How to Feel Gods presence again

[ovis90]

I was born again had a conversion and accepted Jesus to my life sence that time i had really strong faith and felt i had steong connection with God ,but once i came back to my old paths and committed sins ,but then i felt Gods calling to return because i was unable to go back on my own my sin was my addiction. Since then i truly said no more again i fall away to sin and for almost 2 years i had thins close relationship,but later i started doubting which church is true and temtations came that i will go to clubs,drink ,but then i felt God was telling me inside to stop and i did ,but then i came back to pornography addiction and for a year i was like i stop doing this sin and was constantly battle. But then my life style is i dont go out much spend most time on computer and just when i try to seek for God and now i turned away for almost half year from pornography is still dont feel i have the same steong connection. How do I come back to ygod to have same close relationship? Maybe i didnt repented some sins? Sometimes i dont know i ask for forgiveness ,but i feel like i keep asking for same sin over and over again.

 

[mukk_in]

I was born again had a conversion and accepted Jesus to my life sence that time i had really strong faith and felt i had steong connection with God ,but once i came back to my old paths and committed sins ,but then i felt Gods calling to return because i was unable to go back on my own my sin was my addiction. Since then i truly said no more again i fall away to sin and for almost 2 years i had thins close relationship,but later i started doubting which church is true and temtations came that i will go to clubs,drink ,but then i felt God was telling me inside to stop and i did ,but then i came back to pornography addiction and for a year i was like i stop doing this sin and was constantly battle. But then my life style is i dont go out much spend most time on computer and just when i try to seek for God and now i turned away for almost half year from pornography is still dont feel i have the same steong connection. How do I come back to ygod to have same close relationship? Maybe i didnt repented some sins? Sometimes i dont know i ask for forgiveness ,but i feel like i keep asking for same sin over and over again.

A relationship with God in the Lord Jesus Christ has to be accepted by faith. Its quite possible that God has forgiven you but you haven't realized it yet. Try reading the "Parable of the Prodigal Son" (Luke 15:11-32). You seem to have isolated yourself which isn't good. Seek fellowship with other believers. You're in the right place for that. Practicing the Presence of God (Psalm 139) requires being in God's Word, prayer, fellowship and service. Being in tune with the Holy Spirit is the guaranteed way to beat temptation, hunger for and grow in God's Presence (Psalm 42). Download a Bible app on your cell and listen to the Word continually. Tune in to Christian channels like CBN, GOD TV etc., and learn from other believers. God bless .

 

[Steve L]

How does one go about "Being in tune with the Holy Spirit"? Serious question. Thanks

 

[Theophan]

A relationship with God in the Lord Jesus Christ has to be accepted by faith. Its quite possible that God has forgiven you but you haven't realized it yet. Try reading the "Parable of the Prodigal Son" (Luke 15:11-32). You seem to have isolated yourself which isn't good. Seek fellowship with other believers. You're in the right place for that. Practicing the Presence of God (Psalm 139) requires being in God's Word, prayer, fellowship and service. Being in tune with the Holy Spirit is the guaranteed way to beat temptation, hunger for and grow in God's Presence (Psalm 42). Download a Bible app on your cell and listen to the Word continually. Tune in to Christian channels like CBN, GOD TV etc., and learn from other believers. God bless .

Believe me, friend, if God wanted to send down His grace so that we would be comforted and be at peace, it would happen. Christianity is not a matter of a cerebral exercise characterized by reading scripture as motivational literature that we use to self-actualize counterfeit supernatural occurrences.

 

[PanDeVida]

I was born again had a conversion and accepted Jesus to my life sence that time i had really strong faith and felt i had steong connection with God ,but once i came back to my old paths and committed sins ,but then i felt Gods calling to return because i was unable to go back on my own my sin was my addiction. Since then i truly said no more again i fall away to sin and for almost 2 years i had thins close relationship,but later i started doubting which church is true and temtations came that i will go to clubs,drink ,but then i felt God was telling me inside to stop and i did ,but then i came back to pornography addiction and for a year i was like i stop doing this sin and was constantly battle. But then my life style is i dont go out much spend most time on computer and just when i try to seek for God and now i turned away for almost half year from pornography is still dont feel i have the same steong connection. How do I come back to ygod to have same close relationship? Maybe i didnt repented some sins? Sometimes i dont know i ask for forgiveness ,but i feel like i keep asking for same sin over and over again.

Ovis, regarding your title: "How to Feel Gods presence again"

John 6: 40And this is the will of my Father that sent me: that every one who seeth the Son, and believeth in him, may have life everlasting, and I will raise him up in the last day.

Ovis, how can we see the Son today, as it is the Fathers will, that EVERY ONE who seeth the Son, and believeth in him, may have life everlasting, and I will raise him up in the last day?

Visiting the Eucharist, is not only how to feel God's presence as you titles states, but literally being in the Presence of God face to face and seeth Him as the Father Wills It. Amen Amen

It is good to be Catholic, because we are the EVERY ONE, that the Father speaks of. Amen Amen

 

[FutureAndAHope]

I was born again had a conversion and accepted Jesus to my life sence that time i had really strong faith and felt i had steong connection with God ,but once i came back to my old paths and committed sins ,but then i felt Gods calling to return because i was unable to go back on my own my sin was my addiction. Since then i truly said no more again i fall away to sin and for almost 2 years i had thins close relationship,but later i started doubting which church is true and temtations came that i will go to clubs,drink ,but then i felt God was telling me inside to stop and i did ,but then i came back to pornography addiction and for a year i was like i stop doing this sin and was constantly battle. But then my life style is i dont go out much spend most time on computer and just when i try to seek for God and now i turned away for almost half year from pornography is still dont feel i have the same steong connection. How do I come back to ygod to have same close relationship? Maybe i didnt repented some sins? Sometimes i dont know i ask for forgiveness ,but i feel like i keep asking for same sin over and over again.

People have various levels of experience with God. After a time of sin we may feel separated from God to a degree. But Jesus still forgives us even though we may not have the same level of physical experience as before. Remain faithful to God's call to you to return, as you have, and God will be with you.

You will have to build your faith on God's word, the fact that it says you are forgiven 77x7 (always), that if you have confessed your sin you are forgiven etc.

 

[mukk_in]

Believe me, friend, if God wanted to send down His grace so that we would be comforted and be at peace, it would happen. Christianity is not a matter of a cerebral exercise characterized by reading scripture as motivational literature that we use to self-actualize counterfeit supernatural occurrences.

Trust me friend, "faith comes by hearing the word of God." I've been a Christian for over 26 years and in the Holy Spirit for over 19 years. I do know what I'm talking about. Its sad that many simply ignore what the Bible says about faith, which is to be in God's word.

 

[Theophan]

Trust me friend, "faith comes by hearing the word of God." I've been a Christian for over 26 years and in the Holy Spirit for over 19 years. I do know what I'm talking about. Its sad that many simply ignore what the Bible says about faith, which is to be in God's word.

No, it's sad that people will spend decades believing lies conjured by Satan about what the Bible says.

 

[Theophan]

People have various levels of experience with God. After a time of sin we may feel separated from God to a degree. But Jesus still forgives us even though we may not have the same level of physical experience as before. Remain faithful to God's call to you to return, as you have, and God will be with you.

You will have to build your faith on God's word, the fact that it says you are forgiven 77x7 (always), that if you have confessed your sin you are forgiven etc.

Confession does not equate forgiveness; that is legalism, for even demons confess that they oppose God and thus confess their sin. Repentance leads to forgiveness and salvation,which always involves a true confession and not a forgery.

 

[Theophan]

Trust me friend, "faith comes by hearing the word of God." I've been a Christian for over 26 years and in the Holy Spirit for over 19 years. I do know what I'm talking about. Its sad that many simply ignore what the Bible says about faith, which is to be in God's word.

And furthermore, see if you recognize this quote. "If anyone thinks he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know." And: "we understand in part" ; and, "if anyone be wise, let him become a fool that he may become wise"; and, "because you say that you see, your sin remains".

 

[Cheylynn]

I was born again had a conversion and accepted Jesus to my life sence that time i had really strong faith and felt i had steong connection with God ,but once i came back to my old paths and committed sins ,but then i felt Gods calling to return because i was unable to go back on my own my sin was my addiction. Since then i truly said no more again i fall away to sin and for almost 2 years i had thins close relationship,but later i started doubting which church is true and temtations came that i will go to clubs,drink ,but then i felt God was telling me inside to stop and i did ,but then i came back to pornography addiction and for a year i was like i stop doing this sin and was constantly battle. But then my life style is i dont go out much spend most time on computer and just when i try to seek for God and now i turned away for almost half year from pornography is still dont feel i have the same steong connection. How do I come back to ygod to have same close relationship? Maybe i didnt repented some sins? Sometimes i dont know i ask for forgiveness ,but i feel like i keep asking for same sin over and over again.

I think that many who struggle such as yourself after the profession of your faith in Jesus Christ is because of a weak understanding of what He has done for you and your position as a believer. When I say this I mean in a heart understanding, not a head knowledge. I believe many understand the concept that Jesus hung on the cross for our sins and died, so they come to the cross and repent and ask for new life in the forgiveness of sin. Then they stay there. Where what is needed is the moving on to take their own cross, which is the beginning of the Christian life. In order to gain, or what you say by having His presence, you must hang your flesh or crucify it, which is all YOUR desires, needs, rights, fears, insecurities etc. to the cross. This is what Christ meant when He said you must DENY yourself, take up YOUR CROSS, and follow me. This is a minute by minute conscious thing. It requires commitment, paying attention to every detail in your day, mind, body and soul. It is the calling upon God immediately when you face the temptations inviting you to sink down that pit called SELF. And as you call to Him, you are looking for the way of escape. 1 Cor 10:13. You learn what it means, by doing, to live by the Spirit and deny the flesh. See Romans 8, Gal 5. Growth comes by the doing the hard things, because they cost you. But what you get back always outweighs what you have given up or denied.

 

[FutureAndAHope]

Confession does not equate forgiveness; that is legalism, for even demons confess that they oppose God and thus confess their sin. Repentance leads to forgiveness and salvation,which always involves a true confession and not a forgery.

I agree that repentance is necessary. When I said confess I did not just mean say sorry and keep doing the same sin over and over.

 

[frater_domus]

Good question. I had a similar one not too long ago.
In the very beginning, I had some awesome and emotional experiences, induced by God, and bringing me closer. However, after a while they became less frequent as the lessons became more difficult and subtle. However, the only time I started to feel empty was usually at the time it was time to learn more. If I ignored it, it became worse.
Another source of emptiness and discontent is when I neglect reading the bible and when I have unconfessed sins, unfinished tasks or mistakes that I have not repented yet.

As a rule of thumb, if you feel like something is off, chances are good that they are. Pray earnestly and frequently. Most of all, you must mean it. Praying because you must isn’t the same as praying because you want.

Good luck, hope it helps. God bless

 

[ovis90]

How do you forget all your dreams and desires? I mean we are still human beings and we still have more or less some desires like we want to marry have children or other desires like should i travel for holiday somewhere or go to ice skating.

I think that many who struggle such as yourself after the profession of your faith in Jesus Christ is because of a weak understanding of what He has done for you and your position as a believer. When I say this I mean in a heart understanding, not a head knowledge. I believe many understand the concept that Jesus hung on the cross for our sins and died, so they come to the cross and repent and ask for new life in the forgiveness of sin. Then they stay there. Where what is needed is the moving on to take their own cross, which is the beginning of the Christian life. In order to gain, or what you say by having His presence, you must hang your flesh or crucify it, which is all YOUR desires, needs, rights, fears, insecurities etc. to the cross. This is what Christ meant when He said you must DENY yourself, take up YOUR CROSS, and follow me. This is a minute by minute conscious thing. It requires commitment, paying attention to every detail in your day, mind, body and soul. It is the calling upon God immediately when you face the temptations inviting you to sink down that pit called SELF. And as you call to Him, you are looking for the way of escape. 1 Cor 10:13. You learn what it means, by doing, to live by the Spirit and deny the flesh. See Romans 8, Gal 5. Growth comes by the doing the hard things, because they cost you. But what you get back always outweighs what you have given up or denied.

 

[Cheylynn]

How do you forget all your dreams and desires? I mean we are still human beings and we still have more or less some desires like we want to marry have children or other desires like should i travel for holiday somewhere or go to ice skating.

Picture all your dreams and all your desires in a single water drop. Then picture the ocean seas. You are circulating in and around that one single water drop – looking for the joy of life, the purpose and meaning. Where God, through His Son wants you to put your drop into His ocean – so that you may enter His Joy and experience all that He has for you. You are not ridding yourself of what you mentioned. Instead it is about relating to them in the way that God desires you to relate to them. This is what it means to walk and be IN CHRIST. It costs. It costed Him. It will cost you – to give up your little drop of water, to Him. We do not gain life in this world unless we are willing to give it up. This is what it means to have faith. It is not in things, not in even scripture – it is in Jesus Christ in all that He is and all that He did.
I found that the struggle I had in my marriage, all that I desired, cried out to God for - was not the point. He allowed me the pain, the suffering - so that I would come to this place I have found and am trying to share with you. I gave up the want, the everything I had hoped and petitioned for. I let it all go. so that I could take hold of Him. And I begin learning to find all that I needed - in Him.