struggle with your faith? god has done so many incredible things for me, but some times i have a hard time believing that he is really there.
i pray every night for guidance, but some times i wonder if he really hears me.
2007-07-21 05:27:17 · 12 answers · asked by Promise 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, my dear...many times...I have even screamed at the top of my lungs at God...
all it did was make my throat sore...God has
helped me so much in my life...he is always there for you no matter when you need him.
I really think it is normal to question him...
He hears every word you speak...no matter when or where...he is such a loving God...
I can tell you have faith in him, it just gets shaky once in awhile...don't feel bad...
God loves you..
and YOU my dear are a child of God...
just ask him to come into your heart so you
can feel him...and HE will be there.
God bless you Sweetie.
2007-07-21 05:44:52 · answer #1 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did struggle--any you might say that I lost the fight.
I was born and raised into a Lutheran family. I grew up into the church; taking part in every activity available to the youth of the congregation.
However, a couple of years ago, upon truly listening during church and Sunday classes, I began to really think about the religion--and the conclusion it brough me to, is that I didn't actually believe in what had been an activity that consumed a great portion of my existence.
With the way in which I was raised, you were either with God, or against him. Those who did not believe in the Lord, and worship him unwaveringly, were considered horrible people, undeserving of my care and love. To my knowledge, I've never even done so much as met an atheist, agnostic, or anyone non-religious, in person.
The more I considered Christianity, the more I came to doubt it--I found so many contradictions; so many hypocritical points--I came to the understanding that I'd regarded it as a fairy-tale throughout all of my life. It was a story, almost a game, that I was playing. But the game was getting boring--I could no longer pretend to have faith in something, just to please those around me.
This scared me, initially-quite a bit, in fact. I had been raised to feel that non-religious men and women were "bad," and at this point, I realized I was one of them. I feared those not part of religion, but even more so, I feared myself. I hated my own mind; I couldn't stand the things I was thinking, and I wanted them to stop.
But that's the thing--you can't stop your own mind from thinking; thinking is a mind's specialty. My mind wasn't exactly going against my beliefs, but rather, going against what I WANTED to believe. Despite how hard I tried, I couldn't bring myself to believe it.
I'd thought, for a while--maybe there IS a God, and I'm just confused. So, I began endless research and work to make myself believe this. The problem is, my research and hard work backfired--rather than bringing me closer to my imaginary God, it forced me away from him.
Over time, I placed my Bibles with the other fiction books on my shelves. When silent prayer occurred in church, I no longer took part. I did not sing along during the hymns, nor did I attend at all, if I could help it.
Just the same, I began confirmation, and there was one event there that really was the last straw for me. After one night at confirmation, I never returned to the church. I may go again, in the future--but that will be for nothing more than learning purposes. I'm open to knowledge and learning; I thrive on it. But going because it's within my beliefs--that, I cannot honestly do.
Now, I'm atheist, with tendencies of both LaVeyan Satanism and agnosticism. And while I wish things had been easier for me, I'm glad I went through all of that. It has made me who I am today.
2007-07-21 12:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I have never struggled with my faith. I too, pray for guidance in my daily life. And I believe he hears me bcause if it's put in Gods hands then it all works out for the best. Remember that what you want and what he gives you might be 2 different things. Trust him and it will turn out fine.
2007-07-21 12:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by Awdrat 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
All the time. I believe that God hears all prayers and sometimes the answer is just 'no'. Other times I get angry at God but then I feel guilty and repent for my actions. I also struggle with living my faith more outwardly.
But it is these things -- our frailties -- which make us totally forgivable in the eyes of God. If we were perfect, there would be no need for the covenant of grace.
2007-07-21 12:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
If your faith wasn't tried then it wouldn't be faith.
How hard is it to believe in the lamp on your night stand, and yet, faith needs to be so strong that you believe in God with as great assurance that he is with you as you know that the lamp is giving light to the room you are sitting in.
Faith is a muscle that has to be exercised and nurished by daily intake of spiritual food, such as listening to preaching and fellowshipping with like-minded believers, and studying the word of God, the King James bible, and faith can grow by being thankful and by expressing your thanks in prayer and singing spiritual songs when you are by yourself, or when you are in a crowd if need be.
2007-07-21 12:45:40 · answer #5 · answered by hisgloryisgreat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HE DOES HEAR YOU! He just may not have the answer you want! Dont lose faith. Everyone falters at times I think your doing the right thing by praying about it.
2007-07-21 12:33:37 · answer #6 · answered by AmyE 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
God hears you! Sometimes things seem unheard but, there is a waiting period. You need to remain faithful to God. And keep him in mind when your living your daily life!!
2007-07-21 12:31:41 · answer #7 · answered by SDC 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
yeah sometimes....like every1 does in their life.....but i still believe..believe what u believe....its cool..ur god does hear u...but to many prayers coming in like my gods and godesses lots..like all reliogns..ppl pray but its not like he/they/she doesn't listen..to busy..ever watched bruce almighty? yeah thats what he deals w/.....lol
blessed be)o(
2007-07-21 12:40:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First thing you need to do is analyze the things you claim god has done for you. Did he really do them? or did you do them yourself and you are just giving credit to him. Secondly do you struggle with faith because you know deep down God doesn't exist? Your on the right path just keep searching for answers. also check out this site www.godisimaginary.com
2007-07-21 12:31:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
Nope.
No faith to struggle with. Reason won out many, many years ago.
2007-07-21 12:31:18 · answer #10 · answered by Brent Y 6 · 5⤊ 4⤋