2007-02-20 12:13:32 · 18 answers · asked by Annie 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I've see people who lose faith and never come back and it makes me sad-because God has done so much for us.
2007-02-20 12:24:25 · update #1
Withered never, waned sometimes, yes. But I draw strength from the wonderful burden I bear:
1. An acceptance in the Beloved which can never be questioned. (Eph. 1:6)
2. A bounty which can never be withdrawn. (I Cor. 3:21-23)
3. A deliverance which can never be excelled. (2 Cor. 1:10)
4. A grace which can never be limited. (2 Cor. 12:9)
5. A hope which can never be disappointed. (He. 6:18-19)
6. An inheritance which can never be lost. (I Pe. 1:3-5)
7. A joy which need never be diminished. (Jn. 15:11)
8. A kingdom which can never be overturned. (He. 12:28)
9. A nearness to God which can never be reversed. (Eph. 2:13)
10. A peace which can never be disturbed. (Jn. 14:27)
11. A righteousness which can never be tarnished. (2 Cor. 5:21)
12. A salvation which can never be cancelled. (He. 5:9)
2007-02-20 12:19:46 · answer #1 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say 'withered'. I realized that I was going through a series of motions for the benefit of others, and tried to examine what, if anything, I actually believed of the faith I was brought up in.
2007-02-20 12:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that from time to time that could happen to anyone. No one is perfect. The lucky ones like myself come back around and end up with a stronger faith then before.
2007-02-20 12:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by The Voice Of Reason 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in my younger life. It is natural. Pray and ask God to increase your faith. The Word of God says that He has given all of us a measure of faith. It is left up to us what we do to cultivate it. May God Bless U.
2007-02-20 12:17:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Totally withered away, no. But it has sometimes weakened from lack of care. Faith is like a garden. You have to take care of it, feed it, water it.
2007-02-20 12:18:00 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No.. in fact, my faith is stronger today than it was 13 yrs ago when I was first saved.
2007-02-20 12:16:33 · answer #6 · answered by AMP 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think we all have faith problems but He gets us through everytime.
2007-02-20 12:18:44 · answer #7 · answered by Angela F 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, for years I went back and forth. Then
my granddaughter was born, and my whole
perspective changed for the better.
2007-02-20 12:17:46 · answer #8 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At times. But then I recall that it is a wholly pompous notion to believe that I know anything about anything regarding anything.
2007-02-20 12:20:37 · answer #9 · answered by Humphrey Beato 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but keep in mine I don't have the same faith as you do. I'm Asatru.
2007-02-20 12:27:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋