Have you ever fallen away and how did you find him again?
2007-01-24 07:51:46 · 35 answers · asked by sunnysky4u 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have never fallen away from God just growing stronger in his love
God Bless You
2007-01-24 07:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hello SunnySky,
Yes! I have fallen away, what cause me to fall away was loneliness- the desire to be loved by a man. I meant this man, and I really thought he wanted me because he showed me just a little bit of attention and what makes it so bad- is, the attention he showed wasn't even all that possible.
He wasn't serious about me although those few little positive words he would speak would set me off. Oh, I though I was so loved by this man, I started paying his bills (Phone, buying food for him, cigarettes, beer, wine and even DOPE).
Guess what! shortly after that- I started doing dope with him. Mine you now! I was in the church and was really into the word of God, and I knew Gods word, however; I did not know it enough to apply it to my life.
When I fell- I fell hard. God will get your attention some how, he gives us chance, after chance, after chance and we don't even know it until we have an almost life or death situation, then we are able to look back and say,WILD, GOD WAS REALLY LOOKING OUT FOR ME.
How did I find him again? I had enough God in me to realize the road I was traveling was the road of destruction, and had I not look up to my first love there would have been know finding him again. God literally save my life, I am not suppose to be free human being, I am suppose to be LOCKED UP or DEAD.
If you feel God pulling at your heart- Listen before its to late, because you may not get another chance. You will know when God is trying to reach you, althought I know at times we are not really listening to that inter man, but thats have he commuincate with us. Listen to your heart, that how you find him again. God Bless.
2007-01-24 08:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by Lil bit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did once. Of course, this was due to influence of someone else. I went somewhere and prayed by myself and felt GOD. I know that doesn't make sense to those with closed hearts, but for those who have felt GOD, this makes perfect sense. You need to keep in mind that we were given free will because when GOD did talk directly to the people, they still questioned him. We have what is called a conscience and how we listen to that will determine our demise. GOD created us and gave us a mind to think with. We shouldn't blame GOD for what happens to us in our life. We have forces that are against us here and I feel much better knowing that GOD is on my side through all of this. I hope you find GOD again if you have turned your back. There is no greater feeling in the world than GODs' love. Don't take it for granted and never decline it. Thank you and GOD bless.
2007-01-24 08:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by cookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can honestly say that I have fallen away. I got swept up into the "sins of the world", and was living my life for just me! Finding him back for me was a swift kick of reality. My friend was killed in Iraq, and I realized that life is SHORT. You never know when your going to leave, and I like most people want to go to heaven.
For you though - I would say read the big book (BIBLE!) Or really, why did you fall away, if you did!? Then maybe you can find your way back!
2007-01-24 08:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by tessitalynn 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I have fallen away, and I found Him again.
I was saved when I was around 18, and made bad choices instead of relying on Him to guide me (life was too exciting...), and I married a non believer, who drew me away. More bad choices, a few divorces......
Found myself, 30 years later all alone, no true friends, no family and an estranged husband who "didn't want to be married anymore." I moved to a strange apartment, and secluded myself in it, drinking myself sick every night.
A new neighbor (Christian) started talking to me about DivorceCARE, (Christian based group therapy for Divorcees) and going to their church.
I didn't want anything to do with their God, or goodie Christians, and I avoided them like the plague.
Finally, I gave in, thinking it would forever shut them up.
Got dressed up in a suit, and drove to Sunday service....everyone there was in T-shirts and blue jeans. They realized I was new right off the bat.
Standing in the Church, listening to the contemporary new Christian music, I lifted my head and raised my hands, and for the first time in 30 years I felt the Holy Spirit, and tears began to flow, and I prayed for the first time since I was a young girl.
As I left the Church, I told the pastor that "for the first time in 30 years, I feel God is with me." and he responded with:
"He didn't go anywhere."
Now, 2 years later, I've put Jesus Christ first in my life. My life has meaning. I look forward to each new day as a gift. I am involved with the Church, now I lead groups in DivorceCARE, I lead a ladies Bible study group, and I just got back from a 2-week missionary trip to India, where now I financially support a 10 year old little girl there who is HIV positive and lives in a Christian commune.
It was so easy. All I did, was lift up my face to Him, and He scooped me up and threw a party for me, just like the prodigal son!
Jesus makes it so easy to turn back to Him.
It's so easy. Just say "yes"
2007-01-24 08:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by Dianne C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The beauty of God's love is that He's always ready to take us back when we stray, if we only turn back to Him in faith.
Read the story best known as The Prodigal Son, found in the book of Luke, chapter 15, verses 11-32.
2007-01-24 08:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by Chrispy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have fallen away from God. It always happens when I focus on ME instead of Him. He is faithful and waits for your return. He is always there for you, no matter what.
2007-01-24 08:08:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have been "saved" for many years, however, it's not always easy to maintain purity. I have not really even "fallen way" per se, but I have most definitely sinned . . . . more than I care to admit! But, it seems that God is always willing to forgive me and accept me . . . . imperfections and all.
My husband was raised in church and was saved as a teenager. At about 19 he went his own way, doing whatever he wanted. At 35 years old, he came back to God. It was amazing, God brought him right back to where he left off, in the same church! Now, he serves the lord with all his heart.
THANK YOU JESUS FOR FORGIVENESS!
2007-01-24 07:58:25 · answer #8 · answered by lady_blu_iz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never fallen away due to God's awesomeness.
2007-01-24 07:54:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I haven't fallen away either. I just can't imagine anything that would happen that would make me do that. Some people do it when a loved one dies. I don't understand that either. Maybe they aren't as close to God as they think...or should be? Cause even a death should make you closer to Him. Just my opinion.
2007-01-24 07:57:45 · answer #10 · answered by TexasRose 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋