I feel so lost
I've been spending the last ten years of my life following what I thought was God. Now I'm starting to think it wasn't God at all. But all my plans, my dreams, my decisions about the immediate future was all based on the goals that I thought "God" was leading me to. Now I have no idea what my purpose is or what He wants to do in my life. And the only reason I'm not like "oh I'll just make my own decisions and figure out what to do with my life" is because my life has been constantly interrupted, and Christians are always like "God has a plan" or whatever. I don't want God to interrupt my plans/attempts/life yet AGAIN just because I'm not doing what He wants me to do.
I wish I knew what to do. I no longer have a concrete plan and now I'm just basically passing the time everyday (when not working) until I can find a new purpose. I'm like in limbo and I hate it.
@HidaYasu I'm truly sorry to hear that you're going through such a challenging and uncertain time in your life. Realizing that your beliefs and plans may have shifted can be a profound and unsettling experience.
It's completely normal to feel lost and in limbo when you're questioning your beliefs and purpose. Remember that this is a journey of self-discovery, and it's okay not to have all the answers right now.
You mentioned concerns about your life being interrupted or feeling like you're not doing what God wants. It's important to recognize that your path is ultimately your own, and you have the agency to make choices that align with your values and beliefs, whether they evolve or stay the same.
While it might feel like you're just passing the time, this can also be a period of reflection and exploration. Take this opportunity to learn more about yourself, your interests, and your passions.
Remember, t's okay to not have a concrete plan right now. Life is full of twists and turns, and sometimes the unexpected can lead to the most meaningful discoveries. Be patient with yourself, and in time, you may find a new sense of purpose that brings fulfilment and meaning to your life.
@HidaYasu I'm not sure what to say. Sorry. So I'm just gonna give you a giant tiny hug β€β€β€ and send loving beams your way ππ
@HidaYasu I am sorry you face this challenging time but the doubts that you face could be the impetus for a whole new way of living and viewing life.
What makes life meaningful is a question I have asked myself often. Like you I went to work and made and saved money in the hopes I could some day retire from the world of getting and be more who my heart tells me I am. But that was not enough for me. I wanted more even while I worked in evenings and weekends.
One thing I did was to look around my community and my city and my country and my world and say "What can I do to help in some small way to make this world a better place?" I cannot answer that question for you, but you can ask yourself.
By answering this question, I spent less time focused on my discontent and doubts and more time finding even small ways to help others. That change of focus at first made only a small difference, but eventually I realized that no one is going to hand me a document entitled the purpose of my life. Instead I need to sit down with myself and see what I can express that gives my life meaning.
IIt could be creativity, it could be helping others, whatever it is I have the precious human life and it is up to me to be grateful for the opportunities I have and to start acting today. It could be smiling at a friend and picking them up out of a dark place. It could be cleaning up the house so it is a nice place to live. It could be calling up someone and listening while they tell you what is going on in their life.
All you have to do is take responsibility for giving life meaning in whatever way makes sense to you today. Tomorrow may be different. Just try one thing today. Do not wait. This is the first day of the rest of your life.
@HidaYasu
Hi there HidaYasu, sorry to hear, that must be a very difficult moment for you.
I don't know if it can help but I can just offer my thoughts about it.
I personally think that not everyone is called by God in doing very specific things, I think sometimes we just can have our goals and plans about life and keeping the relationship with God and our Faith by keeping the inner dialogue with Him. For some people it helps having this silent relationship with God by opening up with Him on struggles we face, uncertainties and also by sharing the good we happen to see. It's more like looking at the relationship itself supported by Faith than trying to understand in details our life goals based on what we guess He wants us to do. It's said that when God calls someone to something specific it's very clear, no doubts. What if His plan is to let you have your plans, enjoying the process and your own goals?
My question is not a guess on what God wants from you, it's a way to reflect with you about it from a different perspective. What changed about your goals once you didn't feel it's God's plan? Would you have chosen something different? Is there something you can still do to reasset your life?
Take your time now that you are struggling, you will see, later on, what means for you to have Faith and to build a relationship with God, which is something always very personal.
Take care π
@HidaYasu
It sounds like you're struggling in your walk with Christ. It's so tough to struggle, and I feel for you, and I see where you're coming from. I encourage you to pray about it more. Sometimes, God's perfect plans are not going to align with yours. Sometimes, His perfect timing will not align with what you perceive to be the perfect plans for your own life. At times like these, it becomes beneficial to just come before the Lord and confess your struggle to Him, that you're tired of waiting, that you don't know what to do or where to go. Ask for His hand. For His guidance, and he will make clear to you the path you should take. His plans may not be your plans, and His timing may not be your timing, but He makes no mistake. Have faith. For He can take you farther than you could ever take yourself.
May the Grace of God be with you <3