Need Help With Doubt :(

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ForeverHis42

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I have problems with doubt... some nights I want to go to sleep, and some way or another end up thinking about death... it's not dying that scares me, its the after part, where my brain says, "what if its not true? maybe he doesn't exist, maybe its like nothingness when you die, like how you dont know what history was really like because you were unborn without a conscious..." the idea terrifies me, and I end up crying, partially because of said ideas and partially because it tears my heart apart to doubt, and I feel downright HORRIBLE! Help anyone? I even read a book once about a little boy who experienced heaven when he was in the hospital and is still around to tell...for a while I was super strong in my faith but then it came back worse than before :( :( :( Help, please!!

**whew. for some reason I feel better with this all typed out of my system. (relieved face)
 
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kittycat7

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I will be praying for you :)
 
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Parker

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The more you are reading in your bible, and the more you study about church history, and the history of Jesus Christ, the authenticity of the old and new testament, you will grow in your faith. we need to have a reason of the hope that lies within our hearts, too many Christians have blind faith without being able to give a reasonable account as to why their faith is logical. This is no good, because people on the outside looking in are skeptical, and need proof. Look for the proof, its there trust me. A great book for all of this is " The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict" written by Josh McDowell. Happy hunting =]
 
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nicolefxo

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i have felt like this many times before, you just need to realise that God is there for you, he will never leave you :) read your bible and read through scriptures that tell you about death :) you shouldnt b scared of dying cause you know you are going to a gd place afterwards but everyone feels it :D, i will pray for you :D
 
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libertygirl

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Check out the testimonies forum on this site, it should help.

I will be praying for you. :)
 
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ForeverHis42

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Thanks u guys :)
 
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kenisyes

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You mention two problems. One is that you feel guilty for doubting. When I was saved, God took me to heaven. I could have stayed if I wanted to, but I chose to live a life first. I can still go visit for a few minutes whenever i want. And I still have exactly those same thoughts from time to time you mention (almost word for word). There is nothing to feel guilty about. That's just your brain chemicals, and Satan trying to use them. So you can stop feeling guilty.

The other is actually fear of dying. Look at it like this. If God isn't not real, you won't have any afterlife to be afraid of. If He is real, you have Jesus, so you are going to spend eternity in love and joy. I will add it gets easier after you have lived a few decades and followed Jesus and found out His love in this life. Then you can see that the love you see here is just a tiny piece of what awaits.

When you get a little older and read some philosophy in college, you'll see how many people realize God is real precisely because of those thoughts. If we are equipped with such a need to have things make sense in eternity, that proves there must be an eternity, and we are destined to go there. Eternity proves there must be an eternal being outside us. Get the idea? These thoughts are all some pagans know about God, and they are what made it possible for people like Paul to preach to them and get them saved. So that's why God permits your brain to have the thoughts.

Another nice thought is one Scripture verse: Perfect love casts out fear. Pray that Jesus and you will share more love every day. Eventually that will take care of the fear.
 
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ForeverHis42 said:
I have problems with doubt... some nights I want to go to sleep, and some way or another end up thinking about death... it's not dying that scares me, its the after part, where my brain says, "what if its not true? maybe he doesn't exist, maybe its like nothingness when you die, like how you dont know what history was really like because you were unborn without a conscious..." the idea terrifies me, and I end up crying, partially because of said ideas and partially because it tears my heart apart to doubt, and I feel downright HORRIBLE! Help anyone? I even read a book once about a little boy who experienced heaven when he was in the hospital and is still around to tell...for a while I was super strong in my faith but then it came back worse than before :( :( :( Help, please!!

**whew. for some reason I feel better with this all typed out of my system. (relieved face)
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Hehe, glad it helped to type it out, that helps me sometimes, too! :D

I would just tell The Lord that you don't like to feel doubt, and ask Him to give you more faith (He has plenty to spare ;)). Philippians 4: 6-7 are good verses:

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

It may also help if you ask Jesus to fill you with The Holy Spirit, whom He called "The Comforter". God bless!
 
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cardsfan93

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All of the responses here are great. Just stay in the word, get into it daily. Keep finding ways to grow your faith. I will be praying for you. :)
 
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ForeverHis42

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kenisyes said:
When I was saved, God took me to heaven. I could have stayed if I wanted to, but I chose to live a life first. I can still go visit for a few minutes whenever i want.
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What!?!?!?!?!? :confused:
 
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kenisyes

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ForeverHis42 said:
What!?!?!?!?!? :confused:
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Not kidding. And even that is not enough to prevent the kinds of doubt you say you have, almost word for word. I just want you to know that such thoughts are part of being human and having a human brain.
 
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Lucy68

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You are just 'waking up' so be patient with yourself as you learn and discover God's Word and His plan for you. Doubt and questions are normal and fine. Actually, it's the people who are totally unmotivated to think about these important things who are in the most danger.

Keep reading and studying the Bible, pray, and find a group of Christians who will guide you on this very important path. May the Spirit lead you into green pastures :).
 
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