Who I am?

[lostbutwillbefound]

Well...where do i start? I grew up in a christian home(btw im 16) and i have found sooo many things that have made me question my Christianity. First off,the bible says women must not speak in church or over there husband and I don't know if I agree with that and I understand that God knows more than we do but its really difficult to know that I can't speak when I want. also women aren't supposed to wear gold earrings or wear costly garments and I don't agree with that either and it's really difficult to not agree with a lot of the things that God says because I'm supposed to believe God has the perfect will for me but it doesn't seem like it because it doesn't seem like he loves me and doesn't seem like he wants to be there for me because I've been through a lot of things and I just asked him to just say one word and he never does he never speaks I was very faithful to him maybe I didn't read the Bible that much but I was definitely strong in my faith and then a couple things happened and I just broke down completely so I guess I wasn't as strong as I thought I was I got angry at him and I yell at him and ask him why why won't he just tell me what to do tell me what he wants me to do and so many things that make me question if I'm even praising the right God if I'm praising this God then why is there so many bad things happening does he not love me do I want to praise the God that does not love me and it's so hard to be in this world with all these tempting things going on around me and being a teenager in this world is just so difficult. Idk what to do,who to be? I feel bad because I'm supposed to be representing Christianity at school but I'm representing it bad because I don't understand who I'm serving I never got to have that relationship with God and I'm pretty sure I had the Holy Spirit one time but I'm not sure if it was just the emotions and the loud music I want you guys to be real with me on here.I have a lot of mental issues in my head and I'm really confused about a lot of things and I just need some stable rock to stand on some stable ground and I know that it says God is a rock for me to stand on and I just want to know that he's real that he's there that he loves me but he doesn't answer my prayers he doesn't answer anythingI try and I try and I try but I feel like I'm just loving someone imaginary thing that I made up to make myself feel better.Help.

 

[WolfGaming]

well I am a follower in Christ if you ever need help or someone to talk to about that right here sis.
#Howls

 

[WolfGaming]

Ok here we go God loves you he loves all of us and maybe you are strong in the faith and that's why bad things are falling on you for the Devil will try to bring down the strong God is with you all the time and if he is not telling you things or doing what you pray for maybe what you are praying for will come in time or it is something God does not what you to have yet I am 16 as well and it is hard to be a follower of God in these days but trust me pray read the word and just try to talk about God to your friends but know this some of them mite not like it and may not want to be your friend but know this is good for Jesus said people will hate you because of me. I am here for you if you ever are having a hard time you can come to me I am kinda good at making people laugh a gift from God you could say but anyway God loves you and we all here love you too.


God bless Lostbutwillbefound #Howls

 

[J_davis116]

Okay the things you listed were Old Testament doctrine that was somewhat made irrelevant by Jesus dying on the cross. Paul declares in the New Testament all things have been made clean so we do not have to abide by levitical law anymore. I mean that was even said in a way in which it meant you shouldn't draw attention to yourself. That's what it means by don't wear costly garments and jewelry. He means don't wear things that draw attention to yourself and don't focus on making you look good focus on making God look good and glorifying Him not yourself. As for the speaking, that was because only men were allowed in church discussions it is not saying you can't speak it's saying you can't really I guess discuss biblical teachings and stuff but that's made irrelevant by New Testament law and as for not speaking over your husband. In genesis God condemns woman to servitude of man as punishment for her falling into sin. It doesn't mean you can't speak it means say your husband says "please take out the trash for me" then it would be wrong of the woman to say "no I refuse". It's another refference to submission and the mans role of being the spiritual and physical leader of the household. Again there's a million different ways you can interpret it but ultimately, just stick to loving and trusting and obeying God and if you do that then You shouldn't worry about if what your doing is right or wrong, when you accept Christ he will guide you down the path of righteousness. If however you want more advice or just want a friend or comfort I would be happy to help

 

[WolfGaming]

dang amen dude

 

[RickyZ]

One thing that's really important to understand is that God is not in charge. He yielded His will in order to put us, thru Adam, in charge. Trouble is, Adam gave that authority away to satan. That is who is in charge now, that's why he's called the lord of this world. And why we are in this world not of it. We are like the American occupiers of Iraq. We are trying to enforce a way of life and prosperity in a land that just doesn't want it.

satan, the world's boss, doesn't want you to be close to God. He wants to wear you down and create doubt. Congratulations, you've seen first hand how he does this. And the closer you are to God the harder he'll attack. When I'm being attacked, I read these scriptures:

James 4:4
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

1 John 2:15
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

John 15:19
If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

John 12:25
Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

and figure I must be doing something right.

How do you fight this? Prayer, and READING THE BIBLE are the start. Reading the Bible is not just looking at words on a page, it's like a seven course organic meal for your soul. You may think it only involves your eyes and brain but truly they are the minor players here. Your soul is where satan attacks. So you need to feed and armor it.

But even with that you'll be attacked. You're still in Iraq there soldier until you're called home. God says the key is perseverance. Sometimes that just comes down to dogging it out to the end. We know that even if the battle wanes we still win in the end. So dig in and don't retreat. It may seem like forever, but when you do see forever you'll know it wasn't.

And God does speak to you, sometimes it's just tough to know how. He says He'll establish His will thru 2 or more witnesses... so if a repeating theme comes along that lines up with scripture (and you'll know it does because you've been reading it), then give it heed and consider that it might just be the voice of God.

satan wants to take your faith. he thinks he can wear you down. Perseverance says he's going to loose that bet.

 

[Gble]

Those things that you mentioned were from the old testament, that were their standards before, but when Jesus came, He nailed it all to the cross and made new and better covenant with His people including us.

Regarding on your situation, just hold on to Him, have faith. Start reading the bible and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance.This will become your strength in your weaknesses. I believe that what you are going through now has a great purpose. One day you'll know. ?????????????????? He loves you a lot. Always remember that.

 

[aforgivensonofGod]

Take up not the advice from men, but hear from God himself. Let the holy Spirit teach you what it means to live by the Spirit of God. It's easy to ask for advice, for confirmation online, and for quick tips. But at the end of the day, only one person has the answer, and that is Jesus Christ.

Sometimes God will have you go through things just to see where you stand. And by the look of it, it doesn't look like you're as faithful as you thought you were. If small things like ornaments and appearance can have a strong hold on your faith rather you believe or not. We can safely assume, the day when Christ give you your calling, small things in ministry can trip up your faith also.

Be not weary in well doing, and be anointing, fresh anointing in Christ. You have to find Christ for yourself. Find out who He is, what He is all about. It's time you play hide and seek with the Father. Go find Him, and seek His face. Don't let other members here tell you that was "just old testament." Because it isn't. What ever God has for you, He has it strongly.

Draw nigh to him, and he will draw nigh to you.

 

[Bassey]

Its could be because you weren't patient. I mean if God instantaneously answered everyone's LET ME HEAR YOU SPEAK GOD type of prayers, then it would take the value away, I guess. I think thats reserved for the deeper men and women in Christ. Its like a ladder if you keep aiming at the 300th step you would get discouraged because each effort you put you arent still there yet, but if you take time to enjoy each and every step of the journey, and aim at lower stairs, it would boost up your faith, self esteem and willpower to carry you through till the 300th step.

I dont personally know your current status in God, but you may consider trying slow gradual steps, like helping the poor, to meditating on the Word more, to praying for someone who's sick to get better, then to asking God to reveal things and to give you spiritual gifts as mentioned in the bible. etc

So its slow and gradual (patience and progress) rather than expecting, like a one night massive spiritual leap, like healing the blind, hearing God's audible voice, etc.