Struggling

[Wynona]

Could use prayer. Sought counseling from a Mom stress specialist and she wouldn't accept me. Left a voicemail in the morning for a Christian counseling center and no one called back. They are likely swamped. No church membership either.

The negative thoughts are hard to keep at bay. My husband is struggling himself.

 

[Pearl]

@Wynona I think times of struggling are a part of our Christian lives when God can feel far away. He isn't though he is right there with us.

During my life I have had periods of feeling very low and that I was in the doldrums – with no wind in my sails. Although it has taken time I have always returned to being my real self again, thank God, and I have now realised, or been shown, that the reason for feeling the way I did was because I had begun to look at my weaknesses and faults and compare myself to other people and try too hard to change myself.

I would keep on praying and praying and getting nowhere. And the trouble is I just got worse.

I knew God hadn’t left me and that there was no known sin separating me from him but I was feeling so disconnected, both from God and the church and people in general.

But then God showed me that a lump of clay can’t mould itself. He very clearly said to me, “Just be and let me” which has taken the pressure off completely. This is a lesson I thought I had already learned, but anyway I have now re-learned that particular lesson.

I think God causes us to learn things at different levels all through our Christian lives, just like kids computer games get harder as they move up to the next level. Or like doing your 11+ then O levels, then A levels followed by a degree and then a masters degree etc.

 

[amadeus]

Could use prayer. Sought counseling from a Mom stress specialist and she wouldn't accept me. Left a voicemail in the morning for a Christian counseling center and no one called back. They are likely swamped. No church membership either.

The negative thoughts are hard to keep at bay. My husband is struggling himself.

I wish I had easy words to comfort you, Sister. Jesus said,

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Listen closely to what He says. Ask and keep on asking of Him.

I am praying for you now.

 

[APAK]

Could use prayer. Sought counseling from a Mom stress specialist and she wouldn't accept me. Left a voicemail in the morning for a Christian counseling center and no one called back. They are likely swamped. No church membership either.

The negative thoughts are hard to keep at bay. My husband is struggling himself.

Wynona: is your husband then struggling with the same thing as yourself? He feels tired etc..?

 

[Lambano]

Prayers.

And by the way, this is not unusual for new mothers.

 

[Ritajanice]

Praying!...xx

 

[Nancy]

Praying for you my sweet friend. I think these are "the times of sorrow". I so wish I lived nearer sister, I would surely come to you often to grab your hands and pray deeply with you. We all need this, especially in these times.
We love you so much Wynona, hang on and hang in with Christ.
xo

 

[Wynona]

I am convinced prayer is a means of survival. Thank you all for praying. Today I feel like I was finally able to focus on the goodness of the Lord again and not all the negativity around me.

 

[Wynona]

Wynona: is your husband then struggling with the same thing as yourself? He feels tired etc..?

We have recently come through a multi year crisis that was mostly on his shoulders. With the end comes relief but a host of other negative feelings too.

 

[APAK]

We have recently come through a multi year crisis that was mostly on his shoulders. With the end comes relief but a host of other negative feelings too.

Got it....Well I hope for you both that you come to a smooth landing and certain of some sold relief and peace Wynona.

 

[VictoryinJesus]

I am convinced prayer is a means of survival. Thank you all for praying. Today I feel like I was finally able to focus on the goodness of the Lord again and not all the negativity around me.

i wish I could tell you the stress of moms and fathers gets easier. I’m a mother and now a grandmother of seven. In the family there’s anger, depression, a lack of energy, eating disorders, anxiety, fear all kinds of struggles as children get older and then their children also get older. Love what you said “I am convinced prayer is a means of survival.” Agree. Keeping you in prayer.


1 Peter 5:7 ESV - 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you

 

[Pearl]

I am convinced prayer is a means of survival. Thank you all for praying. Today I feel like I was finally able to focus on the goodness of the Lord again and not all the negativity around me.

Praise God. We lose sight of God when we focus our thoughts on ourselves. I doesn't matter whether it's by thinking we are so good or think we are so bad, these thoughts focused on ourselves take our eyes off Jesus. It's a good lesson to learn.

 

[GRACE ambassador]

The negative thoughts are hard to keep at bay. My husband is struggling himself.

Precious friend, I will be praying for you; please Be Encouraged and Comforted
In:

God's GRACE Word for our infirmities

Amen.

 

[dev553344]

Praying for you to feel God's comforting spirit.

 

[Wynona]

Still struggling but its taking over my emotions. Thankfully, I can see a counselor technically this afternoon.

Baby's sleep schedule is off and others dont seem to understand that it affects me. So I guess I need to make them. I cant remember the last time I just got to sleep for 8 hours. Why am I even trying to be nice anymore? Its not real. There's no one to be angry at but I feel angry.

 

[Ritajanice]

Still struggling but its taking over my emotions. Thankfully, I can see a counselor technically this afternoon.

Baby's sleep schedule is off and others dont seem to understand that it affects me. So I guess I need to make them. I cant remember the last time I just got to sleep for 8 hours. Why am I even trying to be nice anymore? Its not real. There's no one to be angry at but I feel angry.

That’s exactly how it works with me, Wynona, this isn’t about me sweetie, I just want you to know I understand you, I have a senile dog, he has me up all hours of the night, I’m exhausted, I have to sleep when he sleeps, I get angry then beat myself up over being angry,...nothing wrong with being angry , as long as it’s under control.

My emotions controlled my entire life because my family played on my emotions growing up , long story.

I am pleased to hear you are seeing a counsellor, I saw one for years, I could and did let everything inside of me that I had bottled “ out” with her, even then I had to go through quite a few counsellors to get to the one who understood “ me”....I know how you feel about being nice as well, trust me I was a nasty person for a long time even as a Born Again, I needed to experience that emotion, another long story.

Praying and thinking of you, I do hope the counselling goes ok.

I hope this has helped you feel not so alone, I’m right there with you ,God Bless Sis,xxxx

 

[Pearl]

Still struggling but its taking over my emotions. Thankfully, I can see a counselor technically this afternoon.

Baby's sleep schedule is off and others dont seem to understand that it affects me. So I guess I need to make them. I cant remember the last time I just got to sleep for 8 hours. Why am I even trying to be nice anymore? Its not real. There's no one to be angry at but I feel angry.

My daughter suffered post natal depression with her first child and suffered for months before she told anybody and got treatment. It is quite common apparently.

 

[amadeus]

Still struggling but its taking over my emotions. Thankfully, I can see a counselor technically this afternoon.

Baby's sleep schedule is off and others dont seem to understand that it affects me. So I guess I need to make them. I cant remember the last time I just got to sleep for 8 hours. Why am I even trying to be nice anymore? Its not real. There's no one to be angry at but I feel angry.

Also praying for you dear sister!

 

[Nancy]

You KNOW I'm praying for you and love you sister. You will come through. I will be starting with a new counselor tomorrow morning and my regular Psych. doc is leaving and I will miss her terribly, we had a bond for over 15 years.
Jesus has your back and, you can be mean to me if you like, just give me a call and start screaming!
xoxo