If you have problem in your life and solve this problem is out of your control so you ask for help from God and you start to pray hardly with very strong faith but there is not answer from God and your problem getting worse day after day.
Don't you loose your faith?
2007-09-12 23:42:30 · 9 answers · asked by Jane Doe 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Its LOSE, not loose.
God has 3 answers to prayer, yes, no, and wait. I try not to lose heart when I get an answer I wasnt expecting or wanted.
2007-09-13 00:09:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible teaches of the perseverance of the saints. While a saint may have many doubts through their life time if they are born again, having received the Holy Spirit they will not lose their faith.
They may go through many "valleys" but the Lord is their Shepherd and will be with them. God uses trials to test and strengthen a person's faith.
1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
A believer has to realize that God doesn't promise to transport them out of the valley of troubles. In a situation like you describe God may be testing the faith of the person in order to strengthen it or He may have a reason why He is delaying his answer to their prayers. It could be that He is trying to get their attention about something in their life that He wants them to change. It could be that his answer is on the way but God is getting circumstances to line up in a way that goes beyond their comprehension because unlike the person who is only interested in getting their problem solved, God is working "all things" together for good and if He came in and solved the problem now there are things that He wants to accomplish through this time of testing that wouldn't get done if He fixed it right away.
It has well been said that a Christian goes through a period of testing so that when it is over they have a "test"imony about God's faithfulness.
2007-09-13 07:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that obsessing is counter-productive because it keeps me from focusing my attention on things that I have control over. When thoughts enter my mind that do not relate to anything I can control I simply reject them as not worthy of my time or attention. Eventually, something will come to my attention that will provide me with a positive direction to uncover something I was previously overlooking or not considering at all. A very powerful phrase to use is: I do not like any of the options I currently know about, what do I need to do to find better options? This never fails to get me results.
2007-09-13 06:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by single eye 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I happened to experience that but I did not loose my faith, I only hated God. But then I realized that I was wrong of hating Him. I should even be thankful that He gave me life and love ones who cares for me. Life is great...
2007-09-13 06:49:29 · answer #4 · answered by chan-chan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I won't say LOOSING my faith, but sometimes getting discourage yes.
But I always find it that He comes through at the end. Remember that sometimes He keeps quiet in order for us to improve and strengthen our faith. He tests us in various ways and this is one of them.
2007-09-13 06:52:03 · answer #5 · answered by tolquit 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't pray, because I know everything is within God's control. Nothing will happen that isn't supposed to happen. I don't need to be a millionaire to think God cares for me.
2007-09-13 06:46:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not got faith in things that do not exist and i solve my own problems with the aid of my partner and famliy !!
2007-09-13 06:51:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no god is getting ready to pull you through it.he doesent always do it in the fashen you want him to. keep the faith.
2007-09-13 06:57:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My faith does not involve prayer. So no.
2007-09-13 06:45:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋