i don't know why.. but i'm beginning to feel like i'm incapable of sincere prayer.. i believe that prayer should be a real honest heart to heart with God, but whenever i give it a go, i feel like i'm not putting 100% faith into it. and it's horrible because i know in my head that the only thing that will fix my problems or even help me get through them is God and asking Him for that help. but my heart isn't following too well and i don't understand why. i'm having a hard time in every way possible (my walk, relationships, school), but i don't think that those things are the real deal.. the REAL problem is my distance and inability to communicate with God. so please pray for the root of my problems and heartache.. please pray that i can pray with some realness and conviction of heart.. i know that i need God more than anything, and more than anything, i want to be able to go to him and KNOW in mind, body, and soul, that He will take care of me no matter what happens.
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Lamb there are four probable causes of your problem.One cause could be sinful behavior which is preventing you from drawing close to God and is making you a bit shy to ask for help.Another possible cause is lack of faith which doesn't make you really believe your prayers will be answered.A third possible cause is the absence of the Holy Sprit in your life which means you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus.A fourth possible cause is depression caused by your various problems.This can cause people to emotionally withdraw from all relationships including the one with God.
Ok now I'll give you easy solutions for all these problems.
1.Sin - Cut it out.Or as Jesus said,"if your right hand causes you to sin,cut off your right hand"
2.Faith - Increase it.Bible reading,Christian book and magazine reading,Christian music listening,nothing but Christian radio listening,participating in a spiritually and socially active youth group,all will help to increase your faith.
3.Holy Spirit.Get it.Just keep praying weekly for the baptism of the Holy Spirit.(John 3:3-9)
4.Depression.Get over it.Vigorous exercise,increased social activity and refusal to dwell on your problems all will help.
Ok now I'll give you easy solutions for all these problems.
1.Sin - Cut it out.Or as Jesus said,"if your right hand causes you to sin,cut off your right hand"
2.Faith - Increase it.Bible reading,Christian book and magazine reading,Christian music listening,nothing but Christian radio listening,participating in a spiritually and socially active youth group,all will help to increase your faith.
3.Holy Spirit.Get it.Just keep praying weekly for the baptism of the Holy Spirit.(John 3:3-9)
4.Depression.Get over it.Vigorous exercise,increased social activity and refusal to dwell on your problems all will help.
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