Hopeless

[Jesus4Ever]

I just feel hopeless.
I just feel like everything I do is wrong.
Even when I try to do good it's not good at all, or I did it wrong or it does not matter.
My thoughts are very selfish and self-focused and sinful. I try to be unselfish but I have to correct myself so I feel I am selfish by nature.
I know Jesus is my savior and He died for my sins. I am not doubting His ability to save me. But I question if He even will save me. If I am even worth the effort.

I pray morning and night, I'm reading the bible and I am trying to be more considerate of others and focus on God. But I have yet to receive any inkling of His presence except that I feel at peace when reading the bible or praying. But every Christian experiences that.

And it's painful for me to look at the world around me, at my friends, family, and even strangers and think they're gonna burn for eternity and that I'll probably burn along with them.

 

[brinny]

I just feel hopeless.
I just feel like everything I do is wrong.
Even when I try to do good it's not good at all, or I did it wrong or it does not matter.
My thoughts are very selfish and self-focused and sinful. I try to be unselfish but I have to correct myself so I feel I am selfish by nature.
I know Jesus is my savior and He died for my sins. I am not doubting His ability to save me. But I question if He even will save me. If I am even worth the effort.

I pray morning and night, I'm reading the bible and I am trying to be more considerate of others and focus on God. But I have yet to receive any inkling of His presence except that I feel at peace when reading the bible or praying. But every Christian experiences that.

And it's painful for me to look at the world around me, at my friends, family, and even strangers and think they're gonna burn for eternity and that I'll probably burn along with them.

God is BIGGER than all that you are struggling with, and His grace supersedes ALL that comes at us. Praying that He moooves as only He can and that He will calm and still you and give you assurance that the entire world is not on your shoulders, that it is all on His shoulders, and that He is ABLE to do what only HE can do. Praying for you to lay it all at His feet and leave it there, and that He ministers to you as only He can. Father may it be so, in Jesus name, amen (((hug)))

 

[Winken]

I just feel hopeless.
I just feel like everything I do is wrong.
Even when I try to do good it's not good at all, or I did it wrong or it does not matter.
My thoughts are very selfish and self-focused and sinful. I try to be unselfish but I have to correct myself so I feel I am selfish by nature.
I know Jesus is my savior and He died for my sins. I am not doubting His ability to save me. But I question if He even will save me. If I am even worth the effort.

I pray morning and night, I'm reading the bible and I am trying to be more considerate of others and focus on God. But I have yet to receive any inkling of His presence except that I feel at peace when reading the bible or praying. But every Christian experiences that.

And it's painful for me to look at the world around me, at my friends, family, and even strangers and think they're gonna burn for eternity and that I'll probably burn along with them.

No, you won't burn. Period.

 

[Jesus4Ever]

No, you won't burn. Period.

How do you know this?

 

[Winken]

How do you know this?

I've read His promise and I have experienced His Spiritual birth (born again, John 3:3). He will never forsake you or me. That's a promise. Trust Him.

 

[MustardSeeed]

But I have yet to receive any inkling of His presence except that I feel at peace when reading the bible or praying. But every Christian experiences that.

Not every Christian experiences that. Some don't read the Bible at all. You should be happy to know you even have a desire to read the Bible

There was one guy who posted online (not on CF) that he couldn't look or touch the Bible without feeling sick and wanting to throw up ... he was under some kind of evil oppression

 

[Victory-N-Christ]

Not every Christian experiences that. Some don't read the Bible at all. You should be happy to know you even have a desire to read the Bible

There was one guy who posted online (not on CF) that he couldn't look or touch the Bible without feeling sick and wanting to throw up ... he was under some kind of evil oppression

Yeah. Not every Christian reads their bible.It's sad that the one guy couldn't even look at or touch his bible.Wonder what he thought would happen to him if he did?

 

[MustardSeeed]

Yeah. Not every Christian reads their bible.

It's a wonder

It's sad that the one guy couldn't even look at or touch his bible.Wonder what he thought would happen to him if he did?

Yeah I got scared reading his post... couldn't even read further to get an update. He was under very evil oppression. He also said that he would cut his nails and they would grow back insanely fast... like some really supernatural scary stuff

I just thank God that I am safe and sound under the blood of Jesus! woo!

 

[Victory-N-Christ]

It's a wonder



Yeah I got scared reading his post... couldn't even read further to get an update. He was under very evil oppression. He also said that he would cut his nails and they would grow back insanely fast... like some really supernatural scary stuff

I just thank God that I am safe and sound under the blood of Jesus! woo!

It's a wonder



Yeah I got scared reading his post... couldn't even read further to get an update. He was under very evil oppression. He also said that he would cut his nails and they would grow back insanely fast... like some really supernatural scary stuff

I just thank God that I am safe and sound under the blood of Jesus! woo!

Amen. Me too.

 

[jeffinjapan]

I just feel hopeless.
I just feel like everything I do is wrong.
Even when I try to do good it's not good at all, or I did it wrong or it does not matter.
My thoughts are very selfish and self-focused and sinful. I try to be unselfish but I have to correct myself so I feel I am selfish by nature.
I know Jesus is my savior and He died for my sins. I am not doubting His ability to save me. But I question if He even will save me. If I am even worth the effort.

I pray morning and night, I'm reading the bible and I am trying to be more considerate of others and focus on God. But I have yet to receive any inkling of His presence except that I feel at peace when reading the bible or praying. But every Christian experiences that.

And it's painful for me to look at the world around me, at my friends, family, and even strangers and think they're gonna burn for eternity and that I'll probably burn along with them.

I have read several of your posts Jesus4ever and may I suggest you seek some professional help. You seem to be obsessed with the thought of burning in hell forever along with your family and friends. I have suggested before a book for you to read to help over come this fear and other posters have offered help but you still are saying the same thing about your paralyzing fear of hell.

This is very unhealthy and it would be better to avoid church altogether and just try to live by the golden rule if you can't let go of the scandalous notion that God is going to send you to hell forever.

 

[vinsight4u]

/nvm

 

[Motherofkittens]

It is never a bad idea to go to a psychologist and/or therapist. I don't believe anyone goes to hell because I don't believe there is a hell. But if there is a loving God it would be impossible for them to want you to feel this way. Professional help could be a real relief. Two tips though: you might have to visit a few before you get the right fit and remember it probably won't be immendent and this could go on for years or for the rest of your life but have hope, because things can always get better.

 

[Tolworth John]

I just feel hopeless.
I just feel like everything I do is wrong.
Even when I try to do good it's not good at all, or I did it wrong or it does not matter.
My thoughts are very selfish and self-focused and sinful. I try to be unselfish but I have to correct myself so I feel I am selfish by nature.
I know Jesus is my savior and He died for my sins. I am not doubting His ability to save me. But I question if He even will save me. If I am even worth the effort.

I pray morning and night, I'm reading the bible and I am trying to be more considerate of others and focus on God. But I have yet to receive any inkling of His presence except that I feel at peace when reading the bible or praying. But every Christian experiences that.

And it's painful for me to look at the world around me, at my friends, family, and even strangers and think they're gonna burn for eternity and that I'll probably burn along with them.

To constantly think that everything one does is useless, to constantly feel hopeless is not normal.

Please see your doctor and get professional help.

 

[macek]

Sister, you are feeding your own fears. We are all selfish before the Lord there is not a single person who would be perfectly selfless, only the Lord is selfless. Consider this: Your desire to be selfless is inherently selfish because you seek selflessness for selfish reasons. There is only one way, to be humble before the Lord. Learn humility in the Lord, sister, ask Him to guide you and do good works for other people.

As for burning in Hell... Don't think too much on the enemy, may your thoughts be on Jesus. Let Him be the judge of our destiny. Let it go, sister. You feed fear, your fear will only get stronger and you will feel weaker and away from the Lord. Feed love and humility instead. Praise the Lord!

Will pray for you, sister, may God bless you in Jesus name. Amen.

 

[Jesus4Ever]

I have read several of your posts Jesus4ever and may I suggest you seek some professional help. You seem to be obsessed with the thought of burning in hell forever along with your family and friends. I have suggested before a book for you to read to help over come this fear and other posters have offered help but you still are saying the same thing about your paralyzing fear of hell.

This is very unhealthy and it would be better to avoid church altogether and just try to live by the golden rule if you can't let go of the scandalous notion that God is going to send you to hell forever.

I actually don't go to church because I don't know which church to go to...I'm a new believer of Christ and I have yet to decide on a denomination, if any.

Haha, like I could afford professional help.

But it's true, isn't it? It's written in the bible, which is the word of God. Few will take the narrow road (aka the road to Heaven). And most of my friends and family don't believe in God.

 

[Jesus4Ever]

Sister, you are feeding your own fears. We are all selfish before the Lord there is not a single person who would be perfectly selfless, only the Lord is selfless. Consider this: Your desire to be selfless is inherently selfish because you seek selflessness for selfish reasons. There is only one way, to be humble before the Lord. Learn humility in the Lord, sister, ask Him to guide you and do good works for other people.

As for burning in Hell... Don't think too much on the enemy, may your thoughts be on Jesus. Let Him be the judge of our destiny. Let it go, sister. You feed fear, your fear will only get stronger and you will feel weaker and away from the Lord. Feed love and humility instead. Praise the Lord!

Will pray for you, sister, may God bless you in Jesus name. Amen.

But people who are Born Again by the Holy Spirit do not sin, since Jesus saves them.

Well...it's not entirely selfish. I do want to help people and make their lives better. I just want to stop thinking about me. And I want to live and serve God. But I feel my selfishness and feelings get in the way.

 

[Jesus4Ever]

Not every Christian experiences that. Some don't read the Bible at all. You should be happy to know you even have a desire to read the Bible

There was one guy who posted online (not on CF) that he couldn't look or touch the Bible without feeling sick and wanting to throw up ... he was under some kind of evil oppression

That's creepy.

And are those who don't read the bible really Christians?

 

[macek]

But people who are Born Again by the Holy Spirit do not sin, since Jesus saves them.

Sister, are you saying that a born again Holy Spirit filled person is immune from sinning? I would agree that as long as that person remains humble and listens to Holy spirit in all things, they will be spotless, but they still can choose not to follow Jesus and disregard the wisdom of Holy Spirit within them. Born again person still has free will afterall.

Well...it's not entirely selfish. I do want to help people and make their lives better. I just want to stop thinking about me. And I want to live and serve God. But I feel my selfishness and feelings get in the way.

God bless you for wishing to help others, sister. I understand your wish to become a humble person before the Lord so you may better serve Him. I, too desire that. But why do you fear being unworthy? Focus on Jesus instead and do good works in His name. You are not unworthy, sister. Jesus purchased you with His blood on the cross. Don't feel down in spirit, praise His name for His salvation that He offered freely.

 

[Jesus4Ever]

Sister, are you saying that a born again Holy Spirit filled person is immune from sinning? I would agree that as long as that person remains humble and listens to Holy spirit in all things, they will be spotless, but they still can choose not to follow Jesus and disregard the wisdom of Holy Spirit within them. Born again person still has free will afterall.

There are quite a few verses that people bring up that says that those who are Born Again through Jesus sin no more. Moreover, why would Jesus tell us to be perfect as God is in Heaven if we couldn't be?

 

[MustardSeeed]

That's creepy.

And are those who don't read the bible really Christians?

Yeah it is and honestly I can't say ... people get busy I guess ... but I'm sure God knows our heart and I pray that he gives us all the desire to not just read his Word but study it