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There are many things about Judeo-Christian belief that are difficult to accept. No need to name these things, you know them because you've also struggled, or you've been mocked because you profess to believe these things. I'd say these things are also what prevent many from believing fully in either faith.
Just a week ago I found myself in a situation (a situation resulting from my own weakness and stupidity) where I was grasping at God like a drowning man grasps at a life raft. Quickly things changed for the better.
I've been praying, studying, listening to Gospel/inspired music, meditating as if my life depends on it... because frankly it does.
Noticable things have changed. I've felt a presence, and I can't tell you when I last felt so alive and centered. Perhaps during my last go-round with Christianity. It's not just these positive experiences, it's also that I see the merit in dedicating myself this time around.
Already though, in spite of these experiences, my mind is attempting to pick at everything.
So here's a question, but first I have to preface with an example from another faith.
A wise man is approached by a seeker with all sorts of metaphysical questions that the wise man can't answer. The wise man tries explaining to the seeker that the questions he's asking do not matter, that he's miising out on the fruit of the faith by asking these questions that do not help him in the moment. He tries to explain to the seeker that he's like a man wounded by a posioned arrow, who won't allow the physician to remove the arrow until he knows every last detail about the arrow, the bow, and the person who shot it.
My question; is there a scriptural parallel in Christianity? Is there anything which would allow me to NOT be like the guy shot with the arrow? Is it safe for me to simply obey the Father, emulate the Son, and commune with the Holy Spirit for now, and worry about the rest later?
Thanks for reading, and thanks in advance for any replies.
Just a week ago I found myself in a situation (a situation resulting from my own weakness and stupidity) where I was grasping at God like a drowning man grasps at a life raft. Quickly things changed for the better.
I've been praying, studying, listening to Gospel/inspired music, meditating as if my life depends on it... because frankly it does.
Noticable things have changed. I've felt a presence, and I can't tell you when I last felt so alive and centered. Perhaps during my last go-round with Christianity. It's not just these positive experiences, it's also that I see the merit in dedicating myself this time around.
Already though, in spite of these experiences, my mind is attempting to pick at everything.
So here's a question, but first I have to preface with an example from another faith.
A wise man is approached by a seeker with all sorts of metaphysical questions that the wise man can't answer. The wise man tries explaining to the seeker that the questions he's asking do not matter, that he's miising out on the fruit of the faith by asking these questions that do not help him in the moment. He tries to explain to the seeker that he's like a man wounded by a posioned arrow, who won't allow the physician to remove the arrow until he knows every last detail about the arrow, the bow, and the person who shot it.
My question; is there a scriptural parallel in Christianity? Is there anything which would allow me to NOT be like the guy shot with the arrow? Is it safe for me to simply obey the Father, emulate the Son, and commune with the Holy Spirit for now, and worry about the rest later?
Thanks for reading, and thanks in advance for any replies.