CounselingChristians

Q: Really in need of advice here. I carry a lot of hatred for this world ....and for many of the people in it. I know i shouldnt but i do. Everywhere I look social media, the news, even just stepping outside all I see is injustice, evil, and suffering. It feels like we’re truly in the end times, and honestly, I’m just sick of being here. I’m tired and I feel ready to return to the Lord. For a long time, I used marijuana daily to numb how deeply I felt about all of this, especially my anger. But I recently had to quit (which I believe was God intervening), and now that I’m sober, I still feel as before but in addition feel everything even more intensely. I struggle with rage. It’s not just getting mad it’s a full-body, overwhelming physical reaction. I feel my blood boiling, I start sweating, and it takes over. I feel like i need to take revenge against any person who i feel is evil. Like it’s my personal duty even though i know it’s God’s. It’s not something I can breathe through or ta...

Q: I know life doesn't always go in our ways. I left my HS friends and now I'm all alone. I am too embarrassed for them to see me, because some have their car some have their own houses and some even have a relationship. I see them and it hurts. In a Christian perspective.  How can I manage this? A: Depending on your age, you mightve heard of something called "Keeping up with the Jones's", its basically 'coveting and wasting money' to keep up with what others have that you desire to have too. It is a sinful minded mentality. So, in this area, it seems you are focused on the temporary things of this world and your heart and eyes are not on Jesus. It is possible you are a new believer or one who hasnt grown in understanding about a godly righteous life that follows Christ. Scripture says things like life is but a vapor, old things pass away, we are new creations, we live in the world but not of it. Do not desire what others have, follow Jesus. God provide...