i'm feeling lost

[CSGOKnife007]

i've been having a lot of spiritual battles lately. i don't even know if it's even that because i've begun to question things. i feel deep down that is what it is but i feel that i cannot accept it. i've been trying to get god back into my life but i have no idea where to go and i haven't been around any true christians in about a year or so. i keep wanting to do things with my life, but they seem to be only for myself. as much as i want to do it something deep down is telling me that i need to do something that is related to god. i don't know what it is, it could just be all in my head, but i decided to come here because i have no one to speak to about this and this has been bugging me for quite some time. also, i apologize for the lack of grammar. it's like 3am and i'm tired.

 

[pinkjess]

In my personal walk with God, I have ups and downs. There have been periods in my life where I have been SUPER close to God--like I was literally so close to God I felt like I was on some kind of high (Not drug-related, but euphoric peace from His presence) and everything was sunshine and rainbow farts. Then there comes the testing. There was a time where I fell far away from God and was tempted terribly to give up--time helped and soon little by little I crawled my way back to God. He is faithful to redeem if we tell Him we honestly want Him in our lives.

What kind of things are you wanting to do with your life? Secular professions are not wrong as long as they do not violate God's laws (stealing, cheating, adultery, etc.) in fact they can be a HUGE platform to share our faith and show people Jesus who would otherwise have no exposure (people who never step foot in church or think about God). You could be used by God. On the other hand, I know what you mean by wanting to do something more "spiritual" like a pastor or evangelist.

 

[Isaiah55:6]

It sounds to me God is drawing you. (John 6:44) says, "For no one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them to me, and at the last day I will raise them up." The christian life is not an easy life. It's a battle. That's why Jesus told us to pick up our cross and follow him. Paul explains the christian life as running a race ( 1 Cor 9:44), "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize." And it's also why Jesus says to count the cost before committing to the Christian life (Luke 14:28).
The Christian life is a struggle. It has up's and downs. Keep your eyes fixed on Christ and keep moving forward. I would suggest finding a church if you don't already. I find it important for christians to surround themselves with other Christians. God bless.

 

[Tigger45]

Welcome to CF

 

[Outpouring]

i've been having a lot of spiritual battles lately. i don't even know if it's even that because i've begun to question things. i feel deep down that is what it is but i feel that i cannot accept it. i've been trying to get god back into my life but i have no idea where to go and i haven't been around any true christians in about a year or so. i keep wanting to do things with my life, but they seem to be only for myself. as much as i want to do it something deep down is telling me that i need to do something that is related to god. i don't know what it is, it could just be all in my head, but i decided to come here because i have no one to speak to about this and this has been bugging me for quite some time. also, i apologize for the lack of grammar. it's like 3am and i'm tired.

I am grateful that this site is available for you. One thing I can share, you don't have to try to get God back into your life. He's always waiting for us to surrender our lives to Him. It sounds like God is trying to show you something for your life. God's grace is sufficient. Our life is a daily walk. We will have challenges, disappointments, hurts, etc. but God's grace is sufficient. Take it one day at a time, maybe one hour at a time, seeking after God and His will for your life. Always remember, we are not perfect people, you will never find a perfect person. When you begin building a strong relationship with God, you will see and experience His grace.

You can't do it by yourself. I recommend finding a bible teaching church that you can attend and meet others. Join a Men's only bible study or class. This will help you move forward in your walk with God.

Blessings to you,

 

[drjean]

Please know that the source of doubting is NOT God. Dispel those voices by quoting the Word of God, as Jesus did...truly there is power in that!

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[HurpaDerpy]

Hi CSGO Bro.

but i have no idea where to go and i haven't been around any true christians in about a year or so

Yes, that's a really important one, especially when you're questioning your faith and watnot. God can sometimes use others around you to speak to you--especially if they are followers of Jesus Christ.

i apologize for the lack of grammar

haha no worries. hope you managed to get some sleep man.

 

[CSGOKnife007]

Thank you all, you've helped me a lot!

 

[CSGOKnife007]

And a few minutes after I posted this something weird happened. I don't know if this is in my head or not, but I went into Google and typed in "I need help", and when I typed that in for some reason I felt the need to skip to page 7 and when I clicked on page 7 a church site came up and literally, like literally explained what I was feeling. I'm pretty sure it's all in my head though, just felt like sharing.

 

[HurpaDerpy]

a church site came up and literally, like literally explained what I was feeling

Seems pretty neat to me though. God can speak to people in strange ways, why not through guiding you to a search result? I wouldn't count on that ALL the time, but yea, I don't really see why not.

 

[Bryan H]

And a few minutes after I posted this something weird happened. I don't know if this is in my head or not, but I went into Google and typed in "I need help", and when I typed that in for some reason I felt the need to skip to page 7 and when I clicked on page 7 a church site came up and literally, like literally explained what I was feeling. I'm pretty sure it's all in my head though, just felt like sharing.

That's actually the sort of thing that happens to me daily. It's how I figured out God was real. I guess you could you say I found God on the internet.

I also prayed that I would meet someone who can relate to that sort of experience so let me know if that keeps happening haha

 

[CSGOKnife007]

Haha, for sure.

 

[jina80]

i've been having a lot of spiritual battles lately. i don't even know if it's even that because i've begun to question things. i feel deep down that is what it is but i feel that i cannot accept it. i've been trying to get god back into my life but i have no idea where to go and i haven't been around any true christians in about a year or so. i keep wanting to do things with my life, but they seem to be only for myself. as much as i want to do it something deep down is telling me that i need to do something that is related to god. i don't know what it is, it could just be all in my head, but i decided to come here because i have no one to speak to about this and this has been bugging me for quite some time. also, i apologize for the lack of grammar. it's like 3am and i'm tired.

I'm not sure if coming here is best for you. As I've looked at these people on this forum and what they post and what they say about other people and churches, I bet less than a handful are "true Christians". Being a Christian is to be like Christ, talking bad about people and calling other churches cults is NOT Christ like. Yeah there gunna swarm around you like bees to honey, but only for their own personal gain, appearance is everything here! Read their threads! If you need spiritual advice find a pastor or someone you trust that is Christ like, don't look here, there are only wolves in sheepskin here I promise. I hope you find what it is you're looking for and you will be in my prayers tonight.
God bless you .
Jorjan

 

[faroukfarouk]

Hi; good to see you on the forums; God bless His Word to you. John 14, verses 1 thru 27 is a good passage to read.

 

[Angelbug]

I too am feeling lost so your not alone, i have many health issues and I sometimes question my faith

 

[CSGOKnife007]

@jina80 Thanks for the advice I'll look into it.

 

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[dhh712]

i've been having a lot of spiritual battles lately. i don't even know if it's even that because i've begun to question things. i feel deep down that is what it is but i feel that i cannot accept it. i've been trying to get god back into my life but i have no idea where to go and i haven't been around any true christians in about a year or so. i keep wanting to do things with my life, but they seem to be only for myself. as much as i want to do it something deep down is telling me that i need to do something that is related to god. i don't know what it is, it could just be all in my head, but i decided to come here because i have no one to speak to about this and this has been bugging me for quite some time. also, i apologize for the lack of grammar. it's like 3am and i'm tired.

I feel much the same way a lot of times, that I most of what I do in life I do for myself and not God. If you haven't already, I hope you will pray every day that God will change your heart. Beg him to open doors for you to live to God and not yourself. Only he can change us. Also it is important to keep in mind that it is God who prepares the good works for us and that of course none of them will ultimately be the factor which brings us to eternal communion with God. Fill your heart with love for Christ, think of him daily, pray to God in Christ's name that he will change your heart ever more to him and to the next world with him and not this one too much.

Also much of the discouragement I feel comes from Satanic attacks telling us about how little we've done for God--have we really gone out and directly helped those in need all that we can? It is easy to become discouraged in this. Rather than become weighed down by this, start by being a godly person in the role that God has placed you in now. Do your work right now? Be a godly employee by working as you are instructed to do, fairly and to the best of your ability; do not slack off or be disobedient to your employer or contentious with co-workers. What is your role in your family? Are your parents still living? Be a respectful son to them by honoring your parents as the Lord commands even if they are not honorable people; remember that by respecting them you are actually respecting the Lord because it is he who has given them to you as your parents. Start by things like that, making sure you are following the second table of the ten commandments to the best of your ability.

I hope you will grow strong again in the Lord and maybe these forums might be of some help or support to you.

 

[Outpouring]

And a few minutes after I posted this something weird happened. I don't know if this is in my head or not, but I went into Google and typed in "I need help", and when I typed that in for some reason I felt the need to skip to page 7 and when I clicked on page 7 a church site came up and literally, like literally explained what I was feeling. I'm pretty sure it's all in my head though, just felt like sharing.

That's the way God works sometimes.

 

[farout]

i've been having a lot of spiritual battles lately. i don't even know if it's even that because i've begun to question things. i feel deep down that is what it is but i feel that i cannot accept it. i've been trying to get god back into my life but i have no idea where to go and i haven't been around any true christians in about a year or so. i keep wanting to do things with my life, but they seem to be only for myself. as much as i want to do it something deep down is telling me that i need to do something that is related to god. i don't know what it is, it could just be all in my head, but i decided to come here because i have no one to speak to about this and this has been bugging me for quite some time. also, i apologize for the lack of grammar. it's like 3am and i'm tired.

Do you follow Jesus and His commands? If not, you are not His. You sound like you are attempting to live your life all by yourself, You seem to lack love and respect for God, not as you type god. If you are trying to get "god' back in your life, then He has not been there art all. God will never leave or forsake us. So it sounds like you have never acknowledged that you are LOST, and burdened down by your sins in your life. What do you want to do about it now?