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Im just overwhelmed with so many things happening in the world like abortion,premarital sex,LGBT and all that bad stuff.

I feel that if I pray,it wont make these things go away as the world is delving deeper into sin.
People nowadays are just becoming more worldly and have forgotten God.And because of that we’re living in a different kind of world

Any advice?Im just,i dont know, feel sad and depressed…like there’s no hope in the future
 
These things all exist.

You seem to be ready for a deeper prayer life. Beyond asking for these problems to being solved, is to achieve true union with Jesus, such as through contemplative prayer (see CCC 2700-2724), and then you will become a spiritual warrior to fight these problems at a more profound level than the level that typical politics in church and state both operate in. This will give you hope, because you will know that the Holy Spirit is in fact guiding you, making you the most effective tool you can be for His purposes.

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I get the depression. It has been worse in the past, and it can get crazy ugly depending on your particular situation. I was shown some horrible things in my past due to my foster parenting efforts.

But, I’ve found that the more I lean on and trust in God, the less aggravated I get with the worldly ways. My anger gives way to sadness for those choosing to do bad things.

You might want to look up “True Devotion to Mary” by St. Louis de Montfort. This book was written in the early 1700s and is shockingly applicable today. Given the tone and nature of your post, it seems like it would help you out.
 
It took Noah and his sons 100 yrs to build the Ark, during which time - 100 yrs - the occuupants could have returned to GOD, but instead ridiculed Noah and his sons, proving GOD was correct in destroying those who rejected HIS salvation.

“…and if you find 10 LORD, will YOU then spare the city of Soddom? If I find 10, then I shall not destroy Soddom…” paraphrase of Abraham pleading for the lives of all the sinners in Soddom. The LORD could noteven find 10 in the whole city.

“40 days more and Ninevh will be destroyed…” And within a few days the entire city had turned from their ways and converted back to GOD.

Individuals - tribes - nations - governments - organizations - all have choices and each choice moves us closer to GOD or further away.

The world - and the USA - has through abortion and numerous sexual practices and sins rejected GOD, HIS teachings, HIS truth, HIS salvation. Your trepidation is well formed, but you cannot live in fear. The most prolific teaching JESUS repeated in the Bible is “Be not afraid”.

We must view ourselves as the sons of Noah - and while we cannot build an Ark with wood, we can fabricate an Ark of prayer and fasting asking GOD to spare our nation and to let HIS mercy be upon us, HIS sons and daughters by way of our “choices”.
 
BintuluChuchGuy said:
Im just overwhelmed with so many things happening in the world like abortion,premarital sex,LGBT and all that bad stuff.

I feel that if I pray,it wont make these things go away as the world is delving deeper into sin.
People nowadays are just becoming more worldly and have forgotten God.And because of that we’re living in a different kind of world

Any advice?Im just,i dont know, feel sad and depressed…like there’s no hope in the future
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For better or worse and no idea if my method is the right way or not but I kind of politely ignore it all. I am like you and find it hard to take it on board. I find it hard to know what is morally right and what is wrong in situations. I don’t bury my head in the sand, its not that kind of ignoring it all. But I block it out in so much as I don’t form opinions on this kind of stuff and leave it for the gossipers to gossip about it if they so wish. I totally leave it in the hands of God and that irates some people too, namely Christians because that is my way of handling stuff, even when God don’t seem to be there, I leave all these matters in the care of God because its too much for me on my own. Its why we all work together and play together and share together because these issue and life is too much on our own to bare.
 
Agree with poster above. Pray 🙂

One way of thinking of it, is that evil exists so that God can call good out of it:)

God bless
 
BintuluChuchGuy said:
Im just overwhelmed with so many things happening in the world like abortion,premarital sex,LGBT and all that bad stuff.

I feel that if I pray,it wont make these things go away as the world is delving deeper into sin.
People nowadays are just becoming more worldly and have forgotten God.And because of that we’re living in a different kind of world

Any advice?Im just,i dont know, feel sad and depressed…like there’s no hope in the future
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I came up with a new Revelation (I’m not saying it was divinely inspired) but it helps me cope with things I see going on around us in the world. Feel free to make it your own.

I call it the New Book of Revelation to Len (my name), or for short REV-LEN. It only has 3 chapters.

Rev Len; 1

The world already has a God…and it’s not me!

Rev Len: 2

The world already has a Judge…and it’s not me!

Rev Len:3

The world already has a Saviour…and it’s not me either! Praise be to God!
 
BintuluChuchGuy said:
Im just overwhelmed with so many things happening in the world like abortion,premarital sex,LGBT and all that bad stuff.

I feel that if I pray,it wont make these things go away as the world is delving deeper into sin.
People nowadays are just becoming more worldly and have forgotten God.And because of that we’re living in a different kind of world

Any advice?Im just,i dont know, feel sad and depressed…like there’s no hope in the future
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Hi,

I think many of the faithful are horrified and distressed by many current world events. Our faith appears to give us a more profound insight into such immorality and other wicked acts etc. We often occupy an enlightened perspective of the world, where we almost feel like ‘outsiders looking in’. We can appreciate the fact that the only hope for the world is to return to God through Jesus Christ. It can get frustrating when we know the truth while we see others blind to the gift of salvation, and many souls apparently rejecting God wilfully. I feel that the despair we feel at the possible loss of such souls is evidence of a more intimate relationship with God. We can get down about such things but never forget how truly powerful prayer can be. Never lose hope, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GOD. It can also help to put aside some ‘you time’. Once you have said your prayers and fulfilled your other commitments, put some time aside to relax. Avoid depressing material such as the news etc. and put a comedy on and relax. I hope this is helpful, you are in my prayers.

God bless
 
Mother Teresa heard someone ask the question, what good does one loaf of bread do among so many thousands starving? And she replied, at least one person wouldn’t go to bed hungry tonight.

That is all there is to it. We can do some good.

Another thought.

Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.

Just things to think about.
 
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