Has anybody feel like God isn't there? I am currently dealing with depression.. and don't know how to ask God for help. I really haven't had a long/strong relationship with God.. Any advice?
2007-05-01 12:51:38 · 22 answers · asked by brunetteqt5135 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe in God so stop saying to not to believe in him or believe something else. okay.
2007-05-01 13:09:29 · update #1
you can just ask Him :)
and please dear - seek out some help. talk to a friend, a pastor, someone else of faith... Don't go through your trials alone.
Trust me, pretty much all of us have 'been there done that'. God often seems remote - when He is really closer than your own sister.
I will pray for you
blessings :)
2007-05-01 12:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
True depression is a medical condition and if you believe you have it you should see a doctor. I suspect you are just down in the dumps and feel that you do not have anyone to turn to. Most people think God is a genie in a bottle that will solve your problems when you have them, but you are free to ignore God when you have more exciting things to do. God is always in the same place and when you feel God is far away from you it is because you have moved not God. Do a self check right now. What is it that is bothering you? What are you doing that has kept you from God? What to you expect God to do? Think about it. The Bible says he cares for the sparrow and the flowers, why would he not care even more for you?
2007-05-01 20:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by Richard W 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I will tell you a story from bible.
A man has two sons.One son took his share of money and went away.Spend it all.Soon famine came and he a tender of pigs.He realised and went back.Now comes the best part in story.
His father saw him.Didnt stay there till his son came and said sorry.He ran to meet him.He put a ring,prepared a feast.
Similary when u go back to GOD and ask him forgiveness he aint gonna deny u or show u his back.He will take u into his loving arms.U didnt have to have strong relationship with GOD in past.But u can do something about your future.
start with recieving JESUS as your life.
read John 3:16 .GOD sent his son JESUS so when we believe in JESUS we have eternal life.JESUS lived a sinless life and gave up his life as a sacrifice so we can be sin free. Ask JESUS to come into your heart and forgive ur sins and
cleanse ur past with his blood.
With a simple prayer like above u can be saved.JESUS loves u and wants u to be saved.
I know how it feels to be depressed i been there.i go through it.
www.fathersloveletter.com listen this it will make u feel lot better.
no matter what u are going through GOD can turn the tide.He has done it to me.I was far from him yet he draw me closer.
your relationship with GOD is JESUS.sometimes stuff happens things wont work the way we like.Look at job life.He lost everything.He was in deep pain.Yet GOD restored him.
When u have JESUS no matter how depressed u are the joys of heaven are always promised.And remember GOD is your heavenly father.Start smiling.
the bible tells us that GOD will make a way in wilderness and rivers in wastelands.He took david to be a king.He took esther to save jews.
The bible says with GOD nothing is impossible.Do not worry if u life looks dull GOD cant create something out of it.
I dont remember where i read this but it says GOD can make u something out of nothing.why because his stores are infinite.No matter how much u lost he can make up when u trust him and give him ur life.
2007-05-01 20:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by Emmanuel 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have felt depression before and im sorry to hear what your going through. Thinking about God may give you a feeling of relaxation and hope. This can also supress alot of your feelings because you expect God to fix them all, thus leading into a deeper state of depression. With my understanding in psychology I would suggest you go to the root or source of this problem and fix it. If this problem involves another person, your going to have to talk to them and let your feelings known. Think about the good you will be doing to yourself and the other person involved if you bring out the truth. Doing this builds up your confidence... remember you have done nothing wrong.
2007-05-01 20:06:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will pray for you. God Loves you and he doesn't want you to feel all alone in this valley of depression. Find a good church and hang out with some Christian people. We are to lift each other up in time of need. God will not leave you as an orphan.God Bless You.
2007-05-01 20:05:17 · answer #5 · answered by Brilliant 1forHIM 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
GOD a power or system is there to lead the universe in right direction towards growth. Now, about you, if you are the person with good credit/value in God's(nature's) account, then go on doing good work/things and God will definitely worry about you(in his own interests) & will help you. If you are not with good credits in God's account, then tell God that you are starting to be good at this moment only & God will dafinately help you.
2007-05-01 20:26:55 · answer #6 · answered by shivsaurabh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is so common you wouldn't believe it.
Listen for the small still voice of our maker.
Seek him with all your heart. It is a worth while adventure.
If things get darker you might want to talk to a doctor. We are flesh and blood too and the Doctors are in place for a reason.
2007-05-01 20:00:56 · answer #7 · answered by Bye Bye 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
be open and honset, yet reverent. God doesn't deserve dishonesty or disrespect. most Christians feel like God isn't there at one time or another. I suggest you look to Scripture for the asnwer. Faith is usually the only way to feel like God is there again, but of course, it might not be a short time.
I'll pray if it helps.
2007-05-01 19:56:17 · answer #8 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nobody can prove any gods, much less a specific god, exist; many people will tell you their god exists but no others, but will never be able to prove it, even if they think so. Some will threaten you with eternal pain or promise eternal joy to get you to believe in their god; these are all stories, created for people who were scared long before we understood the universe. Now we have no more reason for these superstitions.
How terrible the bible in particular is:
http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/
http://www.evilbible.com/
What's the origin of the Jesus stories?
http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_jcpa5.htm
http://www.near-death.com/experiences/origen048.html
How silly and horrible religion in general is:
http://godisimaginary.com/
http://whywontgodhealamputees.com/
The alternative:
http://www.religioustolerance.org/
http://www.infidels.org/
http://www.positiveatheism.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secular_humanism
And as for you personally... talking to people (who do exist) can help. Feel free to talk to me, for example (allowing email is the first step)
2007-05-01 19:57:43 · answer #9 · answered by eldad9 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I would be surprised at anyone who HASN'T doubted God from time-to-time. Pray for faith.
And, don't rule out human remedies (medications) to things like depression.
2007-05-01 19:55:13 · answer #10 · answered by Matt 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋