Original Prayer

I'm sorry, I don't want to die, for the sake of my family. They've been through so much and I would like to become somebody and look after them. If I die, how will my poor mum cope? I'm sorry about my last statement, but I'm very frustrated at this moment

Submitted by Cyn on 13 May 2009

Responses

Dear Cyn, I know how you feel - sometimes the wait is unbearable. But, "let patience have her perfect work". If God has given you dreams and you really believe these things are His will for your life, then He will fulfill them in His time. Believe it or not, it is in the furnace of affliction that God is able to do the greatest work in us, and sometimes learning patience is one of those things that, in the end qualify us for the blessing God has for us, whatever that may be. Patience is a fruit of the Spirit that under-girds all other fruit and Christian virtues. Patience is necessary for these graces to come to ripeness and maturity, and it is the Father's will that we bear fruit. A side note: I've had dreams that are yet to be fulfilled, after many years; as well, dreams that have already come to pass (God is an awesome God!) Be careful that your devotion to God does not depend on His blessings, and understand that even our dreams and the promises of God we hold onto must also be placed on the alter of sacrifice along with our lives in submission to His will. Please, comfort and strengthen your heart with the following scriptures: Heb. 10:36, James 1:4,16-17,5:11, Rom.5:3-5

Submitted by Annette on 16 May 2009