I'm trying to get my soul right with God, I praise God in church but don't have the holy ghost. Trying to get the holy ghost by reading the word, fasting,&praying already got baptized in '03 but backslid, I tried praying and asking questions God but I never get an answer from him and I don't know why and I feel upset. People don't want to talk to me anymore because of the past hurts I've caused them, I isolate myself from others, I'm anti-social with people because I feel if people don't wanna be bother with me then I just say nothing to people and isolate myself. I have no friends. I want Jesus to be my friend. But I don't know I just can't connect to him. I hope he's not angry with me. I feel that God doesn't hear me when I pray. I hope he hasn't shunned me. Please help me.
2006-12-02 12:15:44 · 9 answers · asked by Randy S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I was always told that as long as you are as good as you can be you are good with god. God knows if you really are being as good as you can be.
2006-12-02 12:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by ancestorhorse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 1 John, the Bible tells us that if we "confess our sins [God] will be faithful and just to forgive us." Whether you feel forgiven or not, if you confess what you've done wrong, God has forgiven you. Guilt is one of Satan's tactics to get us to give up on our pursuit of God--don't let him fool you.
You are given the Holy Spirit when you first become saved. The Spirit is always with you. To be filled with the power of the Spirit though, you can simply ask for it. Prayer and meditating on the Bible (and applying it to your life) will help with this as well.
As far as people not wanting to talk to you goes, make sure you've apologized for any hurt you've caused them in the past. If they still act the same way towards you, don't worry about it. If there are problems with this within your church and an apology doesn't work, I would advice finding a new church based on Biblical principles.
My last thing to say is this: God never moves. If you feel distant from God, it is you that has moved. He wants you to come back to him and will not shun one of his children. It is a difficult thing to get back to where you were with God after backsliding but the awesome thing about our God is that he will help you do it.
I know this is all a little confusing so let me know if you dont understand any part of it and I will be happy to explain myself.
I'm glad you've made the decision to come back to your Father. I'm praying for you.
2006-12-02 20:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by chelsea * 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand, I've had the some feeling and there's been times when God hasn't answered me for days and weeks and I was frustrated. Then after putting aside all doubt and worry on the matter I felt the connection. Remember that God loves you and would never abandon you. Its all a test of Faith, he wants to see if you stray. Even if you backslide he still loves you, and will forgive you because he knows your heart. It's like when I became a Pastor he wouldn't talk to me and I was getting upset, then I remembered to have faith, after that I was hearing him again. So don't worry he's not mad at you, and definitely hasn't shunned you.
2006-12-02 20:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by Michael C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus loves you whatever you have done and He stands ready to help you find the way. You should continue to pray and read for enlightment. You must - you must - understand that Jesus is not a Santa Clause and doesn't give everything we ask for. He does answer all of your requests though. Often, the answer is no. You must learn to pray to Jesus our God with the true belief that as you pray you must say and mean "...Thy will be done. Lord help me learn to accept your will and let me comfort myself in your merciful arms...". Try to find a new, friendly church and go to the services and meetings with a quiet mind, quiet mouth, and an open heart. Listen to others and let them help you without you driving them crazy in an attempt to assign responsibility to them for any actions you may have caused in the past.
God loves you and I do, too.
2006-12-02 20:24:19 · answer #4 · answered by Donald W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is God's Word: God Will Never Leave us Nor Forsake Us. God Hears Your Prayer's. We are Jesus friend's not his servants or slaves. Connect with people at the church you attend for friendship and fellowship. That is what I did when all my friends left me when I went back to Christ. You will be surprised how much more fun you will have.
2006-12-02 20:26:40 · answer #5 · answered by CANDY_GIRL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Praying is not a form of manipulation. God does not jump through hoops for those who pray.
In order to be loved one must love and value others love. The capacity to love exist in you the lover not the one who is loved. You must feel yourself worthy of loving another, like God loves you.
2006-12-02 20:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by Wise Old Witch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, randy.
send me an email. let's talk.
It sounds like you are a little confused about who you are in Christ and what God wants from you. Confusion and self-condemnation don't come from God.
God wants to make things clear to you, give you an assurance in your heart as to His love and His plan for your life, etc.
Send me a message with your email address and let's share...
god bless!!
2006-12-02 20:26:20 · answer #7 · answered by happy pilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
god allways loves you and is never going to leave you.
if you ask me its really hard to tell other people about god,(witch i allways get scared) . the bible says if you come near to god he will come near to you. witch is true but this is means you have to come to him. it sounds like you are doing so, but are you really believing and having no doubts when your commecting with god? god speaks in a still small voice. (very small very quiet) when i talk to him it sounds like my voice talking to myself. god allways answers your questions, but not allways right then you may have to wait. good luck
2006-12-02 20:29:57 · answer #8 · answered by macie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
research the catholic faith, trust me it helps, also read the works of the fathers before us, especially Aquinas and Francis De Sales.
2006-12-02 20:28:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋