Do any Chrisitans feel like this?

Question

I want to get my life to where I can put God first ALWAYS!!
Im going through a hard time with my bf and Im miserable without him because he is the one that I always talked to and turned to and I know thats wrong and I wouldnt feel like that if I put God first!!
Does anyone else feel like that?
And if so or if you have gotten over it.....how do I get over it and put God first no matter what?!?!

and also, I would still talk to my bf if I could, its just he wont talk to me.
Im miserable and Im feeling like I gave my bf way more thought and attention.
Because since he is gone, I feel like I have nothing left and I know thats SOO wrong yah know

I REALLY CANT PICK A BEST ANSWER!! THEY ARE ALL SUCH GREAT AND THOUGHT PROVOKING ANSWERS!!
THANKS TO ALL!!

Answer 1

Yes, it's a trial that gets easier with experience. Remember that one of the key purposes of prayer is a strengthening of your relationship with God.
Don't be fooled, God is indeed a micro-manager. He knows the number of hairs on your head, and not a bird falls from a tree without Him knowing about it. Don't be afraid to take every issue to Him in prayer.
Studying and reading the Word is also an excellent way to grow in your walk with the Lord. Begin to memorize scripture, it's amazing how often it will come up in conversation after you do!
God bless you, if you have questions or need fellowship, please email me or visit my blog.

Answer 2

Putting God first doesn't mean you won't have difficult times. Just because you are miserable without your boyfriend, that isn't an indication that you aren't putting God first. I try to put God first every day also, but if my husband were to die it would be almost impossible for me to deal with. Becoming a Christian isn't the end to all problems and difficult days. It's the beginning of your eternal life with God in Heaven. Being a Christian isn't so much about how you feel as it is what you do. The fact that you care shows that you're on the right track. Hang in there, and hold onto Jesus!

Answer 3

By seeking only Him. Don't worry about anything because God will make it right for you if you put your trust in Him,He always does. Also stop trying to make it happen. Nobody ever got closer to God by trying to do this or surpress this or that. The flesh profit nothing and can accoplish nothing in the way of righteousness. When you become a christian,the Spirt of God comes into your heart and you are a new creation,but you will still struggle because you are still in the flesh body. Flesh is prone to desires and lust. But the inner man,loves and desires the things of God. Just ask Him for wisdom,and let Him know you want to be more like Him. He will help you and as you grow in knowledge of Him,all these other fleshy or earthey problems will seem insignificante.

Answer 4

There are many ways that you can put God first in your life.
I do not think that God wants you to ignore your bf. If you have always talked to him you can still talk to him.
Most new Christians make the mistake of getting rid of their old friends when they come to the Lord. One or two things will happen--Either your friends will accept Jesus also or they will go their own separate way from you.

Answer 5

I bet most believers feel the way you are at times. We work very hard at relationships with people. Don't you think Our Father deserves the same kind of attention, if not more? He's done more for us and never leaves us. We are the ones that leave Him at times, and usually when things are going really well. We then return to God in times of crisis and hardship. If you had a friend that did that to you, you'd feel like they were taking advantage of you. We shouldn't take advantage of God. Praise God. Lean on Him always. Pray to Him. Let God lead you. It takes work and faith. Good luck.

May God Bless you.

Answer 6

The bible tells us that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. The more time you put into diligent bible study, prayer, praising and worshipping God in music, fellowship with believers, the stronger your faith will grow and the more "grounded" you will be in the things of God.

Circumstances in life will go up and down. If you have a solid foundation, both in the Word and in your relationship with Jesus, disappointments will not throw you for such a loop. I'm sorry about this disappointment, I know it must hurt. But please trust God for your future and give all you are and have to Him. He will bring into your life the people and things He wishes you to have.

Answer 7

Finally, a question I can personally and deeply relate to! Thank you so much for asking this one! I just divorced an abusive husband whom I thought I'd never get over. I loved him so much that he and his needs always came before mine and I never had time for God. In the process of striking out on my own God intervened in my life and revealed himself to me. And He continues to do so. I found the 'Left Behind' series and they have helped me immeasurably. The last book is due to hit stores on April 3rd and it is called 'Kingdom Come'. The best advice I can give you only because it has worked so well for me is for you to pick up these books and lose yourself for a while. You won't regret it I promise. You might be amazed at how things seem to work themselves out for you while you read!

Answer 8

It's sometimes is hard to put God first, because we can touch and see our friends & family and we value thier opinion, Thats why God gives us one another, but if you want to step out on faith in a area in your life rember
Prov.3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not to your own understanding, acknowledge him in all your ways and he will direct your paths"
Many times I had to walk by faith opposite of what others thought I should do, A Good rule of thumb make sure it lines up with God's word, and ask him to confirm it He will, and be led by the Spirit, hope this helps.

Answer 9

Yes, I have felt the same.

Prayer is the most important part of your relationship with God. Talk with God every morning and give Him your thoughts and concerns. Thank Him for always being there for you and ask for God to guide your every step. Take time out when your fustrated and talk with God, you will feel better.

God Bless.

Answer 10

I feel the same every time I try to rely on myself ahead of God. You know try to do things on my own knowing full well there is no possible way I can do it without God.
You are an imperfect person, a sinner. God knows that you will fall into the way's of the flesh, we all do. The important thing here is that you do recognize that you have done this.
To get over it and put God first ask God to help you. That will please Him, He wants to help you. God wants you to rely on Him.

Answer 11

I believe that all religious people struggle with putting and keeping God first in their lives. The Bible/ten commandments specify that we are not to allow anything or anyone to come before our relationship with our heavenly father(making idols). The answer is simple but not easy and that is to spend time in prayer and in the Word. This requires real commitment and dedication, but comes with great rewards. It is important to understand that prayer changes us not God and the more we do it the better our relationship with the Lord. Ask yourself this question, what kind of relationship would you have with anyone if you only spent as much time talking to them as you do in prayer to the Lord and if you only allowed them to listen to you but you not listen to them? This is a problem that many have in that they may pray a little but do not spend the time to listen to what the Lord may want to say to them. God wants you to have a stronger desire to spend time talking to Him than you do your boyfriend, and if you will commit to it, the Lord will become not only your heavenly father but also your best friend. Our personal relationships come and go some are forgotten over time and some remain in our memory always, but our relationship with or Lord is forever.