Starting again

[Juststeph]

Hi,
I was brought up in a christian family and I've had my ups and downs with God as everyone has. Recently I had a complete spiritual crash, I was doubting and ignoring God, I wanted out. Today I decided that I was really mucked up inside and that it was because I was making a hash of my life without God.

I decided I needed him and I want to start again, except this time really start again from the beginning. I feel like a scared child; I don't know how start, that's why I want advice. Can anyone give me advice on how to build my relationship with God again?

 

[yellowmongoose]

Hello!

I think you should do what you said and start from the beginning. That means going back to the cross and reminding yourself what Jesus has done for you in his death and resurrection. That is where a relationship with God begins. I think reading the Gospels again will help you. Coming to God like a child is in fact how He likes you to come to Him so don't let you feeling like a scared child put you off.

Hope this is helpful and I pray that your relationship with God will be restored.

 

[Ainur]

That´s SO good news! I´m glad you´re back to the Truth!
When I came back to Christ a few years ago, I reviewed all the truths about life in the Bible: what is sin, what God has done for me, my new identity on Christ, etc. I already knew that, but it was a great faith-builder to refresh my mind with these facts. C.S. Lewis once said that we need to be more often reminded than teached!

This is a great website with tips for those who are (re)starting their life with Christ:
http://www.christiananswers.net/q-comfort/growing.html
Keep up! He is there waiting anxiously for you!

 

[wtopneuma]

Pray, read and study the Bible, and obey all the directions you receive from God. Make adjustments in your life to what God wants to do through you in the lives of others. Depend on Jesus and His resources to live Holy before God. You can't do it from your own resources. Study 1st Corinthians 10:13 then turn to Romans 7:23-25 for what the way of excape from temptation is. Build on the intimacy of your relationship with Jesus till you don't want to do anything displeasing to Him. This is done by spending time with Him.

 

[w00dy]

he loves a broken man, hes told us that much. maybe he let you slide into a way of thinking that excluded him because he knew his love is what you seek. because you can reach that point of self that realises they need the love and security that stands within the lord. i reckon hes took the trouble to recscue you so hes not gonna leave you after pulling you out of the stye. god love you and welcome home

 

[Juststeph]

Thank you all for your help. It's difficult but so far I haven't gone back on my decision. I read some of Matthew today, not much but what I did read I made sure I absorbed and tried to make it as real as possible to myself. Also I prayed for the first time in a long while. Plus I decided to go on a fast today to break a destructive relationship I have with food, as I have just broken one with sex.

 

[Silent Enigma]

Glad to hear.

 

[Arclight610]

You should in fact feel like a child. For that is the type of people that Jesus says inherits the kindom. Do not be like an "adult". Full of pride. Not willing to ask for help. Your on the right track. God is calling you back, it's your choice to take his hand or swat it away.

-TJ-

 

[wonderwaleye]

Dear Juststeph

Your words reveal a BRIGHT FUTURE!!!


JUST KEEP REMEMBERING:





X Even though you can't see him, GOD is there!!! O
( click on the x and drag to the O ) ( then see who is with you ) steven

 

[MadFingerPainter]

~Drops in & leaves hugs for everyone~

 

[jamiepr79]

Read you Bible
Go to Church
Go to Fellowship
Start Bible School
Pray

Any of the above, It isn't always as easy as everyone says, it will be a fierce challenge but definately worth it afterwards, and it will prolly become much easier when you rely on God's strength and accept his awesome love for you.

Peace be with you JS.