Can I still come back to God

[Jesusfollower223]

Hey everyone. I've just recently joined and I'm hoping people can help me. Recently I've felt the departure of God and now I feel hopeless. For many months I had felt God's spirit and then denied him many times, because I was stupidly chasing after a life of sin. I had gotten Saved earlier 2019, but I failed miserably not long after to follow him. Many times he came to my heart and I could feel him, but I turned it down in frustration. The life I kept wanting to live overwhelmed me and I ignored God too many times, until I felt his departure. It wasn't till I actually started to read the Bible did I realise what had happened. Immediately as it happened I screamed and was upset about it. I tried to pray and repent, but nothing. For 6 long days I have felt something worse than death. It was extreme agony and depression, I felt like Judas Iscariot too just go kill myself. I felt the pain of my mother if she found out I killed myself. I couldn't sleep, nor eat nor focus for 6 days. I was going in and out of consciousness I swear bc the guilt and depression had overwhelmed me. And I thought what now? Shall I go on sinning bc i am unforgivable and I will go to hell anyway? But even as i was about to let myself to sin there was still this feeling of disgust towards sin, and I mean all of it. And then I come home and desired to repent and turn to God. As I read and turn to God I feel a sense of hope, and wantingess to turn to God. A passion to drop that life and just submit to him. But still I don't feel anything from God presence. I feel bits of Joy and warmth and the depression has stopped mostly. But I am genuinely wanting to just turn to God. I feel indescribably horrible for what I've done to the point I don't even feel like I can address bc I fear God so much and I am ashamed of it.

So I ask am I too late?

 

[Jord Simcha]

You're not too late!

My advice to anybody who is insecure about their salvation is to ask God for the Holy Spirit.

All the best!

 

[friend of]

Shall I go on sinning bc i am unforgivable and I will go to hell anyway?

No. Not at all. That is a trick of the enemy.

 

[friend of]

And then I come home and desired to repent and turn to God

This is good. Continue seeking him and don't stop knocking.

But still I don't feel anything from God presence

It sounds like God is weaning you. He is doing this out of Love, even if you cant sense that right now. You must continue to trust and rely on Him in this dark time.

 

[paul1149]

Your heart is for God, but the flesh is weak. You are the kind of person grace is meant for. It will cover you now, and ultimately give you manifest victory. Romans 6-8 tells the story.

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.​

 

[Greengardener]

Here is what comes to mind, for what it's use to you.

Keep repenting as this thing bothers you and open your Bible to see what God has to say about this. Israel did much the same thing, and God kept calling them back. He got really upset with them sacrificing their own children and putting them into prostitution for some idol, or participating in fornicating celebrations in the name of idols, especially when they got to saying that the True God was like that. BUT, even in all that, God kept calling them back. Maybe reading through the OT, really digging in and putting together the stories with the prophesies, would help you see what God's mind is really like, how He loves justice, mercy, righteousness and is gracious and full of lovingkindness. Read it and believe it - for yourself. You don't need any of our answers, although some of us could help you by mentioning scriptures and references so you can open the Book and read it for yourself. But choose this day Whom you will serve and keep putting one foot in front of the other without going back to sin - the penalty for all your sins was already handled by this True God. Abide in Him and bear good fruit!

 

[Mathetes66]

Now you need ACCOUNTABILITY to a church fellowship & discipleship group. There you will meet with other like minded people who are learning to hate sin & live by the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome sin. That is also why Jesus came & died, to not only forgive us of our sins & to propitiate or satisfy God's righteousness demands so we can be justified before Him but He came so that we can be holy, sanctified, set apart for the Master's use.

You need help to move to the next phase of sanctification. That is why God built the church, to grow TOGETHER & build each other up in our most holy faith, so we are no longer children in immaturity but growing up to adulthood, able to withstand temptation & help others do the same, so we can focus on doing ministry for the kingdom of God. Prayed for you. Let us know when you have found these groups & are participating in them! The Lord richly bless you & yours as you seek to work with other Christians, side by side for the gospel.

 

[Aussie Pete]

Hey everyone. I've just recently joined and I'm hoping people can help me. Recently I've felt the departure of God and now I feel hopeless. For many months I had felt God's spirit and then denied him many times, because I was stupidly chasing after a life of sin. I had gotten Saved earlier 2019, but I failed miserably not long after to follow him. Many times he came to my heart and I could feel him, but I turned it down in frustration. The life I kept wanting to live overwhelmed me and I ignored God too many times, until I felt his departure. It wasn't till I actually started to read the Bible did I realise what had happened. Immediately as it happened I screamed and was upset about it. I tried to pray and repent, but nothing. For 6 long days I have felt something worse than death. It was extreme agony and depression, I felt like Judas Iscariot too just go kill myself. I felt the pain of my mother if she found out I killed myself. I couldn't sleep, nor eat nor focus for 6 days. I was going in and out of consciousness I swear bc the guilt and depression had overwhelmed me. And I thought what now? Shall I go on sinning bc i am unforgivable and I will go to hell anyway? But even as i was about to let myself to sin there was still this feeling of disgust towards sin, and I mean all of it. And then I come home and desired to repent and turn to God. As I read and turn to God I feel a sense of hope, and wantingess to turn to God. A passion to drop that life and just submit to him. But still I don't feel anything from God presence. I feel bits of Joy and warmth and the depression has stopped mostly. But I am genuinely wanting to just turn to God. I feel indescribably horrible for what I've done to the point I don't even feel like I can address bc I fear God so much and I am ashamed of it.

So I ask am I too late?

No, never too late to return. How many times did God forgive Israel? King David, murdering adulterer, was forgiven. The Prodigal son parable shows us how God views those who choose to walk away from Him. They are dead to Him, yet still He watches and waits for us to wake up to ourselves. Never underestimate God's capacity for love, restoration, forgiveness and acceptance. You need to forgive yourself. Read this article, it will help you.

Can you forgive from your heart? - Christian Life Frankston

 

[Jeshu]

No your are not too late. Jesus is disciplining you now. He did give you joy, love, kindness, forgiveness, grace, mercy and other good life but you squandered it. So now it is bout beginning to treasure His love and care for you and treat Him as He treats you, lovingly!

Make sure you stop looking at yourself instead look at Jesus who is the perfecter of your faith. The more you look at Jesus the more you learn to love him the more you love Him the more you want to obey Him. It is all about love.

So let His love grow in your heart. Treasure it and keep it safe, don't squander His good life by living it up for yourself but deny your big I and chop its head of. A small i is big enough next to Jesus.

Learn to become faithful because you love Him, not just because you want to feel good.

Peace.

 

[Ilikecats]

God fills Heaven and Earth. He has not left you. Do not worry about your inability to repent. Repentance is once and you are under grace. Jesus is your Lord and Saviour and you are under grace as a believer. Sin is no longer your master.

 

[SkyWriting]

Hey everyone. I've just recently joined and I'm hoping people can help me. Recently I've felt the departure of God and now I feel hopeless.

God forgives all who ask.
Who Wants to finally KNOW Gods Answers to Prayers?

 

[Deade]

Hello follower,
welcome to CF.

I hope you'll enjoy your stay here.

 

[Jesusfollower223]

I read the Bible and I'm concerned yet faithful and still trying. I fear I have gone too far, it's been 8 days now, and I still cannot feel God. I cannot go forward with him. I'm in a state of despair. Please pray for me

 

[Ilikecats]

I read the Bible and I'm concerned yet faithful and still trying. I fear I have gone too far, it's been 8 days now, and I still cannot feel God. I cannot go forward with him. I'm in a state of despair. Please pray for me

It’s your faith that saves you not reading the Bible in hopes of reversing your situation. Just trust in Jesus.

 

[Marilyn C]

I read the Bible and I'm concerned yet faithful and still trying. I fear I have gone too far, it's been 8 days now, and I still cannot feel God. I cannot go forward with him. I'm in a state of despair. Please pray for me

Hi Jesusfollower,

I can understand what is happening to you. And it is because you are relying on your FEELINGS. Our feelings come and go and are often up or down, but that is NOT a firm foundation to build on. You need to get some solid ground in Jesus, who He is and what He has done for you.

Look in God`s word regarding that and feed your mind on Him. THEN your feelings will come in line with the truth and not the other way round.

praying for you, Marilyn.

 

[Deade]

I read the Bible and I'm concerned yet faithful and still trying. I fear I have gone too far, it's been 8 days now, and I still cannot feel God. I cannot go forward with him. I'm in a state of despair. Please pray for me

Yes, just like Marilyn said above. Quit relying on your feelings, they will always let you down. As we mature in Christ, the Holy Spirit sometimes backs away and lets us fly solo--so to speak. What I am saying is--God wants us to feel His absence to try our faith to see if we still will stand in His word. If it was Jesus that started the work in you, He can and will finish it (see Heb. 12:2). Just trust Him.

 

[ripple the car]

Hey everyone. I've just recently joined and I'm hoping people can help me. Recently I've felt the departure of God and now I feel hopeless. For many months I had felt God's spirit and then denied him many times, because I was stupidly chasing after a life of sin. I had gotten Saved earlier 2019, but I failed miserably not long after to follow him. Many times he came to my heart and I could feel him, but I turned it down in frustration. The life I kept wanting to live overwhelmed me and I ignored God too many times, until I felt his departure. It wasn't till I actually started to read the Bible did I realise what had happened. Immediately as it happened I screamed and was upset about it. I tried to pray and repent, but nothing. For 6 long days I have felt something worse than death. It was extreme agony and depression, I felt like Judas Iscariot too just go kill myself. I felt the pain of my mother if she found out I killed myself. I couldn't sleep, nor eat nor focus for 6 days. I was going in and out of consciousness I swear bc the guilt and depression had overwhelmed me. And I thought what now? Shall I go on sinning bc i am unforgivable and I will go to hell anyway? But even as i was about to let myself to sin there was still this feeling of disgust towards sin, and I mean all of it. And then I come home and desired to repent and turn to God. As I read and turn to God I feel a sense of hope, and wantingess to turn to God. A passion to drop that life and just submit to him. But still I don't feel anything from God presence. I feel bits of Joy and warmth and the depression has stopped mostly. But I am genuinely wanting to just turn to God. I feel indescribably horrible for what I've done to the point I don't even feel like I can address bc I fear God so much and I am ashamed of it.

So I ask am I too late?

You are not unforgivable. Repentant, make your way back to God. Put your trust in Christ to save you. Trust Him. Study His words. Pray every morning. Ask to be able to love, serve, and follow Him. Continue to repent, trust, hope, and ask, and God will return to you.

He never left you. But sometimes, to teach us a hard lesson, help us understand the danger we are in, or correct us, He takes back the joy of His Presence. You can return.

 

[ripple the car]

I read the Bible and I'm concerned yet faithful and still trying. I fear I have gone too far, it's been 8 days now, and I still cannot feel God. I cannot go forward with him. I'm in a state of despair. Please pray for me

We don't always feel God. In fact, we usually don't. Approaches to Christian life which place a lot of emphasis on feelings or emotions or emotional experiences can lead folks astray, and do a lot of damage.

Just trust in Christ. Follow Him. Give Him a little more of your time every morning, and throughout the day. He loves you. He died for you. He will not cast off the repentant and sorrowful.

 

[Jesusfollower223]

Your words are encouraging. But now I'm plagued with lying spirits. Every time I come to God or try to reach him, one spirit after another pretends to be him. I know this because after a while, each one says that he is him but soon attacks me. I know this because I test the word against it, and they end up revealing themselves. This is my punishment. I was stupid to know God and be aware of him and turn to lying spirits just because I was weak and wanted a better life. I am repentant and guilty of this. But whether God will take me back is the question. May he have mercy on me.

 

[ripple the car]

Your words are encouraging. But now I'm plagued with lying spirits. Every time I come to God or try to reach him, one spirit after another pretends to be him. I know this because after a while, each one says that he is him but soon attacks me. I know this because I test the word against it, and they end up revealing themselves. This is my punishment. I was stupid to know God and be aware of him and turn to lying spirits just because I was weak and wanted a better life. I am repentant and guilty of this. But whether God will take me back is the question. May he have mercy on me.

You are simply under spiritual attack. Satan sees you repenting, and is not happy.

Don't generally trust voices. They will often mislead and deceive you. And lead you further from God.

Trust in Christ. Talk to Him. Offer up your sorrows, and trust in Him.