Feeling really down/discouraged

[Whitacre_Girl]

I’m having “one of those nights” where life just seems really backwards. I just feel really discouraged, tired, and wanting to give up.

I know that on tuesday I get to go back to school where I see constant posters promoting homosexuality, birth control, sexual exploration, and abortion. I know I get to sit through a class where I am guaranteed to have my personal beliefs violated at any given time. I get to come home and turn on the TV or listen to the radio and hear something promoting homosexuality/sexual exploration, or just the general blasphemy of my faith.

I can’t go to work without it, i can’t go to school without it, I can’t even go outside my house. If I go to mass, I run the risk of running into a certain Deacon that loves to give homilies about things that violate my beliefs as a pro-life woman.

I am just tired. I am tired of feeling constantly assaulted and I’m starting to really turn into a shut-in. There are a few things that I know are “safe” and I just spend all my time doing those things – Minecraft, scrapbooking, sketching, and reading children’s books (although most of those aren’t even safe anymore.)

Any helpful advice or words of encouragement? I am just so sick and tired of everything in this world being so…wrong and backwards. I get that I won’t see eye-to-eye with everyone on everything, but…well enough is darn well ENOUGH.

 

[odhiambo]

Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.

Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.

Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.

 

[supertubos]

I’m having “one of those nights” where life just seems really backwards. I just feel really discouraged, tired, and wanting to give up.

I know that on tuesday I get to go back to school where I see constant posters promoting homosexuality, birth control, sexual exploration, and abortion. I know I get to sit through a class where I am guaranteed to have my personal beliefs violated at any given time. I get to come home and turn on the TV or listen to the radio and hear something promoting homosexuality/sexual exploration, or just the general blasphemy of my faith.

I can’t go to work without it, i can’t go to school without it, I can’t even go outside my house. If I go to mass, I run the risk of running into a certain Deacon that loves to give homilies about things that violate my beliefs as a pro-life woman.

I am just tired. I am tired of feeling constantly assaulted and I’m starting to really turn into a shut-in. There are a few things that I know are “safe” and I just spend all my time doing those things – Minecraft, scrapbooking, sketching, and reading children’s books (although most of those aren’t even safe anymore.)

Any helpful advice or words of encouragement? I am just so sick and tired of everything in this world being so…wrong and backwards. I get that I won’t see eye-to-eye with everyone on everything, but…well enough is darn well ENOUGH.

Girl: You are in this world and you all of a sudden realized that life is not easy, that evil is everywhere an that you are being attacked from all sides.

Besides, you seem to have strong christian beliefs what makes matters worse.

Now, you are at a crossroad and you seem feel like choosing the worst direction. You can fight back or give up. Now you seem to you that giving up is the best choice. You are down and despaired and you seem not to find someone who thinks like you. And then you escape to plays and games so as not to see so much evil.

If I can be of any hel, I am trying to give you some little bit pieces of advice. If they are useful, thanks to God. If not, just tell me.

1. First of all, you seem to wish or thing that this world is Good. Lady: you must change completely your mind. This world is BAD. There is evil everywhere. The only perfect person is Jesus Christ and His Mother the Virgin Mary. I am Bad as Hell and, pardon me, You are Bad too. You must get used to this idea.
2. Then, schools, TV, Your Deacon and so on,all of them show the “Badness” of each one. You cannot escape this situation. Why? Because you are a woman, a Personal Human Being, and this world it is what it is.
3. The Bible says tha evil and pain came from Adam and Eve, which now we interpret that Evil is in this world. The Bible says it.
4. Christ came to save us from Evil. Remember, Girl, that Christ fought all his life against evil and died in the crossing fighting evil to the last moment.
5. Girl: No one is your supporter, nor me nor any human Being. Your saviour is Jesus Christ and His steps is good for you to follow. He taught us to fight evil and that’s you job in this world.
6. Now, what shall you do? Start protesting everything, everywhere like a madperson? No. Christ came and went and evil is still with us. He did His job, the Job the Father had given to him and when finished, He went to Heaven, where He is waiting for us.
7. So, Girl, when it is sensible, whenever you can, just fight Evil. Dont become upset when they are crushing your rights. Remember Christ: His rights were completely crushed up to the cross.
8. Be gentle as a dove and agressive like a warrior. Hug Christ in your moments of despair and listen you Him healing your wound and giving you courage to go back to the fight.
9. fight to the end of life, and then, you will meet Your Loved One, Jesus Christ, who will receive you in His Glory and will tell you: “Come, Girl, You were a good fighter in my Army. Como ane receive the Eternal Medal of Honor that I reserved to those who fought like Me and You”.
10. And you are not alone: see this Forum where you will meet your Brothers-in-Arms.

Smile, Girl,
Cheers,

 

[Contra_Mundum_1]

:console:

I went through a phase like that a year ago. I was pregnant and suddenly it seemed that all the news was about sexualising children in schools, promoting immoral lifestyles, attacking the family, etc. It felt personal and I really found it difficult to cope. (How am I going to raise children in this sick world kind of panic).

It is true: it is tough to be a Christian. We are here in the world but not of the world and when we actually understand that and experience it things become really difficult. I can’t relate to most people these days and my interaction with them is quite superficial. I’m very happy in my Christ-centred life and prefer the company of believers. Nothing wrong or strange about that. The way I deal with the rest of the world is that I remind myself that although things seem desperate, Christ has won. Things that go on around us can’t change that. I think when we reach the point of being unable to identify with the world, we are pulled to God and become more close to Him. It can be very lonely and scary but I guess it is the way he wants it to be.
Have faith and be strong. We are not alone.

 

[Berean2]

Whitacre Girl, Jesus withdrew to the desert; makes me think He got tired of it all a lot, too (though in those days, they didn’t have PC, and porn on TV and the internet). Solitude and time with the Father evidently were necessary to rejuvenate Him.

I’m having “one of those nights” where life just seems really backwards. I just feel really discouraged, tired, and wanting to give up.

I feel that way often, too. It usually makes me think of that verse where Jesus says, “Evil will increase and the love of many will grow cold.” He says it Himself: evil WILL increase. Not a pretty thought, but at least it’s not catching Him by surprise; one can take some comfort from that knowledge.

I am just tired. I am tired of feeling constantly assaulted and I’m starting to really turn into a shut-in.

That might actually be wisdom in this case. The maintenance of “your most holy faith” (using Jude’s words here) is our highest priority.

reading children’s books (although most of those aren’t even safe anymore.)

The older ones (printed years back) a lot of times are still wholesome, especially picture books. But you’re right, even picture books by someone like Eric Carle can cleverly promote some of the most sordid garbage.

I am just so sick and tired of everything in this world being so…wrong and backwards.

Evil is indeed wearying—and exasperating! But take heart, the fact that you are reacting so strongly to it would seem to indicate a healthy soul on your part.

I can’t relate to most people these days and my interaction with them is quite superficial.

Ditto here: one feels very much like the aliens that the N.T. describes believers as.

 

[PiousTemplar]

I know what you mean.

 

[Whitacre_Girl]

Thanks guys. I’m really trying to keep things together, but I really like what one poster said about Jesus retreating into the desert. I feel like I kind of need something like that, you know? Just a chance to remind myself that as Christians, we know the end of the story, and JESUS WINS.

I spent some time really praying about it last night after I went to bed, and I realize that it’s actually wearing on me more than I realized. One of the reasons it’s got me more ground down that normal is way back in my mind I’m starting to have doubts. Not legitimate doubts based on real issues or problems, but fear. I have fear that MAYBE God isn’t real and all of this suffering is in vain. That maybe there is no great reward and this is all pointless and if only I would give in, I could enjoy life now instead of hoping for something more that might not be there.

Boy, is that a trick of the devil or what? Am I alone in this? How do I combat it?

 

[Contra_Mundum_1]

I have fear that MAYBE God isn’t real and all of this suffering is in vain. That maybe there is no great reward and this is all pointless and if only I would give in, I could enjoy life now instead of hoping for something more that might not be there.

Boy, is that a trick of the devil or what? Am I alone in this? How do I combat it?

Combat it by praying and going to adoration. I think it is normal to sometimes have doubts and to fear these things. Saints struggled too.
I’m wondering about what you said about the reward and if nothing is there, you could just give in and enjoy life. I wonder if ‘giving in’ would make a difference. How woud you enjoy life? By suddenly going for an immoral lifestyle (like having extra-marital affairs, stealing money to fund expensive trips abroad)? I don’t think you are that kind of a girl
From what I’ve seen in the lives of atheists, they don’t ‘enjoy’ life more than we do. Most are miserable in some way or the other and are looking for ways to make sense of things. I guess we are all human, so not having faith doesn’t make it easier. On the contrary, I believe.

Keep praying, try not to stress too much, read something that will encourage you during this phase. This too shall pass.

 

[Whitacre_Girl]

Combat it by praying and going to adoration. I think it is normal to sometimes have doubts and to fear these things. Saints struggled too.
I’m wondering about what you said about the reward and if nothing is there, you could just give in and enjoy life. I wonder if ‘giving in’ would make a difference. How woud you enjoy life? By suddenly going for an immoral lifestyle (like having extra-marital affairs, stealing money to fund expensive trips abroad)? I don’t think you are that kind of a girl
From what I’ve seen in the lives of atheists, they don’t ‘enjoy’ life more than we do. Most are miserable in some way or the other and are looking for ways to make sense of things. I guess we are all human, so not having faith doesn’t make it easier. On the contrary, I believe.

Keep praying, try not to stress too much, read something that will encourage you during this phase. This too shall pass.

awww, thanks!!

I went in to chat with the priest today. He was really helpful.

 

[thistle]

I’m having “one of those nights” where life just seems really backwards. I just feel really discouraged, tired, and wanting to give up.

I know that on tuesday I get to go back to school where I see constant posters promoting homosexuality, birth control, sexual exploration, and abortion. I know I get to sit through a class where I am guaranteed to have my personal beliefs violated at any given time. I get to come home and turn on the TV or listen to the radio and hear something promoting homosexuality/sexual exploration, or just the general blasphemy of my faith.

I can’t go to work without it, i can’t go to school without it, I can’t even go outside my house. If I go to mass, I run the risk of running into a certain Deacon that loves to give homilies about things that violate my beliefs as a pro-life woman.

I am just tired. I am tired of feeling constantly assaulted and I’m starting to really turn into a shut-in. There are a few things that I know are “safe” and I just spend all my time doing those things – Minecraft, scrapbooking, sketching, and reading children’s books (although most of those aren’t even safe anymore.)

Any helpful advice or words of encouragement? I am just so sick and tired of everything in this world being so…wrong and backwards. I get that I won’t see eye-to-eye with everyone on everything, but…well enough is darn well ENOUGH.

Read a book called Arise From Darkness by Father Benedict Groeschel.

 

[OraLabora]

We cannot reasonably expect justice in this world. Just read St. Paul’s epistles, to confirm that even in Christian communities 2000 years ago exactly the same problems afflicted humanity as now.

The idea is to prepare ourselves individually for the next world where true justice will reign. Jesus will triumph, eventually. Do not get discouraged, prepare yourself to join the Church Triumphant. You have no control over what others do, but you ultimately control your own eternal destiny. And we all have big work to do in that department.

 

[odhiambo]

Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.

Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.

Sacred Heart of Jesus,
We place our trust in Thee.

 

[fred_conty]

Hi,
One day a mother and little boy were out in the back yard. The little boy looked at his mom and said,“mom, what’s wrong with dad?” She replied,“just keep digging.”

Howsthat!

Do something to tickle your funny bone.

Try golf. You can’t get serious with that because every missed stroke just gets funnier.

Exorcise is a great way to not care about anything after exhaustion sets in.

Most things have a humorous side, even religion. Find the humorous side, and the smile will come.

We had a teacher in college who said, “if you can laugh at youself, you’ll be ok.”
There is plenty of material there to draw from.

“pity parties” have to be paid for and cost us a lot. Just say 'NO" to them.

When I was young, people used to speak of “blue Mondays”. They knew that Tuesdays was the cure because time does that.

Sometimes when the blues hit me, I think of what a horrible day those in hell are having.
And then I offer my blues for someone who is going to hell that day that Jesus may give them a 2nd chance before they die.

The rosary of our Lady of Peace is also soothing, and calming. It takes our mind off of what is bothering us and also gives us grace to cope.

Think of a cute, cuddly little baby and how beautiful it is.

If all else fails, just look at yourself in the mirror and laugh.

 

[supertubos]

:console:

I went through a phase like that a year ago. I was pregnant and suddenly it seemed that all the news was about sexualising children in schools, promoting immoral lifestyles, attacking the family, etc. It felt personal and I really found it difficult to cope. (How am I going to raise children in this sick world kind of panic).

It is true: it is tough to be a Christian. We are here in the world but not of the world and when we actually understand that and experience it things become really difficult. I can’t relate to most people these days and my interaction with them is quite superficial. I’m very happy in my Christ-centred life and prefer the company of believers. Nothing wrong or strange about that. The way I deal with the rest of the world is that I remind myself that although things seem desperate, Christ has won. Things that go on around us can’t change that. I think when we reach the point of being unable to identify with the world, we are pulled to God and become more close to Him. It can be very lonely and scary but I guess it is the way he wants it to be.
Have faith and be strong. We are not alone.

I tell you: it is extremely tough to be a Christian these days, but, though you prefer the company of believers, non-believers need you.

I am not preaching: I have not done as much as I could.But without us, Christ is alone nd His words cannot spread. Cheers:thumbsup:

 

[OraLabora]

I tell you: it is extremely tough to be a Christian these days, but, though you prefer the company of believers, non-believers need you.

On the contrary it is easy to be a Christian these days, at least in most “civilized” places.

Try being a Christian during the Diocletian persecutions, for instance. Those Christians not only died for their faith, they were tortured for it. The only bright side of that epoch was that many saints were born in Heaven and God knows we all need saints as role models.

The most we have to endure as Christians in N. America are insults and prejudice. So far no Christians have been tortured in Canada or the US in recent memory.

 

[Lui]

Whitacre Girl, Jesus withdrew to the desert; makes me think He got tired of it all a lot, too (though in those days, they didn’t have PC, and porn on TV and the internet). Solitude and time with the Father evidently were necessary to rejuvenate Him.

But the times back then were A LOT worse. Imagine that people were being crucified, stoned and tortured in the worst ways you can imagine. Prostitution existed and I bet Jesus was confronted with ALL sins that existed.
I think the sins of others shouldn’t get you down. You have to stick to your faith and not let the things around you effect you.
There is sin all around me and I am not free of sin either. I just have to stick to my faith, repent my sins and try to improve from day to day. There will always be sin and there always was, so you have to learn to deal with it for example by prayer, reading the Bible, books on Saints(you can learn how they dealt with it). I don’t think shutting the world out is the solution though.