I feel like I'm slipping from God..?

Question

Becoming a Christian was a reeeeeally big deal to me, because growing up, we didn't even have a Bible in our house, until my parents split up and my mom and I moved in with my now-stepdad. Actually, just hours before I accepted Christ, I was an atheist, but I went to the lock in at my friend's church anyway, because it was a friday night and I had nothing to do. For the next 2 years, I prayed everyday, read my Bible every other day at least, was very involved in the Church I went to and listened to mainly Christian music. I never thought about slipping into any vices, and I definitely never thought about doing anything sexual. But for the past four months or so, I've felt myself slipping away from God. It's been months since I've read my Bible, and weeks since I've even attempted to pray. And lately I've tried alcohol, thought abouit drugs, and thought a LOT about sex..

I'm so afraid..

Please tell me this is normal..that a lot of Christian teens go through this?

Prayers and advice?

Answer 1

That is perfectly normal. Don't do drugs you could ruin the rest of your life. And if you have sex use protection.

Answer 2

It's good that you are moving away from religious indoctrination. It means it's time for you to start thinking for yourself, rather than doing what your pastor says. Enjoy life. You will have to learn your own set of morals, which for the majority of atheists, tends to be far higher than those followed by religious people.

I will offer you some advice though. If you do want to have sex, then wait until you find someone who you think would be the right person. Don't just have sex for the sake of it. Also use protection. Make him wear a condom, and if he won't, then tell him no. As for drugs, I personally would avoid them. I did a few when I was younger, but the drugs available now are far stronger, and far more addictive. Not only that, but even those considered mild can have long lasting psychological consequences. I certainly wouldn't want to take any of the drugs available today.

I would also suggest you re-read the bible, but from a slightly different point of view. Start to question it. Look at the contradictions in it. You will then start to think more about who you are and where you want to be.

Atheism. You know it makes sense.

Answer 3

Life is full of challenges. We have to taste some bitter to know the sweet. That doesn't mean we go out looking for it, but in reality, we will all go through challenges, whether we go out looking for them or not. I've been going through a rather dark period in my life, and I grew up with a strong religious background. I've made some poor choices which I'm not proud of, but one thing I know is even in my darkest hours though I might not have felt the Lord near, he still was and is. He stands at the door knocking. I simply couldn't hear or wasn't listening. And remember Luke 7:47: "Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little." This isn't giving an excuse to go off the deep end into sin, but is a gentle reminder that Christ came to heal the sick and afflicted. The reality is, we are all sick and afflicted, some just realize this fact better than others. Don't ever forget, and I'm speaking to myself as well, that you have a savior that took upon himself all the challenges you are facing today, and knows how to succor you through whatever you are going through. Best of luck and stay strong. Don't ever give up, and know no matter how low you might think you've gone, he descended below it all and there is always a way back.

Answer 4

It's great that u have become a christian. and yes. a lot of christians face these problems. everyone does. U should go to a church retreat. You might get back with God. Ask others at your church to pray for you. I will try to pray for you. I ahve a verse for you 1 peter 4:12-19 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffereing, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the suffereings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or theif or any other kind of criminal, or eve as a leddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed. but praise God that you bear that name. For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And, "if it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?" So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves o their faithful Creator and continue to do good.


If u think about this a lot. you will get what I'm tryin to say

Answer 5

You are not slipping from god, god is slipping from you. It takes a lot of deliberate ignoring of reality to keep faith in a bizarre concept like a god. For those of us to whom no gods exist, there's plenty of room for enjoying the magnificence of the world without investing it with strange fairy tales. Your entry into your teenage years is a time when you, like all teens, do a lot of thinking and reflecting, and if you are an intelligent, critical thinker it's quite likely that the more absurd and objectionable qualities of religion are making themselves plain to you. What I'd say is, keep thinking. If you can maintain your faith, then good luck to you. If you find you need another set of beliefs, think hard about them and choose one that is right for you. If you find you have to reject religion altogether, well done. There's a lot of happy, well-adjusted people who get through life without the thought of a nasty, bad-tempered spiteful god lording over them. Also, there's no good reason to believe one exists.

And finally: don't mess around with alcohol, DON'T touch drugs, and it's a good idea to wait until you're properly ready to go for sex (though it's not such a big deal if you don't). When you do try sex though, use a condom, and you ought to ensure you get at least a bit of respect from the guy (or girl?) you're starting out with. If you can't get that, you should definitely not go with them.

Answer 6

Not every new Christian is suddenly and passionately on fire for their beliefs. And we all sin. Pray each day that your sins be forgiven and that you can grow stronger in your faith. Keep the bible's messages in front of you. You can do this by signing up for some "scripture a day" emails or something similar. That way, when you are not reading your bible daily you are at least seeing some daily verses.

And having doubts is not unusual. I have been a self-professed Christian for forty plus years and still wrestle with doubts. That is why we are admonished in the scriptures to seek out the truths of what we are being told, to study and grow in our faith.

It is important to keep in mind that belief without works as evidence of your faith is an empty vessel. Christians must bear the fruits of their faith, not just sit around and become spiritually stagnant. Recall that Christ cursed the fig tree that did not bear fruit. The more you learn the more you will be able to defend your faith and enable others to acknowledge your beliefs.

Start by getting yourself a good study bible, such as the NIV Study Bible or the MacArthur Study Bible. I use a Thompson's Chain Reference bible, but own many other versions. Then get the Strongest Strong's NIV Concordance so you can look up words occurring in all verses of the bible. This is a great tool for person, word, or thematic studies and is an important part of proper biblical hermeneutics.

As you grow in your knowledge, so will your faith. Eventually you will come to find that there is nothing in the bible, its historical accounts, or its doctrines that has been shown to be false by modern science, philosophy, and archeology.

Strongest Strong’s Concordance:
http://www.amazon.com/Strongest-Strongs-Exhaustive-Concordance-Bible/dp/0310233437/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-0766306-2581655?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1173733217&sr=8-1

NIV Study Bible:
http://www.amazon.com/Zondervan-NIV-Study-Bible/dp/0310929555/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-0766306-2581655?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1173733274&sr=8-1

Thompson Chain-Reference Bible:
http://www.kirkbride.com/index.html

MacArthur Study Bible:
http://www.amazon.com/MacArthur-Study-Bible-Revised-Updated/dp/0718018990/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/002-0766306-2581655?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1173733445&sr=8-3

Answer 7

Dear child of God,
there is nothing so strange of this feelings it happens to every one and you are no different.

but I appreciate your conscience that pricks you when you do something wrong this is the indication that the Holy Spirit who dwells in you insists you to turn from where you are.

and it is very easy, just stop whatever you feel that hurts God.

I will pray for you

I too went in to those situations but My sonship with God never fades.

yours too will never fade it is usuall to the children to walk in this as we are living in the flesh.

I believe God will give you all the courage and strength to overcome and be a witness

But my humble request is, "no matter how strong your sense of sin but never stop praying and reading the Bible" that will keep you safe from all the bad feelings and actions.

The Bible already pridicts that these kind of problems will accur to thos who decided to follow Christ.

"I know that you wil be the winner"

I love you dear as you are the child of God.

Answer 8

Hi. I hope I can help you this morning. You made the best decision in your life when you accepted Christ. Jesus Christ, said that he will never leave us, so u are right in saying that u are slipping. God is with you, always, u just have to find ur way back to him. Please read Ephesians Chapter 6. Because you are christian does not mean that you are not going to be spiritually attacked. Honey, that is when the attack gets worse, the devil is like a prowling animal waiting to devour you, that is why you need to put on "the armor of God" and be on guard. the devil has placed all these thoughts in ur head. u are fighting a war and u need ur weapon, which is the living word of the most mighty, u gotta read ur bible, the devil does not fight fair, he is dirtly, but we do know that "the one that is in me is greater than he that is in the world." u are stronger than u think, cuz God, the holy spirit is going to fight ur battles. please dont give up, believe in God , believe in his blessings and promises for your life. dont give the devil a chance to ruin your life and send u down a pathway that is only going to lead to devastation. i dont care what anyone else on this website says, u and i know that God's way is the best to follow. He said "acknowledge me in all your ways and i will direct your path". We all go thru tough and confusing times, but surely its life, but what makes us special is that u and i both understand the grace, the blessings, the love, the strength, the beauty of God. He is an awesome God so you FIGHT,FIGHT,and FIGHT and i will surely pray for you that God touch your heart this morning, that he infuses you with his strength, and i tell the devil to back off, in the mighty name of Jesus. And also speaking as a physician, i see so many young girls, in my ER, high on drugs like methamphetamines, cocaine, and it is no joke. some come in raped without remebering what happened, some come in dead. alot of underage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS. Trust me, its not worth it.

Answer 9

One of the terms often used of believers who have fallen away from Christ is backslider. Though the word backslider is not found in the New Testament, the concept is still taught. A backslider is a Christian, who has fallen into sin and out of fellowship with God. It is important to note that the backslider is still a Christian. It is not a believer who has lost his salvation. Salvation is a free gift from God and cannot be lost once the gift has been received.

Loss

His condition is similar to the prodigal son (Luke 15). He has fallen out of fellowship with God and gone to the world to find fulfillment. Any pleasures enjoyed are only temporary. When a person backslides or falls away from the Lord they will lose their fellowship with God, not their salvation.

Corinthian Church

The New Testament provides us with an account of the backsliding of some members of the Corinthian church. Their sins were of such a nature that God sent sickness and death to some of them. They were backslidden and had died while in that state. And yet they went to heaven:


For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep. For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world (1 Corinthians 11:30-32).


Disciplined

When believers backslide, they are then disciplined by the Lord. Those whom the Lord loves He disciplines:


For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every child who He receives. If you endure chastening, God deals with you as children; for what child is there whom a father does not chasten? But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not children (Hebrews 12:6-8).


Summary

A backslider is a believer who has fallen out of fellowship with God. Though a biblical term, the word backslider is not found in the New Testament. Those believers who have fallen into sin will be chastised by Him.

Answer 10

You are in control of your behaviour.
Everyone has temptations but the Bible says that we are not tempted more than we can handle.
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing the Word of God.
You need to be around Christians who will build you up, and you need to read and meditate on verses in the Bible.
You have a choice, either to focus on the Lord Jesus and the pattern He has for us, or sin, and therefore please satan.

I will pray for you my friend.

It's a personal choice, its not something that overtakes you.
As the Bible says "Choose you this day whom you will serve".

The Lord bless you!

Answer 11

I can relate to that very well. Once walked away from God, and I am so happy I found my way back to Him. Battle goes on. Do not let Satan to win this battle. We all go through something. Worship God. Surround yourself with other Christians. Pray about it. Dwell in His Word.

Surrender to God. Let Him be in control with your life. : )