How Do You Talk To God?

[IIAmazingGraceII]

Greetings! This is my very first post

I am a new believer (about 2 months now), and due to some rough patches in my life, I have turned to only person I felt was there for me - God. When I am upset or unable to sleep due to my problems, I read the Bible and it calms me, soothes me and makes me believe that everything will be OK, that I am here for a reason. I know for a fact now that He exists and I believe in him 100%. I have tried to read the Bible every night before I go to bed, picked up volunteer work, and just trying to immerse myself in God and everything Christianity, but I feel like such a sham. Just thinking about God and trying to do His work by loving my neighbors has given me a sense of peace, but I don't feel like I am fully Spirit filled yet.

I read on here that God has spoken to so many people, whether in dreams or directly, and I am sad that he has not spoken to me. I feel like I don't know how to talk to him. I know he is there and I have complete faith in Him, but when I pray at night, I don't feel Him listening.

I have only found my faith for 2 months - is it too soon to expect a revelation from him? Or am I doing something wrong? I read the Bible and it sounds like I am one of those people who try to seek salvation by going to church and doing good deeds, but how do I develop my faith fully? I pray to him every night to strengthen my faith and to give me the strength and conviction to follow his Will, but I don't feel it yet.

Sorry so long - any advice/comments would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[£amb]

God speaks to everybody individually. We are not all the same, and God does not treat us all the same. We are His children and unique to Him.

What I may hear from God may not be what you may hear from God. Do not be discouraged. God is hearing you. He wants to hear your praises and concerns.

Prayer is our way to talk to God and to become more focused on Him. Sometimes God speaks to us through other people. I have had been through certain events in my life recently where I knew God was speaking to me through other people. He may not have spoken directly to me, but used others to carry out His will.

Just remember this encouragement in your journey with God...

1 Peter 5:6-7 "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."

 

[LilLamb219]

God uses His Word to speak to us! You're doing great by sticking to scriptures because there you find His Word!! The Holy Spirit uses His Word to guide us, convict us and strengthen us!!! Don't feel as if you're missing out on anything! God is nourishing you through His Word, so soak it up and enjoy

 

[angels23]

Hey Sis, first of all, Congratulations for making it to the Kingdom of Light. Now that you have accepted Jesus, you have made the biggest step foward, the rest of the things are nothing to worry about.
Don't let yourself be condemned by satan when somethings happen the way they happen, God is going to teach you step by step, and believ me you're going to look abck and see the difference, God Bless

 

[Sketcher]

We're not always going to feel God listening or feel that He's there. However, we can know that He is listening and He is there anyway whether we feel it or not.

When I pray for some sort of virtue, what usually happens is it sneaks into my life. For example, instead of cursing when I get frustrated, I find myself saying neutral expressions and I wasn't even thinking about it.

Just chip away at those sinful areas like that according to the way the Bible tells you. It is God's letter to believers. Join a solid Bible study, and get yourself some solid Christian friends who can help you along the way.

 

[HumbleUnderdog]

God might indeed be talking to you. You simply might not be listening. This is one thing that a lot of new christians struggle with at first. Another thing about prayer that most ppl seem to not do, is be as specific as possible and as a direct as possible. In other words if you want God to reveal himself to you in some way that'll grasp your attention, for the purpose of knowing if God is listening to you and cares for you, then pray exactly for that.

 

[CShephard53]

I read on here that God has spoken to so many people, whether in dreams or directly, and I am sad that he has not spoken to me. I feel like I don't know how to talk to him. I know he is there and I have complete faith in Him, but when I pray at night, I don't feel Him listening.

God's only spoken to me directly a handful of times. Most of those times it wasn't something horribly important on the scheme of things, but important enough. The rest is through 'circumstance'. God often speaks through things that happen in our daily lives, on the small details. Anyway, how we feel takes last place in what characterizes our lives as Christians. The Bible is first. God's Word says He hears us. Believe me, I've been in your boat. I've often found that when I feel like God's not listening, He answers prayers right under my nose, but it takes awhile for me to recognize it because I'm blinded by feeling. So what needs to be done? We need to continue praying and stay in God's Word, not to mention fellowship with other believers.

 

[Rut]

God listen when you pray to him Don`t worry about that Psalm 55:23. He have said to us to not to give up when we pray Matthew 7:7 - 11

I talk to God when i pray and when I read the Bible.God maybe not "talk" to direct sometimes can your friends or some other human being say something that come from God.I have seen that in my life when I have served God.I have even seen that sometimes I must be patience before I get my answer from God.So I think you do a great work

 

[sistakrista]

Talk to God just like you talk to your best friend - just like you wrote to us, in your post. 2 months is NOT too early to hear from Him! Keep reading the Scriptures, keep praying to Him! HANG IN THERE! He IS listening!



God Bless!
Sistakrista

 

[JTLauder]

Let me ask, what is it that you believe about God?

Too many people call themselves Christian when they don't realize what it really means. So to be sure and would help you answer your question, you need to first understand what it is that you believe.

Excuse me for assuming too much, but this is important, so it's better to be sure and at the very least remind ourselves of what it means to live in Christ.

True Christianity is more than just believing God exists. Even the devil knows and acknowledges that God exists. What it takes is understanding that we've fallen short of God's standard and we can't make up for it on our own. Only Jesus Christ can reconcile us back to God. That's what Jesus dying on the cross and rising up again accomplished...if we accept it for our lives and give our lives to him as Lord and Master of our lives.

With that conscious and intentional decision, the Holy Spirit comes into our lives and lives within us. It's that Spirit within us that helps us come to God in talking with Him, hearing his voice, and developing our faith.

It's not an instantaneous changeover. Faith does start small and takes a lifetime to develop. You're just 2 months into it. You're what is called a "baby Christian". It's not meant to be a derogatory term, it just means you still learning the basics. Eventually you will reach a point where you are sure of your salvation and have developed a strong faith and relationship with Jesus, but it does take time. But your growth as a Christian never stops; always keep an open heart and a willing attitude to allow God to teach you.

I hope you are part of a stong Bible teaching church that believes in discipling new Christians. Get in a Bible study and be in fellowship with other Christians as well as spending time with God and the Bible on your own.

 

[topcat23]

just keep your faith, and God will be faithful as well, he is always there whether we can feel him or not.
Do you remember the footprints in the sand ? google it and it should make some sense to you

 

[ozmum]

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[ozmum]

Keep trusting .
And keep reading the Bible .

 

[FenderElctrc]

I've been a Christian all my life and God didn't really start speaking to me until these past few months. And I mean he's been talking to me a lot. I'm 14. So, 14 years until God speaks to me. When he speaks to you, it's like this voice inside you. Words will just be put into your head. You've got to listen to. Maybe write it down. I remember around when I first started getting messages from God, I got something about Africa. I thought it was weird, so I just ignored it. I wish I didn't. I don't remember what it was.

 

[flyingsum0]

For a long time, I thought prayer was about praying the right prayers, saying the right things and asking the right questions. I never actually enjoyed pryaing becuase of this...slowly I realized that praying is simply talking to the Lord.

Now I sit on the end of the bed, in a chair etc and I imagine myself sitting with the Lord and I just talk to him about what is in my heat and what is in my mind. Sometimes I spend the time just thanking Him for what I have and what He has given me.

To hear His answres, sometimes you just have to open your heart, your mind and listen...

 

[IIAmazingGraceII]

Wow, thank you for all your replies! I haven't been on the site in a few days, but I feel blessed that so many people care to respond! I am contuing to read the Bible, as well as pray every night and whenever I feel thankful for God during the day. I'm trying to let go of the need to "hear" him at all times!

Let me ask, what is it that you believe about God?

I believe he is my creator and the creator of everything we see and imagine. He made me to glorify him and to bring happiness to him, but so far, I am not. I want to be closer to Him through Jesus Christ, so that I can be the person he made me to be.

For a long time, I thought prayer was about praying the right prayers, saying the right things and asking the right questions. I never actually enjoyed pryaing becuase of this...slowly I realized that praying is simply talking to the Lord.

I agree! I am a little self concious to pray in public and aloud because I don't know the exact words to say, or I am not saying it eloquently enough, but when I am alone, I just pray. It just comes from my heart, and I know God doesn't care that I occasionaly stumble and stutter, or if I say "umm" too many times. I also pray that God to guide me in public prayers! (during prayer groups, etc).

 

[flyingsum0]

I agree! I am a little self concious to pray in public and aloud because I don't know the exact words to say, or I am not saying it eloquently enough, but when I am alone, I just pray. It just comes from my heart, and I know God doesn't care that I occasionaly stumble and stutter, or if I say "umm" too many times. I also pray that God to guide me in public prayers! (during prayer groups, etc).

Perfect start Sis! Keep up with!

 

[mldg]

Originally Posted by IIAmazingGraceII
I agree! I am a little self concious to pray in public and aloud because I don't know the exact words to say, or I am not saying it eloquently enough, but when I am alone, I just pray. It just comes from my heart, and I know God doesn't care that I occasionaly stumble and stutter, or if I say "umm" too many times. I also pray that God to guide me in public prayers! (during prayer groups, etc).

He will help you with this trust me! He did with me! I prayed for a while for him to give me the right words because when it came time to pray I just stumbled over my words... Now my words are very clear and consise. God knows your heart and he will guide you.

God Bless