my friend is going through rough times (depression, suicidal thoughts) and is losing faith incredibly quickly and has told me that God doesn't answer her prayers

elakoma Trial Membership   Join Date: March 25, 2013 Posts: 1 Religion: catholic

my friend told me shes tired of praying my friend is going through rough times (depression, suicidal thoughts) and is losing faith incredibly quickly and has told me that God doesn't answer her prayers and praying gives her false hope. i want to help her and to help her regain her faith back, but i dont know what wisdom to tell her. i dont want to tell her plainly, " just pray, God will answer", because i know thats all she hears from others and it won't give her comfort because its the same answer no matter where she goes. What can i tell her to help her gain her faith back? and give her comfort? any suggestions?

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crystal waters Regular Member Greeter Prayer Warrior   Join Date: June 8, 2010 Posts: 1,490 Religion: Roman Catholic

Re: my friend told me shes tired of praying If shes suicidal then contact a doctor, __________________ PLEASE READ the following websites, and SHARE THEM with family, friends, your priest, those at your parish church etc http://missionbell.homestead.com/afa...holysouls.html www.purgatory.ca/view-favors.php

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Lisa1967 Regular Member Prayer Warrior   Join Date: May 19, 2011 Posts: 965 Religion: Christian

Re: my friend told me shes tired of praying Tell her you'll pray for her and help her find a good counselor.

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Margy1948 New Member   Join Date: February 11, 2013 Posts: 255

Re: my friend told me shes tired of praying The two responses above me are very wise, she needs counseling with a good professional, go with her the first time, sometimes medication can quickly correct certain problems so please try it.

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detoutcoeur Regular Member   Join Date: May 5, 2011 Posts: 792 Religion: Roman Catholic

Re: my friend told me shes tired of praying Quote: Originally Posted by melakoma my friend is going through rough times (depression, suicidal thoughts) and is losing faith incredibly quickly and has told me that God doesn't answer her prayers and praying gives her false hope. i want to help her and to help her regain her faith back, but i dont know what wisdom to tell her. i dont want to tell her plainly, " just pray, God will answer", because i know thats all she hears from others and it won't give her comfort because its the same answer no matter where she goes. What can i tell her to help her gain her faith back? and give her comfort? any suggestions? I suggest that you help her find a priest experienced in spiritual direction to talk about her doubts about prayer and to guide her through this rough time. Gaining insight into the source of her spiritual struggles should be a great comfort to her. __________________ We love because He first loved us. I John 4:19

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1toolbox Trial Membership   Join Date: March 17, 2013 Posts: 3

Re: my friend told me shes tired of praying Quote: Originally Posted by melakoma my friend is going through rough times (depression, suicidal thoughts) and is losing faith incredibly quickly and has told me that God doesn't answer her prayers and praying gives her false hope. i want to help her and to help her regain her faith back, but i dont know what wisdom to tell her. i dont want to tell her plainly, " just pray, God will answer", because i know thats all she hears from others and it won't give her comfort because its the same answer no matter where she goes. What can i tell her to help her gain her faith back? and give her comfort? any suggestions? buy her the book by derek prince "blessing or curse you can choose" it will give her focus raci Morin added it This is an awesome book to read with lots of information to how curses work and how to receive blessings. If you suffer from some type of bondage or behavior that controls you, you might consider a deliverance ministry to remove the demonic strongholds (deliverance from demons) in your life. This book, Blessing or Curse will give you answers. This book is biblically sound and will open your understanding.