Slump

[Doubledb]

Has anyone ever had a long slump in thier relationship with Christ? This past year i have felt so far from God. I guess its what St. John of the Cross would call "The DarkNight of the Soul". I was so close to God a year ago andhad a potentially awesome relationship with this girl. Then, who would have thought, she pulled the BEST FRIEND CARD (at least thats my name for it). She said she didnt feel the same towards me, that she wasnt intrested in going out with me. Of course we are bnot friends anymore. Whenever she sees me she says "hi", like eveythings ok, but we never talk. I got tired of her never calling me or always being to busy, even goign out with nummerous guys within the past year. I prayed to God and really thought she was for me. Which started my confusion. How does one know if they are hearing themselves or the Holy Spirit? Anyways, since then ive gotten deeper and deeper in a spiritual rut. Im in college and my roomates have girlfriends, so that makes me feel extremly lonely somtimes (especially when im the single guy and joked about). Ive even begun to look at things on the internet...lustful images and they dont fill the emptiness. They only fill an urge for a second but then im left the same. I know Christ should be my all, but i feel so distant from Him. Im trying to go back to God, to hear his voice, but its hard when you feel like hes gone. Do any of you ever feel like your life is lacking purpose? That you are so far from where God wants you? I mean im a guy and all but sometimes my sin makes me want to cry. I never would have thought tjhat i could have fallen so far becuase i was so close to God. I guess it just proves that we are not all perfect and need to constantly persue and run after Christ more than anything, more than anyone else.

 

[klewlis]

Let he who thinks he stands, take heed, lest he fall.

I have been where you are, and it is difficult, dark, and lonely.

It may be hard, but try to remember that God is faithful, even when we are faithless. He will hang on to you as long as you continue to seek him (and often even when you don't!). I am living proof of that. Give it time... do lots of things that will feed your soul, like reading inspirational books (and of course the Bible!) and listening to inspirational music. Don't lose hope. Get some friends to pray for you. Remember all of the things that God has done for you in the past.

 

[Doubledb]

True. So far thats my plan.

 

[Stanfi]

Has anyone ever had a long slump in thier relationship with Christ? This past year i have felt so far from God. I guess its what St. John of the Cross would call "The DarkNight of the Soul". I was so close to God a year ago andhad a potentially awesome relationship with this girl. Then, who would have thought, she pulled the BEST FRIEND CARD (at least thats my name for it). She said she didnt feel the same towards me, that she wasnt intrested in going out with me. Of course we are bnot friends anymore. Whenever she sees me she says "hi", like eveythings ok, but we never talk. I got tired of her never calling me or always being to busy, even goign out with nummerous guys within the past year. I prayed to God and really thought she was for me. Which started my confusion. How does one know if they are hearing themselves or the Holy Spirit? Anyways, since then ive gotten deeper and deeper in a spiritual rut. Im in college and my roomates have girlfriends, so that makes me feel extremly lonely somtimes (especially when im the single guy and joked about). Ive even begun to look at things on the internet...lustful images and they dont fill the emptiness. They only fill an urge for a second but then im left the same. I know Christ should be my all, but i feel so distant from Him. Im trying to go back to God, to hear his voice, but its hard when you feel like hes gone. Do any of you ever feel like your life is lacking purpose? That you are so far from where God wants you? I mean im a guy and all but sometimes my sin makes me want to cry. I never would have thought tjhat i could have fallen so far becuase i was so close to God. I guess it just proves that we are not all perfect and need to constantly persue and run after Christ more than anything, more than anyone else.

Oh my, I've been there done that. I feel for you I know all of the pain and confusion first hand. It is NOT fun. I know! When people play games with your heart, it is anything but fun.

I know it is hard at this time, but what you need to do is quit focusing on relationships with women, and focus completely on your relationship with God. Our relationship with God is like any other relationship we have, it takes work to keep it up! So, you need to work on your relationship with God. Read your bible and pray. Repent of all and any sin that seperates you from God, and do not do it again.

 

[Doubledb]

I agree... i guess its just something hard to get over. It is also hard when all my friends are going out with someone and many are getting engaged or marrieed. I guess thats college for ya.. lol. I might be intrested in this one girl but i decided that until i get back on track with God i need to not seriously consider anything.. Christ needs ot be first and until i get that striat in my life, in my mind, im not going to presue a relationship with another, especialyl since that relationship would have to be centered on Christ in the first place. Thanks..

 

[jenptcfan]

Remember that if you're feeling far away from God, it's not because HE went anywhere...it was you who drifted, and He's still where He was...waiting for you to come back. (I've been there, believe me!). Just keep praying and seeking Him. Ask Him to reveal those things in your life that are driving a wedge between you and He.

God bless!
J