I prayed like crazy when I realized I was losing my faith, but.. nothing. If God loves me and doesn't want me to burn in hell, why didn't he help me to regain my faith? I sincerely and repeatedly for his help.
2007-02-17 21:37:16 · 25 answers · asked by DBA GODZY 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry for the typo. That should read 'sincerely and repeatedly begged for his help.
2007-02-17 21:38:47 · update #1
Keep asking. If you once had faith, God can return it. "no one can snatch them out of my hands"
It is not unheard of to have a time of darkness, however. My heart cries for you...........do you want to have your faith again? Perhaps you should just "act as if" and you will, once agian, see Jesus as beautiful and worthy of your worship.
2007-02-17 21:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by karen i 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's more details here. You have to say more than just that you begged God to save you. Furthermore, you act like your faith is something that you can just accidentaly lose...like a cell phone, or an iPod, or a wallet. It's not, if you are actively seeking God, engaging others in spiritual conversations to better their lives. praying actively to better yourself and your role in the kingdom, and reading His words in an effort to become more like Him then there is no way that you can lose your faith! It's an ugly thing to have to say, but you lost your faith because you dropped the ball. God isn't going to do your work for you, by all means, pray for His help, but then get out there, take some initiative and follow His lead!
2007-02-17 22:05:23 · answer #2 · answered by shades2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were heard, but you must have faith. Faith is something that comes from within. God says if we have faith the size of a mustard seed we will be able to move mountains. The mustard seed is the smallest seed on earth. What makes you so sure that you are not saved? Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior? If you have done this and if you can say that Jesus Christ is Lord , you are saved. The Bible says that any one that is not saved will not be able to say that Jesus Christ is Lord. There is only one sin that can keep us out of the kingdom of God and that is the unpardonable sin. Just remember faith comes from with in , it is not something that God gives us it is something that we have with in and if you are going through a tough time just remember, Satan only attacks Christians. If you were not a Christian he would not waste time on you because you would already be going to hell. Satan only attacks the Christians because everyone else is going to hell already and it is his goal to take the life of all of Gods children. Remember if you are going through tough times, you should rejoice , that is what Paul the Apostle told us to do. Rejoice in our hardships. I know it sounds weird , but it is a very fast way to win.
2007-02-17 21:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by gigi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is always Here for us, He is always here for you...
You didn't loose your faith yet, the proof of this is you are praying and praying.. but you are in a state of confusion, God might not interfere in it to let you make your own choices, and if you are back to Him, then you'll be graced and remunerated.
Try to pray to God Sincerely, by removing all mal-faith from your heart, and ask him that you want to be purified. Your sins are not an Obstacle, for God says: "Say O My Worshippers who have transgressed against their souls, despair not of the mercy of God, For God Forgives all sins, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful".
Try to make good deeds, that brings you closer to Our Almighty Merciful God; even more than praying. Did you try to feed someone who might not have food today? Visit the poor children in childrens' hospital with some ballons? Have you tried to help a blind guy to cross the street? have you fed a poor homless dog? have you paid any small amount of any cahrity of any kind to anyone lately? Have you been good to your family members? nHave you visited the Mosque or the Church, be seated there and talked to God by heart, free talk, as if you are talking to your friend teacher?
Try that, you'll find that you're being selected and chosen.
Best of luck and may Allah Go with you.
2007-02-17 21:52:51 · answer #4 · answered by Lawrence of Arabia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes God tests us by totally abandoning us. We are required to keep our faith especially in this time. If we stick by God during this time then He will be pleased. Even Jesus, on the cross, felt abandoned by God at His darkest hour. He cried out: "My God, My God, why have You abandoned Me?'
If you research the lives of some saints such as St Catherine of Sienna, St John the Cross, St Therese Avila and Saint Padre Pio, you will read about how they went through a period of total abandonment called the Dark Night of the Soul. Through this time, God purified them and moved them entirely away from sin. Look at this as a blessing from God and keep praying. Underneath the darkness, He is still there for you... Trust Him.
2007-02-17 21:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by Shahrukh Girl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to read the word and fill your spirit with joy of him. He say I am the way, the truth and the life. Matthew 4:4
Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.' "
and also he says this.Hebrews 11
1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Read the word, praise Jesus and thank God as you are praying that no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper. Satan would like to tell us we are not worthy constantly so tell him in Jesus's name to be gone. My prayers are for you.
2007-02-17 22:03:10 · answer #6 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where did you get this idea that God loves you? You must prove your love for God. You must seek and beseach Him. You must ask, plead and grope whole-heartedly to find your way out from the clutches of your human flesh. You never know in what manifestation God's help will come. If your intent is sincere to be of the faithful, then it will happen, worry no more, but if your intent is half-hearted, you will not be answered.
Try this:
www.islam-guide.com/
2007-02-17 21:46:19 · answer #7 · answered by me 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like you're putting the cart before the horse. We need to have faith first, before we pray -- not the other way around.
Whatever you pray for IN FAITH, you will receive -- but the faith has to be there first.
Just believe. Then maintain and deepen that faith through prayer.
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2007-02-17 21:42:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
God answers prayers in one of three ways, yes, no and wait. It's not always easy to understand why but Christians must believe that god does things that are best, even if it is difficult to understand on a human level. I have had a fair amount of luck praying to my milk jug. When the potential outcomes of prayer are yes, no or not now, no matter what the outcome, the prayer has been answered. It doesn't matter if you're praying to a god or a jug of milk.
2007-02-17 21:42:09 · answer #9 · answered by SDTerp 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How can you be saved if you are a sinner and refused to obey God. If you want to return to God, you must repent for your sins and ask forgiveness from God of the sins you have committed and pray wholeheartedly. God will give you the answer not as soon as you pray. He will give you the positive answer to your prayers and asking forgiveness after you will have to pass the test from him that you have really returned to him. Do not lost faith to God, he is always there waiting for your repentance, common on repent and pray and soon you will receive his blessings
2007-02-17 21:50:27 · answer #10 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋