Get Me Outta Here!!!

[UntilHeComes]

I know what you mean and I've been saying it too. More so these past several months than ever before! I'm not so much weary of doing good, just plain old weary. But scripture promises that satan will wear out the saints in the end days, so we were forewarned and therefore fore-armed.

Let's put on the full armor of God so that we can withstand the fiery darts. And having done so... stand! The battle is the Lord's. We are to "fear not!"

I've never had a day as bad as Job had, and certainly none of us have suffered as Jesus did, or the Apostles and the early church. And we are not suffering like today's martyrs.

I'm trying to remember that unemployment, loss of earthly possessions, financial bankruptcy are not the end of the world. These are my current battles (but the battle is the Lord's) but it isn't even close to what the martyrs are suffering.

I feel like such a wimp in comparison.

Nevertheless, get us outta here Lord Jesus. Please!

You said that Scripture promises that satan will wear out the saints in the end days? Where is that in Scripture? I sure have been living that. I am a church pianist and it seems I am under attack on weekends. I lose sleep to the point I can hardly sit on the piano bench--people in our church are under seige from illnesses and other distresses. Come soon Lord Jesus-" Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven."

[mbrown1219]

You said that Scripture promises that satan will wear out the saints in the end days? Where is that in Scripture? I sure have been living that. I am a church pianist and it seems I am under attack on weekends. I lose sleep to the point I can hardly sit on the piano bench--people in our church are under seige from illnesses and other distresses. Come soon Lord Jesus-" Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven."

Just Google "wearing out the saints."

Here's a link to Daniel's version (for Israel during the 70th week)
http://bible.cc/daniel/7-25.htm

However, there are saints from all the ages, not just Israel's dispensation. This is also happening during the Church age (now) just not to the extreme degree that will occur in the great tribulation. We will be saved from that "hour of temptation that comes upon the whole world.

http://bible.cc/revelation/3-10.htm

New International Version (©1984)
Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth.

[mbrown1219]

I too am doing fine physically and financially, but I long to see Jesus and be with Him. It disturbs/hurts my heart so much when I hear and see the blashphemy, the false teaching coming from 'supposed' Christians, and it seems much worse here in our own country. The line in the sand has become a wide ditch, easy to see and identify. I don't/can't hate the ones it comes from; truthfully, I don't feel much compassion either. But I do hurt for our Lord who suffered so much for them. These things must come, but woe to them by whom they come. Oh Father, the Spirit and the Bride say 'come'.

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...23&version=NIV

Matthew 23
New International Version (NIV)
A Warning Against Hypocrisy

23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. 4 They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.

5 “Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries[a] wide and the tassels on their garments long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; 7 they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called ‘Rabbi’ by others.

8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. 10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. 11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Seven Woes on the Teachers of the Law and the Pharisees

13 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to. [14] [b]

15 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to win a single convert, and when you have succeeded, you make them twice as much a child of hell as you are.

16 “Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but anyone who swears by the gold of the temple is bound by that oath.’ 17 You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes the gold sacred? 18 You also say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but anyone who swears by the gift on the altar is bound by that oath.’ 19 You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred? 20 Therefore, anyone who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. 21 And anyone who swears by the temple swears by it and by the one who dwells in it. 22 And anyone who swears by heaven swears by God’s throne and by the one who sits on it.

23 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. 24 You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.

25 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean.

27 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean. 28 In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.

29 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous. 30 And you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would not have taken part with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’ 31 So you testify against yourselves that you are the descendants of those who murdered the prophets. 32 Go ahead, then, and complete what your ancestors started!

33 “You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell? 34 Therefore I am sending you prophets and sages and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify; others you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town. 35 And so upon you will come all the righteous blood that has been shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berekiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. 36 Truly I tell you, all this will come on this generation.

37 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. 38 Look, your house is left to you desolate. 39 For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’[c]”

Footnotes:
Matthew 23:5 That is, boxes containing Scripture verses, worn on forehead and arm
Matthew 23:14 Some manuscripts include here words similar to Mark 12:40 and Luke 20:47.
Matthew 23:39 Psalm 118:26

Another link, same subject expounded: http://ldolphin.org/cleanpages/matthew23.html

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Take heart, Jesus has all things under His authority and false teachers are no exception to that rule.

[jmdallman]

I am most weary of this world and am constantly praying that the Lord will come take us home. I was standing in a store the other day and watching women sort through clothes and all of a sudden it hit me, "I could care less about this." I don't like doing any type of shopping these days - it is depressing. I am a widow with 2 grown children. My mother died and my father remarried - they are both 82. My siblings have their own families - no one in my family are Christians. My oldest child moved to California and my other is in college. I dislike my job. I have many financial and physical issues. Each day is physically exhausting to say the least. I miss my Mom, my husband, and I miss my son who moved to California more than I ever thought. It is like having my heart ripped from me. My daughter is here but she has a boyfriend. So sorry to go on about my problems. I do pray often and I know that God is here. Sometimes, though, I wonder if God does not want me to be happy. The other problem is that I do not trust anyone and I have no church family. I had to leave the last church I attended - that's a long story.

[sherrid]

The only one I trust is God.I do not trust anyone.About the time I think I can trust someone I find a huge disappointment.

That's understandable. I've been there

[gma dolittle]

I thought I was to only one who thought this way!!!! I am so sick of this world many times I wish Christ would come now! then I look at my unsaved children, grandchildren, and brothers and my heart aches so bad that I want more time. Right this minute, I am very depressed and Satan is wearing me down with problems with a couple of my kids. Pray for me as I can't see to find the strength to pray myself.

Grandma

[IMSAVED]

Lord, I have heard. I have read in your Word that you are the everlasting God. You are the creator of the ends of the earth. Since this is true, since you are the everlasting creator, you never faint. You never grow weary…ever. And your understanding of my heart’s need is unsearchable—it is far beyond me. I could never fully know the depth of your love and concern for me. You have promised to give power to the faint and strength to the one who has no might. I choose to take you at your word and wait, expectantly, for your power and strength to arrive. I wait, expectantly, for the eagles’ wings. And I will be careful to praise you when, once again, I run.

[Sonyab1974]

Satan is loving and enjoying how you feel. Don't let Satan win. God will never forsake you! Turn to God and give him everything you feel! And he will give you strength and peace.

[Sonyab1974]

Lord, I have heard. I have read in your Word that you are the everlasting God. You are the creator of the ends of the earth. Since this is true, since you are the everlasting creator, you never faint. You never grow weary…ever. And your understanding of my heart’s need is unsearchable—it is far beyond me. I could never fully know the depth of your love and concern for me. You have promised to give power to the faint and strength to the one who has no might. I choose to take you at your word and wait, expectantly, for your power and strength to arrive. I wait, expectantly, for the eagles’ wings. And I will be careful to praise you when, once again, I run.

AMEN!!!!

[carol1948]

When you think you are completely empty, give. As usual, in God's economy things work different from man's economy. How does one 'give' when he/she is empty? Start by praying for others. Try starting with the 'Prayer Requests' here on the RR bulletin board. As you pray (giving of yourself) in Jesus' Name, you will experience relief, then peace (the peace that passes all understanding), then joy (the joy that no man taketh away), and you will be filled. Trust in the Lord, don't lean on your own understanding...as the Nike slogan says, just do it!

[cbressler1976]

Thank you for this post... this is how I have been feeling lately... I just wish that Jesus would come back today... It's a lonely world...

[cbressler1976]

I am most weary of this world and am constantly praying that the Lord will come take us home. I was standing in a store the other day and watching women sort through clothes and all of a sudden it hit me, "I could care less about this." I don't like doing any type of shopping these days - it is depressing. I am a widow with 2 grown children. My mother died and my father remarried - they are both 82. My siblings have their own families - no one in my family are Christians. My oldest child moved to California and my other is in college. I dislike my job. I have many financial and physical issues. Each day is physically exhausting to say the least. I miss my Mom, my husband, and I miss my son who moved to California more than I ever thought. It is like having my heart ripped from me. My daughter is here but she has a boyfriend. So sorry to go on about my problems. I do pray often and I know that God is here. Sometimes, though, I wonder if God does not want me to be happy. The other problem is that I do not trust anyone and I have no church family. I had to leave the last church I attended - that's a long story.

Although, I still have my husband and children with me, I know what it is like to feel alone... my story is long...but I just wanted you to know that I understand....

[OnenessBLVR]

There will always be up and down in our life but if we keep hearing and watching bad news and always surrounded by ungodly people then that would drag you down. Try to surround yourself with like minded God fearing Christians and of course as someone said earlier...keep praying to Jesus and ask Him to continually keep you in His hands and whatever needs you and others have. It may be hard to do but keep in mind that Satan hates for one to have victory in Jesus!

[Acts5:41]

I agree, it's important to give when you're "dry".

That's when God can step in and do amazing things with you.

Ask me how I know.

I just ask Him to fill me up, and He gives me what I need to go do His work.

[goodboy]

I don't know about you folks, but it is getting increasingly harder for me to get through the days. Between the headlines I read and the things I witness around me, the burden of this world becomes so heavy at times it is almost hard to breathe. There is so much hate and evil. I know there is still love and goodness, but... I don't know. The light seems to be fading from this world. The darkness is growing and seems close to swallowing what light remains. I try to shine my light brightly, but sometimes it feels like it is just a little flicker of light. Every single day I ask our Lord to return. Actually, it is more like begging than asking. I just can't take much more of it. I know things are only going to get worse and I realize that we could be here for quite a while. But I am just really feeling battered and bruised by this world. I thank God for all of you and the love and encouragement that I find here daily. Most days, you are the only thing (aside from my faith in Jesus Christ) that gives me hope. I sincerely apologize for being such a downer. I am just growing weary. I just want to get outta here!!!!!

I hear ya and totally agree!!!
http://rr-bb.com/showthread.php?1790...ush-the-button

[GG-68]

I am so glad to know I am not alone in feeling like if I express
my feelings, it makes me sound like I am depressing. Some of us
have been battered when we have poured out so much to a Christian
group who do not want to share love, but argue about Scripture. It
drains and there comes a time we just have to pull away when God
tells us to and wait upon Him to refill us with the fresh anointing. I
am tired and weary. I know He tells us not to grow weary in well
doing, but the enemy is fighting every inch of the way. I hope to find
the peace here. Soon and very soon, we know we shall see our King.
Even so come quickly Lord Jesus. Amen

[TimothyK]

I guess I'm a mutant.

Even when I'm depressed, I always want another day to witness, another handout, another chance to share our testimony (my husband and I are nearly always together in public).

Of course, when I'm having a really bad day and the Devil's been beating on me for a while, of course I'm ready to go. My husband has BEEN ready for a very long time.

You're not a mutant. You're after God's heart, even as He said of King David.

[Rose03]

I don't think there's anything wrong or depressing about longing for the return of Christ. We were created to worship God and are only made complete through Him.
The events of the world are wearing on all of us. Every day, more than once a day, the bad news pours out of the news outlets. All it takes is a good look around to know the love of many has grown cold....even within families. The blasphemy, apostasy, and mocking of our Lord and His commands grieves me as well. Soon the world will get what it wants, a world without God. Christ will return for His church and the restrainer will be removed. If it's this bad now, how much worse will it be when we're gone? It terrifies me to think of the evil lurking at the perimeter waiting to be unleashed on this world.

[Wishing4]

A couple of days ago, my 4 year old says, "I want to go to heaven, so I can see all the things God has made." I've had several conversations with my kids so that they will not think that heaven is going to be boring. No sitting and playing harps for these kids...Middle child wants to ride the lions and the oldest child wants to play all the video games possible without being told it's time to go to bed. I think the youngest just wants to see Jesus. She makes my heart happy when this world seems so dark.

One Sunday our pastor said something along the lines of "If this is Your Best Life Now and Every Day is a Friday, then you will not be ready when Jesus returns."

I feel too young to be weary of this world, but I am. I want to go home.