Faith struggles - help please!

[Christownsme]

I am really having a rough time. When I pray to Jesus, the way I understand the Gospel is that he associated himself with the lost and sick, lame and mute and deaf and blind, the sinful outcasts of society. So I go to him in prayer, since I am one of those, but I'm not making the connection. I'm wanting to be as cooperative as possible. I've been greatly humbled by this whole ordeal. I feel as though I'm trying to reach God without an intercessor, which is impossible to reach then, because God this way is unapproachable. One of the purposes Jesus came is to be our access to God.

I can't stand this broken fellowship with Jesus, if that is what it is. It could be I need help with my unbelief, or something. Please help

 

[EC BELIEVER]

It seem like you are placing a lot of emphasis on what you are doing to reach God when He is the one who came down for us. Yes, Jesus is our intessor but we also have direct access to come boldly to the throne of God. God is not inaccessable. On the contrary, He knows what you need even before you ask. Don't make prayer more complicated than it is. Simply talk to God the way you would talk to your best friend. Tell Him anything and everything you want. Don't expect to feel any special feeling. If you do, fine, but it's not necessary. Let it be enough that you KNOW God heard you. You are also on some pretty heavy drugs which can and do affect your feelings and emotions so you will naturally have a more difficult time with this. If you feel the meds are working for you and you feel clear headed and in touch than fine. If not, talk to your doctor about it. A few adjustments can make all the difference in the world. I know, my husband has bipolar disorder, ADHD and OCD. The wrong cocktail of drugs can be worse than no meds at all.

 

[RobbotheInquisitive]

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[madison1101]

Faith is believing in the unseen. God says He hears our prayers. Believe that. You don't need to feel any special feeling, just pray in faith. Christ intercedes for us before the Father. Pray, and ask God to show Himself to you in your daily life. Then at the end of each day, make a Gratitude List and thank God for each blessing that day. I have done that, and it has made a huge difference in lightening my depressions.

Trish

 

[Live In Stereo]

These are all great posts that encouraged me also. Thank you.

 

[RobbotheInquisitive]

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[Live In Stereo]

I've recently discovered that there are bipolar support groups at my hospital that there is no charge for. I haven't been to one yet, but they're outpatient - like an AA meeting or something I guess. Maybe in your town? Call a hospital, check the paper, call a crisis center, check the library reference desk - there may be one near you!

Thank you.