A Deep Question..

[Mela]

I'm new to the board so I first want to say hello


I have been struggling with everything relating to God in recent years. I have been a christian for many many years and followed God closely at times, and other times we had a rocky relationship. In the last couple of years he has been adsent from my life, so much so that when I need him i'm afraid to call on him. I have this fear that when I know I need him most if I call on him the devil will tempt me to the point I will lose more then I will gain by calling on God.

I am not an example of a follower of his in fact I do not think any of my friends even know I am a christian which I am ashamed of. I think this comes from me all of a sudden feeling like maybe he wasn't real, even though deep in my heart i'm scared to even think that. I know that I need to go back to him but i'm scared to. Has anyone experienced this before? Any words of wisdom?

 

[GreatistheLord]

Hi Mela,
First off, the fear you have is from the devil. He knows that he cannot defeat a christian who is walking with God and is trying to keep you from returning to Him.
James 4:7 says Submit yourself to God, resist the devil and he will flee.
You need to repent from walking away from God and any other sin in your life, and recommit yourself to Jesus. Maybe there is a mature christian you can talk to about this? The Devil only has permission to attack you when you have sin in your life. Believe the Bible, and tell the Devil where to go, and you will be suprised how fast he leaves you.
What was the main reason that you left God, because this is also the issue that you need to resolve with God.

He loves you, and wont let you down. God bless.

 

[JPPT1974]

I am praying for you my friend
As we all have been down that road before
It ain't the first nor will it be the last time
That we feel separated from God
But He is there only if we know that
Key is to follow Him and His will!

 

[kisstheson]

My best reply to you is to invite you to read my thread "Beloved Jesus." It's right here on the Deeper Fellowship forum. You may come to see Christ in a new and beautiful way. Above all that He loves you more than you can imagine.

Jesus' heart for you.

Don't let anything keep you from coming to Him!​

 

[EarthMomma]

Thank you for your comments and your openness about what you are seeking. It is refreshing, and you've come to a good forum for inspiration and fellowship at this time.

2 Tim 1:7 is a verse the Lord hid in my heart at a time I was facing similar thoughts (which were actually attacks from the adversary, I now know). Fear comes from the devil! What comes from God is POWER (Holy Spirit), LOVE, and a SOUND MIND. These are not things that come from me, for I never have sufficient power, nor love, nor soundness of mind to accomplish anything on my own. But through Christ who CHOSE to live in me, I can do all things. In Christ, I've already been blessed with ALL spiritual blessings! I might not always be aware of these things, but they are true whether I acknowledge or walk in them. And God is ABLE to bring me into line (that's the exciting part for me).

Thinking on these things stirs up the Christ in you. So thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and making me think this morning.

2 Timothy 1:6-7 (KJV) 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.​

Know that you've been in my prayers this morning, and I feel joy in knowing that you are seeking His face.

You might consider checking out a great book, full of sound scriptures, "Battlefield of the Mind" which was a very worthy resource to our Bible study group recently. I think it might give you some practical ways to continue in your walk. And I wholehearted agree about the beauty and growth from reading the "Beloved Jesus" thread. Connecting with those who love Him so much is a beautiful and safe place. God will perfect what He has commenced in you! I just KNOW He will!

God bless you!
EarthMomma

 

[barbaraclarke]

My best reply to you is to invite you to read my thread "Beloved Jesus." It's right here on the Deeper Fellowship forum. You may come to see Christ in a new and beautiful way. Above all that He loves you more than you can imagine.​

Jesus' heart for you. ​

Don't let anything keep you from coming to Him!​

what an awesome picture

 

[Jaison]

Sister,
You are amoung the one whom He wants. Jesus Christ came to the world to search the lost ones. I appreciate your sincereity. God loves you, thats why you are lead by Holy Spirit to this Forum. Read the bible daily, always keep singing a song of praise. Holy Spirit will guide you in the rest. I will pray for you now.

 

[JPPT1974]

Jesus indeed loves us more than we
Can and every will imagine!

 

[tickledpink]

I'm new to the board so I first want to say hello


I have been struggling with everything relating to God in recent years. I have been a christian for many many years and followed God closely at times, and other times we had a rocky relationship. In the last couple of years he has been adsent from my life, so much so that when I need him i'm afraid to call on him. I have this fear that when I know I need him most if I call on him the devil will tempt me to the point I will lose more then I will gain by calling on God.

I am not an example of a follower of his in fact I do not think any of my friends even know I am a christian which I am ashamed of. I think this comes from me all of a sudden feeling like maybe he wasn't real, even though deep in my heart i'm scared to even think that. I know that I need to go back to him but i'm scared to. Has anyone experienced this before? Any words of wisdom?

Hi! I am new around here as well! It's nice to meet you!

The Lord is always there waiting on you actually. Don't be afraid, just start talking to Him and tell Him everything in your heart, He wants to hear from you so very bad! I will say a prayer for you ok!