Hope in God

[ClintPJ]

Hello, new member here. Currently I am in a rest home at the age of 42 and can not stand being here. I feel trapped and insecure about getting out. Was wondering on what I do from here because I think I lost hope in God. Mainly because I do not hear Him, see Him or feel his presence.

 

[Unqualified]

If you can get a Bible and read it. Then you will learn who God is. Jesus our savior is the focus of the New Testament and he is a shadow of what’s to come in the Old Testament. God is love. He sent His Son to die and pay for our sins. No sin is removed without the shedding of blood according to the God of the Bible- the only real God. So Jesus died as the perfect sacrifice for all sin, past, present and future. If you put your trust in this after you confess your sins to the Lord, that they are forgiven, you have passed from death to life, you are no longer Gods enemy, you can go to heaven, you have become a child of God. Then read your bible and He will make your faith stronger.

 

[AK1982]

These are the places of life where we can relate to David's prayer in Psalms 25:4 - "Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths."

I pray that God may reveal his plans & purpose for your life. Keep up your faith and do not give up.

God knows what we need. There are sometimes in life when He speaks and there are other times when He is silent. BOTH are needed for our spiritual growth and health. Embrace both and have faith in the truth that He never leaves you nor forsakes you.

 

[ClintPJ]

I just need to pray more, accept this place or wait for it to happen in regards to getting out of this rest home. Sometimes I pray for death which I probably should stop doing.

 

[Unqualified]

I hope you do get to leave cause then you will probably be healthier. It’s good to pray and God will hear, but your not goin’ till it’s time. There is a better place waiting for all of us. There is comfort in the Word of God and I feel glad for heaven. When my folks passed it was so much easier because I knew where they went. It’s in your hands you have control. The apostles believed that the father sent Jesus to the earth and until they got the Holy Spirit that’s what they knew. Jesus went on with his plan anyway. ‘All things worked together for good ‘ and the gospel was preached. I sure hope you can get a Bible.

 

[TheTrueWay]

If you like having the Bible read to you, there is the blue letter Bible website. It allows you to listen to different translations, dramatised or read.

Also,there is a DVD series out called The Chosen which many people recommend. It also livestreams latest episodes. It's free and some people donate. It's viewable on YouTube or an app.

Other ideas for hobbies - modelling, artwork, journalling, etc. There are many helpful Bible study guides . If interested I could let you know of a couple of publishers.

Lastly, it's possible to get medatitive colouring books on the psalms and other Bible topics for adults.

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[ClintPJ]

I’ve read the bible on/off for 20 years. I’m just uncertain about having the Holy Spirit. I’ve repented and asked God into my life and was baptized in Jesus name. I hope to go to heaven some day because earth is a lonely somewhat ugly place that I feel I do not belong.

 

[TheTrueWay]

You can be sure. There is a ministry called Way of the Spirit. They do zoom courses (a free online video conferencing website) and publish study guides and reading plans. They encourage each person to hear and listen to God for themselves.

It's possible to find them with a search engine.

They don't dictate how you hear, rather through completing the courses there are opportunities to discern.

 

[Unqualified]

You are not the Lone Ranger, it is a lonely place. I prayed for you strength to endure and not take it too hard. So you are a Christian! God prepared us for good works so be kind.

 

[1watchman]

Look up, friend! The first thing for all seekers after God is to read about Him in the New Testament (noting right-away) John 3; John 14; Romans 8; etc.). After reading the four GOSPEL books for Redemption truth (salvation of our soul for Heaven), one should then understand the Book of ACTS as a transition book from the Gospels of salvation to the EPISTLES (letters about the Church ), which give us Church truth and the Christian's walk and order collectively in this world, and obeying and honoring God.

Then one can begin reading in the OLD TESTAMENT to learn about creation and history with God's covenant (promise) to Israel as His people for earthly inheritance for a time ---foretelling what would come. When Israel later got so puffed up with their conquests and ignoring their Prophets, they forgot God and killed their Messiah (the Lord Jesus, when He came to them). God then raised up Jesus who paid the price of redemption in His death, and set forth the Gospels and Church truth for ALL mankind who will receive His "...beloved Son". The Old Testament is mostly history and prediction of what God has for ALL mankind, and is a FORETELLING of all truth to come for all people.

The book of Revelation gives us a summary and also shows the Church ('bride of Christ') as translated (often called 'rapture' --pure joy) up to Heaven. Both Jews and Gentiles MUST have the Lord Jesus in their heart as Savior and best Friend NOW, to have any part in God (note John 14:6). One day the Church --"bride of Christ" will be suddenly ("in a moment; in the twinkling of an eye") called up to Heaven, and terrible judgment will fall on this world ---the "tribulation" time.

In the future ---perhaps sooner than we know, the Church will be called up, and great trouble will fall on mankind left behind. Later the Lord Jesus will return with His 'bride' and reign for a thousand years, which was denied Him before by man and Satan. More can be shown on this picture, if you wish to study and learn of it. I will be happy to help some in this, friend!
--1watchman.

 

[ClintPJ]

Thanks 1watchman.

 

[ClintPJ]

You are not the Lone Ranger, it is a lonely place. I prayed for you strength to endure and not take it too hard. So you are a Christian! God prepared us for good works so be kind.

Thanks for the prayer