definently need some guidance

[McNabb]

ok, today i reconciled with the lord, i said the prayer and feel alot better about entering the great kingdom above. but somehow i feel sad, stressed. something is itching me i feel like im a slave to going to church, worship, etc. but i know im not, i should be happy and at peace but im not, its killing me! i really need someone to give me advice, or helpful words.

 

[goodoldboy]

ok, today i reconciled with the lord, i said the prayer and feel alot better about entering the great kingdom above. but somehow i feel sad, stressed. something is itching me i feel like im a slave to going to church, worship, etc. but i know im not, i should be happy and at peace but im not, its killing me! i really need someone to give me advice, or helpful words.

Can you elaborate on what is bothering you? Can you at least speculate on what the problem might be? What do you mean by "slave"? Who or what might be enslaving you?

 

[Motus]

1 Cor 7:21-23

21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant.

23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.
KJV

 

[cygnusx1]

ok, today i reconciled with the lord, i said the prayer and feel alot better about entering the great kingdom above. but somehow i feel sad, stressed. something is itching me i feel like im a slave to going to church, worship, etc. but i know im not, i should be happy and at peace but im not, its killing me! i really need someone to give me advice, or helpful words.

well I am real glad you reconciled with the Lord , as for the rest I have experienced exactly what you are referring to , many times.

Just remember to persevere , so many times people give up because they are not expecting conflict to come from within.
I know almost everyone who gets baptised is shortly afterwords put through a grinder , just consider it a test and thank God for it .

Bless You McNabb

 

[McNabb]

well, i feel like im a slave to school right now, and know i feel like i got to be one for church when in reality i dont. i feel overwhelmed because we might have to move to a new location too. i keep thinking that the lord is on his way every second and its killing me! i keep thinking how much it would stink to stay here after he comes or hwo much it would really stink to see a family member or friend stay behind. i really dont feel peace in my heart like i should. my mom says for someone whos 16 the lord must have something in plan for me since our pasotr preached about the second coming and then and there i knew i wasnt right in life so i re-conciled with god, then she tells me he might have big plans for me and i keep thinking 'please lord dont make me a missionary or a pastor" too much for me to handle!

 

[God_of_Mercy]

1 Peter 5
7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

 

[cygnusx1]

well, i feel like im a slave to school right now, and know i feel like i got to be one for church when in reality i dont. i feel overwhelmed because we might have to move to a new location too. i keep thinking that the lord is on his way every second and its killing me! i keep thinking how much it would stink to stay here after he comes or hwo much it would really stink to see a family member or friend stay behind. i really dont feel peace in my heart like i should. my mom says for someone whos 16 the lord must have something in plan for me since our pasotr preached about the second coming and then and there i knew i wasnt right in life so i re-conciled with god, then she tells me he might have big plans for me and i keep thinking 'please lord dont make me a missionary or a pastor" too much for me to handle!

Hey Chill out McNabb , God's not like that , He said my burden is light ............look if you really are struggling hand it over to God Right this instance , Tell God it's no longer your problem but His (that's how I look at Hell , Judgment Day etc) then accept God's Peace into your heart.

Few of us are like Spurgeon , God has a role that is suitable for each of us , God is good at planning things

Take your concerns , worries , fears and cast them on Christ , remember even He had someone to carry His Cross.

 

[McNabb]

today when i was at wal-mart buying the food i felt like breaking down and crying but i thought about what my pastors have said and for some odd reason i started feeling better and when i read your replies i thank god for leading me to post this here, you guys helped me out and i feel SO much better, hope it stays that way, please pray for me so i can be correct in life and do it one step at a time, thanks you guys so much for not flaming me like ive been before, and GOD BLESS

 

[Evee]

today when i was at wal-mart buying the food i felt like breaking down and crying but i thought about what my pastors have said and for some odd reason i started feeling better and when i read your replies i thank god for leading me to post this here, you guys helped me out and i feel SO much better, hope it stays that way, please pray for me so i can be correct in life and do it one step at a time, thanks you guys so much for not flaming me like ive been before, and GOD BLESS

When I was called by God and recieved salvation the same thing happened to me.
I felt so burdened but didn't know why.
I hope this encourages instead of discourage but I went my own way for many years.....I could not take the pressure well.
As I got older I returned and the pressure is not much anymore and when I do get it I feel blessed and I pray and talk with our Lord and saviour.

Hang in there and remember it could be refinement.

 

[soulbrother-NO.1]

Talking about your problems or in my case the {lack of problems } is usually very helpful. So the credit doesn't go to god but to our fellow humans for communicating in a useful manner.

 

[cabbitgrrrl]

ok, today i reconciled with the lord, i said the prayer and feel alot better about entering the great kingdom above. but somehow i feel sad, stressed. something is itching me i feel like im a slave to going to church, worship, etc. but i know im not, i should be happy and at peace but im not, its killing me! i really need someone to give me advice, or helpful words.

I know how you feel, I once felt that same way, until I realised that I was really just trying to worship something which wasn't what I truly believed in. I only believed in it because it was what I was taught, not what I felt was real. I honestly never felt at peace worshipping the christian god, something about it just bugged me.

 

[Victorian Rose]

McNabb, place all of this at the feet of Christ. It is not always easy to remember to do that. I usually forget for awhile and then smack my forehead and ask myself why I forgot. Give all your cares to God and he will give you peace. Keep walking with Christ. God Bless!

 

[cabbitgrrrl]

McNabb, place all of this at the feet of Christ. It is not always easy to remember to do that. I usually forget for awhile and then smack my forehead and ask myself why I forgot. Give all your cares to God and he will give you peace. Keep walking with Christ. God Bless!

never worked for me, why should it work for McNabb?

 

[McNabb]

McNabb, place all of this at the feet of Christ. It is not always easy to remember to do that. I usually forget for awhile and then smack my forehead and ask myself why I forgot. Give all your cares to God and he will give you peace. Keep walking with Christ. God Bless!

yeah, im really glad i found this out today, ive been told this a long time ago but i forgot about it

 

[FadingWhispers3]

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever, is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent and praiseworthy, think about such things." Philippians 4:8

 

[Evee]

McNabb, place all of this at the feet of Christ. It is not always easy to remember to do that. I usually forget for awhile and then smack my forehead and ask myself why I forgot. Give all your cares to God and he will give you peace. Keep walking with Christ. God Bless!

Yes I agree, just say it is yours Jesus you can handle it I can't.

I had a problem of a different nature a few days ago and I gave it to Jesus and I no longer have this problem.
I felt very peaceful.

 

[Evee]

never worked for me, why should it work for McNabb?

God knows our heart.
Maybe you were not as sincere as you should have been.
We will never be totally free from the problems we endure in this world but at least we can have some peace.

 

[soulbrother-NO.1]

I am really amazed at when someone in distress ask's for opinions and help, religious people often reply with scripture, nothing else. No communicating on a realistic human level. And often those who have a delima accept these replys or {non relplys} with enthusiasm!
*edit my horrible statement*

 

[Victorian Rose]

McNabb here is a good scripture to read and use.

Matthew 11: 28-30
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

 

[Victorian Rose]

I am really amazed at when someone in distress ask's for opinions and help, religious people often reply with scripture, nothing else. No communicating on a realistic human level. And often those who have a delima accept these replys or {non relplys} with enthusiasm! Religion truly is the narcotic for the masses.

The best advice, opinions, and help comes from God. So it is natural that we would want to hear His words. If God is a narcotic, give me more! I am His junkie for life! I want more of Him everyday! Filled to overflowing with His goodness!