How can I come back into a relationship with God? Its like I know I need to; but ,I can't seem to get there!

Question

I even have my tithe put aside. Am I just to busy? Or do I just love my sins too much to give them up????

Answer 1

From your post, you are still under the Law and still have not gotten to know the grace of God.

Those who live under the Law feel compelled to EARN their relationship with God. They believe that their sins are too many or too great for God to possibly accept them as His child. They also believe that they need to make ammends to God FIRST (as in giving a tithe) and then maybe God will stop being angry wtih them.

God sent Jesus into the world and shared our humanity (without ever sinning) to take the wrath of God towards all sin upon Himself. As He said, He came into the world for the "lost" (those who could not in anyway even think they could be saved.

Luke 19:9-10
10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost."
(from New International Version)


John 3:17-21
7 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. 19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God."
(from New International Version)


Luke 18:26-27

26 Those who heard this asked, "Who then can be saved?"

27 Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
(from New International Version)

All sin and those who sin are under God's wrath and will be judged according to that on the last day. Since Jesus has taken that punishment on Himself for all who seek Him as their lord (king, ruler) and savior......it is important for you to escape the judgement by learning of Him.

John 3:31-36

31 "The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all. 32 He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. 33 The man who has accepted it has certified that God is truthful. 34 For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. 35 The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him."
(from New International Version)


Rom 5:8-11
8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! 10 For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 11 Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
(from New International Version)

How much "time" would you give up if you knew that you would DEFINITELY be given over a million dollars by giving up that time? Eternity with God is worth more than temporal money......and your salvation is just as DEFINITE through Jesus Christ.

Take the time to be sure.

Answer 2

Are you saying you are a believer and feel you have fallen away? As a believer, you are saved, redeemed, justified and are in the process of sanctification. That is assured, nothing can take that away. Don't worry about doing (tithing is not a New Covenant thing, free will giving is), just spend time in His word, absorb it, especially the letters of Paul. Is there a sin that is blocking your view of God? If so, confess it, that is what restores fellowship with God. Are there other believers around you whom you trust to talk with? That would also help. Remember, if you feel estranged from God, He didn't move, you did. Go back to your first love, pray for the strength to resist temptation, seek His will not yours, seek to do that which pleases Him, not yourself. It is a long road to Heaven, and often bumpy, just hang in there, God is there waiting for you to come to Him.

Answer 3

It's a funny thing about time, never having enough to do all we want to do? I found one day that I had a magic remote button, all I had to do was click it. All that noise spitting out at me just suddenly stopped, I actually had time to think.
All that is required is leaving off that TV and spending a few minutes thinking each day what my creator wants with me?
What are his plans for the earth and how do I fit into his plans?
You know his son said something at Mathew 5:5, and King David said the same thing at Psalms 37:9-11,29.
If you have time to ask this question today then you have time to ask me questions and I will direct you where to look speaking of God's word. 2 Timothy 3:16 You then can make up your own mind as to what you really want. Is it life or is it being cut off?
Leaving off that TV would give you time to consider one scripture: John 17:3 [e-mail]

Answer 4

Just start talking to Him, God wants a relationship with you too. It's hard to stay focused on Him at times b/c our lives do become so busy and hectic, but God deserves our time. Don't ever get too busy for God - one thing that I do when I'm running low on time is I talk to Him (with my eyes open) on my way to work instead of listening to the radio. Stay strong and keep trying, you'll get there.

Answer 5

You need to seek God, pray, read your Bible, ask God to turn you away from your sins. I don't really think anyone enjoys sin, they just think they do. Sin is like a crutch, its there everywhere we turn, its easy, and it alot of times does seem enjoyable, but it doesn't last. You have to be stronge enough to walk away from it, and it can't be done without the help of the Lord.

Answer 6

repent. Purpose in your heart to take up your cross and follow Jesus.

I rededicated my life to God 3 years ago and it was the best decision I could have ever made.
I got on my knees and said God I need you, I give my life to You, Jesus come into my heart and save me. I believe U died for my on the cross and rose again.
You have to on purpose choose life. Go to church, call your pastor. Do what ever u have to do to get back to Him

God Bless You!!

Answer 7

The Gospel
Our greatest desire is for people to come to know God personally. The simple truth is that there is a God who created you and loves you very much. (Genesis 1:1) He gave us life and deserves our gratitude and love.

We, however, have chosen to disobey Him and sin against Him; all of us have done wrong and failed to do what is right. (Romans 3:23) We may not be more sinful than our neighbor, or we may be far worse than anyone we know, it does not matter. Either way, we are guilty before God. (1 John 1:8)

God is perfect, completely good, always right and fair. He cannot tolerate sin. He cannot simply overlook the fact that we have chosen to disobey Him. The Bible says "the wages of sin is death." (Romans 6:23) This means that the fair payment for our rebellion against God is death. It is the punishment that we deserve.

Jesus, the one and only Son of God, came to earth and lived a perfect sinless life. He was crucified even though He was completely innocent. He received the punishment that we deserved. He was the perfect sacrifice, He was put into our place and took on Himself the sentence of death that should have been ours. (Romans 5:8)

Jesus did not, however, remain dead. After three days, He rose from the grave and later ascended into heaven. He will return for all those who are trusting in Him as their Savior.

Jesus died for you. You can be saved by asking Him for forgiveness from your sins. If you are willing to repent of your sin, He is waiting to forgive you. It doesn't matter what you have done in the past, if you cry out to Jesus for forgiveness, He will not reject you. The word "repent" literally means "to turn away from." You need to look at your life, admit that you are a sinner, genuinely desire to turn your back on that sin, and ask Him to forgive you. If you do this, He promises to forgive you.

True Christianity is not about attending a particular church, or how your parents raised you, or what country you were born in. Being a Christian means that you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, that He is your Savior. It's not good enough that your priest, pastor, mother, or aunt knows Jesus, you must know Him for yourself. They cannot believe in Him for you, you must believe for yourself. They cannot repent for you, you must repent for yourself.

Jesus is everywhere all the time. He can hear you now if you ask Him for forgiveness. Please turn your life over to Him now. Time slips by so quickly, don't miss this opportunity. If you want to pray and ask Jesus to be your Savior, you can say a prayer something like this:

"Jesus, I know that I have sinned against you. I know the truth is that I have sinned by my own choice, and I am the one responsible for it. I know that I have earned punishment from You, and that the fair punishment would be death. Jesus, I believe that You died in my place. Forgive me for my sin. I cannot cover or take my sin away, I am relying totally and only on You. You are the only one who can save me. I reject my sin, I turn away from it, I repent. Come into my life, take away my sin, and show me how to live my life in a way that is right and pleasing to You."

If you have prayed this, YOU ARE SAVED! You are now completely forgiven, a new creation, innocent in the eyes of God. Welcome to the family of God!

It is important for you to start to grow in your relationship with Jesus. Just like any relationship, you need to spend time with someone if you want to know them well. The way to know God is through the Bible. We have a few different Bible studies here that will help you get going. It's also important to find a church you can attend where they teach the Bible. This will allow you to talk with a pastor who will help explain questions you might have, and it will give you a chance to spend time with other Christians who can encourage you.

Answer 8

It's not you who is the problem. It's God. He has to come into existence first and then you can have a relationship with him. Just remember to use a condom.

Answer 9

If you want to come to God, then He wants you too. You cannot want to come to God unless He is leading you to Him.

Why are you telling us? Tell Him! ( ;

Answer 10

just sit quietly for a bit.in your mind imagine your heart filled and overflowing with a beautiful white goldenish light. love&light to you,just by asking your already there!!