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Hello,

For the last 12 days I have been in a serious depression. I have been a Christian since I was 11. Recently, my husband and I have become very devoted in our church, and I was being led to really step up to do God's work.
Out of the clear blue one day, this thought popped into my head that scared the life out of me. The thought was what if God isn't really there. I have always believed 100% in God, but I can't shake this thought from my mind. My husband said it is normal for people to doubt from time to time, but this has really hit me in my core. I know this is an attack from satan to bring me down, and I don't want that to happen, but I have become so riddled with fear and depression. I don't feel that God is with me anymore, and am afraid of going to hell for having this thought. I need help, advice, and prayer really bad! I feel like this depression is hindering me spiritually, and I desperately want to break free from it. My faith is so little right now. I need people to intercede for me, and ask the Lord to give me strength to overcome this horrible thing that has befallen me. I absolutely do not want satan to win and i'm terrified of going to hell. Someone please help!:o
 

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Hi smithleigh,

I've found the best way to find assurance that God is there is to talk to Him. Find a quiet place in your home (I use a small chair in a bedroom) get down on your knees and bow your head and talk to Him. Let Him know your concerns and ask Him your questions. Press Him for answers.

Secondly, read the Scriptures. Read the account of God's creating our realm for us in the beginning of Genesis and just sit back and imagine in your mind's eye how awesome it would have been to witness that display of His majesty as it happened. Read the accounts of Jesus' crucifixion and imagine the pain and suffering God surely experienced as He watched His Son make such a great sacrifice of love for you. Yes, just for you.

I firmly believe that if you try that for one week you will not only be assured that God is there, but you will have found a new BFF.

God bless you.
In Christ, Ted
 
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