How does one find God?

Question

I am a non-religious person who has fallen into some dark times and could use some additional strength. So how does one find God? How are we suppose to reach out and "tap into" this High Power?

Answer 1

This is a great consolation for you to know: you do not need to be a religious to find God. It is an inherent right of every creature to find its Source and be one with its Origin.The process unfolds spontaneously as long as you remain in a childlike attitude from moment to moment. Together with being childlike, you must, with your whole being, focus on this goal, without desiring any other. The more you let go of distractions, the more you come nearer to your desired goal. Be assured too that for every movement of your desiring for God, He knows. In human analogy, His heart melts to see such love as coming from you. He will do His part of making advances by making Himself noticeable to you. You also have to be sensitive when He does this because He has many ways of making Himself felt. Just talk to Him in your heart and mind as if talking to a friend you love, and let your every move be seen by Him as little steps towards finding Him. You do not need to be knowledgeable about dogmas to find God. Just be yourself. Let every move you make be full of love for Him, full of desire for Him. Selfishness, imbalanced or unhealthy desires, aggressive attitudes, etc.... these are only few of the things that blocks you from finding Him. Acts that are not significant for your inner development will only leave you empty and frustrated.
How does He look like? How is it to experience Him for real? I will not and cannot articulate something that is so Spiritual. It is not possible. You have to experience it yourself. In my case, my first vision and experience of Him was when I was only 3 years old. And this was so many times repeated as I grew older. And every encounter reveals many truths and mysteries about Him and the Universe. So you see, relationship with God is very personal. Rituals may help though but only to a certain point. You come to a point when you have to proceed alone in your journey, a journey which is already beyond help from outside. I love to talk to you about this forever, but no, you must be the one to discover what heaven it is to go through the process of finding God in your life. Please remember me in your prayers as I will do with you.

Answer 2

Page two (2), you may not even read this, but it's worth a shot:
If a human wishes to find God, they first have to know who and what, God is!
This site may answer some of your deepest questions!

http://www.bmf.org/
In the 'search this site' box on the opening page, type in, Who is God? Then read the third explanation down, Who is God?

This is a brief explanation of a departed Sufi Teacher.......

"May the Peace and Blessings of God be always with you."

Answer 3

try going to a good christian church (try finding a Vineyard Church. They rock!). If you find a good church then you can find people to help you. Also try making some christian friends who can help you with your emotions and with finding god. Most people in Protestant churches have became christian by going through dark times (like me). You will also find out that God let these things happen to shake you up and to humble yourself and really realize how messed up the world is. Try also praying to god. I know you might feel silly doing this at first, but it is just like writing in a diary, because you can talk all you want and confess anything and you will feel better by doing it. You also might feel like god isn't responding or even hearing you, but most of the time he talks subtly. It might take a while, or even one time but you will recognize when he is trying to communicate with you. He barely ever speaks with a voice to me, but allot of times he will just show me things that let me know that he is talking to me and cares about me. He will do that to you too. May he give you strength.

Answer 4

First off if you really are serious and God will know that your first step would be to pray to God and ask him sincerely to help you find his truth which is in the Bible, then if you are realy sincere and you rerally are searching to find him he knows your mind and heart so you can believe that he, because he want's you to find him, will send his people to study the Bible with you and show you the truth in it! You are right you cannot do it on your own you need God's help, to get that you need to trust in him. But because God wants you to get to know him he has already made the provision for you to find him, by sending out his people to tell people about him and his people are doing so.(Matthew24:14)14And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. God's people are giving testimony to all the nations so that people who want to can come to know God and receive everlasting life, for this reason Jesus said:"Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent".(John17:3)

Answer 5

I can understand your confusion. Not that long ago I started my "walk of faith".

As a Christian the best way is to start in the Bible, Romans
Chap 1 verse one. Read till the end, a little at a time.

Other Religions I am not too sure of how they do it.

Talk with several different Pastors of different Denomations and find one that you like and understand.

Answer 6

Look in the Bible for Revelations 3:20, Acts 16:31 and Romans 10:9. Look for a local pastor in whom you feel comfortable talking too and have him explain these verses and answer questions you may have..

Answer 7

well if your really serious... ask yourself, and be
honest.. is there things in your life that you have
done that aren't so good. I mean, we all have
done bad things, so if your answer is yes, you
are not alone. Tell God your sorry, and then ask
him for forgivness.
He sent someone to help you. Jesus died on that
cross because we all do bad things. But the
Good News is, he rose from the dead, and can
change your whole life, he died so we get
forgiveness, and help from the LORD.
All you have to do is tell God you need forgiveness, and accept his gift of Jesus.
You will AUTOMATICALLY be saved!
Find a Spirit Filled Church. You will be amazed
at the promises of God. You dont have
anything to lose, by atleast giving him a chance.
Bless you. I prayed for you to.

Answer 8

Stop trying. Find your inner happiness. Do something that makes you happy. This will transform into outer happiness which will positively affect others around you.

This is where most organized religions fail. They concentrate too much on absolutes (ex: Disobey- Hellbound. Sin- Hellbound). Life is 'shades of gray' not black/ white.

God is about love and compassion...happiness...and faith in something greater than oneself. In other words...'To see the light...you must first become part of it'.

Good Luck!

Answer 9

He finds you if you let him. He hears all you say and think. If you are open and pray to him he is listening but you have to believe. I believe the fact you are asking about God shows he has touched your soul. Through believing and trusting in God you gain strength.

Answer 10

Because you are asking, makes me believe you are at least accepting that he exists.

Go to any church and you can get a free bible. Read the book of John. (for starts) Pray to God and give him the burden that weighs you down the most and know he will handle it.
Pray ... (any words will do) God, I ask that you take control. I give my life to you lord and lift all my burdens for you to handle.
Lord, I want to live for you and for you to be in control. I ask for forgiveness for all my sins. Lord, Please come into my heart and fill me with your Holy Spirit. I ask this is Jesus Holy Name .. Amen

Repent, Believe and Follow his direction.
We are not perfect, but to be aware of lies, sin and wrong doing and at least trying is a step in the right direction.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
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You need to first accept Jesus and live your life for him.
Maybe you will find the opportunity to get baptized?
Go to a church .. ask questions, attend bible study or sunday school ..

He is always there .. just ask and you will feel him.
What a GREAT feeling it is!