Dear Diary,
I am so sadden by how much sorrow, anger and hatred is in so many of the posts I have read.
Reality is that nothing is perfect on this earth, but because of Jesus Christ and what He has done for everyone who believes, You can have TRUE joy in the circumstances that are often unbearable to human souls.
I heard a quote once, "Your problem is not your problem, your perspective of your problem is your problem".
You do not grow in the comfort of life, you alone have the choice to change. Call on the Lord! Ask Him to be real to you and show you He is your strength, your courage, your hope!! Things may not change over night but you will begin to change and see Him working in your life.
The truth is not one of can save ourselves. We all must come to the end of our own strength, our own abilities thinking "I don't need anyone". We all need another and I will also say God made THE WAY for each who believes, confesses and gives his heart to God. God teaches us in Romans 3:10 there is NOONE righteous, no not one. Further in Romans 3:23 He says "All have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God". And with every choice we make in this life there is a counter consequence. You murder someone, you go to prison or death penalty. You speed and get pulled over, your consequence is a ticket. As with the choice to not accept Christ as your Savior, Romans 6:23 teaches "The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eteral life, through Jesus Christ our Lord".
Because GOD loves you so very much, He gave His only begotten Son as a final sacrifice to cover our debt. (John 3:16)
But God Made a way, for He is the ONLY WAY. "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:9-10 NKJV
There are wonderful Bible believing, teaching churches to help us learn and grow in our new lives. By no means will your life be free of discouragement, hardships or trials but you will have an advocate that stands with you and helps you walk through the situation with joy, peace, honor, and LIFE. You can TRUST Him. If He brings you to it, He will take you throught it.
Seek God with your whole heart, ask Him to replace your brokenness with joy, HE IS JOY!!