I'm lost right now with God and Satan is taking complete control of my life; I'm trying so hard to fight what I'm going through and it's like it's going nowhere. I'm 18 years old and I haven't been to church in a while. I'm denial about everything that goes and comes into my life. I'm not socially, verbally, or mentally interactive with anyone or anything; I get depressed very easily and I have anixety attacks when I worry. I started off in college doing very well and once I entered into my second semester off college everything started to fail. God was testing me and I fail. I wanna get back with God and give myself up to him again. Does anyone have any suggestions for me to even begin my life with God all over again? Thank You if you can.
2007-07-17 12:28:15 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you have been saved God has the ultimate reset button. I'm assuming that you have been since you have been to church. Bottom line is that you are going to be fine. That said you may hit the reset but that won't make your problems disappear---and thank God that he doesn't just wipe them away. You'll see what I mean when you are past this---and you will get past this.
I try telling high schoolers that 18 is THE TOUGHEST year of your life. That is because suddenly the safety nets are removed and you are up on the high wire where the stakes are very high. You have also seen the consequences in your second semester of college. The trouble I've seen with kids (and I'm currently in college) is that they are not prepared for life, college, and all the adult complications that come with it.
Putting first things first is important. Simplifying your life, though boring, is usually the best solution. That means work first, play later. I don't know if you are at the dorms or at home or living in an apartment. Typically it is best to be at home with mom and dad if possible, then the dorms and finally if you have to on your own. I've been on my own and I still find it hard to juggle a full time job, full time school, and manage finances. That said I have to prioritze and that usually means that my personal life suffers. Minimize your responsibilities whenever possible, especially financial ones.
No matter what you should always remember that you are worthy. If you have accepted Grace then Jesus has said you are worth it and that is the end of the argument. It is nothing you have earned or done other than to have accepted this.
Believe it or not I have prayed for you Chloe and I will continue to do so. Feel free to email me at any time. You are taking a very rational approach to this. Don't listen to these clowns trying to bring you down.
2007-07-17 13:54:01 · answer #1 · answered by Wild Ape 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Believe it or not, I went through the same thing during my first year of college. I started off my first semester in Fall 2006 and made almost all A's and B's , and the second semester my grades took a big slip. I also was socially withdrawn, and got depressed easily too. If you want to recommit your life back to God again just go into a local church that you may go to when you are home or just anywhere and when they have the alter call just go up and tell the pastor you want to be saved or tell him that you just want prayer. Good luck to you.
2007-07-17 12:45:57 · answer #2 · answered by AdrianClay 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The mind is the home of the battle between Light and darkness. Find a good meditation group for meditation brings the mind into it's true nature - PEACE. What you "think" can never change what you are. Only if you created yourself could you have any control. Let go and trust in the perfection of what IS. God is LOVE and it was God that created you so you ARE LOVE. Only your thoughts seem to contradict this. Being fully present in the moment, the NOW can you abide in your true nature. The mind doesn't want you to find the NOW so it takes you constantly back and forth from past to future. Only NOW is real. Now is all that is ever real. You are loved because God made you. BE what you are. This is my prayer for you. Peace Be With You Always!!!
2007-07-17 12:44:11 · answer #3 · answered by Premaholic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just straighten as much of it out on your own as possible then ask and trust god to fix it...im a little tired at the moment so i dont know if this was good answer...and every single time someone asks a question about god you always get the same kind of answers (Someone attacking god saying its wrong or something) come on i mean damn...if u cant answer the question then shut up we dont wanna hear you wine cuz ur too weak to relize the truth when its right in front of you
2007-07-17 12:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by jacob s 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well first of all, religion is an excuse. We almost all go threw that spill. i did too! I did goo at the beginning and fell my second! But I was strong enough to push myself past it. Its hard but it can be done. What you need to do is get focused and stop blaming god. He has nothing to do with it. Its you! You need to take steps at what you need to do! I haven’t been to church since I was 9 and I never ever pray. And guess what? I am 22 in a top Medical School. I have 2 maters degrees already. I did all that without having faith or god. I can say I did it myself. Now you need to figure everything out and just take steps, one step at a time, but you can do it! No, prayer is going to get you off your butt to start again. You need to! Just keep in mind that you want to become something big that you can be proud of and strive for it!!
2007-07-17 12:39:32 · answer #5 · answered by .:Miss. Dawkins:. 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just try and stay close with Him, (I know easier said then done). There are many people out there willing to help you, and many people that are now praying for you, including myself, I just shot up an arrow prayer for ya. I would try to give you some more suggestions but I need to go. But stay strong. God Bless. O and don't listen to the people on here that are saying to stay away from God.
2007-07-17 13:05:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to church, get involved, think about counseling and going to the doctor about depression and anxiety attacks. They can put you on a prescription that will help stuff like that to not happen. God has his hand on you're life and is with you always even when you turn from Him. He loves you even when you fail. He forgives when asked and never looks down upon you. You might wonder if he loves me then why does all these things happen to me and why do I fail? Because you are being broke to be built up as a stronger person, and so that one day you can help someone else that is going through the problems you are now. I will pray for you.
Read in the bible 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. If you don't have a bible it says:
The God of All Comfort
3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 5For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. 6If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. 7And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.
2007-07-17 12:54:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dont give up, you seem very intelligent and just had a short bad spell. You have many, many more years to look forward to and you will get through this. Just stay positive and dont give up on yourself. Everyone makes mistakes but as long as you forgive yourself and ask for forgiveness you will have it and stay with God. You can do it. A few weeks from now you will be so Happyyou did. Forget the past and the future is bright. Love
2007-07-17 12:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I feel your pain. The same thing happened to me when I went to college. Go to church again if you feel comfortable with their teachings if you don't look into other churches. Pick something you used to like and make yourself go do it again. Take little steps. God still loves you even though you aren't perfect. Pray however you pray, talk to God about all of your problems. Also, talk to a school counselor about your problems too. Just because God can do anything doesn't mean he doesn't want us not to seek medical/psychological help. Find a counselor who suits you well and won't discourage your faith. Good luck :)
2007-07-17 12:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You mustn't stress over it because you're only 18 and religion is a journey that is constantly changing. Your perception changes as you experience different things. I suggest changing your lifestyle so you're less depressed and more relaxed. Explore different religions until you feel right at home.
Also, get involved with relationships, they are good support. Be optimistic and focus on the positive things. If all fails, talk to a therapist or religious official.
2007-07-17 12:36:16 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋