When this page first started, our intention was to bring understanding to the chaos that may happen in one's life. Now, we wish to bring light and options on what one can do in light of what may occur. We can spin our wheels day and night placing blame or saying if only, or this never should have happened. But, the fact is...it did happen. How is a child of God to respond to darkness, turmoil, chaos, or life? Are we to give death, curses, or evil doings? Or, should we give hope, mercy, forgiveness, healing, and opportunities to reconcile, regenerate, and renew? Here are some solutions...
"Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing." 1 Peter 3:9 NIV
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men." Romans 12:17 KJV
Solutions, Alternatives, Healing, and Answers to the Facets of Life
Why?
Man has uttered, screamed, begged, sobbed, whispered, and implored to God why. Why the pain, the loss, the hurt, the cruelty, the injustice, the evil, the lack of...why? What has happened to mankind where perversion, abnormality, anger, disease, and unfruitfulness are rampant? The facets of life occur to all mankind regardless of race, religion, creed, class, and sex. It is here that we seek to bring some understanding, insight, perspective, answers, peace, hope, response, and reconciliation to the heartfelt question of why. The word of God is applicable and limitless in providing answers. Below will be scriptures as well as links to websites that may provide a solution or articles for further reading.
Abuse (Physical, Sexual, and Mental)
Abuse is derivative from the perpetrator refusing to submit to God's authority and ways. Chaos began when Satan refused to submit to God and decided to go against the sovereignty and power of God. In the beginning of creation the Earth was void and mankind was made to subdue and have dominion on Earth. Abuse is the product of disobedience. Anytime man decides to manipulate another man away from the will of God; abuse is afflicted. The perpetrator inflicts violence on its victims' soul, spirit, and body. Sexual immorality is also the root of abuse as it seeks to devour and unlawfully put unto subjection a being that is not theirs. Sexual immorality is when man has sexual relationships with individuals who are related to them through blood or marriage (i.e. father's wife, son's wife), married females, same sex, or with animals. See Leviticus 20:10... “If a man commits adultery with the wife of his neighbor, both the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death. If a man lies with his father's wife, he has uncovered his father's nakedness; both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them. If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death; they have committed perversion; their blood is upon them. If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them. If a man takes a woman and her mother also, it is depravity; he and they shall be burned with fire, that there may be no depravity among you. If a man lies with an animal, he shall surely be put to death, and you shall kill the animal. If a woman approaches any animal and lies with it, you shall kill the woman and the animal; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them." (Leviticus 20:10-16 ESV)
Disease
Famine
Moringa-the Tree of Life is a possible solution to address famine:
http://www.treesforlife.org/our-work/our-initiatives/moringa
Poverty-Is it derivative from misfortune or disobedience? God's children are called to the commonwealth of God. We are called to be lenders, not borrowers. Poverty does exist but why? Is it because of unforeseen misfortunes? Poverty does exist but why? Is it because of unforeseen misfortunes or failure to store up, sinful behavior, lack of responsibility, wantonness, or stubbornness to stay in man's ways instead of God's ways?
2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth” Ecclesiastes 11:2
Why a portion to seven, and also to eight? I see this as giving for the Kingdom that is now, (as we are in the seventh dispensation-Perfection), and for the Kingdom to come (the eight dispensation is completion-the Kingdom of God completely manifested). We can use our finances to bless one another and this generation, but then give or set aside for the next generation as an inheritance, a legacy.
Mental Illness -There are many roots of mental illness from past experiences, abuse, neglect, trauma, physiology, dietary intake, substance abuse, genetics, pollution, receptors in the brain malfunctioning, and so forth. Do not become so consumed by discovering the root that you are not able to break forth into complete healing. God desires you to be whole-to be completely whole spiritually, mentally, and physically. There is no longer any condemnation to those who are in Jesus Christ. You are not a bad person, you are not a demon, and you are not evil. There is an evil world out there and there are demons. Satan seeks to distort the truth, to kill, steal, and destroy, and to distract people. That is why it is so important to be a child of God. Because, when you are a child of God, You have the Living God on your side. You may suffer pain, heartache, injustice, cruelty, abuse, and death. But, your eternal destination is sealed by the Holy Spirit when you accept the Lord Jesus Christ in to your heart. So, your life on Earth may not be what you expected or what you deserve but your eternal life will be one of peace, love, joy, happiness, beyond anything you can ever imagine. Man may have 120 years to live on Earth, but eternity far surpasses 120 years. Choose eternal life with God and His Son Jesus Christ because if you don't you will have eternal life in the Lake of Fire where only pain, confusion, and sadness prevail.
What can you do when you cannot and do not want to do anything or be by anyone? When you are being drowned out by your own mind? Above all the noise, chaos, doubts, self-loathing, hurt, pain, fear, and anger turn to God-No RUN to Him. Do all that you can to mediate on His Word day and night? At the times you cannot read it, listen to it. And, at times that this does not prevail then be still-it will be okay, God loves you, and God is in control. God gives us the best advice-Be Still. "Be still, and know that I am God:..." Psalm 46:10.
First of all, when facing mental illness (or life itself), the key is to have a relationship with the Only Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. If you do not have a relationship you can start now. Your first step is to admit that you are a sinner. Second, confess with your mouth and say "I accept the Lord Jesus Christ in to my heart as my savior. I believe He has paid the full price of all my sins and I do want Jesus Christ to reign in my life". Thirdly, surround yourself with people who share and desire with you to have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Friendship, fellowship, and accountability will strengthen and aide you. But, your own personal relationship with Jesus Christ is what will give you victory in all areas of your life. Man will fail you. Man will disappoint and hurt you. "3 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help." Psalm 146:3 Do not depend and live off of someone else's relationship with God. God wants to know you and desires you to know Him. You can know God directly through Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father. He has ripped open the veil to His Father.
Second, consider your diet. Are you getting enough nutrients and vitamins in your diet? Are you eating foods that give you life (are you getting enough raw fruits and vegetables)? Are you equipping your body to be able to counteract and fight elements that may trigger depression, anxiety, ADHD, and so forth? You can get blood work done that can tell you the vitamin levels in your blood. You can also get a hormone test to get a reading on the levels of your hormones. Check out Dr. Mercola as he has online tests and surveys including what foods are best based on your blood type. Dr. Foster Essentials offers an extensive array of supplements and formulas to renew, repair, and restore your health.
Third of all, seek out a Christian counselor who will mediate with a psychiatrist to develop a treatment plan that will facilitate complete recovery. It is important that they support you in your goal and do not keep you in the gerbil bowl for a stable paycheck.
"26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 KJV
Christians and Mental Illness-
http://www.christianpost.com/news/christianity-and-mental-health-have-we-lost-our-faith-88270/
http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/the_christian_and_mental_illness_-_part_two_-_our_experience_with_bipolar_d/
Sound Mind-
Scriptures for a Sound Mind-Joyce Meyer http://www.joycemeyer.org/articles/ea.aspx?article=scriptures_for_a_sound_mind
What does the Bible say About Sound Mind? http://www.openbible.info/topics/sound_mind
Death of Children, Stillbirths, and Miscarriages-
"The mention of my child's name may bring tears to my eyes, but it never fails to bring music to my ears. If you are really my friend, let me hear the beautiful music of his name. It soothes my broken heart and sings to my soul."
We understand the vitality of life from the Old Testament. Some people viewed the Old Testament to be outdated, irrelevant to our times, and harsh. But, it is through the Old Testament that we understand that God is love. It is through His laws that love and life are given to mankind. All life has a purpose, it is man that shortens life by its thoughts, prayers, and actions. God's will is for mankind to multiply, have dominion and subdue. God gives us His laws, statutues, and ordinances so we have the will and understanding to do so according to His ways and give life. Too many times we are murmurers, cursors, and quick to repay evil with evil without realizing, or delibrately causing a life to fade away. No matter the cause of the life being departed remember that God does count all life as worthy and desires not one to perish. Life is valuable and is from God. How do we know life is valuable and a being does have worth even though it may never take its first breath? From the Old Testament...
"22 if men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman's husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine. 23 And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life," Exodus 21:22-23
God recognizes that a child in the womb is a life that did exist and then departed. It is alive. Man counts a life as starting from the moment a breath is taken.
God counts a life before it is even in the womb!
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you..." Jeremiah 1:5
God sees unformed substance and still calls it substance!
"Your eyes saw my unformed substance" Psalms 139:16
Is my child in Heaven and what about my child not accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior?
Your child is in heaven! Do not be dismayed if your child never had a chance to choose Jesus Christ. God is merciful and is a righteous judge. Your child is with God and will forever be in God's Kingdom. Your child is not going to be judged to be cast in to hell for never having a chance to choose Jesus Christ. Hell is for those who refuse Jesus Christ. God is life. God is a life giver. Death is not the will of God. God's will is life, reconciliation, renewal, hope, forgiveness, and love. Rest assured that your little loved one is in the hands of God and is loved.
Healing Poems, songs, and quotes http://www.cfsites.org/sites/pathtolifeministries/departinglife.pdf
Do Babies go to Heaven? http://www.cfsites.org/sites/pathtolifeministries/babiesandheaven.pdf
We are Wonderfully Made By God: http://www.openbible.info/topics/wonderfully_made
Homosexuality
There is no scripture in the word of God that accepts Homosexuality as a way of life. God does address homosexuality and gives hope to those who have been in the lifestyle of homosexuality as He says as you once were. So there is hope that you do not have to pursue and live the life of a homosexual. You can be a new creature in Christ.
1 Corinthians 6:9
"9Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God."
Helpful Resource: http://www.exministries.com/
End Note:
No matter what you are facing in life seek God. God will provide to you the answers, understandings, and solutions. God does not hide anything from His Children, but has given us all spiritual understanding, has given us the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, and has equiped us for His workmanship, and is our teacher.
“11 He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.” Matthew 13:11
It is His will for us to know Him and His ways. He is not a god of confusion. We may not understand His ways during certain times of our lives but He does want us to have fruition of knowledge and to walk, to do, and to live in His ways. It is possible to understand what happens in our lives as we have Jesus Christ in us-Nothing is impossible with Jesus Christ. It is the word of God that gives us instructions. We cannot neglect the word of God and expect to be walking in the Spirit. The word of God is our standard for how we are to live our lives.
“1Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” Psalms 1:1
"11These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so." Acts 17:11
"6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children." Hosea 4:6
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