Hey, I'm doubting that there is a God or that the Bible is even the real thing

Halbhh · Jan 14, 2018

34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

And what's so wonderful is that even this so-wonderful thing is only one so wonderful thing of many He says to you and me in the Gospel of John. And in Matthew, and in Luke and Mark. It's so much better than we expect, and it's that way over and over, even when I'm reading one of the gospels for the 4th or 5th time, it's still....so healing and good for me and life giving, right now. Alive.

There are things, more than a few, in the Gospel of John that are even more wonderful, and no words are enough, and you just have to encounter them.

Ben Rouse · Jan 16, 2018

How much Bible study are you doing?

Maria37 · Jan 17, 2018

Not much now, I can't read the bible without getting so much stress. I can't read other things either without getting stressed. And like I said, in case this conversation is going that direction, I don't want to force myself to have faith. and don't tell me 'read the bible cause it's good for you'. That already is forcing myself to have faith

Maria37 · Jan 17, 2018

I don't find joy reading the bible either

Maria37 · Jan 17, 2018

the one thing that I wanted was 100% absolute certainty that the Bible and God are real. That I don't have to tell myself that they are real, that I would KNOW for a fact that they are real. I cannot put my 100% into something that I have not seen to be real. Hence I expect God to, in His own way, prove to me that He is real. Because I have waited 7 years for an answer. And because I have no idea what should He do in order for me to believe.

Maria37 · Jan 17, 2018

and I don't want to just feel Him. That stuff just is not solid

Maria37 · Jan 17, 2018

and you can ask what my church teaches, I will answer. Just don't come and say like 'Your church has not done enough to encourage people to read' because that is not helping. Don't turn this into a argument about congregations.

Maria37 · Jan 17, 2018

yeah I'm angry, at people who have been telling me to 'not be fooled by other congregations', or 'Just have faith'. And if 'Just have faith' really is the answer, then honestly I don't know what to do. I've told myself not to force faith anymore. I thought that perhaps if I force myself to have faith I will become more faithful. Seems like wishful thinking now. How do I 'just have faith'? Seems like only God can give me faith, and encourage me to make the right decision.

Maria37 · Jan 17, 2018

what must I do for God to give me faith?

Maria37 · Jan 17, 2018

Maria37 said:
the one thing that I wanted was 100% absolute certainty that the Bible and God are real. That I don't have to tell myself that they are real, that I would KNOW for a fact that they are real. I cannot put my 100% into something that I have not seen to be real. Hence I expect God to, in His own way, prove to me that He is real. Because I have waited 7 years for an answer. And because I have no idea what should He do in order for me to believe.

I just don't want to be fooled. Really.

Maria37 · Jan 17, 2018

Now that its all out, thank you for your replies

Ben Rouse · Jan 18, 2018

I've wondered the same thing quite often. Just judging by your last statements, as I don't know you, I would say that you aren't ready. Not that that is a bad thing. Each person's journey is different and there will be obstacles to overcome, but it is a two way street. You have to be willing to really find the answers yourself. I'm not trying to be condescending by any means. Don't interpret it that way. I thought it was all a load of crap for most of my life. I mocked the idea and thought that everything was created from nothing by pure chance. The more I studied various sciences and secular philosophies the more towards Christ I moved. I read 'On the Origin of Species' first and bounced around with physics and quantum mechanics. The answer I was looking for came painfully slow. It's been about 20 years now. I feel like it was worth the wait. I try to live better, and treat people better. Even though I'm living a more restrictive lifestyle I feel completely liberated. Try not to be angry, but demand answers from God. He will listen and respond if you are sincere. Anyway, I hope you find what you are looking for and I will pray with you.

klutedavid · Jan 18, 2018

Maria37 said:
what must I do for God to give me faith?

Ask Him.

friend of · Jan 18, 2018

Those who hold fast to the end will receive the crown!

Maria37 said:
I've told myself not to force faith anymore.

Faith is a gift.

Andy centek · Jan 19, 2018

Tolworth John said:
There is nothing wrong with having doubts or wanting answers to questions.

Christianity is based on historical facts.
So do investigate the claims of Christianity,.
May I suggest looking at the site coldcasechristianity.

Maria37 · Jan 20, 2018

friend of said:
Those who hold fast to the end will receive the crown!

Faith is a gift.

then I guess the question would be, have I received it?

Ben Rouse · Jan 30, 2018

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