sometimes i hear things, and i believe them like that, but other times i feel it's impossible. i want to do things right, but i sometimes CAN'T. i never remember to pray before i go to sleep...how do i let god know that he IS important, and make him my first priority? ok...bad question to ask? i can't just give up on him if he's not giving up on me.
2006-12-21 09:47:28 · 29 answers · asked by baby 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
my advice to you is to stop worrying. if god knows everything, then he knows how short our lives are, and i doubt he wants u to go through life worrying about every little thing. read the bible and pray, thats all u need to do. belief is by faith, not by facts.
bible says, he who has faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains
ask and you shall recieve, knock and the door will be opened.
(a mustard seed is extremely small)
2006-12-21 09:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have had a similar problem in the past, and even sometimes still. I grew up my whole life in the church, but I didn't really get it until one day, fairly recently actually, I started to realize that it is all about relationships. God is just as real as any other person, and he wants you to put your relationship with him; trusting him, serving him, following his word and his will; all above everything else in your life. Just like any relationship, what you put in is what you get out. Prayer should not be ritualistic chanting, but open conversation with God; even if it seems he does not hear you you must remember that his word tells us that his ways are higher than ours. This is why Bible study and prayer are absolutely essential to the followers of Christ, as is staying connected with his body, ( yes, that means going to church). Pray to God to give you more of a desire for his word, and to give you wisdom and guidance; you will find that he probably wont appear before you in the guise of a burning bush, but will often open up doors, or possibly close the wrong ones, if you are actively seeking his guidance.
2006-12-21 09:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same way sometimes. But just remember that He will never give up on you if you love Him that much. People who turn their back to Him might be deserted, not because He wants that, but because He gives us free will. If you love Him that much and forget to say your prayers, just tell Him: GOD I DO LOVE YOU, thanks for everything that I have. A simple prayer is better than complicated ones when you don't know what you are saying or if you are feeling tired. He loves you ANYWAY, ok? To feel this way is not a big deal, because you are aware of it and most important: YOU DO LOVE HIM. I am sure He is smiling at you and me right now because we are talking about Him. Good luck, God bless and MERRY CHRISTMAS.
From Brazil.
2006-12-21 09:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by babygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith come by hear, and hear by the word of God. Please try not to get caught up in the rituals of religion, an just try to focus on pleasing God. Matt 6:33 says seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be add unto you. Try to focus on building a relationship with him and the rest will fall in place I promise. The Bible says that God said " I am not a man that I should lie". I pray that you continue to seek out the ways of God. : D
2006-12-21 09:55:16 · answer #4 · answered by REV MCD 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK GOD never gives up on you no matter what you say or do. As for daily prayers, pray when you remember to, GOD does understand you won't always do it; but he does want to hear from just as any Father wants to hear from His children. To let GOD know He is important you only need to tell Him so.
In fact many of our sins are forgiven even before we ask forgiveness. Quite often I suspect GOD doesn't even count up all of our sins and lets them slide. (One day I counted up every time I sinned that day, it was over 50 times.) We often beat ourselves up over things GOD doesn't worry about. Just remember to pray and ask forgiveness. When you pray also remember to exalt and glorify GOD in the highest, put Him above all others and put all others above of yourself.
Glory to GOD in the highest and praise His name only. Oh, don't forget the Son that died for your sins (the reason he forgives before we even ask.)
In the New Testament Jesus said (to the effect not verbatum) that the only things you really need to do for salvation is to be Baptised in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to cleanse yourself of sins. After this you must also act in righteousness and leave sin in the past. You will fail this and need to repent time and time again.
Don't fret just do the best you can. That does mean THE BEST, no shortcuts or excuses are allowed. Do your best always.
2006-12-21 10:02:35 · answer #5 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about all things that you have to do (dont think of it as a religion) but think of it as a relationship. You would call your best friend when you are thinking of her / him pray to GOD when you think of him. And as for confusion that is normal just because you were born into one religion doesn't mean that is what is right. Do what makes you happy and your heart will tell you whether or not your making the right choices. And remeber to be open minded; listen to other peoples beiliefs as well.
2006-12-21 09:53:28 · answer #6 · answered by chrissy b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybodys gonna have some doubt. Heres my suggestion: Talk to a stronger Christian than you, such as your pastor, and ask him to be an "accountablilty partner" with you. That means that you call each other every other day or so and ask how your doing spiritualy. Remember, God loves you even when you mess up! Merry Christmas!
2006-12-21 09:50:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
all good comes from God, if you hear an unfamiliar voice or a voice telling you to do what you know is not right, that is called the spirit of error. You must learn to listen to the Holy Spirit the Spirit of God....He tells you all that is right and you will know when it is right because it feels right. You pray to God and ask Him for wisdom to disern the truth....The Lord speaks very softly you must listen hard to hear His voice.
2006-12-21 09:55:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are perfectly normal. All Christians struggle at one point or another. The key is to keep struggling, don't let satan make you give up. FIGHT!!!!! If you forget to pray before bed, pray while you are doing the dishes or in the shower. Talk to him every time you think about him, even if it's to say, "Lord, I'm trying." It doesn't have to be a formal thing, just a quick thought, "God, I had a good day today, thanks." or "God, I'm sure dreading today, please give me strength." You are right. He won't give up on you. He loves you. You are his child. Just keep up the fight, and don't beat yourself up over it. I'll say a prayer for you. Just say one for me too, okay????? FIGHT!!!!!!
2006-12-21 09:55:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're having issues handling your spirituality, you should just remember that you are only human, and 99.9% of humans make mistakes. There is no possible way for you to remember to do EVERY little thing that you wish you could do, there just isn't enough time in the day. But if you believe that He is your first priority, then He knows it (He is...you know...omniscient).
2006-12-21 09:51:20 · answer #10 · answered by Ryan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋