how do I get rid of the doubt?
2006-08-08 16:59:01 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
THERE ARE SO MANY GOOD ANSWERS THAT IM NOT GONNA BE ABLE TO JUST PICK 1
2006-08-09 18:20:30 · update #1
so your gonna have to vote
2006-08-09 18:20:53 · update #2
I don't know.
Read the Bible more and maybe ask God to help you,
ask help from church members...
2006-08-08 17:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by kelllsssssss 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's happened to me too, recently... You need to look back to the begining, maybe. Thank about what made you know for sure that you were a Christian. Think about the way God has changed your life. Think about how life would be right now if you had not accepted him into your heart.
If your life is better because of Him, then you know the power of God and you can't deny it.
It is healthy to have doubts and to question your faith. That is what my preachers have always told us. There is a lot in the world for us to understand and sometimes things don't make sense, but this is when you just need to have faith in God.
Or maybe God is testing you. Think it out and then thank God for being in your life. Remember not to get caught up in how you think life should be and look at the bible. You can convince yourself that murder is alright, but that doesn't mean that it is!
God Bless
2006-08-08 17:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by flour 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every Christian has doubts. That comes with having a brain. But to remain true to God and His Word in spite of those doubts is where faith comes in. God will not always give us the warm fuzzies. Sometimes it seems that He gives us a kick in the teeth. It is during those times when we need faith the most because it easier to trust and believe in God when things are going right. Its not so easy when things just hit the fan and continue to hit the fan. So relax, what you're feeling is normal. Just stand firm and it will pass.
2006-08-08 17:08:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of Christians go through this from time to time. How is your relationship with God lately. Have you read your Bible or prayed recently. I urge you to get out your Bible and read it. Start with Romans, the read the Book of Hebrews, and then I and II Peter, and finally the four Gospels.
As you get into the Bible more and pray, you will find your faith strengthened and you won't doubt your faith so much.
2006-08-08 17:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doubting your faith is common I think. You don't grow in your faith without doubts. The question you need to ask yourself is why are you doubting? Is it something specific that you doubt? I would say the best thing to do would be to talk to a pastor about it. There are also a lot of books out there that could help you out with your doubt. There are answers out there to your questions. You just have to be willling to find out those answers. If you want to, you could talk to me on yahoo or send me an email and we could talk about it.
2006-08-08 17:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by stephen_j_mcl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray, seek wise counsel, ask your pastor for help. Hang out with other Christians. Read your Bible daily.
Seek and you shall find.
It is normal to question your faith sometimes. Especially when bad things happen. Sometimes we have to go through dark valleys (pain and suffering) but when we reach the other side we can see how God helped us through. Being a Christian doesn't mean we will have no trials, just that we stand firm and know where our faith comes from. We know that we are forgiven. That someone loves us who will never ever leave us.
I am praying for you now, to stand in your faith and not give up.
2006-08-08 17:06:34 · answer #6 · answered by mar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not let this get the best of you... If Satan sees that you would be good for God he will try harder in any way that he can to get you to turn.
Do not give up...seek the truth always, friend..Pray often and it doesn't hurt for others to be praying for you. You know that verse that talks about the end times...says something like that is when even those that have been strong in the faith will be tested and many will turn.....of course that is no quote but something like that. Do not become luke warm but fight to keep the fire alive. Best of ..luck won't do. God bless and keep you.
2006-08-08 17:19:17 · answer #7 · answered by rainsparrow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every CHRISTian has doubts sometime in their life. Peter in Mathew ch.14 vs 13 had doubts about walking on water while Jesus was right there in front of him. The devil will try his best to defeat you anyway he can. Faith in God is the answer. Pray and He will hear. Have faith. God bless you.
2006-08-08 17:13:37 · answer #8 · answered by SANDRA B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly you can't.
I doubted for over 10 years in between.
Look around you and about you, but keep your eyes on God.
Doubts arised mostly because of certain external happenings had prompted you to see things in a different light. Use that doubt to further ask for guidance and afirmation of your discontention.
Sometimes - all you need is faith like a mustard seed.
2006-08-08 17:05:58 · answer #9 · answered by iangoh1964 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The worse thing that could happen with faith is when u begins to doubt; bec that is when the more u will have to live without.
Just remember one thing when u start to doubt: Trust God in everything; Let go, and let God. He is the author and finisher of His plan.
2006-08-08 18:17:40 · answer #10 · answered by The Punisher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to your inner voice. Your doubt is the result of your soul communicating with your conscious mind. The soul knows. The conflict you feel is an indication that you are sensitive to a higher understanding. Do not shut the door on this experience.
2006-08-08 17:15:54 · answer #11 · answered by torchedbyangels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋