Could Anyone Help Me Plz?

[misshadassah]

Hi,
I recently became a reborn again Christian. And really i am just writing this to know if what i am going through is normal and has or is happening to anyone else. So right in the beginning of me becoming a christian again I was so excited and I lved God so much man you couldnt tell me anything! But at this moment, I know I still love him and I definitley have a yearning for him. But I feel like I am not as motivated.

I don't know if it's people or what, but I just don't feel as excited for God as I did before. Please don't think I am crazy, I'm not! But I keep hearing this voice in my head saying "You don't believe in God", or "this path isn't for you, maybe you should go back to being agnostic". ( I use to feel very agnostic for a certain time). But i also hear another voice and I believe that is God sometimes or my conscience and it will say " You believe in God", "he is your father, the devil is just trying to bring you back to your old ways, don't let him!" and so on. I feel many times as if I am being dragged back to my old ways.

Generally speaking I don't want to go back to my old ways because I want to do things God's way instead of my way ( the worldy way). And then sometimes I want to go back to my old ways because its so much easier, and it feels better sometimes than trying to act more of the christian way.

More than anything I just want to know if someone can help me and let me know if what I am going through is natural. Do you think God is mad at me? I ask God to show me things whether it be in a dream or whatever but sometimes i get no answer. I think I know some of the reasons, but i would just like some feedback.

 

[Eternally Optimistic]

Pray. I know that was the key during my own 'crisis of faith'.

 

[NiobiumTragedy]

Everyone goes through this honeymoon period. It happens in relationships, it happens with jobs, it happens in faith, it happens with everything we tend to get excited about. It's completely normal and healthy because it shows us how much of what we're involved with is emotionally driven. This is especially good in relationships because too many people make rash decisions in them based on feelings of fluttery butterflies rather than rational thought.

The fires will die down from a hot burn to a smoulder. Now comes the time to see how real your faith truly is.

 

[misshadassah]

Thanks, I will definitley continue to pray!

 

[Kimmy85]

The enemy will do anything he can specially when he see you growing in your walk with God.

Something similar happened to me before. I have accepted Jesus as my Lord and savior but really didn't get it when I thought I did... you see, if I really understood it then the way I do now, I wouldn't have gone back to my old ways...

You have to know my dear sister that the enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy. God's will on the other hand is ALWAYS good, pleasing and perfect. The more you get to know God, the more you'll love Him.... the more you love Him, the more you'll stick with Him, obeying His words, trusting Him etc. not because you have to but because you WANT to.

Think of it this way, when you love someone, you don't want them to get hurt, you would want to be loyal, you would want to be with them for all times, submitting yourself to them is a DELIGHT.... you know, the works of being in love haha BUT how about being in love with someone who will never hurt you or leave you or cheat on you... someone who will ALWAYS love you MORE than you can ever love Him back, someone who will never give up on you, someone who will ALWAYS be there, someone who'll understand you during the times you don't have the words to say...... someone who is everlasting, constant, all powerful, ever present, all knowing... mighty, holy, merciful, compassionate, loving... someone who will remain faithful even when you are faithless.

I can just go on and on but you get my point

Keep moving forward with your relationship with God, no looking back to your past.. because when you accepted Jesus as your savior, HE HAS ALREADY FORGIVEN YOU OF ALL YOUR SINS. You are a new creation in Christ! Just continue growing in Him.. He doesn't expect us to be perfect and to love someone as BIG as Him is no ordinary thing, it takes GRACE which He gives us as His children.... ask more of it if you must. Ask Him for the grace to fan the flame of the passion you have for Him in your heart....... He'll give it.

The enemy is the greatest deceiver there is, he'll make sin seem fun, pleasurable, easy or normal but don't give in to those lies, for EVERYTHING has a consequence and the fun doesn't last long. The road to Heaven might be tougher than the road to hell but.. here, hang on to these.

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Romans 8:18

"And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?" Matthew 16:26

I'll tell you this sis, the ways of the world might seem fun for a moment but it's NOTHING compared to living life for an AWESOME God whose love for you and me is BEYOND our most BEAUTIFUL imagination.. choose to love Him more, and during the times things don't make sense.... choose to stay with Him. After all, HE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO REALLY KNOWS WHAT HE'S DOING. God bless you!

 

[barefeetonholyground]

Honey, God is your Father. He loves you and won't punish you because it would be unjust to do so after punishing Jesus for your sin.
EVERYone struggles in their faith. Yours isn't any different. But I do wonder about a few things.
Are you in a church? If so how involved are you? Do you just attend on Sunday or do you have a small group within your church that you can fellowship with.
Are there any seasoned Christian women in your life whom you can talk to about your faith and learn from? Do you pursue these women in fellowship.

 

[misshadassah]

@barefoot
I am in school right now and did attend a church with some friends to see if I would like it. I really liked it but I would like to go to another church to maybe see if I would like that better. So as of now I do not have a base church. I have Christian women who are trying to get closer to God as well in my life, but not necessarily any seasoned women. What exactly do you mean by seasoned women?

 

[Sadiegrl]

Hi Dassah,

No you are not alone in what you are going through, every Christian and better yet every person goes through mental battles with who they are and what they should or should not do.

For lovers of God it is more spiritual warfare than most as God is literally renewing us including our mind and if you really want to give Him your all there are some things that would help you in your walk but they require committment.

If you are able to get some books to read i would recommend by Joyce Meyer, Battlefield of the Mind...it is excellent in teaching how to combat the enemys lies and understand how the enemy attacks. Although the devil is cunning, he has been using the same strategy with human kind since adam and eve, therefore we are able to learn his ways and fight by allowing God to do his work in your mind.

Also reading the Bible is so very important to feed your spirit and help you grow in understanding of God and his infinite attributes. Try to set aside even 15 minutes each day, pray and read the Bible. He knows every season of the soul and knows when you are feeling weary or tired or lack of motivation. But if you ask Him for something according to His will you have undoubtedly received it. Such as desire for Him, knowledge, wisdom, disciplined mind, all these things God wants for you.

However there is a constant battle going on until Jesus returns for yours, mine, everyones souls and if you want to be a warrior for Him...there are things you can do to help. Even simple thoughts can be used as an almost military strategy in preparing yourself each day. The human mind believes what we tell it to, and our actions are not far from our thoughts.
(these things have all helped me drastically in my maturing of faith and i still practice them)
some key things to help you in your faith, say them mentally and even verbally as that affirms your faith the more senses you use...can imagine it as a 5 point shield of faith: (this is from a Beth Moore study, another wonderful author)
1. God is who He says He is
2. God can do what He says He can do
3. I am who God says I am
4. I can do all things through Christ
5. Gods Word is alive and active in me

The devil when countering your faith or belief in God will try to come at you by these different angles...say whichever one is applicable in response and he will flee if you resist.

There is more on this type of topic but you should really seek women counsel or have some accountability women in your life who you can talk to that have grown in God so they can in turn give life to you. It is good to have Christian friends no matter what level their walk, but it is very important you have someone as kind of a mentor i guess (same sex) that you can glean wisdom and truth from in order to keep growing stronger.

God bless hun

 

[anaunJq]

PRRAAAAAAY Plz. Ask him for guidance.