I need help believing

[PleaseHelpMe]

I'm so confused about everything, I'm so scared. I'm 13 years old, and am desperately afraid of going to Hell. Even though its summer time I feel a bit depressed, and it hightens to the point of tears at night. I can barely sleep.

I came here to ask for help in how to be saved, and know that I am saved. I have prayed the prayers, confessed with my mouth that the Lord Jesus is my Lord and Saviour, and I was baptised when I was younger. It's just, I always have a feeling like I don't really believe, and when I think things like "there isn't really a God, its all fake", some of the stress is released.

I'm just having trouble believing and loving God. It's almost like I don't love God, I just fear the devil. Please help me.

 

[Bevlina]

I'm so confused about everything, I'm so scared. I'm 13 years old, and am desperately afraid of going to Hell. Even though its summer time I feel a bit depressed, and it hightens to the point of tears at night. I can barely sleep.

I came here to ask for help in how to be saved, and know that I am saved. I have prayed the prayers, confessed with my mouth that the Lord Jesus is my Lord and Saviour, and I was baptised when I was younger. It's just, I always have a feeling like I don't really believe, and when I think things like "there isn't really a God, its all fake", some of the stress is released.

I'm just having trouble believing and loving God. It's almost like I don't love God, I just fear the devil. Please help me.

Then, you are saved Darling. You are now held in the Palm of Jesus. God is not the author of fear nor confusion. This is an attack by satan to try to keep you away from God. You have nothing in the world to be afraid of as you are not going to go to hell. Jesus has already given you salvation.
And, you do believe. If you didn't, you wouldn't be here asking for help.

You are very young, and it's the young satan tries his best to throw fear, and confusion into. God is already in your heart. And, you'll have a hard time trying to get away from Him too!

You see, God is a very Just God, and He allows these things to happen to test your faith, and bring you closer to Him. And, all through your little life, you are going to have one problem and the other pop up. But, rest assured, you life is worth a fortune to God. Your heart beating means a fortune to God. He chose you. You belong to Him whether you feel is outwardly or not.

Trust me...you have not a thing in the world to fear, only fear itself. And, that's not going to get you very far is it? Especially at the end when you die, and are welcomed into the Kingdom of God with a smile and a "Well done!"

But...that's a long way off yet.. Be at peace Darling. We will pray for you.

 

[PleaseHelpMe]

Thank you so much. I needed to read that, I'm in tears now. Thank you.

 

[Bevlina]

Be at peace Sweetheart. Just relax, and be at peace. Let our God of Love envelop you and dry those tears. You are never going to know what hell is like. God has a beautiful plan for your life. A truly beautiful one.

 

[rocklife]

Continue to read the bible and obey it, every day, even if you have to force yourself. Follow Jesus to the end.

Don't allow your flesh to convince you there is no God, our flesh is evil, don't listen to it, we need the Word of God to guide us.

I just look at the sun and get a glimpse of our Awesome God, He can make the sun which blinds us after 5 seconds, He is surely more awesome than we can imagine.

 

[travel far]

Read your Bible, read it from the first page to the last! Every question you have asked is answered in the Bible. When I was 10 years old, I read the Bible cover to cover, and over the years, have done it many times. The reason for this is that it takes you on the journey of God made the world, God made man. Then for us as mankind, the journey begins. They say that the Bible is the greatest storybook in the world. I agree. I believe that they are true stories, and I have alway gained great courage from these stories of ordinary people who were made extraordinary by God. Do not be afraid, Jesus loves you , and will never leave you!

 

[PleaseHelpMe]

Thanks alot for the help guys, it means more to me then you can know. One question though- I don't read Olde English very well. Are there any Bible's written in the modern tongue? Half of it I don't even understand.

 

[MakeMeAServant]

I am very partial to the New International Version, but there are alot of translations out there now. You could go to your local Christian bookstore if you have one or maybe even a regular bookstore (which probably has a little less selection). Just make sure that you get a Christian Bible. Ask if they have one for children so that it will be easier to understand. Also, there are alot of Bibles sold through the internet in lots of translations.

 

[Bevlina]

Yes Honey...you can get the Bible written in plain English now. MakeMeAServant is absolutely right. Just explain that you need a Bible you can understand, and they will help you make the selection as MakeMeAServant has suggested. And may God go with you.
Remember, He will make certain you will get the right Bible.
And please...stay on this site. Anyone here will help you to understand through pm's, or on msn. Just stay and post your questions. You will be answered on the board here like this too.

 

[PleaseHelpMe]

Thanks alot

 

[Southwest Christians]

Dear PleaseHelpMe, I know what your going through. When I was 12 years old I doubted God. I had been saved when I was 8 but I had lost faith in Him. There was a lot of pain in my life and a lot of changes were happening. The Devil had dugged a hole for me and I fell right in. I kept trying to find myself and getting more and more lost in the mist of it. I remember some nights I would just cry myself to sleep. I didn't want to wake up the next morning. I even planned to Runaway from my home and go to Los Angeles. But even when I hated God even when I hated everyone in my life. He was there. Every bad word that came out of my mouth to every tear that dropped. He didn't give up on me. In some weird way He got me on the right road again. God Love us more than we know. Now I wonder sometimes way did God helped me? Why does He even now still put up with me? I guess if I stood before me today. God would resight John 3:16. I gave my heart back to Jesus. Right now I am living out my life for Him and I plan to forever more.

 

[TheThirdLink]

I also went through trials like that when I was younger. And I also almost ran away from home when I was 12.

 

[witsgoeilh]

I'm so confused about everything, I'm so scared. I'm 13 years old, and am desperately afraid of going to Hell. Even though its summer time I feel a bit depressed, and it hightens to the point of tears at night. I can barely sleep.

I came here to ask for help in how to be saved, and know that I am saved. I have prayed the prayers, confessed with my mouth that the Lord Jesus is my Lord and Saviour, and I was baptised when I was younger. It's just, I always have a feeling like I don't really believe, and when I think things like "there isn't really a God, its all fake", some of the stress is released.

I'm just having trouble believing and loving God. It's almost like I don't love God, I just fear the devil. Please help me.

I totally understand what your going through, Im going through the same stuff now too.
Dear Lord,
You are so awesome. I pray that you will guide Helpme, show Helpme that You really are along side with Helpme. Lord I pray that You will show Helpme that there really is a LORD, and that LORD is You. Show Helpme that You give trials to make a person strong and when they come out of them they are stronger for you and in love with you. Lord show Helpme that You really are there and teach Helpme how to love and believe in You. Help sort out the confusion and take away the fright. I pray all this in Your Sons most holy name,
Amen

 

[TheMainException]

I'm so confused about everything, I'm so scared. I'm 13 years old, and am desperately afraid of going to Hell. Even though its summer time I feel a bit depressed, and it hightens to the point of tears at night. I can barely sleep.

I came here to ask for help in how to be saved, and know that I am saved. I have prayed the prayers, confessed with my mouth that the Lord Jesus is my Lord and Saviour, and I was baptised when I was younger. It's just, I always have a feeling like I don't really believe, and when I think things like "there isn't really a God, its all fake", some of the stress is released.

I'm just having trouble believing and loving God. It's almost like I don't love God, I just fear the devil. Please help me.

the night is the worst time for me. I've known pain like yours. I've felt like god was no where in sight, like he didn't really exist and even if he did, he didn't care. I'm not sure where the change came in, it was slow actually, both directions. If you have truly beleived that God lived on earth and that he is your savior, then you ARE saved. That stress being releived is Satan laughing up a storm. He is happy when you say no to God. but be brave. He does exist and he does care. That's why he died for you. He loves you more than we could ever say. We could fill the earth with hearts and it still wouldn't show how much he loves us. Seek God, search him out, try to see his point of view. Don't stop searching until you find his hand. It is outstretched and waiting and he just wants to grab you, but if you don't turn and look, how can you grab hold? He's there and I know that you'll find him. Don't give up hope just yet.

 

[TheMainException]

Thanks alot for the help guys, it means more to me then you can know. One question though- I don't read Olde English very well. Are there any Bible's written in the modern tongue? Half of it I don't even understand.

There is also a Bible called "The Message." That is a very good bible to read, I also like NIV, and NLT.

 

[Daughter of His]

I'm so glad you wrote. In Phillipians 4:7-8 the Bible tells us not to worry but to tell God everything,that means things that bother us too. 7 "If you do this, you will experience God's peace which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. So if you are feeling anxious, tell God about it and ask for His peace and His peace will guard your heart and mind---awesome and wonderful God!!!!

There is also a Teen NIV Bible which is excellent. God bless you everyday !

 

[PleaseHelpMe]

Wow...I didn't even know there were two pages. It means alot to me that so many people are willing to help

And I just thought of something! When I was way younger, like 4-5, I used to be soooo scared of the dark. I prayed to God with the unwavering faith I had at that age, and kept praying. Then I heard in my heart angels singing me to sleep! If I hadn't come here, I wouldn't have remembered that, and know that God still loves me! Thank you sooo much!

 

[Bevlina]

We are happy you came to us Sweetheart. Our love is here for you. And, God is with you all the time. That's why you heard angels singing in your heart when you were afraid as a little one. God was telling you that you are special, and in His Care. That His Angels will always watch over, and guard you. You are special to Him. And...you are very, very special to us.

 

[holysoldrbee]

Wow sweetie you have nothing to worry about.Satan is a liar you do believe its just the enemy lieing to you in your mind.It has happend to me before.What i found out is that i had a God given destiny,and the enemy was putting things in my head to keep me from my awesome Godly destiny.Reading Gods word helps alotI know you have a destiny too and a great one.You have a mission and it will be accomplished just be strong and i pray that Jesus will guide you through each day with love.Don't fear cause Jesus loves you and he is with you and he knows what you feel just lay it at his feet and start new.If you ever want to chat you can instant message me at holysoldrbee im 19 and it would be a pleasure to talk to you and just speak into your heart about Jesus and how awesome he is.I have been through alot but God has brought me out of all of the bad so i give him the glory forever.God bless you

 

[Bevlina]

Do you know PleaseHelpMe Sweetheart...you are engraven upon the palm of God.

Here is YOUR verse:

Isaiah 49:16

" Behold, I have graven you upon the palms of my Hand"

You have been sealed to Him. Nothing can harm you. Nothing. Just stay really close to God all the days of your life. And, He gave you another promise for when you are a little afraid at any time...

He said..."Be still, and know, that I am God."
He will give you peace, and happiness. Just trust in Him and know....that He...is God.
Mightier than satan, Mightier than the stars and the planets, Mightier than the seas,Mightier than the most beautiful high mountain, Mightier than the sun, Mightier than anything you can ever imagine,and.....you are His child.