..... I claim all the promises in the Bible in the hope that something will change my circumstances, but nothing works. I've heard that you will reap what you sow, but so far nothing. I feel so cold inside. I literally have no one in my life except for one parent. I have no brothers, sisters, no one. I'm scared that I'll be left alone, once my parent dies. I feel scared all the time. I just can't bear to live in this world alone. I have felt this way since I was a child and nothing has changed whatsoever and I just don't know what to do. I attend church regularly and on the outside I'm wonderful, but inside I feel dead. I can't seem to 'click' with anyone at church, as most christians are horrible. I listen to Benny Hinn, Joyce Meyer, T D Jakes, Joel Osteen, Charles Stanely and think "great, I'll remember that", then the next day I'm back to square one again. I can't fathom God out at all.
2006-08-21 23:21:32 · 33 answers · asked by Hello 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't know about fathoming out God, may God bless you as you are searching blackforest.
I too am extremely isolated, alone and tormented, i left church as i had no one there and they turned on me as did my family, but thank God you have someone i have none.
Remember the fruits of the spirit, don't treat it as a game but try and apply it to your life. It will lift your spirit, the bible encourages us to live for each other not ourselves, be a nurturing spirit.
2006-08-21 23:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by HOPE 4 THE FUTURE: 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find a period of fasting and prayer together usually gets things going again. If you haven't met any Christians you get on with, you are in the wrong church. Try a newfrontiers church, they are great fun, bible based, loving and spirit-led. Maybe you haven't been baptised in the spirit yet? Try praying for that. Also remember that you need to act not just pray, it's no good for example praying to meet a new partner and then staying in, they probably won't come to your door! And read the psalms, David often felt that God was distant, but he knew that great blessing would follow if he stayed true to God.
2006-08-22 03:16:42 · answer #2 · answered by good tree 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deep down inside you know that God is real and that he does see you.
Turn off all other Preachers ( Im not saying anything is wrong with these Preachers, I think they are all very good!). I would set aside 15 mins or so a day to be on your own to just wait on Jesus.
He will come to you as you wait, just surrender everything you have to Him all over again, your cares, fears, hopes and dreams, I asure you He will flood your being. You need to hear his voice on your own, please do this, choose a time in the day that is good for you to do this. You will be amazed at what he will do. He is your strength and shield, you need to find Him a little more personaly.
I have felt similar to you, but he is Faithful and True and you are never really alone.
If you feel you need a little teaching from the God Channel, try and choose just one Preacher to listen to for a while and apply what they say as best you can.
Take Care
2006-08-22 00:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by kez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the sounds of things mate,you should find a bridge an jump,but thats not an ideal answer in the very un ideal world of ours.Get out more,pubs,clubs,get a girl and form a relationship.Find yourself a life away from maybe the church,it may be good for some people,but isnt everyones cup of tea.
2006-08-21 23:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by martinsbits2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I am sorry to hear that you feel like this. What part of the world do you live in? It sounds as though you could do with some Christian mates. Fellowship with like minded people would be a good place for you at the moment. God I am sure has a plan for you, the fact that you have no one to tell this to in your church is sad. Have you thought about moving Church?
2006-08-21 23:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by Nev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate. I lost all but one parent, and the thought of being alone when that one is gone is terrifying. I know that I've been Christian all my life, but I rarely 'feel it'. One thing a pastor told me is that grace is given whether you 'feel it' or not. Thank goodness it's not important that you feel the gifts, for feelings can change with the weather, and God is more steady than that. God and Grace are the engine of the train, and your emotions are the end. It is okay to not feel it.
You need not question if it's real based on your emotions. That's why it's called faith, cause you can't 'feel it' or see it or touch it or anything.
I believe you are suffering more from situational depression. Talk with your parent, and know that God does care, his plans often make no sense to us, but that's where faith comes in. Good luck.
2006-08-21 23:31:44 · answer #6 · answered by Arlene06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that you have been in school too long my friend. Maybe its time to graduate and live your life and pass on all that spiritual knowledge that you have attained through out all those years of church going and t.v evangelists. It sounds to me that you may have reached your limit in your spiritual search...now you may have to find someone who has more knowledge or different knowledge to add to your knowledge. I know this because at one time I was where you are now and the most frightening thing for me to do was to go on my own, leave my church and find God on my own and grow. Try to find a totally new direction to go...like if you're always at home, try going to college or trade school or something like that. Get out in the public more often and visit different church groups or else start one of your own.
It is not a life if you don't live your life... there are no excuses.... go and live your life my friend and I pray that the Almighty God in heaven help you find your direction.
2006-08-21 23:59:17 · answer #7 · answered by KeAhi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Living life according to your own rules and not those they teach you at church. You need to discover who you are and what you want/like by experiencing as many things as you can. You sound like you can make rational judgement over things. Biggest problem, something is telling you that you are not satisfied. Answer: Discover, adventure, create, observe, look for, find out, learn, grow, build, develop, dream, explore, follow, pursue, gain, happiness. You say you have a fear of being alone. You are allowed to make choices you know? Look for people you do like associating yourself with. If its outside of the Christian community then, so what. You need life experience not the pages of a book you can always come back to!!!!
2006-08-21 23:33:08 · answer #8 · answered by misfit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're depressed. It might do you good to get some counselling, and possibly a partner, so you can build a life away from your parent. There is more to life than just church. How about throwing yourself into a new job or getting out abit more, so you meet new people?
Whatever you decide to do. Good luck, and change your life today - don't wait and grow bitter, because life will simply pass you by.
2006-08-21 23:29:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
gather yourself and find out what makes YOU happy and just do those things. The more you wallow in pity the less people will be interested in you, people like spending time with others who have no energy depleting issues and who don't have an agenda. Stop reading the bloody bible and read things that make you happy and make you laugh.
Ask your parent about their life and if they have ever felt like you and understand that, you may have picked up some behaviour which is not yours, as your parent may have from their parents etc
2006-08-21 23:33:15 · answer #10 · answered by syelark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋