feel any differently or notice anything at all. am i being neglected or does God want to make it really reallly hard for me to know him? i am serious doubting He is even there, it seems i am all alone with no anwsers. iv'e tried but im going to give up because i dont' see any difference its making in my life.
2007-02-28 11:40:26 · 15 answers · asked by kevinhoegle 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I guess it depends on what you are praying for, and how you are answered. If you pray for money and expect a pot of money to appear before you, then that's not going to happen. If you pray for peace of mind, and an assurance that God cares for you, then your mother calls and tells you she was thinking about you, that is the answer to that prayer.
2007-02-28 11:44:56 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You sound discouraged. You are not alone. Do not tell yourself that. Don't believe or buy into that. Thoughts like that come from the master of deception and discouragement. God is answering. Sometimes I don't recognize it or want the answer I am getting, but the communication is there. I have to say, "Thy will be done." And accept that the outcome is his will. Accept it as the best possible outcome, and move on. Here is the peaceful feeling... When you accept that he has answered and will work in your BEST interest. He heard you and the answer is there. Sometimes, you see a year later that the answer WAS there, and you were unable to see it at that moment. I
t does no good to give up on God. He is still there, and he will still intervene in your life whether you want him to or not. He will just arrange things so that you come back to him at a later date.
It IS making a difference. Even the scientific studies show that those who have faith in God are happier, more content, and have a longer lifespan. Read your bible. Try the book of John. Keep praying. Keep believing. Keep walking in faith. The proof is there. You just haven't seen it yet. I have been an active Christian for about 10 years. You will see it.
2007-02-28 12:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by Seeking Serenity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep praying Kevin. Youre bound to realize your doubts are there for a reason...
But, youre not alone. Many of us have had the same exact experiences. If it isnt making a difference in your life, why continue the charade?
2007-02-28 11:45:26 · answer #3 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is everywhere. You just aren't listening......God is a line in a song, a great book, a friend on the other end of the phone that you were just thinking about. He communicates in all ways. In every way. He is your clearest highest thoughts and feelings.
Ever hear the story about a guy who sits on top of his roof during a flood praying and waiting for God to rescue him.....along comes a boat which offers assistance. The man says "No thanks I'm waiting for God." Then along comes a helicopter which also offers to rescue him. He refuses, holding out for God himself to come rescue him.
So he waits and waits....finally he asks God, "How come You didn't come to rescue me?" God replied, "Who do you think sent you the boat and the helicopter?"
God is here, has always been here, and will always be here..........listen closely and you will hear Him.
2007-02-28 11:54:32 · answer #4 · answered by Freedspirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever I ask God for a word He answers me. Most of the time I don’t have to ask. God has spoken to me through dreams and the Bible. I can open my Bible right now and the Holy Spirit by the grace of God will guide me to a passage that is relevant to my current state of mind. God is communicating to you right now…just listen.
2007-02-28 11:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by qwerty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Praying is YOU talking to God. Reading the Bible is God talking to YOU. Getting Discipled lets you understand those things.
2007-02-28 11:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by Cheryl Durham, Ph.D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been there. Its like your expecting a sign to prove even in the smallest way that he can hear you. Thats the tough part of faith - believing in something that you arent sure of but trusting in yourself and Him that its there. Personally im not sure about Him either. go on a retreat if you can. IT sounds cheesys and over the top but im serisious they bring you to new levels of understanding sometimes
hope i helped
God bless
2007-02-28 11:45:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Praying to God is like whispering to some one a mile away - - in a major hurricane.
2007-02-28 11:45:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you looking for when you pray - a miracle Prayer saved my life over a year Don't believe don't
2007-02-28 11:51:20 · answer #9 · answered by hobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is there you just have to learn to recognize how he responds to you. He can respond throught scripture, circumstances, or even others or church. Maybe, your afraid of His answers or aren't ready to hear them.
2007-02-28 11:52:37 · answer #10 · answered by Scott B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋