm so sorry to hear your mother recently passed away. I've also lost my parents, and my daughter, so I know the grief you are experiencing.

Are you a Christian? Do you have Jesus Christ in your life? Seek God's face through prayer and the reading of His word and He will reveal to you what He wants you to do or what His will is for you. God loves you with all His heart. He cares that you are hurting. Please don't give up.

In Psalm 56: 8 it states:

You know how troubled I am;

you have kept a record of my tears.

Aren't they listed in your book?

You see even in our deepest sorrow, God cares! He even keeps a record of our tears in His book. Jesus reminded us further of how much God understands us - He knows even the number of hairs on our heads (Matthew 10:30). We waver between faith and fear. When you feel so discouraged that you are sure no one understands, remember that God knows every problem and sees every tear. God wants us to cast our cares on Him, but often we continue to try to bear them ourselves, because we are so hurt we have forgotten how much God loves us. Trust God. Trust Him to carry your cares for you, and not try to carry them on your own. Pray to God and tell Him you can't do this on your own. That you need Him in your life to carry your burdens, your hurts, your pain, your fears about your future, to carry it all for you, to help you through it. Pray as often as you can daily and read the Bible as often as possible and God will take you by the hand and walk you through what you are facing. You don't have to go through this alone.

Jeremiah 29:11-13 says to each of 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. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

You see God knows our future, and His plans for us are good and full of hope. Seek Him with all your heart. As long as you invite God to go along with you throughout each day of your life and don't try living life all on your own, you can have boundless hope and faith through Him. This does not mean that we will always live a rosy life and be spared hardship and suffering, but that if we live for Him, He is faithful to see us through by walking through it with us each step of the way. I hope this truly helps you. Please don't give up. God will never give up on you. That is how much He loves you.

May God bless and be with you in your grief and your job situation, along with whatever you are facing and be with you in a mighty way. Until God calls you to another job that is better and pays more, try to do your work to the best of your ability, unto God, and pray for another job. Until then, live each day to its fullest in prayer and the reading of His word. I'm going to stop and pray for you right now.

added: 11:49 PM central time---

q-tee know that God is with you - its what I prayed for and I know He is. Feel His loving arms around you. He is always with you. His word states that He will NEVER leave us or forsake us. Believe that with all your heart and soul. God walked me through the grief of my parents and my 29 year old daughter. He will take you through your grief as well. And He will help you through your work problems. Until he does, do your work unto God, working at your job with all your heart as if He is right there with you. He cares for you. I do too.

Love in Christ,

bb

Answer 6

Is that how you talk to yourself? No wonder you feel so horrible.  Did you know that every thought you have send a chemical response throughout your body? If you tell your body "I'm tired" or "I'm depressed" your brain will send chemical messages to make it happen.

Answer 7

Faith only comes through the Word of God - the Scriptures.

Do you read the Bible, especially the New Testament regularly?

Jesus said to pray: "Give us this day our daily bread".

The Word of God is as necessary for your spirit as food is for your body.

Answer 8

work for Jesus.

Answer 9

well for one thing, im not going to pick a religion for you and say its the "right" way.

im truly sorry for whats going on in your life and its not your fault,

your going to need more than faith, you going to need support from loved ones and

get a religion that can help u gather perspective on life

Answer 10

What you can do is start being thankful for what you do have .

You know how much I make at my job ? Nothing because I am out of work right now. Be thankful you even have a job. Many people are out of work right now including myself.. Pray , read your bible get around other believers to increase your faith.. Hope this helped...God bless you !

Answer 11

Honey , you are going through a very tough time. Take your time, work hard. Find resources that can help, like a career counsellor. It's very hard times for you.

My condolences.

Answer 12

Stop believing in fairy tales, and maybe your life will get better. No weight on your back about Gods DIVINE mothereffing will. XD

Answer 13

You can increase your faith through prayer and Bible study.Always remember this saying: "If God will take you to it.God will take you through it". I'm sorry for your loss.See Psalms 66:18-20, Matt. 6:33, Matt. 7:7, Matt. 17:20, Matt. 21:22, Eph. 3:20, Phill. 4:13, 19.   Heb. 4:16,  and I John 5:14-15. God will hear and answer your prayers. These verses should give you confidence,support, and encouragement. Feel free to e-mail me. God Bless You!

Answer 14

God loves you. God will provide. Relax.

Answer 15

How about depending on your own confidence instead of God's. The sooner you accept that God can't solve all of your problems, the better. I know it's hard to do things on your own, but your confidence and good feelings need to stem from inside of you and not someone else, no matter how much it may comfort you, you'll do much better when you start relying on yourself. Bad things happen to everyone, but what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, learn from your past, then leave it where it is - behind you.