redwomanwalking

I'm glad things worked out for you. However, I'm not pointing out a situation in which we are giving testimony to the greatness of God but rather to ourselves via braggadoccia as a means to say that some have God's favor and some others do not simply judging by tragic circumstances in one's life. That is not godly, that is boastful and prideful and no man should boast except for Jesus and what He has done for humanity. We as christians often forget that we can certainly tear down a fellow human being, believer or not, simply through pride and arrogance when God calls us to edify one another in Him. That is religious abuse. Example, giving someone a "word of knowledge" that they should give their lives to Christ because it hasn't happened yet. Or saying they aren't as spiritual as they should be when we're warned specifically not to do this but to take care of our own spirituality. Only God knows the heart and only He hears the sincere prayers and clean heart directed towards Him. Sometimes, people are just wrong about it. Thankfully, your case was entirely different because you were keeping your heart towards Him through the storm and not complaining but giving encouragement to others through a nice spirit.

I'd just like to say that God plans on the suffering, the time and place and duration of it, for all mankind, and no one is immune. It doesn't indicate that a person does not have a good-standing relationship with God. It means that God has appointed a time of suffering for someone. I think we do ourselves a misfavor when we judge others' suffering as the result of sin, disobedience or even lack of relationship with God. We cannot see into the heart of that person nor do we know God's reasoning behind the misfortune. So what do you do other than pray for clarity for someone who declares over and over again that they are so very blessed with all things working like fine wine - mind you, in the face of humble and spiritual people who demonstrate more spiritual maturity and are going through a hard time? It's a slap in the face to everyone and it takes away the faith of some to think that they are suffering while this other boasting person is living it up. What is the purpose of bragging that your life is fine because you've got God's grace and favor? If one has received Jesus and one lives righteously, one has God's grace and favor, period. I've come to conclude in life that we're on an upclining hill and the way will get tougher as we climb. We'll gain strength but it will often come through pain. If someone's life is going well, every aspect of it, just wait. And when one arrives to the place of pain, they too might have questions, doubts, fears and the addition of someone who will tell him/her that they're not right with the Lord. Something to consider. "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all." (Psalm 34:19) "Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution." (2 Timothy 3:12)

As a fellow catholic, if you awaken and your mind is still in dream mode, it is not your doing in sin but if you from then consciously partake, then it becomes sin. Pray and seek council from your pastor and the easiest way for that is to go to confession, even regularly. God still loves us even when we fall but He does have expectations and as catholics, we are to go to Him as He's made provision, in reconciliation. I'd encourage you today! Be well and never give up. Get back up each and every time.

...because you feel that they are bringing you down spiritually, pray for charity first. Pray that God shows you the right way in love so you don't hurt them willingly. Sometimes, you just have to move on. I get a feeling that God cannot progress with a blessing for me because of this situation. I might be wrong, but I'm cutting them loose in good conscience anyway, knowing that I've been there for them and have offered up prayers for their well-being even without them knowing it. They don't comprehend because they do not love Him. What I have gotten back from kindness and genuineness is anger and treachery and a willingness to accuse wrongly. It's okay, anyway, I know they are angry with God and I'm just on the receiving end of that. Be charitable despite the persecution. So, if you find yourself in this situation, you will definitely be hurt but follow the Lord each and every day. Do things His way. Do not give up. He will provide those in your life who will edify you. He will.

I'm not sure there is total innocence but from what I'm told, her boss accused her of padding her paycheck for overtime and he signed it but is now claiming she forged his signature and refuses to pay her any wages for 3 pay periods. Please pray for a solution and the truth and that all innocent parties are absolved. Please pray for peace, well-being, and that the employer actually pays her and releases the money he owes her.