ADD stoppind me from conneting with God :(

Hello guys,

I have been diagnosed with ADD and well...it is a pain in the ass really.

I can't seem to connect with God because of this. I try to know exactly what He wants for me, I try to know what He would like me to do. But it seems that when I try to connect with Him, I cannot seem to get some peace of mind or I can`t focus on Him.

How do I go about this? I feel alone and I can't seem to contact the guy who probably gave me this condition for a reason.

If I ask He should answer...I want to ask but I can't seem to be able to ask.

Yes there were times in my life when I would be able to contact Him for weeks and months. But that was when I had everything going for me. At the moment I have little momentum in my spiritual life and I would like to add some but...I can't.


Does anyone have any advise?

Not everyone can do this but, is there any way you can simplify your life? I cut out watching almost all t.v.. I only watch 1-2 hours a week if at all. If you spend more time on things that matter and less time on time wasters, you put yourself in a better position to hear God.

I was ADD for the first 13 years of my Christian walk. You may not 'feel' the connection but don't doubt that it is there. He is aware of how your brain works and takes that into consideration as He leads and guides you. But having said that, don't stop trying and don't loose the desire to be with Him.

I found two non-medical ways to help control the effects of the ADD.

The first was distance running and the second was coffee.

About 7 years ago at the altar one evening, God healed me. I was so happy to stop taking the amphetimines.

Here's something to think about.

You say you can't get peace of mind or focus when you try to talk to Him. What kind of things distract you, get in the way? Now, obviously, I just posed the question and you haven't responded, but maybe it has something to do with why He put you here. Thinking about a specific topic? Maybe it's something to do with that. A sin? A way to combat it. A person? Someone you're destined to impact in your life. Etc etc etc.

Now, I'm not guaranteeing it, but it's an idea.

Metherion

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