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Hello again. I've been gone for a few years so I thought it'd be good to reintroduce myself.

My name is Pia. I'm struggling.

I feel like I've turned away from God and have denied him over and over but he keeps pulling me back in. There's no other explanation but that God is at work in my life.

I used to be a very devout Christian. I even declared my intention to be a nun as a small child. Now, however, it seems all I can do is doubt.

The thing is, I know he's there. I've heard his voice. As I was sitting in an airport years ago and I heard a voice that told me something very specific that I never could have known myself nor could anyone else. I thought for weeks on it but soon asked for the blessing to be taken back—that I couldn't do it. And he did. Since that day I have felt so distant. Alone. I doubted what I'd heard, thinking I'd made it all up.

Recently though, I've felt like I'm being pulled back in. Almost like I was in timeout and my punishment is almost over. Is that something that God does? Is it like wandering the desert?

I don't know but I'm here. And I'm trying.

So I ask that you all pray for me. Maybe point me in the direction of some relevant verses, threads, or helpful books. Anything works, really.

Pia.
 
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Pia. said:
Hello again. I've been gone for a few years so I thought it'd be good to reintroduce myself.

My name is Pia. I'm struggling.

I feel like I've turned away from God and have denied him over and over but he keeps pulling me back in. There's no other explanation but that God is at work in my life.

I used to be a very devout Christian. I even declared my intention to be a nun as a small child. Now, however, it seems all I can do is doubt.

The thing is, I know he's there. I've heard his voice. As I was sitting in an airport years ago and I heard a voice that told me something very specific that I never could have known myself nor could anyone else. I thought for weeks on it but soon asked for the blessing to be taken back—that I couldn't do it. And he did. Since that day I have felt so distant. Alone. I doubted what I'd heard, thinking I'd made it all up.

Recently though, I've felt like I'm being pulled back in. Almost like I was in timeout and my punishment is almost over. Is that something that God does? Is it like wandering the desert?

I don't know but I'm here. And I'm trying.

So I ask that you all pray for me. Maybe point me in the direction of some relevant verses, threads, or helpful books. Anything works, really.

Pia.
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Pia. said:
Hello again. I've been gone for a few years so I thought it'd be good to reintroduce myself.

My name is Pia. I'm struggling.

I feel like I've turned away from God and have denied him over and over but he keeps pulling me back in. There's no other explanation but that God is at work in my life.

I used to be a very devout Christian. I even declared my intention to be a nun as a small child. Now, however, it seems all I can do is doubt.

The thing is, I know he's there. I've heard his voice. As I was sitting in an airport years ago and I heard a voice that told me something very specific that I never could have known myself nor could anyone else. I thought for weeks on it but soon asked for the blessing to be taken back—that I couldn't do it. And he did. Since that day I have felt so distant. Alone. I doubted what I'd heard, thinking I'd made it all up.

Recently though, I've felt like I'm being pulled back in. Almost like I was in timeout and my punishment is almost over. Is that something that God does? Is it like wandering the desert?

I don't know but I'm here. And I'm trying.

So I ask that you all pray for me. Maybe point me in the direction of some relevant verses, threads, or helpful books. Anything works, really.

Pia.
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Hi Pia,

Welcome back to CF!
 
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Pia. said:
I feel like I've turned away from God and have denied him over and over but he keeps pulling me back in. There's no other explanation but that God is at work in my life.
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You described the norm for humanity, turning away and denying. And you have described the norm for God, pulling you back. Be thankful to God for pulling you back and keep on truckin',
 
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Pia. said:
Hello again. I've been gone for a few years so I thought it'd be good to reintroduce myself.

My name is Pia. I'm struggling.

I feel like I've turned away from God and have denied him over and over but he keeps pulling me back in. There's no other explanation but that God is at work in my life.

I used to be a very devout Christian. I even declared my intention to be a nun as a small child. Now, however, it seems all I can do is doubt.

The thing is, I know he's there. I've heard his voice. As I was sitting in an airport years ago and I heard a voice that told me something very specific that I never could have known myself nor could anyone else. I thought for weeks on it but soon asked for the blessing to be taken back—that I couldn't do it. And he did. Since that day I have felt so distant. Alone. I doubted what I'd heard, thinking I'd made it all up.

Recently though, I've felt like I'm being pulled back in. Almost like I was in timeout and my punishment is almost over. Is that something that God does? Is it like wandering the desert?

I don't know but I'm here. And I'm trying.

So I ask that you all pray for me. Maybe point me in the direction of some relevant verses, threads, or helpful books. Anything works, really.

Pia.
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Hi Pia, please know that we all struggle.....sometimes we have a hard time hearing God, we wander or we question. But He is ever present and even when we move away, He does not let us go. He has always been with you. You are right, He does keep pulling us back in. He is a good and gracious God, slow to anger, rich in kindness, abounding in mercy....that is a verse in Micah. He wants what is best for you. Jeremiah 29:11-13 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Pia, it's ok. Ask God to fill your heart with His presence. Invite Him back in, He is waiting for your invitation. He invites us always to come draw closer to Him. In moving toward Him, you will find your peace. It may also help if you read Psalm 23.....and be reminded of His love and provision. Please be assured of my prayers. Welcome back, please stay in His mighty presence!
 
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Hello pia,
welcome to CF

I hope you'll enjoy your stay here.

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