Okay, when I pray or think about God weird things happen.
When I was younger, going to private school and such these things rarely happened. But as I got older it started.
I ALWAYS pray and try to keep god in my life but these thoughts come in and i dont know what the hell and why they come if im praying i cant help it either the thoughts just come and basically it's questions like ' who am i praying to and what if this person isn't even real '. i even end up finding a lot of stuff bullcrap, i wouldn't say im a christian, actually i don't know, it's who i'm supposed to me. but i stopped going to church a while ago and just tried to rely on the bible and prayer.
and then when i am reading a bible the thought comes in my head that some dude just made this crap up as a means of power and control.
to sum it up it's like im becoming very unconvinced in what i believe in, and some stuff is believable but...
2007-12-15 21:45:19 · 12 answers · asked by uglyvanity 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
my pastor told me i was possessed and these thoughts are coming from the devil and i try to fight em off with words from the lord and they keep COMING! I can't stop thinking this.
2007-12-15 21:46:22 · update #1
and it's not really bad thoughts about God, just natural what if's but christianity is the main issue here.
2007-12-15 21:52:12 · update #2
i am 18... and to give u a little more of what i believe, i do think there is a higher power of some sort.
2007-12-15 21:57:04 · update #3
pshdsa: i've BEEN asking God to give me an understanding, and i have gotten a little understanding about his existence but not christianity and the rules and other things.
2007-12-15 22:01:57 · update #4
Your pastor is right. Give him all your money, right away!
2007-12-15 21:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Everything you describe is a clear manifestation of one thing: BEING 18 YEARS OLD!
I have been involved in several exorcisms, and your writing does NOT indicate a 'possession.'
I will ask these few questions:
Did you know that the reason Jesus Christ was crucified was to pay the penalty for all the sins of mankind?
Have you ever verbally ACCEPTED His divine offer of salvation from your sins?
Have you made Him the Lord of your life?
Could you make an appointment to speak with a Priest from either the Charismatic Episcopal Church, or an Anglican Mission in America? If you're in a decent city, there should be one or the other of these churches represented there, and my experience with both has been that their Priests are VERY competent. I think it might do you a world of good.
2007-12-15 23:27:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently you are becoming a very spiritual person. Does this pastor not understand that the closer a person gets to God, the more the devil trys to sway them away from religion. I believe that the more you read the Bible the more you are pulled toward sin. Just remember God will not give you more then you can handle. Please find a Church that believes the same as you. Non-denominational churches are the best.
2007-12-15 21:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by Makingitwork 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I feel for you. I am glad you are out of that church. Yet you need a caring support group of Christians who know how to pray. May the Lord guide you and help you, and shield you, and teach you how to walk by faith, and make you strong. Let it be Lord. Read the book of John and ask the Lord to give you understanding. Yes the enemy will clatter and make a fuss, but stick with John. We all have this battle. God will open the Word to you and help you.
2007-12-15 22:00:27 · answer #4 · answered by pshdsa 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE STANDING ON THE FENCE, NOT WILLING TO COMPLETELY ENTER THRU THE GATE. GOD IS COMPASSIONATE AND MERCIFUL, PUT HE IS NOT A PUPPET MASTER AND WE ARE NO HIS MASTER. A PERSON NEEDS TO COME TO GOD WITH A BROKEN HEART AND CONTRITE SPIRIT HONESTLY SEEKING AND SEARCHING. YOU APPEAR TO BE ANGRY AND IN SOME WAYS BASHING GOD AND THEN WANTING ANSWERS FROM HIM. FAITH IS A HARD THING. YET, PEOPLE HAVE FAITH IN MANY THINGS...LIKE THE SUN SETTING EACH NIGHT AND THEY HAVE FAITH IT WILL COME UP IN THE MORNING WHEN IN ALL TRUTH, WE DO NOT KNOW IF IT WILL OR NOT. GOD IS NOT TO BE MOCKED AND IT TAKES AN OPEN HEART WILLING TO EMBRACE THE LORD BY FAITH. I PRAY YOU WILL FIND THIS FAITH AND YOUR LIFE WILL BE BLESSED AND IF YOU FIND THIS FAITH, YOU WILL HAVE A SENSE OF PEACE.
2007-12-17 02:32:07 · answer #5 · answered by agnes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tell your pastor he doesn't know his Scripture - there is no description of 'possession' by evil spirits in the Bible. This is KJV mistranslation. The phrase is 'to have a demon'. It requires someone with discernment to tell if there is an evil spirit in someone - and there are in most people - and probably in your pastor as well. If your serious about this - contact Ellel.
2007-12-15 21:51:39 · answer #6 · answered by cheir 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Okay all I need to do is read the question to realize your pastor is a dunce. You are not possessed, and neither is anyone else on this planet. You don't need to do anything besides quit going to that church.
2007-12-15 21:48:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
i think it is very wrong of this pastor to tell you you posessed everyone questions there religion from time to time it's part of life it doesn't mean your in league with Satan so you question away it's your right and if this pastor doesn't have answers than maybe it's not the religion for you. have you ever thought about studying theology?
2007-12-15 21:56:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are not convinced, look for the truth somewhere else, I'm sure you will find it, there are other religions and holly books out there and you will may like one of them.
2007-12-15 21:54:53 · answer #9 · answered by SandCat 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
in reality what your coming to is the truth about religion.it sounds like the pastor wasnt trying to help by giving advice,more like telling you what you have to do.is he also your boss?
2007-12-15 21:49:57 · answer #10 · answered by mr. y 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋