This is probably nothing, but I really feel the past year has been insanely cursed for me.
- this time last year, my wife was having chronic gut problems
- also this time last year we had a cluster fly infestation
- my pet ferret died last march
- wife's dad had a heart attack, or 5 to be precise
- mouse problem in the house for 2 months
- mom threatened to commit suicide
- found out I have liver and gallbladder problems and my gut is basically broken too...
- once the mice were dealt with, I then got carpet beetles
- my wife broke her tooth while we visited my mom to help bring her back from the brink in VA.
- head back to Italy for her dad to fix the tooth, then 2 days before we leave (last thanksgiving), my dad died from a host of issues, but mostly copd and heart failure.
- madness In CO, fixing loads of shit at my dad's that suddenly just broke as we arrived. He flooded the house years ago, and of course when I get there, a ceiling falls in on the basement.
- fix most of the issues, come back to the UK today and my own house gets flooded from a burst water pipe.
So my health is weakening, my dad and my pet are dead, my wife's fam is worried constantly, I'm having to repair two locations simultaneously now, and I have no idea if there are still bugs hanging around. It really is starting to feel like some kinda curse is hovering over me with all the crap I'm having to shovel daily. Anyone else feeling like this?
My condolences on the passing of your beloved father & pet.
I don’t know you and don’t know how much and how often you pray, read your Bible and witness to others, if you are even a Christian. It is my opinion that is what the Armor of God Q posts are encouraging. Put on the armor of God. How’s your armor?
I am a Buddhist and I have to keep my Buddhist practice consistent, or when l experience struggle in my life it can be overwhelming! I work on strengthening my faith, studying the major writings and attending meeting with others & sharing my faith with others. This quote from the writings helps me. “Bail the seawater of slander and disbelief out of the ship of your life, and solidify the embankments of your faith.”
There are many Christians here that can give you guidance in faith. Take advantage of this opportunity.
that old God (Yahweh) of Abraham Isaac and Jacob had very interesting things to say about Buddha. interestingly, the Elohim who carry Buddha possess a legal standing here on earth and wield considerable power an authority (which you engage). Your spiritual experiences are real, there's much more for you to learn. its interesting you note the whole armor, peek at eph 6:12. Alas, not many Christian communities are well trained in these areas.
Thank you for your kind words.