Had a dream about God and now looking to learn more and find Christian community.

[r19b92]

I will try to keep this short and introduce myself to you all a bit.

I was raised Catholic, but for years have considered myself agnostic or at times atheist. At certain periods I practiced a sort of 'new age' spirituality.

Over the past year or so I’ve been feeling more curious/interested in Christianity, especially after seeing a couple old acquaintances be ‘born again’. This got me interested again in Christianity and I found myself thinking about God for the first time in years really.

After seeing how their faith in God changed them and their lives I figure I have nothing to lose and would give it a try.

I started to watch christian YouTube videos, read websites about becoming born again, and reading the gospel of John.

I even tried praying because someone told me that even if you don’t believe in God, just try praying “God if you’re really there, help me to believe in you”.

I really wanted to see if there was some truth to what people told me "seek and you will find", so I’ve really given it my all to try to find the faith that so many Christians seem to have. Wether god is real or not, I’ve seen how believing in him can bring people so much joy and comfort and I want that as well.

Then two nights ago I had a dream, I don't remember all of the details but I do remember it being really emotionally intense and overwhelming.

In my dreams I felt a rush of emotion, warmth, love. Not sure the right words to describe it but it was overwhelming and I fell to my knees and prayed to god. I prayed that I believed in him and want to welcome him into my life and give my life to him. That I know I’m a sinner and only his love can save me. I promised to him that he can take control of my life.

Am I saved? Is this a sign or something? Or am I just thinking about this stuff a lot so naturally would dream about it?

If God is real I do want to believe in him, but I really am not able to just force myself into this. And I don’t know what else to try. Maybe my heart is too hard, maybe I jut haven’t spoken to the right person, maybe it’s not my time yet. I don’t know.

As intense as the feeling during the dream was, its so easy for my awake mind to convince me that it was only a dream and doesnt mean anything more than any other dream.

So Im here to follow the advice which Ive seen and continue to learn about God, find Christian fellowship and do the best I can to open my life to him, and trust that people are right when they tell me this is just the first moment of a new path.

 

[Anhelyna]

Welcome to CF

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And For New Christians

This area is intended for a short introduction where you can share a little as to what has brought you to CF - the areas I have suggested ? /\ /\ may get a better response for you

 

[HTacianas]

I will try to keep this short and introduce myself to you all a bit.

I was raised Catholic, but for years have considered myself agnostic or at times atheist. At certain periods I practiced a sort of 'new age' spirituality.

Over the past year or so I’ve been feeling more curious/interested in Christianity, especially after seeing a couple old acquaintances be ‘born again’. This got me interested again in Christianity and I found myself thinking about God for the first time in years really.

After seeing how their faith in God changed them and their lives I figure I have nothing to lose and would give it a try.

I started to watch christian YouTube videos, read websites about becoming born again, and reading the gospel of John.

I even tried praying because someone told me that even if you don’t believe in God, just try praying “God if you’re really there, help me to believe in you”.

I really wanted to see if there was some truth to what people told me "seek and you will find", so I’ve really given it my all to try to find the faith that so many Christians seem to have. Wether god is real or not, I’ve seen how believing in him can bring people so much joy and comfort and I want that as well.

Then two nights ago I had a dream, I don't remember all of the details but I do remember it being really emotionally intense and overwhelming.

In my dreams I felt a rush of emotion, warmth, love. Not sure the right words to describe it but it was overwhelming and I fell to my knees and prayed to god. I prayed that I believed in him and want to welcome him into my life and give my life to him. That I know I’m a sinner and only his love can save me. I promised to him that he can take control of my life.

Am I saved? Is this a sign or something? Or am I just thinking about this stuff a lot so naturally would dream about it?

If God is real I do want to believe in him, but I really am not able to just force myself into this. And I don’t know what else to try. Maybe my heart is too hard, maybe I jut haven’t spoken to the right person, maybe it’s not my time yet. I don’t know.

As intense as the feeling during the dream was, its so easy for my awake mind to convince me that it was only a dream and doesnt mean anything more than any other dream.

So Im here to follow the advice which Ive seen and continue to learn about God, find Christian fellowship and do the best I can to open my life to him, and trust that people are right when they tell me this is just the first moment of a new path.

It's good to hear about your experiences. The best thing for you to do right now is to return to your Catholic Church. Speak with your priest about it. He will likely not have every answer to every question but it's the right start.

 

[DennisTate]

I will try to keep this short and introduce myself to you all a bit.

I was raised Catholic, but for years have considered myself agnostic or at times atheist. At certain periods I practiced a sort of 'new age' spirituality.

Over the past year or so I’ve been feeling more curious/interested in Christianity, especially after seeing a couple old acquaintances be ‘born again’. This got me interested again in Christianity and I found myself thinking about God for the first time in years really.

After seeing how their faith in God changed them and their lives I figure I have nothing to lose and would give it a try.

I started to watch christian YouTube videos, read websites about becoming born again, and reading the gospel of John.

I even tried praying because someone told me that even if you don’t believe in God, just try praying “God if you’re really there, help me to believe in you”.

I really wanted to see if there was some truth to what people told me "seek and you will find", so I’ve really given it my all to try to find the faith that so many Christians seem to have. Wether god is real or not, I’ve seen how believing in him can bring people so much joy and comfort and I want that as well.

Then two nights ago I had a dream, I don't remember all of the details but I do remember it being really emotionally intense and overwhelming.

In my dreams I felt a rush of emotion, warmth, love. Not sure the right words to describe it but it was overwhelming and I fell to my knees and prayed to god. I prayed that I believed in him and want to welcome him into my life and give my life to him. That I know I’m a sinner and only his love can save me. I promised to him that he can take control of my life.

Am I saved? Is this a sign or something? Or am I just thinking about this stuff a lot so naturally would dream about it?

If God is real I do want to believe in him, but I really am not able to just force myself into this. And I don’t know what else to try. Maybe my heart is too hard, maybe I jut haven’t spoken to the right person, maybe it’s not my time yet. I don’t know.

As intense as the feeling during the dream was, its so easy for my awake mind to convince me that it was only a dream and doesnt mean anything more than any other dream.

So Im here to follow the advice which Ive seen and continue to learn about God, find Christian fellowship and do the best I can to open my life to him, and trust that people are right when they tell me this is just the first moment of a new path.

Wow!!!!!

I am certain that that was no mere dream and I think that in some ways what you were shown corresponds with what Dean Braxton reports after his near death experience as he flatlined for an hour and forty five minutes.

 

[dqhall]

I will try to keep this short and introduce myself to you all a bit.

I was raised Catholic, but for years have considered myself agnostic or at times atheist. At certain periods I practiced a sort of 'new age' spirituality.

Over the past year or so I’ve been feeling more curious/interested in Christianity, especially after seeing a couple old acquaintances be ‘born again’. This got me interested again in Christianity and I found myself thinking about God for the first time in years really.

After seeing how their faith in God changed them and their lives I figure I have nothing to lose and would give it a try.

I started to watch christian YouTube videos, read websites about becoming born again, and reading the gospel of John.

I even tried praying because someone told me that even if you don’t believe in God, just try praying “God if you’re really there, help me to believe in you”.

I really wanted to see if there was some truth to what people told me "seek and you will find", so I’ve really given it my all to try to find the faith that so many Christians seem to have. Wether god is real or not, I’ve seen how believing in him can bring people so much joy and comfort and I want that as well.

Then two nights ago I had a dream, I don't remember all of the details but I do remember it being really emotionally intense and overwhelming.

In my dreams I felt a rush of emotion, warmth, love. Not sure the right words to describe it but it was overwhelming and I fell to my knees and prayed to god. I prayed that I believed in him and want to welcome him into my life and give my life to him. That I know I’m a sinner and only his love can save me. I promised to him that he can take control of my life.

Am I saved? Is this a sign or something? Or am I just thinking about this stuff a lot so naturally would dream about it?

If God is real I do want to believe in him, but I really am not able to just force myself into this. And I don’t know what else to try. Maybe my heart is too hard, maybe I jut haven’t spoken to the right person, maybe it’s not my time yet. I don’t know.

As intense as the feeling during the dream was, its so easy for my awake mind to convince me that it was only a dream and doesnt mean anything more than any other dream.

So Im here to follow the advice which Ive seen and continue to learn about God, find Christian fellowship and do the best I can to open my life to him, and trust that people are right when they tell me this is just the first moment of a new path.

I went to Sunday school as a child. By the time I was 22 I did not even think about church or God. I soon got in trouble and thought my only hope is if there is a God. I did Bible study. Stopped drinking alcohol, smoking and drugs. I became celibate. I started to wander. At times I suffered hunger. I am still rereading the Bible at the age of 60. I learned late in life seeking Jesus can result in healing. My finances are in good order. The Gospel of John is good. Matthew, Mark and Luke each have unique information as well.

Your dream was a blessing. God might have a calling for you. Follow the truth wherever it may lead you.

 

[paul1149]

If God is real I do want to believe in him, but I really am not able to just force myself into this. And I don’t know what else to try. Maybe my heart is too hard, maybe I jut haven’t spoken to the right person, maybe it’s not my time yet. I don’t know.

As intense as the feeling during the dream was, its so easy for my awake mind to convince me that it was only a dream and doesnt mean anything more than any other dream.

In Acts 17 the people of Beria were called noble-minded because they searched the scriptures daily to find out if the message Paul had just preached to them was true. You're at a tipping point where you can go either way depending on what you give the most attention. You've said the skeptic's prayer of openness, now I would say to keep on applying yourself. Learn about Jesus, the person and the work He completed, and do heart checks to see how things are affecting it. Give it time; patiently persevere. There is nothing out of sorts with this dream. I would take it as at least potentially valid as see where it leads you.

 

[t4inted-]

I know that it’s powerful to those who begin to call upon the name of the Lord that God hears and sees when one begins to seek him..

Even as Christians calling upon the name of the Lord is always good because God hears prayer though he may not answer how you would expect

 

[Deade]

Hello r19b92,
welcome to CF.

I hope you'll enjoy your stay here. Seek and ye shall find.

 

[Esther2286]

Hi there,

What a great way to start to learn more about God and His ways. I’ve found that reading the Bible is the best way to really learn. My faith was challenged once by people from another religion, it caused me to dig deep into the Bible to learn what I really believed. I feel that the Lord has been so good to guide us and teach us. The Bible is His Word and has been given to us to use as our compass, and should be used as we navigate through this life.

As you mentioned that you had a dream, I wondered if you knew that there are many Bible stories about people dreaming dreams?

What I know of salvation is this, God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten son for our salvation. If we confess with our mouth that we believe that Jesus is God’s own son and that He was sent here from heaven, in order to provide us with redemption for our sins then we are saved. Read John 3:16

The definition for belief is this: “Belief, is an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.”

I’m praying for you!

 

[pdudgeon]

This is wonderful news!!

Since you were raised Catholic, there's never a better time to come back home to the Church than at Christmas.
Perhaps you've forgotten, but if you were raised as a Catholic, then there's every chance that you have already been christened and welcomed into The Church.

That said, all that remains is to find a local Priest and introduce yourself. He can tell you how to get back into The Church, and will welcome you joyously with open arms, rejoicing with you at your return!

We also have a Catholic Forum here, called "One Bread, One Body".
Here's the link:
One Bread, One Body - Catholic

Please join us and introduce yourself, so that we can welcome you back home!