I don't know what happened

Lady Bug

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Just a short post...

I have been experiencing a severe apathy to the Church and to Christianity in general and my relationship with God is very weak and I hope it strengthens. I still call myself a Christian because I believe it is technically true but the feelings and the passion for it are nonexistent. I hope I get better in the foreseeable future. I hope that God knows my heart and sees that I'm actually a Christian. I'm worried about that stuff.
 

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Just a suggestion...

While going through periods like this, I try to pick up my Rosary and just pray it- even if my heart isn't completely there. Usually it does help- I'm so thankful for my Heavenly Mother watching over me.

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I'm just back from a similar "slump" and I know how difficult it is. It feels like there is no once there you can help and if some one tries, you just feel like not accepting it.
What happened with me is that my parents and their friends kept on praying for me.....and in the end, it worked.

What I would recommend...

1. Read the Bible everyday. (especially Psalms 130 if you are feeling that you are tied to your sins)
2. Ask for prayers and of course, rosaries.
3. Try to have a personal prayer session (this is gonna be tough)
 
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Hang onto this Scripture, Lady Bug; it's always helped me when I was in a spiritual slump:

"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6)

God is not going to abandon you, and He will make sure that you continue to grow in Him and closer to Him; all you have to do is remain open to Him. :)
 
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The problem is that I don't know if I even care...it's a weird feeling. It can't all be real. I get pangs of doubt that the resurrection happened, and that hasn't happened to me before. I feel like I don't care about believing in anything, like my brain is a bunch of mush.

I think all this religion dispute with my dad has done this to me. Maybe I have such feelings of despondency about being a Christian and being able to really practice it, that a part of me has given up. :| Maybe I'm just letting myself completely go...I hope NOT...his dislike of my trying to fellowship with Christians doesn't help me, it causes more loneliness for me too...
 
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When you feel like that you have to go by faith, not by sight or how you're feeling at the moment. (2 Corinthians 5:7)
If you continue to pray, go to church and read the bible, you'll eventually feel a strong connection with the Lord again.
 
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The problem is that I don't know if I even care...it's a weird feeling. It can't all be real. I get pangs of doubt that the resurrection happened, and that hasn't happened to me before. I feel like I don't care about believing in anything, like my brain is a bunch of mush.

I think all this religion dispute with my dad has done this to me. Maybe I have such feelings of despondency about being a Christian and being able to really practice it, that a part of me has given up. :| Maybe I'm just letting myself completely go...I hope NOT...his dislike of my trying to fellowship with Christians doesn't help me, it causes more loneliness for me too...
That all sounds rough. The usual advice would be to distance yourself from the quarrelsome party but it's kind of hard to get away from dad, huh?

You certainly should stop arguing with your father about this stuff, it's only going to drain you and make you doubt.

I know you care, so the best thing you can do is lead by example: live every day hand-in-hand with the Holy Spirit; Jesus at the forefront of your thoughts; not a whole lot will be able to get you down; and, eventually, he will want what you have.

That's when you unveil your secrets:D

As far as him not wanting you to hang out with Christians, that's silly and controlling. The people you surround yourself with are a big deal and a HUGE influence on how rocky a road you have on your Christian journey. Your probably just going to have to disobey good ol' daddy's wishes on this one.;)

That's just one dude's feelings, though.
 
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