I pretty much cut church out of my life for the past few years with the exception of weddings & funerals. During that time, I began questioning my belief in religion due to unexpected negative turns that occcured in my life. Within in the past few months/weeks, I have returned to attending worship services. Someone has told me that this is a sign God is calling me back. Others have told me that by returning to church I have passed a test God had put over me. Pretty much what I am seeking is answer from a church elder, leaders, etc. who can tell me if God does truly call you back to HIm.
2007-04-08 15:12:15 · 17 answers · asked by Elmo in the Trees 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God never stopped calling you, you finally started listening again, and heard your name this time. Rejoice, for now you can begin a dialog with him, He has been waiting for you.
2007-04-08 15:18:13 · answer #1 · answered by kickinupfunf 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a scholar and an evangelistic Minister, and I can promise you that God does call you, but God never left you, you may have strayed and even questioned your Faith, but god was there and only awaited for you to turn back to him.
For a long time I had what I refer to as the Jonah Syndrom, and one day while mowing my lawn, God dealt with my heart, and His Spirit come over me and Scriptures just poured through me; these scriptures I wrote down, and I opened my Bible and the first of Seven very intesnse studies and sermons just poured out onto the pages as I was writing. My wife said it was as if I was in a trance, because it all just happened instantaniously and I knew that I could no longer run, but it was time to do as He was calling me to do. I ministered in Assemblies of God and Baptist Churches, and had wonderful visits with Nazarene and other churches. Listen to your Heart and to the still and suttle Voice of God.
2007-04-08 15:24:35 · answer #2 · answered by Justme 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God gives us free will. There will be many test during your life. And yes He call you back and you responded. (thank goodness)
Negative things happen to all of us. Faith is how we get through the tough times. (At least for me.)
Glad you are back. Times will be worse in the future.
2007-04-08 15:27:55 · answer #3 · answered by alaisjones 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Jesus calls through the spirit That inner longing to know the comfort of God. "That piece that passes understanding." If you feel that you have been tested--you have and now you quest for God. Your faith has been strengthened. " seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righeousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Talk to the preacher, he will assist you.
2007-04-08 15:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by j.wisdom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the first place, God is calling all of us to Him..it says in John 3:16 that God's will is for none to perish but for us all to have everlasting life. He doesn't want any of us to be lost...but because of the gift of free will, we have the choice in whether or not our destination is Heaven.
I have learned that God has not ever failed me, but plenty of people that call themselves christians have.
There is no greater joy, to me, than to be walking in the truth of God's Word and abiding in God's will..and what a wonderful gift of life that Jesus has give to us..to die for us that we might have a chance to know the Risen King.
Come back to God..He loves you so much..and He always will.
2007-04-08 15:22:19 · answer #5 · answered by Judah's voice 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think when God calls you back to Him, you die.
Other than that, if you want to go to church, go to church. If you don't, don't. I'm sure that, if God exists, He cares more about what's in your heart than where you spend you Sundays.
2007-04-08 15:16:52 · answer #6 · answered by RabidBunyip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is our loving father, he yearns for us to come back to him anytime we are away from him. My son is 21 and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about him. Your father loves you much more than that and thinks of you every day. There are scriptures that prove that.
Yes he is calling you back, and waiting with a robe, a ring and shoes to lovingly accept you and forgive you.
2007-04-08 15:17:24 · answer #7 · answered by wisdom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God never let's go of us.
It's like you said, You turned from Him.
God is always pursuing us.
Maybe God took care of those unexpected turns.
And your heart is more able to hear Him calling you back.
just remember one think if nothing else, God will never leave us or forsake us.
Keep seeking the face of God, you'll never be disappointed.
2007-04-08 15:20:51 · answer #8 · answered by Spoken4 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God is ALWAYS calling you to Him through the Holy Ghost...
God gave you Free Agency to choose your path.. and He will NOT take it away from you
2007-04-08 15:18:41 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
god doesnt call us back
just like the son returning back to his farm
we in time come back [of freewill]
2007-04-08 15:16:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋