How do You know that God and Jesus are real?

[BlackTigress777]

(This is Not coming from a doubtful situation. Please do not become offended by anything I say. You don't Have to read the whole thing if you don't want to, you could just simply answer the question..)

Me and my family (my mother especially) just went through a certain situation that involves a (used to be) close relative.

And idk why, but ever since that happened, all I've been thinking about is christ.
Like, is does he Really exist, is he Real?

This is NOT because I'm depressed or anything. I also do Not and Never will reject him. This is simply because I'm overwhelmed. I'm overwhelmed because of how Good it truly is if (that) they're real and if (that) they exist.

Ever since I was little, I Barely went to church at all and I never truly read one page of the Bible (I've read many pages of a children's bible though..) When I was little, I just believed in Jesus and God - That's it. In doubtful situations, I never said that Jesus or God hated us or anything. Most times (especially now) when I don't recieve something (often times little) that I want, I see it as a way of them protecting me. Mainly, when it came to religion, I never really looked Into it, just prayed to Jesus whenever I needed it, whenever I wanted someone to get well, or wanted something. That's it.

Just because of That, I NEVER really had SERIOUS problems with my life. Ever.
Me and my family have been Poor, and when I was younger I used to hate it (not really having enough money for christmas or holidays). We were almost homeless last year due to other people's expense. But besides that I'm always Happy. I can EASILY bring myself up whenever I'm depressed. The only problems I've ever had were caused by Me. Often times I'd get into I guess unlucky situations - but never anything Serious.

And when it comes to the little things that I want (or simply just wonder about getting), I always end up getting it. If I don't get it right away, I'll get them sometime Soon. I love when I get things unexpectedly too (recently started to truly appreciate it)

Often if I prayed for something I wanted, I'd get it - Really, even without me Truly being in touch with religion..I actually have to be Careful about that..when I was younger..i was crushing on a guy (..he's actually Very religious now days..) and I specifically prayed for me and him to stay together "Forever and ever"...umm..we didn't go out until four years afterwards..he wasn't really "The one" for me..and it was pretty challenging to get out of the relationship...!

Now that I'm older, I want to start REALLY looking into it. That's why I randomly start questioning if they're Real - not because I'm depressed (which I'm Not), but Overwhelmed, in a good way - Seriously!

I do sin at times, I mainly have issues with Wrath (not as much as I used to) and Lust (not SEVERE). But even with that, I still feel blessed in a way.

I feel like he's watching over me, like a warmness over my body. And whenever I'm talking to myself, sometimes I feel like I'm speaking to Jesus.

So..simply because I was hardly into religion but Still accepting Jesus and God as the two to pray for and watch over me is why I Know they're real and exist. I NEVER really looked into it until now, and even though I'm poor, I'm still a very Happy person. AND I ALWAYS TEAR UP (in joy) WHENEVER I REALIZE THIS..!

Reason why I'm asking other people is simply because I'm curious.
I asked my Best friend a similar question today.."How do you feel about Jesus and God?" He gave me a simple answer. He says he's "only" recieved help when him and his family were in Serious situations. That's mainly it..Hey, atleast he believes in them and does pray to them whenever he needs help, or if I ask him to pray for me and my family.

So..now that I've finished blabbering (..lol)..
How do You know that God and Jesus are real?

 

[Mcokha]

I understand where you are coming from, most of us if we are truly honest we have been there and asked the same questions,The answer is this dear one, YES they exist, and yes they wanna help you, they are about your business. I understand poverty too i was raised in dire poverty, however God is to be worshiped as God and not because of material things, some parts of the bible amaze me, When job was broke and down and out, the bible says that he was a blessed man. God does not have the same standard as we do do of measuring blessedness so You are blessed! about your family, God i s Gonna come through for you because he cares!

 

[Lucy68]

Bless you, sweetie, for having a seeking heart .

I first started 'listening' when I was about your age. I'd walk my dog at a nearby lake....I really did feel the Lord's presence there. And later in college, He protected me when I didn't even ask for protection. I can look back now and see Him working in my life before I became a Christian .

While I was in college, an older person started talking to me about the Bible. I remember saying 'I have a problem with the Bible'. And he said 'have you READ the Bible?'. Bingo. Point made . Though I'd read pieces of the Bible, I hadn't read enough for it to make sense to me.

God doesn't give us LOTS of information about Himself, but He gives us ENOUGH to know Him. We have to believe out of faith too....which grows as we study the Bible, pray, and fellow-ship with other believers.

The NIV Quest Study Bible is great for explaining things...it isn't bias. If a question has several views, it mentions them all, or the major views anyway.

There are several things other than the physical creation that speaks of God. One of the most powerful 'proofs' to me is seeing how people can change. And I mean drastic change in some cases. Only a supernatural power can take an evil heart and change it to a godly one.

Also, considering the complexity of the human body and the incredible things out in the universe...only a Creator could have done these things . None of this could ever exist by mere chance.

Good books about these things:
"It Couldn't Just Happen" by Lawrence O. Richards
"Fearfully & Wonderfully Made" by Dr. Paul Brand and Philip Yancey

Remember to go to God in thanksgiving and with praise. If we only go to Him for things He can do for us, it becomes a stunted relationship.

Seek and you shall find

 

[chip]

i think the person whom does not question, at least occasionally, has a real problem! and you are at the age at which i was able to find salvation in Jesus.

reading your statements, if you were sitting at Starbucks with me and said that statement, my first response would be to ask you if you really have turned your life over to Jesus for salvation. a great many seem to feel that salvation is something you sort of grow into, there is not a point at which you are willing to face yourself and God, then choose God. (and since my last girlfriend lived a Christian life, had a testimony a mile long and knew ALL of the words - it was stunning to understand that she had not a clue whom God really is and was not saved at all!) the pastoral staff is still stunned.

given you have reached that point and chosen God, then where you are today is wondering. we all fail, you were open enough to admit yours, so i will reciprocate: PRIDE, the worst of all of the sins - it drives me crazy how i can slip and not be humble before God or man! and if you knew me you would understand. as far as finances and materialism, take joy in what God does give you and know that it is enough, for you, for where you are today. and, remember you are rich compared to most of the people on this planet.

how do i know that God is real? simply because He answers my prayers for others. sometimes i get so frustrated and down because i do not see that He is doing anything in others lives, whom i am praying for - and then, a day like yesterday comes along and suddenly i find out that He is very active in just the same areas as i have been praying over! WOW! the God of the universe listens and acts! it could be argued that i am praying as He has led me, so therefore that is why i see response, but then again ......

i am a firm believer that studying the Bible is a requirement! for a knowledge filled life, a correct understanding of God, and the basis for any ministry. if you have come to salvation, then get yourself into a discipleship program or Bible study or Sunday School situation - anything where you can start to learn more and implement what you then learn in your life, building your faith. and then, get active in a local church's ministry program/programs.

and i agree, the NIV is a good version of the Bible to own and learn from.

 

[shekaniah]

I can tell you how I know they are real...

By faith and prayer God and His son Jesus...
Have changed me, blessed me and given me more love and support
I ever dreamed I could have.

If I stay under his covering...by seeking His Kingdom, (Spirit, Wisdom, direction, understanding and fruits)
everything else comes into place.

Ask God to reveal Hinself to you, Ask Him for wisdom and His Holy counselor.
Seek His face through prayer, talk to him like a friend.

If you do this...you will know He is real.
Because He will become real in your every day life!

I will be praying for you and your circumstances.
Love in Jesus, Shekaniah

Matt 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.