hitting rock bottom young

[throwWay]

im not exactly sure where to start but il give it my best shot
im 14

I have close to zero control over my life and thus can do nothing about the issues i deal with

in the last month 4 cars have broke down
we already live check to check
my mom can get to work but as for how long we do not know
I was deep into sin for a solid 6 years
I recently freed myself,and during that time i already hadnt heard from God in 4 years
but sin kept me praying,guilt,fear ect God never responded but it helped
now i have no attachment or pull
i dont know if i belive in God
but i think i do
id like to get closer but dont know how

 

[Unqualified]

Say yes I believe in God, I repent, help me, to God. Now you have some control.

 

[public hermit]

im not exactly sure where to start but il give it my best shot
im 14

I have close to zero control over my life and thus can do nothing about the issues i deal with

in the last month 4 cars have broke down
we already live check to check
my mom can get to work but as for how long we do not know
I was deep into sin for a solid 6 years
I recently freed myself,and during that time i already hadnt heard from God in 4 years
but sin kept me praying,guilt,fear ect God never responded but it helped
now i have no attachment or pull
i dont know if i belive in God
but i think i do
id like to get closer but dont know how

It will be fine, just keep seeking.

 

[Pop D.]

Remember that God is in control. Rest in assurance that whatever is happening He will never leave you nor forsake you.

 

[AlexB23]

im not exactly sure where to start but il give it my best shot
im 14

I have close to zero control over my life and thus can do nothing about the issues i deal with

in the last month 4 cars have broke down
we already live check to check
my mom can get to work but as for how long we do not know
I was deep into sin for a solid 6 years
I recently freed myself,and during that time i already hadnt heard from God in 4 years
but sin kept me praying,guilt,fear ect God never responded but it helped
now i have no attachment or pull
i dont know if i belive in God
but i think i do
id like to get closer but dont know how

I prayed for you, brother in Christ. Here are some verses that can comfort you in these dark times. And God is real my friend, as He created you in His own image.

Psalm 121:7-8 (NIV): "The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."

Lamentations 3:19-24 (NIV): "I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassion never fails. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, ‘The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.’"

Verse on God's existence:
Psalm 19:1 (NIV): "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands."

Here is a devotional about how that there will be dark moments in your life, but God will protect you:

Withstanding Discouragement

Hello folks. Today's devotional covers how to weather discouragement. This one is for you, my brother, @Lost Witness . :) Date July 6, 2024 | Weathering Discouragement Verse Job 38:1; 8-11 (NIV): "Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: “Who shut up the sea behind doors when...

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[saved24]

God loves you and gave His Son Jesus to die for you. He wants what is best for you. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. Praying you will know God is real and that you will open your heart to all He has for you. He has a good plan for your life.
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

 

[Richard T]

im not exactly sure where to start but il give it my best shot
im 14

I have close to zero control over my life and thus can do nothing about the issues i deal with

in the last month 4 cars have broke down
we already live check to check
my mom can get to work but as for how long we do not know
I was deep into sin for a solid 6 years
I recently freed myself,and during that time i already hadnt heard from God in 4 years
but sin kept me praying,guilt,fear ect God never responded but it helped
now i have no attachment or pull
i dont know if i belive in God
but i think i do
id like to get closer but dont know how

Life can be a grind and yes, I was about your age when my dad got laid off. I was sensitive and always felt, what if we run out of money? The coming back to God part is easy. In I john 1:9 it says God is faithful and just to forgive you of your sins... faithful, is that he will always do it. Just because Jesus satisfied all conditions to make you righteous before God. So you might think you can't possibly believe, I mean all the sins etc. But nonetheless it is there for the asking, a free gift, you can trust. I would recommend going to church, reading the bible on your own. The lifestyle of the bible is not to punish sinners when they can't do it, it is to show sinners a better way. Ignoring God and his ways only bring us misery. You already know that too I think. So take a fresh start, and please always get up when you fall again. You can do this with God's help. We pray for your mom a solid job and a way to get to work. That she too will know Jesus and accept His help. You both are going to make it! You both are going to make it! You both are going to make it! I repeat on purpose because you are not going to give in. God has a beautiful life for you ahead. God bless

 

[throwWay]

Life can be a grind and yes, I was about your age when my dad got laid off. I was sensitive and always felt, what if we run out of money? The coming back to God part is easy. In I john 1:9 it says God is faithful and just to forgive you of your sins... faithful, is that he will always do it. Just because Jesus satisfied all conditions to make you righteous before God. So you might think you can't possibly believe, I mean all the sins etc. But nonetheless it is there for the asking, a free gift, you can trust. I would recommend going to church, reading the bible on your own. The lifestyle of the bible is not to punish sinners when they can't do it, it is to show sinners a better way. Ignoring God and his ways only bring us misery. You already know that too I think. So take a fresh start, and please always get up when you fall again. You can do this with God's help. We pray for your mom a solid job and a way to get to work. That she too will know Jesus and accept His help. You both are going to make it! You both are going to make it! You both are going to make it! I repeat on purpose because you are not going to give in. God has a beautiful life for you ahead. God bless

im under the impression that you must feel some sort of guilt to truly repent for your sins
I,do not which might just be because im young but when I was more confident in my belifs i claimed to have the holy spirit so i know its not that

 

[Richard T]

im under the impression that you must feel some sort of guilt to truly repent for your sins
I,do not which might just be because im young but when I was more confident in my belifs i claimed to have the holy spirit so i know its not that

Repentance does not necessarily require feeling. If there are feelings it can be the Holy Spirit and that is great. Some too have remorse over the negative consequences, and self condemnation. Thus, I would just get back with God and push forward the best you can. It sounds like you are doing that now but are just hesitant because the feelings are not the same. Does faith always have feelings? I think that sometimes we are tested that way. David sure was:
Psalm 13:1-6 (KJV)
1 How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

 

[LoricaLady]

im not exactly sure where to start but il give it my best shot
im 14

I have close to zero control over my life and thus can do nothing about the issues i deal with

in the last month 4 cars have broke down
we already live check to check
my mom can get to work but as for how long we do not know
I was deep into sin for a solid 6 years
I recently freed myself,and during that time i already hadnt heard from God in 4 years
but sin kept me praying,guilt,fear ect God never responded but it helped
now i have no attachment or pull
i dont know if i belive in God
but i think i do
id like to get closer but dont know how

I pray for holy angels to help you and your family in every way, and that things will turn out well in terms of finances.

As for faith, do not trouble yourself by trying to work it up. We don’t have what it takes for that.

The Bible says that faith is a gift. We have to get it from the Lord. How do we do that? Well, he tells us that also. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word. And of course we ask for it.

We are also told that the Word is living and active. It is not dead, print lying on pages of the Bible. It has power. Power to change your life for the good in every way, more and more as time goes by.

The Bible also tells us to mutter on the word, or sing to the Lord.

Since you are young, you might like Bible scriptures being sung by a group called Jump Start. Integrity Music also has many Bible verses that you can sing along with.

Of course, all over the net there are audio Bibles that you can listen to and have in the background while you are doing other things. Don’t stress out about it. Relax and let the Word do its work in you.

Now, if you want to make real progress in faith, not just now but for all your life, here is a great way to do that.

If you are very healthy, fast for 24 hours on water only. Ask for more faith.

I personally would not recommend fasting more than that each week. Fasting can be stressful to the adrenals and you don’t want to wear them out as they may never get better. But once a week would do it. I know that Moses and Messiah fasted for 40 days and 40 nights. But we ain’t them!

I will be praying for you and yours.

 

[William J]

I pray that God will provide for you both financially and spiritually. I pray that God will show you that you have control over your relationship with Him.