Rekindle

[Mϋzikdϋde]

How do you rekindle a dying fire? I'm a very analytical individual and lately the enemy has been using that against me. I find myself questioning the validity of supernatural happenings in God's word. I don't question the fundamentals (Jesus' resurrection etc...) but if something doesn't make logical sense then I feel confused.
I've been a Christian for 20 years and I've never experienced these feelings. I've always been filled with the Holy Spirit but lately I feel like the Spirit has been distanced from me. I don't think this is a matter of not focusing on God; in fact, this has probably increased my focus because I find it so disturbing.
I know the enemy will attack when we are doing God's will and I'm very familiar with those attacks since I've been heavily involved in ministry for quite some time...this is not one of those attacks. I'm not sure where it's coming from but I continue to have fleeting thoughts of doubt in different areas of my faith.
Is this a trial? What should I do? Can I get some scriptural support from those of you who feel inspired enough to do so? I desire to be close to God again.

 

[desi]

You sound like me. 'Through God all things are possible.' The problem with scripture is that it was written by relatively primitive men who did not understand science as we do today. When you understand God created the processes we call science you will understand God can manipulate anything by the very scientific forces he defined. Think of the habitat of a lab rat. Humans are like God to them in their scope of power and authority. God has such power over us as we live in the habitat God provided us with; hence, he can manipulate it at will.

 

[Mϋzikdϋde]

Actually, I wasn't even thinking about science. The problem is spiritual and the problem is with me not God.

As far as science goes; I find this site quite entertaining with all these people who think they understand science at all. Many of them knock Christian beliefs because we can't *Prove* God exists. Then they delve into quantum mechanics to the point of not being able to prove that they themselves exist.
Bottom line: If you can't build a theory to support it; Deny it.
My life is support for the existence of God. I remember when I was so egotistical and self-centered that I didn't want to believe in God because I couldn't give up control of anything. I was pompous, arrogant and immature. I refused to see that God was working in my life whether I believed in Him or not. I just put labels like "Luck" and "coincidence" on everything. I was the luckiest and most coincidental person I knew. Finally, after the third time I died (literally) I admitted to myself that maybe I wasn't invincible, maybe I had a purpose.

Anyway, I come to sites like this and see reflections of my old self. I see people who are so prideful and filled to the brim with themselves seek out another's passion then proceed to pick at it and belittle it until they feel a sense of accomplishment. Which, by the way, never seems to come.

I'm sure someone will take this post and turn it into a huge debate and try to dazzle us "blind" Christians with their brilliance and wisdom of ages.
I'll sit back and read and chuckle and pray for them.
Of course, we have those that would prefer to call us timid and weak while they sit there all puffed up and proud. Then they have to quit the debate because Mommy needs to use the phone.
Yeah, I'm scared...big bad heathen.

Ok, I've corrupted the post that I started so I'm going back to the subject.
I have no problem believing God's word, but the enemy tries to use my analytical nature to make sure I don't connect with God's spirit. The enemy is constantly interrupting me when I go to worship The Lord. That's where I need help.
All I'm asking for is prayer. I need warriors on my side.

This post isn't directed at any single person or even any single group of people...I'm just blowing off steam because I came to a Christian website with a problem and not one person in a week has offered to pray for me. Where are all the Christians on this site?
There are plenty of Atheists here, maybe I can get one of them to help...
If you feel like I'm holding you accountable, I am.

Thank you,
Frustrated

 

[The Midge]

How do you rekindle a dying fire? I'm a very analytical individual and lately the enemy has been using that against me. I find myself questioning the validity of supernatural happenings in God's word. I don't question the fundamentals (Jesus' resurrection etc...) but if something doesn't make logical sense then I feel confused.
I've been a Christian for 20 years and I've never experienced these feelings. I've always been filled with the Holy Spirit but lately I feel like the Spirit has been distanced from me. I don't think this is a matter of not focusing on God; in fact, this has probably increased my focus because I find it so disturbing.
I know the enemy will attack when we are doing God's will and I'm very familiar with those attacks since I've been heavily involved in ministry for quite some time...this is not one of those attacks. I'm not sure where it's coming from but I continue to have fleeting thoughts of doubt in different areas of my faith.
Is this a trial? What should I do? Can I get some scriptural support from those of you who feel inspired enough to do so? I desire to be close to God again.

I think I understand how you feel. However I don't want to be like Job's friends dealing out duff advice in order to fill the silence. for you.

 

[Mϋzikdϋde]

I think I understand how you feel. However I don't want to be like Job's friends dealing out duff advice in order to fill the silence. for you.

Thank you so much for your cander and honesty. I think just typing the post was (in a way) therapeutic. I've since come to terms with the fact that this is an attack that I need to leave in the hands of God. Once again I've been trying to do something on my own. Ironically enough it is God Himself that will put me back in touch with His Holy Spirit.
Thanks for the

 

[Brooke]

That's happened to me before. Your doubts will fade away, no worries.