Is God listening

[ski4fun]

I lost my job and my boyfriend in the same week. I pray to God for his help...what should I expect??!! Is he listening???

[JohnB]

Hello:

When I was a student, I had a girlfriend for almost three years, but we had to finish our relationship. My hopes, my dreams, and all the purpose of life seemed to have come to an end. I had no reason for living, no one to share my life!

I began to think that maybe God could help me. Then someone who knew my situation invited me to go to a church, and this person assured me I would be better after going there. The speaker at the church meeting was talking about Jesus, how He would like to take my hand, and lead me all the way ahead. He said that Jesus is alive, and that He would like to live with me and help me to overcome all difficulties. I cried and prayed, "Jesus, I want you in my life. I know you died to give me life. Take all my sad and bad feelings and give me purpose for my life. Give me all you have. Guide me until the end. I give my life to you."

I realised He was with me as if at the table having a meal, or walking on the street, or in my room. I was not alone. I could talk to this special and perfect friend! And I had new friends who were Christians, who helped me, and invited me to help them on my holidays.

I have discovered that the real purpose of my life is, "Receive love from Jesus, and give it to other people in this unhappy world."

Hang in there!!!