2-3 yrs ago, i was very religious. I prayed regularly, i went to the place of worship regularly. I am very different now. I dont pray regularly, I feel God doesnt support me the way he supports everybody. I feel very lonely at times. I want to start praying and being nice, patient with everybody. But now i find it very difficult to do so. I just cant concentrate on anything. Plz assist me with ur responses......
2007-01-01 07:27:13 · 5 answers · asked by useless 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As long as you have experienced doubt, run with it. There is nothing better than dealing with the world in a rational manner, unless you consider the bliss of false delusion to be superior. There are no such things as gods.
2007-01-01 07:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i understand where you are coming from. two years ago, i commited a sin that i felt was unforgivable. i loathed myself, and i couldn't see how god could forgive me. in a desperate "plea" to find god again, i went on a retreat with my church. to my great joy, i had reunited with god! from there, i became an active member of my church community, partaking in pageants, bible studies, and the youth activities. there is hope for you too!
here's a list of things you can do
1 find a church you like. if you were catholic before, try to find a less intense branch. no offense to catholics. i am methodist, and i find it so much easier to make church my family. non-denominational churches are also good because they don't force boundries upon you.
2 talk with a trusted priest/pastor/reverend. if you still remember the one at your old church being very supportive, talk with him. if you found a new church, talk with your favorite one there. tell him or her about your situation. he/she should understand and be able to point you in the right direction.
3 join a bible study or if you a minor, a youth group. find a circle of peers that you can discuss religion with openly. this should help you create a church family.
4 start reading the bible. go little by little, there's no need to rush. i reccomend starting with the gospels in the New Testament and going to the beginning of the Old Testament. no one said that you have to read it in order. skip a chapter or book if you want to.
5 when you feel more comfortable, try praying once a week. work your way up to every night, but don't rush into it.
i hope this isn't too long, but i think it should really help you. there is always hope, and god will always love you!
2007-01-01 09:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by happyinblue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First take a good look at your life, are you living in sin? Is there any thing in your life/heart that is somthing that you know God does not want you to do? If so ask Him to forgive you and to give you victory over it. Start reading the Bible every morning, and go to a Bible beliving church. and last but not least, talk to God, tell Him how you feel and ask Him for wisdom.
2007-01-01 08:05:10 · answer #3 · answered by PLEASE 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to give up on God and religion and develop some confidence in yourself. It's very liberating when you finally reject theology and realise your own human potential.
2007-01-01 07:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
being religious doesn't get you stuff, or good results in life. hard work, being caring and good, does.
2007-01-01 07:43:09 · answer #5 · answered by heyrobo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋