Whenever I do something wrong, I panic and start crying and pray for God's forgiveness. How do I get over this? :(
2007-07-24 14:27:28 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
=) Jesus died for your sins, and God will forgive you every time you mess up. He loves you so much. EVERYBODY messes up.
Don't panic, and don't cry... it's good to pray for forgiveness, but just know, God loves you so much and you're forgiven.
Also, find some Christian girls your age that you can talk to and relate to. When I mess up, it helps me to talk to one of my Christian male friends, and it really helps because we can relate to each other and encourage each other.
2007-07-24 14:30:58 · answer #1 · answered by dacres 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Aww... be rational, now. Do you really think a God who loves you would send a 14-year-old girl to hell?
NOBODY is perfect. If you want to take the Christian perspective, Jesus died so that you could be saved. He took on all your sins and all you have to do is pray that you want forgiveness for your sins and that you believe in the power of Christ to save you. You don't get into heaven by being "good." It's just through mercy. Perhaps you should talk with your pastor about this?
Personally, I think "heaven" and "hell" are more self-inflicted, rather than a reward/ punishment system. I think that having a heart filled with love for your fellow humans and a relationship with your creator will naturally lead you to a union with this creator after you die. I think of "hell" as a tormented state that many are already in here on earth because they fill their hearts with hatred and it just continues afterwards.
2007-07-24 21:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by Laura 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A better reason to avoid doing "wrong" is that it makes you feel bad and causes problems. Everyone makes mistakes. Just try not to make the ones that you will have to carry around for the rest of your life. Keep praying. Ask God to forgive your mistakes and to guide you in your life. Focus on your faith and forget about hell.
2007-07-24 22:06:23 · answer #3 · answered by Shannon P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define "wrong." Unless your actions cause someone--a person, an animal, a living being--harm or pain, what could you be doing wrong?
I think you have been seriously brainwashed to fear that a mythic creature is judging your every action. If there is a god, I think he would be a little more angry at a certain someone who lied us into a war that has caused the deaths of thousands than he would be at a 14-year-old girl whose worst act is--what? Masturbating? A little gossiping? Yelling at a younger sibling?
2007-07-24 21:34:02 · answer #4 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What you're doing is actually a good thing, because many Christians do bad things and don't care, but you always crying and asking for forgiveness when you do something wrong shows that you are a true Christian, and there's nothing wrong with that, so keep up the good work.
2007-07-24 21:37:23 · answer #5 · answered by Cutie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus is the way! Jesus took our sin upon Himself (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus died in our place (Romans 5:8), taking the punishment that we deserve. Three days later, Jesus rose from the dead, proving His victory over sin and death (Romans 6:4-5). Why did He do it? Jesus answered that question Himself, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). Jesus died so that we could live. If we place our faith in Jesus, trusting His death as the payment for our sins - all of our sins are forgiven and washed away. We will then have our spiritual hunger satisfied. The lights will be turned on. We will have access to a fulfilling life. We will know our true best friend and good shepherd. We will know that we will have life after we die - a resurrected life in heaven for eternity with Jesus!
2007-07-24 21:35:58 · answer #6 · answered by Freedom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to go to church. Speak to the pastor. minister, whichever faith you are affiliated with. Being a teenager especially in todays time. I am sure that whatever you may have done is not as bad as you did. Remember god gave his only forgotten son so that we may be forgiven for our sins. No one is born without sin. Its impossible not to sin, if it was there would not be a heaven. Contact or go to your church in the meantime you may want to start reading the bible to grasp a better understanding of sin. God bless
2007-07-24 21:43:11 · answer #7 · answered by nyc2caligal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to give yourself a break Hun. Your only 14 years old and are trying to be perfect. Nobody is dear. Learn to love yourself know matter what, and remember not to always strive for perfection. It is a relentless pursuit and your already experiencing panic attacks and great worry .
2007-07-24 21:41:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your a little to young to stress over if your going to hell,just thing about all the bad people that have done real bad things far worse then you ever think of,so dont put yourself in that way of thinking for one thing God forgives us all and for the things we do he knows that we are all human,so stop tripping.
2007-07-24 21:33:10 · answer #9 · answered by carin 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Listen buddy, you aren't going to hell. I used to think that when i was a teenager because of the church i went to. They preached hell and damnation for anything they found offensive, which was pretty much anything that was fun. God loves you and it sounds like you believe in him, so enjoy your life and be a teenager. And have you tried talking to your parents about this?
2007-07-25 02:12:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋