God only gives us answers if we believe he can and we want them. You said that you don't expect answers, and you don't pray very often, well that's your answer. Praying is not just the tounge, but the heart as well. And How can you have a relationship with someone you don't communicate with on a daily bases? Your heart doesn't seem to be in it, sounds like you're going through the motions. Remember God wants to be close with all of us, but he's not going to make us. You're responsible for your relationship with Him. I've gone through this before when going through a hard time, I just stopped praying and got frustrated. I look back and wish I had prayed more, then I probably wouldn't have suffered as long. Not praying didnt help anything. You have to ask him for help and give your burdens to him. Maybe just talk to him, not asking for something or thanking him for something, but just share your problems with him, having faith he's listening. He really is a good listener, I have felt such a warm comfort when I have shared my troubles with him, or a peace and happiness when I share my happy moments. "unto thee, o Lord, do I lift my soul"- psalm 25:1 "the Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble"- psalms 9:9
*you have to constantly be feeding your testimony for it to grow, if we don't, it dies!
*another way to know God, is to feed his sheep; love and serve on another.
*my heart goes out to you, times are hard. It's going to be ok! <3
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Cuz there is no god.
Here, read something from your book you claim to adhere to so much;
Matthew 5:43-48 ?You have heard that it was said, ?You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.? But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
I think it's funny how christians follow their scripture only when it is convenient for them.
I have the same problem. Flip-flopping back and forth between believing and not believing...
It's like...I don't even know anymore.
Although it didn't seen like it in my answer, I swear I'm as confused as you.
I know in responsible for my own fate, yet it doesn't click.
I was once told that you could be the kindest person on earth, but if you didn't believe, you're basically on the same level as a murderer..So you still go to Hell..
And that is what's mainly got me switching back and forth...
BECAUSE HE'S NOT REA--
Sorry. But maybe it's because he is far away from you.
Because he's not real you kno--
Ok, I agree with Zaruna, I'm not sure what to do. I keep flip-flopping back and forth also.
And there's no proof that he is rea--
IM SORRY I CAN'T ANSWER THIS QUESTION WITHOUT STATING THAT GOOD LORD I CAN'T DO THIS OH MY GOD WHY CAN'T I DO
You should visit a priest. That should help.
You should visit a priest. That should help.
Or a mental hospital.
Do some soul searching. Figure out if you believe in His existence or not. If you do then follow your faith. Your wavering shows signs of disbelief and all of your prayer fall on empty ears. I'm not saying that there is a God but you have to believe there is one for your prayers to count. Going through the drill is a waste of time if you don't believe any of it!
Thirteen is young to take the whole world into your hands and try to figure it out. The good thing is you know God is listening and he is real because you have felt close to him.
We all go through times like that. Even Jesus's disciple, Peter , denied knowing Jesus and Peter became the first Pope.
God knows we humans have weaknesses, but he expects us to never give up on him.He has a plan and it is our faith in him that will make life real for us. Don't ever give up in your faith. You are normal. Just know he loves you and will always answer your prayers. You just need to trust him. God bless..
..Hope you have a better day tomorrow..
Perhaps you are coming to the conclusion that there is no god. As you will see from the comments on this page this is a bold step, correct, but bold. Good luck.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5,6
Pray ask for forgive ness love and protection
Maybe try going to your Minister or Reverend and ask if you can clear your sins. Then, believe as hard as you can to believe, and say a small prayer of asking. If it doesn't get answered, keep trying. The Lord has many souls to care for, but He looks after everyone. So He will answer calls someday.
get on your knees and pray to him. he is with you always. the only thing he wants to hear is help and thank you. maybe your faith is being tested by the devil.
frist off I just want.to say god is reall even tnough u may not.belive it.he is very much and I can honsetly say that from personal.expreince with god I went thorugh a time.in.my life where I wanted nothing.to do with god I hated him after everything that has happend to me my mother and father arent around other then hoildays I was sexually mestaled as a.chid burnt with ciragretts all time this was at the age of five a fewthings that have happend this yr is my aunt died my other uncle is going through a huge divorce watch has caused so many.promblems we moved churces three times this yr the thought my gpa was going blind ans this is just the half of it but my point is u can say that god isnt really and u can.say god I want nothng to do with u but god is looking dowing at u and saying I want that women its never to late to give ur life back to him ifu dont mind woud like to pray for dear.god she is once like she is not wanting anything to do with u god but u look down.her and her say I want this .child she belongs to me and only if she.knew how.much I loved her and god I.am.not sure what has caused this hate towards u but we ask in.ur name.that u take.this hurt are abandonment are with away bcz god.ur word tell us that when died on that cross for us that u sent a conusalr for us
Because you are becoming old enough to think for yourself. You will be able to look at things objectively, with reason and maybe even come to appreciate science and all that it has done for us.
It's called going through seasons of life. There are times when you are on fire for Him and times when you just can't think about it. He uses both of these times to speak to you and to let you learn lessons about yourself and your relationship with Him. Just remember that it's really tough being a Christian all the time and those are the times you should lean on Him the most. That's what He wants and that's what He's there for. Just try listening for Him sometimes but it's hard because we are surrounded by too much noise. ( school, parents, friends, tv). ;-)
If your parents are Christian talk to them about it.
You seem to be trying to fix the wrong problem. There is nothing wrong with detaching ones self from something as meaningful as a religion, as a faith based upon so much conflicting accounts and guidelines. You need to find faith. Just because of the way you may have been raised or the beliefs of your family it doesnt mean that theres anything wrong with finding where you belong in the universe. Keep an open mind and an open heart and never forget who you are.
Firstly, do not be afraid. I know you view the loss of your faith as something frightening and dreadful. I know you believe if you lose it, you will suddenly be left alone in a cold, hard world; a world of chaos and uncertainty.
Nothing could be farther from the truth, though. If you do manage to be brave enough, and openly admit to yourself that the obviously fictional stories told by all religions are at best harmless fairy-tales that offer no true solace or protection you may just find a far brighter, passionate, exciting REAL world waiting for you on the other side. A world where you actually achieve the things you want; not because you begged some nonexistent entity to give them to you, but because you were intelligent and capable enough to gain them for yourself. A world filled with intelligent, rational people who care for you, help you, grow with you; not because they fear the punishment of their "heavenly father", but because they genuinely feel that you succeeding would be a wonderful thing. Where morality is not based on what someone else tells them is right, but what they have thought long and hard on and honestly feel within themselves is right. *continued in comment*
Rather than listen to the others when they tell you that the reason their fictional deity is not helping you is somehow because you are not asking right; that it is your fault he isn't blessing you and if you were just worthy enough then maybe he would; perhaps you should just listen to yourself. You already know the truth, or you would never have posted what you did. All you lack is the courage to admit it. I believe you can find it. Just know, despite what the "faithful" would have you believe, the world is actually far more enjoyable, beautiful, inspiring, rewarding, caring, moral, considerate, knowledgeable, fulfilling, warm and welcoming as well as being far, far less lonely and filled with far, far less guilt and self-doubt once you do drop the weight of trying to carry the irrational, outdated, fictional ideas of others.
Good luck, and remember to look up at the stars and smile once you realize the way the universe really is.
That's about the time I gave up my religion for science and facts.
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