i have never felt God's presence in my life. it seems like i'm getting worse by the minute. my grades in school are dropping, i've been getting a 2.6 gpa for the past three semesters and i dont even know if i'll be able to pass this semester. if i keep getting the same gpa why should i even care or try? it won't do me any good knowing that i would be getting the same. i've been very lethargic and can't really concentrate on studying and i wish that someone could pray for me that i feel god's presence and now im considering of leaving my faith because before my grades were high and i was really proud of that but now everything in my life seems to be going down the drain and i dont know if i'll ever be able to get better. and i live in a family that is constantly arguing and when i ask people for advice at church, they seem to ignore and it would take them a long time to even respond to me and i'm starting to get really impatient about that. I wonder if the Lord even cares about me cuhs if he did then people would be more caring in my life and i've always felt like i have to meet his standards and that if i didnt he would punish me right away cuhs i can feel it. i am in a state of mental confusion and i wish someone could give me guidance. help! :(

Are you from a catholic background? I get this kind of complaint from a catholic.

God loves you! John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begottten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Precious Jesus, please touch the heart of this one that has come seeking You. Let them know that You are with them. Lord, I pray that they will give their heart to You. That they will put their trust in You for all things. Lord, let them know that You never said life would be easy serving You. Lord, lead and guide this one through all the things in their life. In this I ask in Your name,Jesus.Amen.

My most Gracious and Heavenly Father, Will you please send your loving grace to help this troubled soul. Please let this person know that you do love all of your children and care about all of your children. You answer prayers everyday and theres nothing that is out of your power. Please let the church members reach out to help and please let the grades improve. Most of all show your loving and kindness that you have for all of your children. And in Jesus precious name I pray Amen.

Dear Bruce, I pray for you in the Name of Jesus, Name Above All Names! I pray that this depression will lift from you and that you will begin to look around and see all the blessings in your life. Bruce, I pray that instead of looking to family or church people, you will go to God Himself and ask Him to help you! I pray that you will begin to read the Bible for yourself and believe God's Word and develop that wonderful relationship with Him. It is between you and Jesus, not others! Only you and Him. Amen.

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Bruce, God does not want to punish you! He wants to help you with your life and all your problems. You are very precious to Him! It seems to me that you have been looking to others and other ways of getting help. Go to the Lord privately and wait upon Him. It is nobody's business but you and God! He will help you!

AMEN!