Please help

[Hulk06]

Ok, I'm 17 years old and interested in getting to know God a lot better. The only thing is, here's what happens to me most of the time: For a solid 3-4 days straight I can hear God's voice so well, I don't feel lazy at all when it comes to reading His word, praying, doing stuff for other's...but then right when I feel like I'm going to hit a peak, something consumes me..it's like this wave of laziness that seems so hard to overcome...this seems to happen a lot at the end of the weak...and I always tell myself that I'm going to just skip reading my bible for that night because I'll make up for it double the next day, but I usually don't...

I pray before the throne of grace and ask and thank God for strength in my times of trial, and for him to help keep me strong through temptation(which is procrastinating)...sometimes I can hear His voice so well, and I know satan is trying to bring me down...how important would you say being consistent is in a relationship with God? What are some ways I can hit a peak in my relationship with God? The Lord spoke to me and told me that I have a gift in prophecy, how do I unleash that gift? thanks a lot guys, love ya

Your brother in Christ, Zac

 

[Immanuel]

Ok, I'm 17 years old and interested in getting to know God a lot better. The only thing is, here's what happens to me most of the time: For a solid 3-4 days straight I can hear God's voice so well, I don't feel lazy at all when it comes to reading His word, praying, doing stuff for other's...but then right when I feel like I'm going to hit a peak, something consumes me..it's like this wave of laziness that seems so hard to overcome...this seems to happen a lot at the end of the weak...and I always tell myself that I'm going to just skip reading my bible for that night because I'll make up for it double the next day, but I usually don't...

I pray before the throne of grace and ask and thank God for strength in my times of trial, and for him to help keep me strong through temptation(which is procrastinating)...sometimes I can hear His voice so well, and I know satan is trying to bring me down...how important would you say being consistent is in a relationship with God? What are some ways I can hit a peak in my relationship with God? The Lord spoke to me and told me that I have a gift in prophecy, how do I unleash that gift? thanks a lot guys, love ya

Your brother in Christ, Zac

Those are all valid Qs.

If you think that satan is trying to bring you down, then rebuke him. All you have to say is I rebuke you satan in the name of Jesus for bringing me down. Use the name of Jesus and His blood -- IT IS POWERFUL!!!
I must also forgot to add that if we have sin in our lives, we allow satan to come in and work in our lives and no matter how much we plead the blood/name of Jesus Christ, he cannot leave. I don't know your life, but it's good to take a honest evaluation.

However, if you are feeling lazy because of a lack of sleep or anything physical, then you need to take care of your body better.

As for consistency w/ a relationship with God. I think for any relationship you want to maintain, you would have to be consistent in talking to that person, no? I mean if I were your friend, I wouldn't call you from time to time. I would talk and listen to you on a consistent basis, right?

Do not worry too much about reaching a peak or not reaching a peak. Just focus on your relationship with God and all will follow because everything is a reflection of your relationship with God. You will have your high points and your low points. As long as your not in constant low, then it's ok.

Don't worry too much about the prophecy. It will come into use as you do the work of the Lord. Sometimes we get so caught up into different things that we forget about our relationship with God or we get prideful about our giftings. Unleasing those gifts will only come through the power of the Holy Spirit. But if we are not good stewards of these gifts, God can also take them away. Continue to learn how to hear God and those gifts will come into use. Don't worry too much, just focus on your relationship with God.

I hope this helps.

 

[looksgood]

Ok, I'm 17 years old and interested in getting to know God a lot better. The only thing is, here's what happens to me most of the time: For a solid 3-4 days straight I can hear God's voice so well, I don't feel lazy at all when it comes to reading His word, praying, doing stuff for other's...but then right when I feel like I'm going to hit a peak, something consumes me..it's like this wave of laziness that seems so hard to overcome...this seems to happen a lot at the end of the weak...and I always tell myself that I'm going to just skip reading my bible for that night because I'll make up for it double the next day, but I usually don't...

I pray before the throne of grace and ask and thank God for strength in my times of trial, and for him to help keep me strong through temptation(which is procrastinating)...sometimes I can hear His voice so well, and I know satan is trying to bring me down...how important would you say being consistent is in a relationship with God? What are some ways I can hit a peak in my relationship with God? The Lord spoke to me and told me that I have a gift in prophecy, how do I unleash that gift? thanks a lot guys, love ya

Your brother in Christ, Zac

Take it from someone who has been there...don't worry about your peek. You will never hit it. The reason is that there is always a higher place with God.

I have found that there are times the highest I have gone has been through the lowest points with God. I know it doesn't make sence...at least not fully.

I can tell you it is like a quote I once heard "On my knees I grow taller than trees."

Not just speaking of prayer, but of being broken before God. There are times when you may feel alone and as though you are far from God. I don't need to remind you of the many men in the bible who felt so weak in God too. Many whom could not lift their heads to pray. Yet those men such as elija, isaiha (spelling), and others are known as great men of God who were close to Him.

Don't worry about the peek. Don't worry about how many times you pray. Like immanuel said, just keep up your relationship with God. You will find you can't go long without an old friend before one of you is knocking on the others door. Your going to find that God has ways of coming to you as well.

As far as profecy...I don't know how He let you know, nor will I say you have it or not. But if you do...know that you will face heavy spiritual war. This is the most useful gift, therfore the most fought against.

I have been there, trust me it is no picknick to carry the sword of the spirit into battle. Make sure it is sharp and above all TESTED against the scripture. Also make sure you have on the other armor...in the times of trial I have seen I would have fallen if it wasn't that God had sealed my helment to my head.

 

[TrustingmyLord]

Pray about this, thats the best thing you can do.

As far as "hitting a peak," I think I can relate. I seem to have months of inconcistency, then for this past month I have been reading my Bible non stop, praying more than ever, I started a Bible study and I have felt closer to God than ever. Now, however... I feel it waning. We had the holidays and all... I have been lazy. But you know what? Its not just laziness, I really dont think so. I believe Satan tries to distract us, keep us busy - even busy with GOOD things - so we wont be doing what we should.

There are times in our Christian walk where we feel Gods presence more strongly. I think its very important to try to carry on and do what we should (Bible reading and praying, etc) even when we just arent feeling it.

How important would I say consistency is? Well... honestly, I think its impossible.

For one thing, we are weak humans who get sidetracked quite easily, secondly, our goal should not be consistency, but growth.

I believe that Satan not only tries to get us sidetracked, but when we do, he loves it when we feel guilty. See, we need to totally rely on God. I often pray that he will keep me close, help me to stay with it... I can do nothing without him. So when I do have a period of super consitency or growth, I should not be patting myself on the back and start thinking I am a good little Christian, I should thank God for allowing this to happen.

But on the same line of thinking, I think one must be careful, I shouldnt just blame Satan cause I didnt read my Bible last night. He tempts, we give in.

I know as far as myself, many times I get impatient. After this period of Bible study and closeness I have had, if its not seeming as great and moving as it was last week, I get annoyed and want to feel God more NOW. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.

I think we just need to be patient and trust in God totally and completely. We may not have a clue what we are doing, but God has it all figured out. If he has given you a gift of prophesy, he will help you learn about it. Just trust.

 

[Immanuel]

I just want to say one or two things.

DONT rely on feelings. The human heart and emotions are deceitful. Just because a person doesn't feel like God is not there, doesn't mean He isn't. Just because a person doesn't feel like reading the bible, read it. I'm just saying this because a lot of us tend to rely on our emotions or how we feel like doing something or not or we let our emotions control us. I've been there and I'm still working on it.

Another thing is that satan is an accuser of the brethen. When you are saying, I'm a bad Christian because I'm not reading my bible enough or I'm not praying enough, that is satan shooting his darts at us because he is accusing and condemning you. DONT listen to those LIES.

Be humble in your walk with God, but at the same time, don't beat yourself up about it.

Ok, I'm gonna run off to church now.

 

[EmbracingHim]

Immanuel...good post.

I'd like to add one tiny thought. I find it less than ironic that it is the end of the week when you feel tired...

After all God rested on the seventh. Don't beat yourself up -- trust in God with all your might and you will find that your Faith can grow and laziness can not compete with one's strengthened Faith.

Concerning gifts...they are from God and should operate through His Will and not our own.

As is, I would be proud if you were my son.

 

[Citizen of the Kingdom]

God takes us to the mountain tops but it's in the valleys that He teaches us to walk. God bless.

 

[kisstheson]

Did you know the word "believe" in the original greek actually means to "trust in, rely on and cling to?" We all suffer from laziness from to time to time. Cling to Jesus. We all have our ups and downs. Trust in Him. Depend on Him. Lean on Him. Tell Him everything. Share all things with Him. When you fall run to Him at once. Keep it simple. The Gospels...can't get enough of the life of Jesus. He loves you. He will help you.