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Thanks...that does help a little bit. I have the same struggles...trying to pick the perfect words, trying to sound coherent, not trying to repeat myself using different words. Glad to know that's not limited to just me :). But I'm guessing the act of praying was never really uncomfortable...

Um, actually I was looking for a solution. I guess that wasn't inherent in my question. Will try again... Was wondering if anyone still had difficulty with the actual act of praying and if so, were you able to over come it? And if so, how did you overcome it?

Hi...thanks. Not sure if I've stated my question very well actually as I was really just inquiring about the actual act of praying and not about a relationship with Jesus. Was wondering if anyone still had difficulty with the actual act of praying and if so, were you able to over come it?

Hi, To be honest, now that I think about it, no, no one has made Jesus real for me, nor any of that other stuff. I do believe in the historical figure of Jesus, that he existed and was who he said he was, but not much beyond that, really. But, is that necessary for prayer? Aren't we...

I am sure this may sound like a dumb question to most, if not all, of you, but it's something that I have a huge problem with and thus could use some help with. The point is, I have difficulty with praying. Big difficulty. As in, maybe a couple times a month. Really. I just don't know how...

I'm in a situation right now where I'm trying my hardest to give my worries and stress to God and let Him lead me. I'm facing a potential layoff and, as hard as it is for us control freaks :), I'm learning to just let God do His stuff, knowing he has a better plan for me than I do. I keep...

My prayer request is simple. I was just notified by my employer that my position is being cut. I was surprised, but guess I shouldn't have been in this economy. With a wife and two kids to support, I humbly pray that I can find new employment so that I may continue to provide for my family...

Thanks for all your help. Not sure if I'm ever going to "get it" as you describe faith. It's just too foreign of a concept. Prayer is something that just sounds too irrational (to me at least) to even make sense. Hopefully someday.

I believe that there is a creator of the universe and of life. Are you familiar with Deism? a Deist believes a supreme being created the universe, but doesn't think that that creator intervenes in human affairs. I'm not saying that I am a Deist, but that's the best description of my...

Thanks. I watched the first two. He's a Christian talking Christians, people who have already accepted God and have a relationship with him. Got any videos aimed at people who haven't yet?

No offense, but using the Bible to prove God is like using circular logic to someone who is struggling with the God of the Bible. Just throwing that out there. My eyes just glaze over when I see verses thrown out like that. By accept what specifically do you mean, the "sinners prayer" that...

So it's just a waiting game? Nothing I can do will expedite it? Makes it sound like I should just sit back in my recliner, open a beer, and wait for him to come knocking at the door. Is that really all there is to it?

Yes, more than once. I've prayed many times for God to reveal himself to me, and I've prayed many times to get over my doubt and to be given faith ih God. You probably can't convince me that I wasn't just talking to myself at this point.

I actually spend a lot of time outdoors, in various activities. Walking, hiking, camping, etc. And I can see the work of God. BUT, that doesn't help me one iota in understanding what a personal relationship with God is like, or anything about faith. It just confirms what I kind of already...

Thanks for your post and continued effort to help me see the light. My wiring must be seriously defective, because while that was an interesting post and story, it didn't help me get any closer on my quest for understanding. I am pretty certain it is my wiring, and not your efforts (how many...

Here's a question for you. One that pretty much sums up the whole gist of what where I'm at right now. I am one who relies overwhelmingly on data, facts and concrete evidence for just about every big decision, and I mean everything. I researched flat-screen TV's for six months before buying...

I've never heard a relationship with God described as the reciprocation of blessings. How can I possibly bless God? To live the Bible first assumes you internalize what it is saying. Then you make the effort to live it. That's my understanding at least. Not trying to split hairs here...

Nice story. I already pretty much agree that God exists. It's just making the jump from believing God exists to having faith in God and the whole personal relationship thing that I don't get.

Church wasn't the main point of my post, merely an anecdote, but thanks.

You know, the kind where they sing the current contemporary christian songs. The kind where the chorus is song over and over and over and over lol. Yes, indeed. But that person, again, is someone I can touch, see, hear, smell, etc. Apples and oranges. Exactly. Getting over the hurdle...