afraid of spirits and I am epileptic and every time I have a seizure or convulsion I can't stop thinking of a spirit coming to talk to me. I have tried to grow faith but I am not good although I go to Bible study at the church, and to help my symptoms of epilepsy I do Reiki. Reiki is like accupuncture, not a religion, just good "signs" or moments! ANYONE CAN HELP ME START HAVING FAITH?
2006-12-17 09:01:16 · 5 answers · asked by kathy k 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You already have faith. God bless you. Faith is a gift of God and when a person chooses to believe in Him and place their trust in Him, this is called faith. From what I've seen, you've done that. God bless you. What you are trying to do now is GROW in your faith, right? I don't know if you're catholic or protestant, but I would suggest, if you're catholic, attending RCIA. That's what I did when I converted and my life has never been the same.
Keep going to church, keep praying, keep reading the bible, and continue to study and learn your faith. There are tons of educational books to help you do this also. Again, if you're catholic, make sure the books you study are from catholic writers and publishers.
Again, God bless you, and welcome home.
2006-12-17 09:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by Danny H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith is not something that you grow quickly, like a garden. It is developed by having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It cannot be given or taken from one person to the next.
Heb 11:1 says "Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
If you begin to confess the Word of God over your life you will see changes in your sircumstances, and building your faith.
Ro 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
2006-12-17 09:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by motroo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can make you have faith. It's something you have to do yourself.
Unfortunately, your parents -- though I'm sure well-meaning -- have brainwashed you (much like most Christian parents). You don't need any more religious intervention (you've had plenty of that) you need professional therapy.
Talk to your doctor (since you're epileptic I'm sure you have one) and ask him/her for a referral. Trust me, your doctor is probably already aware that you may need someone to talk to.
Good luck.
2006-12-17 09:16:06 · answer #3 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take care of your physical health first. Reiki is a scam... go see a doctor for anti-epileptic medication. Once you've managed your condition you'll be free to rationally pursue your spiritual goals.
2006-12-17 09:05:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, do what the doctors say. Always do what your doctors say. Listen to them first.
Second, you can't just make yourself believe. What you are trying to do is suspend your rational side because you are afraid. It is normal to be afraid. It normal to look for what you really believe. It is not healthy or normal to try to change it, not for a rational reason, but because of fear.
2006-12-17 09:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋