I was raised christian, but I have strayed since I was 14. I have gone back and forth between going to church and not going. My husband got baptized about two years ago. I feel like I need to stay strong for him, but I am really questioning what I believe lately. I don't know why I go thru these periods in my life, and I don't know what to do to stop it.
2006-06-09 03:58:08 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
going to church doesnt make you any more of a Christian than going to McDonalds makes you a cheeseburger.
a personal relationship with God will see to it that your faith will not waiver. do you have a bible? a version with an easy translation is better coz u will tend to read it more. NLT is good. (new living translation). Get your nose stuck in that word, pray for revalation and help from the Holy Spirit to grow your faith.
Pray every day. its important. If your church is not teaching you and building your faith,maybe its time to move onto a new fresh church were they are preaching the word with faith! but dont rely on a church alone to keep you faithful to God.
Seek God yourself.
www.kcm.org
...has some great downloadable sermons on all types of faith filled subjects. there are ones on seeking God, the love of God, relationship with God, living deeper for God etc.
remember that God is always there listening, smiling and waiting for you to talk to Him, to ask Him questions, to give revalation of faith in Him and His word. seek Him genuinely, He wont let you down sister :-)
2006-06-09 06:11:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
This is normal - everyone has times when they question their faith, and you know what? It's a good thing, not something to be ashamed of. It makes you think, it makes you try to understand yourself and your view on the world around you. Questioning your faith can bring new insights and even make your faith stronger in the end. As for the situation with your husband - he made the conscious decision to be baptized, which means he understood what he was entering into when it happened. Talk to him about what you're feeling, he'll be empathetic and is someone you can trust. At the very least, it will bring the two of you closer together.
2006-06-09 11:08:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After I had quit our church foe various reasons (one was that I just couldn't stand all these hypocrites any more who went to church regularly, were very visible and respected but at home treated their loved ones like crap and bad-mouthed about every one under the sun), I actually found it very interesting to talk openly to people of various religions and beliefs, from natural scientists to new age follower, openly, without prejudice, without any intention to converting them to the one and only 'true' faith..
What I found to be common among them, were simple rules of moral and ethic. They just used different terms to describe and name it.
But as some one once said no nicely, all people just want to have enough to eat, want to be happy, have peace and be satisfied.
To me, there's a significant difference between 'religion' and 'church'.
What is important is that you really actively live what you personally believe in, no matter how you call it and where you get it from. As long as it follows the simple rules of peacefully living in harmony in society, that's all that's important.
And religion is something very, very personal.
Sad to see that so many people got killed in the name of God or Allah or..
Look back into the Medieval age, look at what's happening now and then tell me what is better...
2006-06-09 11:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by SomeOneWhoKnowsBetter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Sister,
"To err is human". To falter or waver in faith is in the nature of our sinful bodies. A bend in the road is not the end of it. Do not give up courage in your strengths. Even though it is hard to continue in faith because of circumstances for some individuals, You can be firmly grounded in faith not in your might or strength but in the strength of God's Holy Spirit. Even Paul, a great apostle, said that in his natural state he could not do the things he wanted to do, and did what he did not want to do. The same Paul when he fully depended on God thru fervent prayer, he was able to live the way he needed to without wavering. Therefore, he writes, "I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me".
You need to stay strong for your husband who is a spiritual babe compared to you. You can draw from each other's strengths and learn from each others weaknesses. Only daily fervent prayers and constant communion with God can keep you strong.
2006-06-09 11:25:07 · answer #4 · answered by Prasad B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep looking. Find a group of people who have beliefs that make sense to you. You will find people with a wide variety of beliefs at a Unitarian/Univeralist congregation.
http://www.uua.org/
It's okay to be agnostic. Some will be shocked at the use of the word because they think it's the same as atheist. I have been agostic for many years until recently finding totally new concepts among a group of wonderful people. All of it is logical, makes perfect sense, and is forced on no one.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/agnostic.htm
Hang in there. Talk to God yourself and ask Him what you can do for Him. He does enough for you -- try returning the favor.
2006-06-09 15:11:31 · answer #5 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't lose your faith in God because he is always there for you!! I know that at some points in your life it might seem like you are all alone but God says that he will never leave you. Maybe you should try a new church. Talk with your husband about looking at new churches, you might find one that lifts up your spirits!!
2006-06-09 13:24:18 · answer #6 · answered by sunshinegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have doubts about something, look for the answers in the bible. Don't accept everything man has to say. Search the scriptures for yourself and you will find the truth.
Here is a link to an online bible that you can search. Just type in a word or phrase ad it will bring up all the texts in the bible on the topic in question.
2006-06-09 11:05:17 · answer #7 · answered by curiosa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is complicated, but is there someone that has deeply hurt you and you are having trouble forgiveing them? The one thing that we have in Christ is the feeling of forgiveness of sins, It is remarkable and that freedom that comes when you feel forgiven and the burden of sin has been taken off of you. However forgiveness by God is dependent upon our forgiveness of others. Jesus said if we do not ofrgive others then tour Father in heaven will not forgive you. When you fail to forgive others guilt for your own sins falls on you and separates you from fellowship with God. It is easy in that state to slowly drift away from your faith because if there is no God there are no rules and therefore there is no sin. The main reason people are atheiests is because they don't want to give up what God calls sin.
2006-06-09 11:08:49 · answer #8 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in a church make an appointment with your Pastor.
If you are out of Church find a church.
Read your Bible Pray and seek out strong Christians. DO NOT keep this inside find, someone and talk/pray, two are stronger than one.
Have you talked to your husband about this?
Your in my Prayers
2006-06-09 11:03:57 · answer #9 · answered by williamzo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should look around and find a faith weather its Christianity or another that you can really believe in..i was raised a christian (Pentecostal) but as i grew older i began to realize i didn't agree with what they taught( like women are unclean,women are evil,that murder in the name of god is OK) so i began to look around and found that i am allot more comfortable with the pagan religions and they and my beliefs are allot more alike.
2006-06-09 11:24:38 · answer #10 · answered by Jax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋