Christians: Since Jesus can come back any day Ive been very anxious (read below)?

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in an unhealthy way. Example: I find christian books that will help me and I just wanna get them and read them ASAP, but when I get them I only read them ever so often and then so on.

Also I get frustrated that some of my friends who are christian know barely anything about the bible and they have so many opportunities to tell other people about God. Lately whenever I have an opportunity to tell someone about God and I take it I get so energized that I feel that Im coming across as too strong cuz thoughts just flood my mind. And that takes away from me the peace that goes beyond all understanding that Jesus promises us. What can I do? Im always exhausted both physically & mentally. Help

THIS IS A SERIOUS QUESTION

Answer 1

YOU are a very special, and i do not kknow you, yet i would be proud to know you.

I do think when you are telling people about God, and your love and desire to know God, i believe the energy yhou receive is from GOD, AND when your mind gets flooded, it is because your joy, and sincerety is overwhelmed, About your peace being taken away from you,, don't worry, maybe you ae not supposed to have peace at the same time you are busy spreading the word, it might slow you down, or you might think you are coming to and end ,in your preaching, when you are just getting started.. i don't know for sure, but that sounded good,
The one importand thing is don't get caught up in the trap of being frustrated with your friends who do not know the bible as well as you think they should, we all have our levels of learning, and where some christians can get thinlgs others can not,, the other side Satan, has a way of confusing and messing things up, with guilt,,

so don't be too pushy or impatient with "us" JUST LOVE US AND SHARE GOOD MESSAGES, INSTEAD OF PUSHING US AWAY,,

YOUR EXHAUSTION MIGHT BE TELLING YOU TO SLOW DOWN, YOU NEVER HAVE TO TURN DOWN YOUR LOVE FOR GOD, AND ENTHUSIASM, BUT MAYBE SOMETIMES, STOP AND REFLECT, AND MEDITATE, ON JESUS, AND HE WILL BE THERE WITH YOU.. AND HELP YOU, OK
JUST DON'T WALK AHEAD OF JESUS, OR IN FRON OF HIM,,

BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF, AND KNOW YOU HAVE A GIFT, AND SHARE IT, BUT NOT ALWAYS AT YOUR SPEED, BUT INDIVIDUALLY AS WE ALL ARE ON DIFFERENT LEVES

GOOD LUCK

Answer 2

Whoa, relax there brother. First off, yes, the rapture could happen at any time, which should be a motivation to be about the work of God, wherever and whatever that may be. Secondly, this should not fill you with anxiety, it should be a comfort knowing you will not go through the wrath that will come upon the earth. Yes, you should share the Gospel when the opportunity arises, but remember, you are not responsible for saving anyone and are not responsible for the outcome. Just share the truth simply and clearly and leave the rest to God. Go about your business every day and watch for "spiritual appointments" that God sets up. Stay in the Word and learn from there, that is your main source of information and inspiration. Just relax and let God be God.

Psalm 46:10: "Be still and know that I am God"

Answer 3

I think you are just excited because you know God. I felt alot like you did when I first started studying the bible. It seemed as If I could not get enough to read or learn about God. It's good to feel that way, but not to the point of exhaustion. Pray and ask God to help you cope. It is a very exciting thing to know that Jesus could return at any moment, but you need to be patient, because look at how patient God is with all of us.

Answer 4

Let me inform you of something:

Jesus is probably not coming back "any day" if at all, and even if "he" did nobody would believe "him" (I use quotes because of the need for christians to personify their god as if 'he' were part of alice in wonderland).

Honestly, think about it, with all the conmen around these days claiming they are the messiah (charles manson for instance), who the hell would believe? How would this messiah prove to more than a few gullible idiots (the wako incident) who he was? David Blaine pulls off things that would be considered miracles 2000 years ago, but we all know him to be an entertainer.

You seem very young and idealistic, why not use some of that energy learning about different faiths (from real sources, not your church or your parents) and why people believe in them, then you can be justified in your beliefs or maybe learn that you like another way of thinking better. This way you do not become another ignorant fanatic.

P.S. - the only people who like to hear you preach about your god are the ones who already believe, its just annoying for the rest of us.

Answer 5

It's Okay if your friends don't know much about the bible. It depends on their relationship with the lord himself. Thats amazing that you get such an amazing energy through you thats how I feel when I read the bible or worship. Theres no such thing as to strong! You should be happy that you get so energized about spreading the word! Don't stress about it, Just pray and you will know what to do dear. I hope I helped in some way.

Answer 6

It seems you are becoming obsessed with the knowledge of the coming of Jesus. Don't let satan rob you of your happiness. I became obsessed once before, till I prayed for God to help me out. Every time I wanted to make plans for the future, I would think in terms of the Second Coming. Man it was scary to think like that. It robbed me of my happiness also. But God put a stop to it.
Seems like you may have the calling for preaching/teaching Gods word. Have you prayed about this? Being energized about Gods word is the way we are all supposed to be.
Just pray harder. Get into your prayer closet and pray, fast and get to the niddy griddy with God. Put it all on the alter!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

I think you need to calm down and just be the best christian that you can be. Quit spending so much time trying to convert people to your beliefs, Thats the problem with alot of christians nowadays. Not everyone believes the way that you do and nor do they want to. Thats not your problem. Its not really a problem at all. If we were all the same, this would b a pretty boring world. So just relax, let God direct you in your life and quit worrying about it.

Answer 8

First of all, take a deep breath and relax. The Bible says that the Lord will keep us in perfect peace IF we keep our minds focused on Him. In example, I used to be scared to death to go to the dentist. But the Lord brought this verse to my mind. As I focused on God, He brought me a sense of peace through prayer and praise & worship music. So I went to the dentist. When I got there, the dentist was playing a beautiful instramental CD of old hymms. God actually led me to a Christian dentist. I was completely fine, and I didn't feel a bit of pain.

What I'm trying to say is that God kept me in peace, because I kept my mind focused on Him. So that's the first thing you need to do, focus on Him.

Next, quit buying religious books that you are not going to read. Go to the library and check one out. Then you will not have the guilt of not being a good steward. Or even beter, just read your Bible and take some time memorizing key passages of scripture.

As for your friends, we are not all called to the same areas of ministry. I am on the worship team and I sing. My friend comes in once a week and cleans the church building and another friend goes out to Starbucks and tells people about Jesus. We all have a job to do. Try not to be frusterated with your friends if they don't enjoy one on one witnessing the way you do.

Answer 9

Relax-really. If you live your life in an upright manner, mindful of your actions towards others, you'll be fine. I'm not sure how Jesus got to be the "boogy man" but I know more people are afraid at the idea of his return than are rejoicing. I don't think he ever intended that.

All those thou shoulds and thou shalts are just a form of social control.

Answer 10

You on your own strength can not lead others to the Lord, the Holy Spirit will do the job, slow dwon and move a little lesser pace let the Spirit lead you in what you do. Take time to pray about these things