While I agree with most of what you said…. I have to say…your last line left me confused. Why would I not attempt to pray for the problems I have now? You say to pray for things to come. Did u mean things to come that would fix the problems I have now? It didnt seem like you meant that. It sounded more like, the problems you have today will always be there so no need to pray for them.

I understand how you feel about finances and religion. Though the bible is full of good lessons on finances and fruitfulness. Not necessarily monetary.

I think alot of our religious leaders and people tend to interpret changes in the economy as dooms day events

I get that alot of times when I leave service about wait for god. I think god is waiting for us to use the talents and gifts that we have.

I know religious leaders say this for protecting us. I know when greed and selfish takes root in your heart and soul in could lead to destruction.

i guess if one just reads there bible, go to a good church and pray supernatural things will happen financially and throughout your life.

Pray for things to come not for the problems going on today

In 2000, I stopped working because I found out I was pregnant. I have not worked since. At the time, my husband and I were making close to 100,000. We dont live the “high” life. We rent an apartment and own a car which is 3 years old. Living on 1 salary is hard. We went through our life savings in 3 years. We then starting using credit cards for EVERYTHING! Fast forward to a few months ago, we filed for bankruptcy. We tried a debt consildation company but after paying 851 a month to then for almost a year, they didnt pay the creditors a dime and kept the money as fees. Needless to say, my husband and I dont a law degree so all the big words in the contract we signed, were kinda foreign to us.
So the only way out was bankruptcy. Now if this was God’s will, so be it. Maybe perhaps it was a lesson for us to learn? I dont know but I dont think God, as the loving God that he is suppose to be, would find it loving that my 7 year old keeps asking me why I cry so much.

There is a song by the Christian singer Kathy Troccoli called A Different Road. There is a line is there that reads….”It’s got to be….everything in His time” How long do I have to wait? Ive been waiting for years! So to answer someone else’s comments….I’ll tell you why some of us buy lottery tickets….when I buy a lottery ticket…I know that at 11:20pm, there is a chance that my numbers might come out. This gives me hope…not prayer. Im sure I will get some nasty comments but please understand, I have been hurting for so long, Im bitter. I am a fun loving Mom of 2 boys who used to love life. Now every day has become a chore for me.

One more thing….this is a little off topic but perhaps someone can explain to me this…Im a good person, I dont drink or smoke. Like Ive said before, I have been praying about our financial situation for years and nothing good has come from prayer. Last week a doorman from my neighborhood won 5 million dollars playing an instant scratch off ticket. I thought good for him. It wasnt until I spoke with my sister in law that I found out that she went to school with him and knew his family. He did major drugs, robbed a guy years ago and stole from his family. My sister in law thought she heard he od’d a few years ago and died. Can someone tell me? This is the person God wants to win the lottery? Perhaps I should have been more like him, maybe God then would have answered my prayers.