What About Me, God?
For Those Who Feel Abandoned
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Day 1
I don't really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don't do it. Instead, I do what I hate. Romans 7:15 NLT
Good news and then the bad news. Sigh… And then someone shares their great news. They got a wonderful job, girlfriend/boyfriend, a raise, the lottery, physical healing. Not for you. Here you still are wanting to be happy for them, but your feelings get in the way. Yep. I want to do what’s right and so I do, with great stretching of the spirit. But the pain, resentment, and fear are still there within me.
Take it to Him. One feels guilty asking the Creator- of -all, why? Why did my loved one die and theirs was healed? Why did I get overlooked for the promotion, praise, love? I want to do what’s right and so I do the best I can with your help. But the feeling of being short-changed by my Father is still with me. Then the thoughts of working harder, praying harder, studying harder enter my mind because that’s how the world works. But not God. He sees everything and knows what is good for us and what is good for another. We are not God. We do not see everything in another’s life. Don’t compare. I guarantee if you compare, you’ll always come up short.
So, ask Him to reveal all that is good in your life. It’s there, but comparing to another, which we cannot see, is stopping our eyes of faith. Do you have a sense of humor? Do you help others without telling others? Do you pray for others? Do you love God with all your heart, mind and soul? The world doesn’t care, but God does. Hold onto that. Watch it change you and possibly, the world.
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About the Book
Feeling abandoned by God and others occurs in our life. Let’s learn how to see that abandonment does not occur for the Christian—just more intimacy with God, even when painful.
About the Author
Barbara Hinther, author of Meditations and Encouragement for the Caregiver of a Loved One with Dementia, an inspiring read, realized through her journey that all of us feel abandoned by God and others. Time to share what she has learned and hopefully, others will know they are not alone. This too, shall pass. With beautiful, yet painful, lessons.
Barbara lives in a rural town in Idaho where all is community. Bless everyone in the community for their support and their never-ending let’s pitch in attitude!
She worked in marketing for over 30 years and volunteered with the Idaho Youth Ranch and St. Vincent’s de Paul Thrift Store. Then her hardest job ever was caring for her husband who died from Lewy body dementia and needed her full-time care. Feelings of abandonment were constant.
Life was very difficult for a while, but love, faith and hope will overcome.
Let the adventure continue!
You may reach her on Facebook. All are welcome.