I am 15 years old and have gone/am going through personal problems that I am not proud of. It feels like God is never there for me. When I was 14 I had a strong faith in God, but during about Feburary of this year I went into a deep depression(and am still). I need advice on how to have faith in God once again. I would also like to talk to someone who has gone through hard times and did not have a strong faith in God. Feel free to email me.
Thanks for your help
Nikki
2007-08-11 12:04:37 · 29 answers · asked by ? 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I hope you get better soon, but I can't help you with your god situation, sorry.
I have been through the depression part, though. Only a few things to say: If you find the best things about you, and perfect them, all the while, learning to love yourself, others can like you for who you are too. You'll make it through this, I swear.
2007-08-11 12:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's hard not having anyone to turn to for help. And life does have a way of letting you know it's bigger than you and you can't do anything about it, well past the point where you've already given up.
My advice is to learn to ask yourself, even if it's not much, what you can do about your problems. Chances are, if you size them up, you'll be able to figure out how to use what you already have to solve them, and you'll have an easier time getting help from others when you know what you need help with.
Get all the thoughts about being "tested" as far out of your mind as possible; that's just going to make you feel like you've failed even when you really haven't, and make you scared to try again when things don't go the way you wanted them to the first time.
Chances are, when you've learned to rely on yourself a little more, you'll find your faith returning. Even if you don't, you'll still live through your problems, meet other people who can help, and get better at it. Don't give up; one way or the other, it does get better.
2007-08-11 19:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by Just Jess 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no god, hon. Get over it. Think about it..... here we all are, all 6.5 billion of us on a planet the size of a grain of sand in a universe that has no middle and no edges.
And there are more grains of sand than there are pieces of sand on all the beaches in all the earth's seas. You are worrying about your little selfish wishes??? If a god didn't answer the prayers of 11 million people who died in the Holocaust, what are your puny little prayers worth? You're a big girl, ready to know there is no santa, no easter bunny, and no sky daddy. Take control of your life.... you get just one of about 80 years. Nothing is a repeat... go for it sweetie. If you're smart, you can earn about anything you want. You can plan anything you want, and you can make about any plan come true... the key to success is education... good luck, hon... have a great life.
2007-08-11 19:43:33 · answer #3 · answered by April 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nikki that is what saint want you to feel . God said with these stripe we are healed Isaiah 53:5 that includes depression . Maybe you have not realized but are slipping away from the Word Of God. Sometimes we need a helping hand to get back where we need/want to be.1 peter 5:8 beware of satan he is very aware of you and tries to make us mess up every chance he gets.He don't mess to much with the ones he already has. May God be with you in this time of need.
2007-08-11 19:16:25 · answer #4 · answered by notthatagain 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry you're going through this. It's not unusual to go through a period of questioning...a spiritual wilderness of sorts. I drifted away from my faith for a time. I still believed, but I relied less on God, and tried to do things my own way. It didn't work. My life was falling apart until I realized I needed God back in my life. When I let Him back in, I realized He was there for me all along. No one promised being a Christian would be easy. We all have weaknesses, and sometimes Satan places obstacles in our lives to draw us away from God. We can resist and overcome those obstacles by prayer. It would probably benefit you to talk with your pastor or a Christian counselor who is trained to help in cases like yours. I will pray for you. Feel free to e-mail me if you need to talk.
2007-08-11 19:21:24 · answer #5 · answered by cj_justme 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Nikki.
Are you part of a youth group? Is there a pastor you can talk to?
Do you have a good Christian friend you can confide in, pray with, encourage each other?
I always remember that the Christian life is like a three-legged stool. Each of the legs must be there or you are going to fall - or at least be off-balance.
The legs are:
Personal prayer
Personal bible study
Fellowship with other believers
so many times our problems come because we are neglecting one of those areas - so our walk with god suffers.
Get into prayer
Get into the bible
Spend time with other Christians worshipping and praising and fellowshipping
These things are so important....
God bless
2007-08-11 19:13:35 · answer #6 · answered by happy pilgrim 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think this is the best place to look for help. People have their own agendas and will try to influence you and that's not safe. You need to talk to someone in your community that you trust.
If you do talk to someone from this forum via email, please don't give out your personal email or any other personal information, there are a lot of sickos out there who prey on young women like you.
Good luck, I hope you get better.
2007-08-19 15:57:40 · answer #7 · answered by Miss 6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am the same age as you. i too struggle with faith in God. The reason you feel God has abandoned you is because sin has forced a gap between you.God loves you and always will. go to church and talk to people you know. My friend went through depression two years ago. He was in the bathroom at school crying saying he was going to shoot himself when he got home. i don't remember what i told him except i told him that i needed him his parents needed him and God needed him. It is the same way with you everyone needs you and wants you. go to church and talk to the preacher, talk to your parents, reed the bible, but most of all take the time to pray.
2007-08-11 19:13:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have been there. I was backslidden for a period of two years and things only got worse. We are nothing without God. Make up your mind to rededicate your life to God. Depression is a spirit that comes from our adversary the devil. Command it to go in Jesus name. Also if you like to read you might check out Getting back on track by Bob Moorehead (awesome read for what you are going through.) also read Isaiah 40:29-31. I will pray for you. Be encouraged God loves you and he is concerned about you. Be Blessed and feel free to message me).
2007-08-11 20:02:24 · answer #9 · answered by lover of the lord 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'll pray for you. If you have known sin in your life, confess it to God and determine to live for Him. Pray, read the New Testament, go to a good church. Things will turn around. We all go through ups and downs in our walk with the Lord. God said He will never leave you nor forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5), although sometimes it may feel like it.
2007-08-11 19:30:14 · answer #10 · answered by Cee T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every one goes through similar experiences in their walk with Jesus. You aren't the first or last.
The answer as with most things is get back to the basics. The closer your relationship with Jesus the stronger your faith will be. The further away the harder to reach.
Try praying Lord I believe, Help me in my unbelief. Then shut up and listen.
2007-08-19 02:31:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋