Going forward....

[caillan]

I just wanted to gain assurance that what I'm going through at the moment is completely normal. I came to faith in November after a profound experience of God. Christ came to me in a dream and spoke to me. After having received Jesus as my Savior several weeks later, and Him having spoken to me since then, I now feel distraught to some extent that I'm in the position now that I'm NOT rushing out to tell everyone about Him (although before I was eager to write and tell all of my close friends, which I did), the joy I felt has vanished, I don't feel blessed that He revealed Himself to me and I feel fed up. Prayer has become repetitive and dull.

He has clearly responded to some of my prayers, and He has freed me from the influence that alcohol was exerting over my life. He clearly spoke to me through another new Christian recently. I just feel so far from Him at the moment. I'm also starting to be very critical of my behavior; seeing myself as God sees me means I know I am utterly despicable (even though He loves me!). How do I regain the joy that I felt when I first met with Him?

 

[robl]

Congratulations on becoming a member of the family of God! It always overjoys me to hear of someone else who will be spending eternity with me. The only thing you can do is trust in Jesus, not your feelings. The enemy is real and will do anything he can to keep you from spreading the truth to those around you. He will also do anything he can to destroy your faith and your testimony. Keep your eyes focused on Jesus. Seek first the kingdom of God. Pray without ceasing. Read His word every day. Keep yourself surrounded by christians who can help you through the hard times. If you seek Him, you will find Him. Whatever you do, don't let the enemy steal the joy that you have. Remeber, you have this joy because of the hope you have in Jesus. The hope of an eternity spent with Him!

 

[ChrisB]

Caillan

I think if all Christians are honest they will admit that they go through dry spells spiritually. You have the right attitude though, keep seeking - the Lord is faithful and will not leave you.

Hebrews 13
5Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
"Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you."