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Ttery

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Thanks guy, you really helped me! Also, I got a message from God- I went on to a "random Bible verse" site and I got:
James 4:8

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.


It fits my situation perfectly :D

Nice, Glad to hear your a Christian.

YouTube - LeCrae - "Beyond Belief"
 
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LetThereBeLight said:
I was an atheist until recently, and I'm having some problems. It feels like whenever I try to read the Bible, pray, etc. all the atheist propaganda comes rushing back and I start doubting God. It feels like I'm just pretending to believe because all this atheist stuff is holding me back :cry:

This is a very normal thing for a Christian, new or old, to experience. C.S. Lewis who was an atheist turned Christian apologist explained his own situation like this: "when I was an atheist I couldn't help but worry that Christianity was true; when I became a Christian I couldn't help but worry it was false." That is a poor paraphrase but you get my gist. It is normal no matter what you believe to worry that it is all false. If I can support you in any way, feel free to message me.
Blessings,
-Brandon


 
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I was an atheist until recently, and I'm having some problems. It feels like whenever I try to read the Bible, pray, etc. all the atheist propaganda comes rushing back and I start doubting God. It feels like I'm just pretending to believe because all this atheist stuff is holding me back :cry:

My dear friend,

I was an atheist until recently too, but Praise God he rescued me and I know him. I also was an atheist long enough to learn that they don't really know anything either... they just believe or don't believe, just like you and me. Please keep in touch, I know what Atheism is like and I know what coming out of it is like, if you need any help, support, encouragement, you have a friend in me :) and if you don't mind I'll stick with you and will not stand by and watch you fall. There's nothing great about me but I love the Lord and he is a mighty God, let's do this together!
 
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