how can i enjoy life and have faith its hard

United States
August 9, 2010 7:03am CST
ive been hearing how i am suppose to have faith in life and whatever. but to me its getting harder and harder to have faith and enjoy life. and blessing i can count on one hand. seem like every time things get going good for us and then BAM nothing but bad luck for us. first it was we needed plumbing work, then a wire replace on our ac until, then it was our car. and health issues, and now back to the car it failed emmission and now we thought it was fix but not it might need a computer which is $800 to $1200 that we dont have, and hearing why did you buy that car? you should have gotten a new one. we cant afford any payments for a new one. then hearing how i can find some kind of work i can do, when i got so many restriction on me even after my neck is heal. mom said my brother is looking for someone to hand out flyers i know he told me he will pay 20 bucks a day, time i go to his house and back up the road there goes my 20 bucks on gas. so looking at enjoying life and having faith is out the window, i told my wife god is too busy for us, and i am sick of people saying put your faith in him and when hee i am a good person who helps everyone out, a person who treats and respect everyone even if i dont agree on something they belive and do what do you when you get in this kind of mood
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16 responses
• United States
11 Aug 10
i know how it is.. i have had the last couple of YEARS with nothing but bad luck or a little good luck with a TON of bad luck to follow every time! it gets so tiring and im seriously sick of it.. sometimes luck can be so bad it seems impossible to believe in anything positive.. i guess we just gotta hope luck turns our way eventually
• Australia
10 Aug 10
I guess in cases like this, it's hard to keep your faith...All I can say on the matter really is just to keep looking on the positive side & just enjoy life the best you can. I hope everything works out for you soon though.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
10 Aug 10
For me find what the bible really tech and find Jehovah's witnesses so that you will know the answer of you question.
@khulith (38)
10 Aug 10
dear friend,..in your situation right now is the crisis where you should have a more stronger faith to the lord. everything has its purpose, there is a certain purpose why you are put in that point of your life. that is one of your tests, test of your attitude towards your situation, test of strength and courage on facing trials. when i was put in heat by God,i realized and learned that after overcoming this heat i was been fully furnished and had a new perception about life, and its all because I believe in my living God.
@tweetbird (161)
• United States
10 Aug 10
Friend, life is hitting everyone hard these days. Things happen, things break, unexpected bills, tooth aches, financial difficulties, stress, etc. You're not the only one and the more you focus on the bad stuff that happens, the worse it gets and you just think that you're unlucky. My suggestions to you are as follows: 1. Realize that everyone is going through some sort of hardship and some people are facing some serious, even life-threatening challenges. So put your problems in perspective. 2. Don't let everything that happens in the course of a day to represent you. Things happen that our not within our control. But we CAN control how we react to things. 3. The things you seem worried about are all temporal, not lifetime and not eternal. 4. Things could be much much worse but they're not so you're actually much luckier than millions of people in other parts of the world. 5. Don't lose your faith. God is not the maintenance man that fixes things that break. I one time in my life I thought I was done and I was only 16. I prayed to God to help me out and He saved my life. I joined a good Church. More than once. So prayer does help. But make sure that your prayers are not complaints to God but actual desire for some divine intervention to help you out. Pray in humility. When the answer comes, be open minded. From my experience, God normally answers our prayers through other good people. They may come to you to help you. Receive them with open arms. Hang in there and know that you're not alone in your trials. It's all part of our human experience. At least you seem to be humble enough to ask for other people's opinions. That shows strength on your part. Enjoy that which you do have and be resourceful. God bless.
@choconut (297)
• Philippines
10 Aug 10
hi, i'm sorry to hear about your troubles. I will make this as brief as possible. Having faith in Him means you're accepting the fact that you'll get all this troubles, and overcoming it with His help. You see, there's this saying "the more you love the more you hurt that special someone", that's really applicable in a faithful life. God loves you that's why He put you in such condition so you'll learn to trust in Him more. God said "cast your worries upon me and I shall give you rest." He also said "if your down and defeated, I am here reach out to My hands and believe in Me, I will fight the battle for you." You just have to keep on going, and praying to God. You can't do this on your own so stop it. In Him we can do all things, because He strengthens us. You can only overcome this the right way. And the right way is to let God be your defender. Believe in Him with all your heart, mind and soul, lean not on your own understanding, He will direct your path. Seek first the kingdom of God and all your heart's desire will be upon you. God bless you brother. (",)
9 Aug 10
If you find the answer, please let me know. Life had been so hard for so long and such awful things happen to us and people we know that my faith has fallen away to almost nothing. My health is bad. Money is bad. House is bad... It just never seems to end. It's like life doesn't give you a chance to heal before knocking you in the teeth again. I still don't understand why such awful things can happen and if there is a god, he/she/it doesn't step in to stop atrocities. I've always tried to be good, and kind and generous, but it's hard to be positive when you keep seeing nice guys finishing last.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
10 Aug 10
Hi syankee, I'm sorry to hear that you are having such a difficult time right now but one thing that I've learned in life is that it doesn't have to stay that way. Those who say that their life has always been bad will usually tell you that they expect it to remain that way. While it may not be in those exact words, the meaning is the same. Everyone faces difficulties in life at some time but it doesn't have to be like that forever. Get rid of negative thinking and try being thankful for every little thing that does goes right. Do everything in your power to help yourself and keep believing that things will change for the better. I believe that God is within us and we can find help by going within, but we should never expect God to do something for us that we are unwilling to do for ourselves. Blessings.
@tedifa (1232)
• Indonesia
10 Aug 10
I'm so sad to heard that you're blamed your God.You are WRONG.that's a big mistake that you're ever said. My advice are : 1. Please be patient for your conditions,you should happy with your life.There are so many people that have bad conditions than you are.And God is not sleeping.I'm sure he has good plain for you to the best. 2. Try to find other jobs that you're like or your hobby.For example : music,automotive or drawing.For that even you have low payment you will be happy and i'm sure you will learning for more to get your success. So think about that.
• Philippines
10 Aug 10
Just don't stop believing in Him! If you are already tired just take a rest. According a line in a certain poem, "Rest if you must, but don't you quit.". That's why don't ever quit thru life. Have a positive outlook, think that life will always be better in the near future. So my advise is just work hard and do it the right way, who knows, your luck is just around the corner! And most of all, pray to God and always ask for His guidance!
@aurorastorm (1131)
• United States
9 Aug 10
I am sorry you are having such a hard time. I know the feeling and am in the same boat a lot of the time. One saying that I am fond of saying a lot is God does not give you more than you can handle, but I wish he did not trust me so much. I try to still believe but it gets harder each day, when you are struggling and people who say to just have faith, might now have been in your shoes. So I will just say that time will change things and I hope it changes for the better.
• Philippines
10 Aug 10
We share the same kind of situation, Financial burdens do always affects our decisions in life but i can't stop from asking from Him, I believe that he work in mysterious ways, we all have our time and He knows we can handle it. Pray and don't lose hope. Have you ever tried asking him directly for something? John 14:14 "If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it."
@ruth98 (106)
• Philippines
10 Aug 10
Hi, I'm sorry that you feel like that. Don't worry, one way or another, all of us go through things that we thought we can't handle. When the feelings of frustration, anger, self pity and dismay leave us, that's the only time we are able to look back and say to ourselves, we made it. But unfortunately while we are in our desperate situations, we can't seem to let go of the gloomy side of the matter. If you will think about it, the good side anyway of your life, is that you still have a family with you, people to support you though life right now is hard. It's not god who will do the solving of our problem but us. We have to start to think positively, think of ways of how to get out of our bad situation, and it comes from within, only from you. I always say to myself that how am I going to help others if I can't even help myself? So, though times are hard, I try to think of the positive side of life and do something about. One step at a time, it may take longer but perseverance will take you to where you want to be. And then you can look back and smile, that through your struggle, your hard work, things got better. We can have guidance from God, if you believe in God. My hubby say to me that faith can move mountains, and that our brain is very powerful, if you believe it, you can achieve it. Being negative will take you to a negative place in your life that you would not want to be. Good luck to you, hope that things will get better!!!!
• Romania
9 Aug 10
Hello.Just think thet you are lucky compared to many other people in the world.Its hard to look on the bright side when you have trobles, but think about the fact that there a re people who dont have food to eat..I live in romania and here people are much poorer than in US.Almost half of the population dont have earn enough to pay their bills and eat properly even if they are working because the incomes are very low(about 200$/per month) So ..Smile...tomorrow can be worse..(murphy'laws lol)
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
9 Aug 10
dear syankee, think of all the people who are more unfortunate than what you are feeling now: no home, nothing to eat, no clothes to wear. am sure they are whining and complaining but probably not as loud as you are. no, am not saying that you shouldnt.. that it is your right to out burst what you feel. am not saying that it is only you who is having this kind of feeling. i have been there too. but why are you letting depression take over your life? life is hard, that is a fact. but if you would take it this hard, then you are in the losing battle. it is not easy to follow: but you have to take it easy. you are supposed to give your wife encouragements. am sure she is trying to help out maybe not the way/outcome of what you expect. but isnt that something to be thankful about? seems to me that you are not making it easier for her also because you always are complaining. i feel there are a lot of people who wants to help you out. be open, dont let your pride get in the way.
@markleob (1902)
• Philippines
9 Aug 10
hi there sir! i also have failure and BAD DAYS.. i think all of us have, i mean who would not have. right? but that would only be a matter of self acceptance, patience, hardwork and above all that thing we called FAITH. you are even luckier than any man around the planet. think of those who are walking because they wont have car. ... just take a problem easy. one problem at a time. dont let your feelings rule over... . i must say, take a deep breath and relax... always think the word RELAX.... smile,,, smile...smile... smile.. smile.... be happy, be happy... i am sure you will conquer all your trials...