Years ago when I accepted the Lord things were different I was young and growing and hungry for the Word of God.
As I get older I feel more of the conviction of the Holy Spirit things that never bothered me God is starting to convict me of like the saying goes "the playpen gets smaller" as you serve the Lord.
What does this mean being a christian when you feel like cying all the time and confessing and repenting of your sins? I look forward to the day when I feel joy peace and reassurance once again.
Is this normal as your walk progresses with the Lord?
Thank you for your answers and May the Lord richly bless all of you that post.
2007-02-12 14:48:23 · 19 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As we get older in the Lord many times He begins to use us in intercessory prayer. Maybe the feeling you have of wanting to cry all the time and repentance feelings are there because He wants to move you into being a warrior for God through prayer. He may be showing you His heart and the burden He carries for lost humanity. Let Him use you in prayer to "stand in the gap" for someone else. A closer relationship with the Lord always requires a deeper commitment and sanctification. It is no longer about me and how I feel, but about God only and how He feels. God Bless you as He leads you into deeper paths in Himself!
2007-02-12 15:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by wd 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I cant even count how many times where i have felt that God was just making my life miserable. Which is so wrong because serving and walking with the lord is so very fun! I always sream at God saying things like i cant do this anymore God let me go to heaven now i hate my life! Just keep praying try getting involved in your church. You could make a list of all the things God has bless you with. I like to count up all the things on that list which al lot of people never have. Just remember your special in Gods eyes. He's always there for you just ask for him. I know waliking with the lord is not alway easy but its fun.
may God bless you and everyone you love!
2007-02-12 14:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by ilovepointeshoes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you confessing/repenting to keep salvation or to grow in the Lord?
If it's the former, be assured that you will not lose it.
If it's the latter, then this just may be a stage in which the Spirit is convicting you about the stuff that it breaking the fellowship between you and Himself.
Grace of God, joy of Christ, and peace of the Spirit be with you!
2007-02-12 14:52:39 · answer #3 · answered by WithUnveiledFaces 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Midge was right. When I finally saw how sinful my life had been up until the time (and even after) my conversion, I just wanted to cry all the time. But, I guess that's where the sacrament of penance really helped. I know that after the priest absolves me of my sins, that I have had a huge burden lifted. It is so palpable that I can feel it. Good Catholics who use this sacrament often don't have to wonder why Jesus instituted it - it's pretty obvious once you realize what's actually taking place in the silence of that little room with only you and God's minister of grace.
2007-02-12 15:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by infinity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian and I know what you are going through, and I asked my pastor and he said our relationship with God goes through different phases, sometimes we're on fire for the Lord and other times we just feel convicted, but God is showing you what things in your life you need to work on and this is the way he is showing you. One thing you you could do is just simply ask for peace and reassurance from the Lord. This is my verse that gets me through EVERYTHING! Philippians 4:13 God Bless
2007-02-12 14:57:14 · answer #5 · answered by ducky_jess91 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is normal. The closer you get to Jesus the more you become aware of your own wickedness. This is why when people meet him in the judgment they are going to be faced with nothing but the truth about themselves and they will be like Peter when he said, "away from me Lord for I am a wicked man" only they will not say for Jesus to leave they will ask for permission to go to Hell so they will not be tortured by the goodness of his presence. Catholics have some peace though through the Sacrament of confession because they receive absolution and the grace to help conquer the sins that they confess.
2007-02-12 14:56:01 · answer #6 · answered by Midge 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Cry out to the Lord and find peace,tears my dear, cleans the soul to me you are going through deliverance. You weeping is not in vain. God has put a burden in your Spirit pray hard, intercede, travail and seek Gods guidance.
If you feel condemned read Romans 8:1. Because whom the Son has set Free is Free indeed.
May the peace of God engulf you, surely goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life.
Enjoy Christ!!
2007-02-12 16:57:45 · answer #7 · answered by brian c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that may no longer a suitable definition of Christian. Dictionary, i'm guessing? right this is an (no longer very thorough) sufficient definition of Christian: a guy or woman who believes that God the daddy is the writer of the worldwide, who made all issues, sustains all issues, and who despatched his Son, Jesus, to maintain us from our sin. A Christian would desire to even have self assurance that this Jesus became God and guy, that he lived the only suitable existence, that he died on a Roman visit maintain us, that he became resurrected on the 0.33 day after his death, and that he ascended into Heaven the place he now sits on the suited hand of God the daddy. A Christian would desire to even have self assurance interior the 0.33 element of the Trinity; the Holy Spirit, who classes us on a regular basis, who inspired the authors of the Bible, and you dwells in our hearts and minds. A Christian would desire to have self assurance that the whole Bible is with out fault or failing; that the Bible became inspired via the Holy Spirit. A Christian would desire to have self assurance that the church (meaning people, no longer construction) will sooner or later be reunited with Christ and could stay endlessly in Paradise. Mormons have self assurance that God became as quickly as a guy, that guy can exchange right into a god, that Jesus became in ordinary terms a instructor, and that 6' tall a million,000 twelve months previous Quakers stay on the moon (or that's what Joseph Smith reported besides). My mom and dad have been married in a Mormon temple. They the two attended BYU. ninety% of my cousins/aunts/uncles are nevertheless Mormon. My mom and dad and that i are engaged in a contemporary learn of Mormonism. i understand what it teaches truly nicely. G.B.
2016-09-29 01:05:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your story reminds me of the time in my walk when I realized that although I desperately wanted to, there wasn't a single solitary act I could do that was completely without sin.
Yes, it happens, and it will pass. Read the book of I John, that is how I moved past it, and God bless you.
2007-02-12 14:53:13 · answer #9 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone's walk with God is unique to them, so there is no 'normal' progression. You should not be so consumed with guilt. Take the word of God for what it says and really accept His forgiveness. If not, you are not walking in faith.
If you can accept it with your mind, your heart will follow.
2007-02-12 14:54:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋