#yahwehasks

[y-hweh]

I pray God forgives me every time I argue with my parents... I feel sad because we're living during a pandemic and tomorrow is not guaranteed. I'm afraid of what is and might happen. Please pray for me. Thank you.

Hello. This is very sweet and genuine. I hope you and your family are finding common ground and loving one another with full hearts.

I hope you have not suffered too much during this pandemic. My best wishes are with you. The Spirit is kind. Place your fears there.

[y-hweh]

Before something begins it's like God already ended everything and it hurts me.

Please listen when God says no to something. I cannot think of better advice.

I have literally been torn countless times because God tells me “no” and I persevered with something nonetheless. I really thought I knew what I was doing too.

God is not bland or boring or timid or prude and his plans for you are not either. His “no” to this is actually a YES to something with way more depth and fruit.

[y-hweh]

I think I've forgotten how to socialize. I'm always alone, always isolating myself. People think I'm sensitive and an overthinker. I'm misunderstood so when I speak up my mind, it's like I'm the bad person. I just want to bring back my old self.

Isolation seems to be doing that, hey. And for people that already find it hard to socialise, and had worked themselves into some sort of rhythm, isolation really burns that progress.

I actually know a few people who deal with the same misunderstood dilemma. One of my dearest friends is pegged as a bitch and insensitive, but it all comes from the fact that she isn’t very adapt at reading people and situations.

I have another close pal who is pegged as rude and abrupt. In her mind, she is speaking the truth and giving people what they need. What she lacks is seeing things from their point of view. And when she does see it, she doesn’t see the point in acknowledging that, for logic’s sake.

I think if a few people are mentioning it, maybe have a look at how you communicate with people. My best advice for this is to stop formulating your own reply and opinion and listen to the full extent of what they’re saying and how they’re actually feeling. Sometimes your response will be slow, that’s okay - they will feel heard.

Don’t trade in your personality. There a huge benefits to being sensitive. People need sensitive people. Situations need sensitive people. But if you’re feeling like you’re being isolated by others, take a look at how you’re treating them. Pray on it.

[y-hweh]

The past few days life has been so busy and it felt like I've already forgotten those that I truly desire in life. But now it's night and I'm crying again because I'm longing for a husband. When will I meet my best friend and home?

I just answered something similar to this...

[y-hweh]

It hurts me when people think they can say and do anything to me without me getting mad but when it's time to stand up for myself, it turns out I'm the bad person. I mean, it's difficult because I feel like I don't have any right to say what's on my mind. As much as possible I don't want conflict with them because I'm a Christian but I don't know, they're avoiding me now just because of what I did and I'm sensitive. Last night I cried because I keep on thinking it was my fault.

You should stand up for yourself. That is so important. Standing up for yourself doesn’t make you a bad person.

You will encounter people like this your whole life. Learn when it’s worth your effort to respond. You’re not a bitch for responding. It’s sad that it’s still engrained in peoples minds that confident men are strong and have leadership qualities whereas confident women are bitchy and bratty. Don’t let that idea fool you. Confident women rule the world.

Be like Christ. Confident. Stood up for what he represented. Loved people in doing so.

[y-hweh]

I just found out that the guy I'm attracted to in our office is not a Christian and I know I should be thankful God revealed it to me right away (I've seen him last month and since then can't stop thinking about him) but I'm sad wondering why I can't meet an amazing Godly man out there... I mean, this is frustrating.

He’s out there sweet pea. But there’s SO many other things you can pursue before you get to him. That will come in time. Focus of your career! Ace ministry! Study! Learn! Fall in love with yourself! Read your Bible through! Buy a car! Travel overseas! Feed the hungry! Support a mother!

You’ll find a man who looks like Jesus. Look like Jesus yourself first.

[y-hweh]

Is it wrong to hope that people will change? When someone tells me that this guy likes me and he's a Christian but he's a playboy, etc. I still want to give him a chance. I want to know him as a friend and ask about his relationship with God, why he became like that. Because Christians were not called to judge, right? Because at some point we all experienced spiritual drought and there were few people who stayed and prayed for us and I want to do the same thing. But I don't understand it...

I don’t think it’s wrong to hope for change. There’s probably not a whole lot you can do to change someone. You can pray, support them, encourage and be present in their life. God changes the heart.

[y-hweh]

I've lost confidence in myself. I'm in my new job now and trying to socialize but I can't find Christian friends yet. It's difficult for me to relate with them, too, because of their conversations so most of the time I'm quiet and easily intimidated. Please pray for me.

Make friends that aren’t Christians! They’re good people, and you will be a great friend. You can hang out with people and not be toxic or entertain toxic conversations. Just be normal, be yourself. You’ll probably find there is a lot of gold in them and a lot of wonderful creation.