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I truly hope that I am wrong and that when jesus comes back i will go with him and I also pray that when I die he accepts me into heaven but im not to sure anymore because Ive been feeling God in my heart my whole life and for the first time i dont. So hopefully I am wrong.

Sister, I am trying to tell you. And giving you evidence, based on my own past similar circumstances. Jesus loves you!

In the same way that you feel right now, I have questioned the same things in my own life, and my testimony is evidence.

I found that in the same way, if you have to ask about something and are unsure if it is bad, there's a reason that you have doubts, then don't do it.

You said in a reply to someone else, "I know it is wrong" but with my same earlier logic, if you have to ask and don't know for sure, then you have not been forsaken.

If God Leaves, you would know. Exactly how, and when. And why.

So if you even have to ask that proves you are not forsaken.
 
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Sister, I am trying to tell you. And giving you evidence, based on my own past similar circumstances. Jesus loves you!

In the same way that you feel right now, I have questioned the same things in my own life, and my testimony is evidence.

I found that in the same way, if you have to ask about something and are unsure if it is bad, there's a reason that you have doubts, then don't do it.

You said in a reply to someone else, "I know it is wrong" but with my same earlier logic, if you have to ask and don't know for sure, then you have not been forsaken.

If God Leaves, you would know. Exactly how, and when. And why.

So if you even have to ask that proves you are not forsaken.
I truly truly hope so can you please just pray that God pours his spirit out on me?
 
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But i just feel like jesus isnt listening to me anymore and that my prayers dont matter anymore I seriously feel like the holy spirit has left me
Jesus IS listening and your prayers DO matter. Really, just trust the Lord. Nobody is more powefull then God Allmighty! Be blessed, I'll pray for you!
 
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"...for you always have God’s presence. For hasn’t he promised you,

“I will never leave you alone, never! And I will not loosen my grip on your life!” Heb 13:5

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Isa 41:10

"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." Deu 31:6

We may not be responsible for that first thought but we can immediately stop the recordings by taking every thought captive and standing on His Word. We can with His help.

Praying for you too
 
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I truly truly hope so can you please just pray that God pours his spirit out on me?

If you don't believe, then no amount of prayer will bring the outcome you are looking for.

Because no matter what I have said so far, you seem to reply "Hope so" instead of "I know"

How would one know if the holy spirit has left them?

A very strong and definite conversation with God in which God says he leaves you.

Not what you are describing right now.

Sister, please for salvation's sake, you have to believe.
 
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But i just feel like jesus isnt listening to me anymore and that my prayers dont matter anymore I seriously feel like the holy spirit has left me
Feelings aren’t truth. Almost every other sentence you've written states “I feel”....Don’t get tripped up believing your feelings over the truth of what God says in his word. I know it’s not easy, my feelings mess me up as well...just stay in the Word and know what God says. Bank on that.
 
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If you don't believe, then no amount of prayer will bring the outcome you are looking for.

Because no matter what I have said so far, you seem to reply "Hope so" instead of "I know"



A very strong and definite conversation with God in which God says he leaves you.

Not what you are describing right now.

Sister, please for salvation's sake, you have to believe.
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Feelings aren’t truth. Almost every other sentence you've written states “I feel”....Don’t get tripped up believing your feelings over the truth of what God says in his word. I know it’s not easy, my feelings mess me up as well...just stay in the Word and know what God says. Bank on that.
I will i just dont want to lose his presence forever.
 
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God is too great to be contained in our experience, feelings or knowledge. God loves His children with love that goes beyond our understanding - and He won't take that love back because of some technicalities, or intrusive thoughts, or anything like that. We didn't do anything to deserve Jesus Christ, quite the opposite, but nevertheless He came for us because God willed it. He wills good, because He is good, and while we can treat love as a cheap transaction down here, for God love is His nature. God is not trapped inside some theological game where He cannot love His children because of (insert reason here). What His spirit does, so much of it is invisible to us, even if we easily reduce all of it to a feeling or lack of it.

This is a good opportunity for you to not trust yourself, and instead trust God, that He knows what He is doing, and Christ will not forsake you. It can be scary, but there's nothing to fear. Sometimes we have to go against our own experience, and to realize that God is far greater and better than we give Him credit for. When you practice faith that goes beyond feeling (or lack of it) and fear, a strong faith is being built that can handle all things, all kinds of emotional storms, all kinds of drought, everything. So believe like a child, believe that God is a good father who will see all of this to your benefit and His glory. Even if faith like that can feel fragile or weak at first, you'll get better at it. It's okay. You are not alone.

Look at all these people praying for you, they're praying for you according to His will, praying for strength and guidance to you. It's God's will for them to do this, to encourage you! He wants it. I will join them in prayer. No fear sister.
 
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God is too great to be contained in our experience, feelings or knowledge. God loves His children with love that goes beyond our understanding - and He won't take that love back because of some technicalities, or intrusive thoughts, or anything like that. We didn't do anything to deserve Jesus Christ, quite the opposite, but nevertheless He came for us because God willed it. He wills good, because He is good, and while we can treat love as a cheap transaction down here, for God love is His nature. God is not trapped inside some theological game where He cannot love His children because of (insert reason here). What His spirit does, so much of it is invisible to us, even if we easily reduce all of it to a feeling or lack of it.

This is a good opportunity for you to not trust yourself, and instead trust God, that He knows what He is doing, and Christ will not forsake you. It can be scary, but there's nothing to fear. Sometimes we have to go against our own experience, and to realize that God is far greater and better than we give Him credit for. When you practice faith that goes beyond feeling (or lack of it) and fear, a strong faith is being built that can handle all things, all kinds of emotional storms, all kinds of drought, everything. So believe like a child, believe that God is a good father who will see all of this to your benefit and His glory. Even if faith like that can feel fragile or weak at first, you'll get better at it. It's okay. You are not alone.

Look at all these people praying for you, they're praying for you according to His will, praying for strength and guidance to you. It's God's will for them to do this, to encourage you! He wants it. I will join them in prayer. No fear sister.
Thankyou but Its a terrible feeling when you feel like the holy spirit has been ripped away from you it sucks. The holy spirit is supposed to be our comforter the fact that im not feeling comforted at all raises some alarms in me I cant even connect with God the way I used too something is truly wrong. But thankyou
 
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I cant even connect with God the way I used to

I know you feel weird and scared, but God is not restricted even if you feel like you are. Even if you feel like you can't connect to God, doesn't mean He can't or won't connect to you. We have no idea how His invisible hand moves. In the end, in many things, we can't do much, in many ways the restrictions of our own ability and experience will be there, even if we felt normal and fine. There will be a wall we run into, eventually. God knows what's happening, and He won't let you go, your life is safely hid with Christ. Hang on in there sister. I know you feel awful, I know. It will pass, as all things here do, but love is forever. Pray to Him as you are, as unfeeling and fearful as you are. He is your God and He will be there for you.
 
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I know you feel weird and scared, but God is not restricted even if you feel like you are. Even if you feel like you can't connect to God, doesn't mean He can't or won't connect to you. We have no idea how His invisible hand moves. In the end, in many things, we can't do much, in many ways the restrictions of our own ability and experience will be there, even if we felt normal and fine. There will be a wall we run into, eventually. God knows what's happening, and He won't let you go, your life is safely hid with Christ. Hang on in there sister. I know you feel awful, I know. It will pass, as all things here do, but love is forever. Pray to Him as you are, as unfeeling and fearful as you are. He is your God and He will be there for you.
What if I never feel his presence or conviction again? Like I dont even feel love for him like i truly feel like his presence is no longer with me I just want to feel his presence & know that he is still with me but i will keep praying and hanging on. Like I dont even feel compelled to read the bible and when i do read it I feel like its no use and it wont work in me i am so worried but thabkyou
 
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Sometimes we just go through dry seasons and God chooses to be quiet for His own reasons, but He never leaves his kids...and I doubt you’d be having these struggles if you weren’t His child. But don’t take my word for it or anyone else’s, that’s what the Bible is for, so you will know for yourself straight from His Word. Read the scriptures tturt posted and rest in those promises. That’s what is true. Feelings are merely indicators of something going on in your heart. Ask the Lord to reveal it to you and trust He will in His timing. This builds faith. Praying for you now.
 
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Thankyou so much I really need it
Glad to hear that. Don't lose hope you! For hope is in Him and in no one else! There are bad forces at work in the world. Just stay close the Jesus and you are save. If you strugle with things you've done, be honest to God and repent. He knows all you did, do and will do in the future because He has time in His hands. He is the Alpha and the Omega! So don't be ashamed.
 
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Sometimes we just go through dry seasons and God chooses to be quiet for His own reasons, but He never leaves his kids...and I doubt you’d be having these struggles if you weren’t His child. But don’t take my word for it or anyone else’s, that’s what the Bible is for, so you will know for yourself straight from His Word. Read the scriptures tturt posted and rest in those promises. That’s what is true. Feelings are merely indicators of something going on in your heart. Ask the Lord to reveal it to you and trust He will in His timing. This builds faith. Praying for you now.
The word feels like its not even working it doesnt even pierce me the way it used too it feels as if ita no use like i dont even feel compelled to read the word and even when I do I feel nothing I used to feel the word working on me
 
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You know what I thought is that those blasphemous thoughts could also be the cause of society as a whole. Everywhere, all the time there is blasphemy! In conversations, television, movies, social media as any excuse for bad things, amazing things and so on and so forth. So I think it some times echoes in our minds even though these echoes are not ours. Remember people preferably mock with the truth. I hope this helps you a bit. Don't fight the thoughts, just let them pass by. This way they disappear quicker. The harder you fight them the stronger they'll come and become. May God bless you and may He keep filling you with the Holy Spirit in Jesus name!
 
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