I've made a few promises to God like not smoking or drinking anymore but out of falling into temptation and just being stupid i drank and last night and the night before i smoke weed. i feel so lost i've been watching porns and abusing my body. I need some spiritual guidence i use to try to speak the word to people i use to go to church and now its like im stuck it feels like my conscience is fadeing.Im loosing myself it feels like...I dont know it just feels like im on earth, just here. i miss being close to God. I dont know how to go back to that way i miss the feelings of knowing him and feeling like i cant make things happen mwhen i call on him.No matter what i do i just cant stop thinking about him everyday! though in sin, and i know what i be doing be wrong but im stuck and i dont ever do anything to intentionally disrespect him.I need strong prayer and answers from people who knows how i feel and possibly someone who's been through the same. Thanx!
2006-10-09 15:08:59 · 12 answers · asked by trufate7 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
no matter what you have done, God will forgive you if you simply ask. he still loves you very much and desires to be close to you as well. is it only this sin that is holding you back? repent from your heart and set up an accountability system to get yourself out of this lifestyle that you hate. talk to God about it. i've never gone through this specifically, but i know many people who have and were able to come out of it again. you are in my prayers!
2006-10-09 15:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by truth seeker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you ask God for forgiveness, realize that just as you are to forgive others, he also wants you to forgive yourself.
The more you beat yourself up the harder you are making it to go to God in prayer and ask for guidance.
You need to pray about this. Remember that Christ is so much more than your Savior. He is your good counselor, your strengthener and your healer.
Go to him and say just that.
Christ Jesus my Savior, my strengthener, my counselor, me healer, forgive these sins. Name your sins. Ask him for guidance, courage and strength. Just talk to him as you would to your brother. Tell him everything, although he already knows your heart. Tell him everything you are feeling inside.
Then you really should look for a local church that can give you more support and counseling. The more of a support group you have the better for your recovery.
All the best and I will pray for you.
2006-10-09 15:22:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember that God is waiting for you with open arms... He never turned from you!!!!! Please believe that.. Ask Him for forgiveness and if you are sincere, He will forgive you.. you will know!! Get that Bible out front and center... Read every day!! not just one chapter after another... just open the Bilbe and pick a few verses or a chapter and contemplate on it.. pray about it and ask God what He is trying to tell you in this...
I know living the "holy life" is hard.. Titus 2:11-14 is plastered on both of my bathroom mirrors. Constant reminders because I need them constantly!!!! Want to discuss in detail? email me at this handle at yahoo... Good luck and God Bless!
2006-10-09 15:17:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not let feelings dictate. Feelings come & go.
You say you miss feeling close to G-d.
What did you do in the past that made you feel close to Him?
Stop doing what makes you feel bad, & begin re-doing what makes you feel close to Him.
You will find your sense of purpose again.
Remember the story about the prodigal...it was not about the son's wasteful behavior, but about the Fathers' lavish love & acceptance that won the son back. The Father "wasted" His love on a son who didn't deserve it.
No matter WHAT you do; you cannot run from your G-d & His love for you. You are as near as the mere mention of His name. His heart's desire is to draw you close.
And...chill on making promises to G-d. He alone is faithful & keeps His Word. Even when we are faithless, He remains faithful.
2006-10-09 15:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bless your heart!
You are looking for love in all the wrong places.
You need to repent, and do not sin again (the same sins)
God will forgive you! He can renew your heart and make you clean again!
The Holy Spirit is trying to reach you and tug at your heart.
I am adding you to my prayer list right now.
If you need more guidance or need to talk:
email me at donaldsona@sbcglobal.net
God Bless you my friend!
2006-10-09 15:17:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey you have the love in your heart, you just need to listen to it. If praying helps, then pray. That is talking to them. If meditation helps then meditate. This is listening to them. Depending on your views, ask your spirit guide for help lighting that path for you. You need to listen to your heart. Devote ten minutes a day to yourself and you time with God. Ten minutes a day. Quite time you can reflect on the day, what you have done that made you proud to be his child, and those things you think you could have done better. But never doubt their everlasting and unconditional love for you. Ten minutes, start with that. If later you want more; take it. Do what feels right to you. Listen and follow that love, that's what you are here for.
2006-10-09 15:16:28 · answer #6 · answered by leafrogger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about doing something about your problems other than praying. You can get help from your God, but you have to do your part. You can't keep expecting to be rescued without doing something to help yourself.
AA can help with the drinking, and a therapist can help with the other things you do to hurt yourself. If you can't stop drinking and drugging, it's because you have the mental illness of alcoholism. Alcoholism is a diseas, not a moral failure. Praying without a program is like asking God to save you from cancer without going to a doctor.
There is hope for you, but you have to do something different. It is not disloyal to your faith to ask for secular help (AA) with drinking.
2006-10-09 15:23:27 · answer #7 · answered by Buffy Summers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believed with all my heart and soul. I gave my whole being to what he gave me and for what. It's gone and over and I am a nothing I can't help anyone. I'm useless and unloved......good luck with all the religious people on here someone should be able to tell you something positive,,,,,it's not me I need another drink......
2006-10-09 15:16:00 · answer #8 · answered by silhouette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you God has not separated himself from you, you have separated yourself from God, start using the AA prayer it worked for me and I am sure it will work for you if you put your heart and soul to it God bless.
2006-10-09 15:18:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem is that you need a beter reason to be a beter person. You can't love or respect anything till you love and respect yourself
2006-10-09 15:15:29 · answer #10 · answered by truckercub1275 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋