Doubting

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Ariel82

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impact360 posted this because i blogged Zone's pictures

and i think it belongs on this thread....

 impact360 - 2 Days Ago 03:57 AM



that was a really beautiful reply zone.
so true, if we will just take a moment and look at God's creation, just get away and enjoy it we can see His handiwork right before our eyes.
Take courage llen you are not alone, even after a very vibrant relationship with the Lord I came under demonic attack at a dark time in my life and had the thoughts that there is no God and that I must be crazy to believe in a God. And I wasn't feeling the Lord's presence at the time either, so I was very depressed and discouraged, but I determined to reject those lies, I looked back over my life and thought on all the times that God had delivered me and ministered to me and loved me, and I knew in the depths of my being that there was indeed a God and that I am His child. It may seem crazy to think that someone with such a intimate relationship with God could even think such a thing, but it was because of the hard time that I was going through, Satan doesn't play fair, he kicks us when we're down, he was putting those thoughts into my mind, and I had to reject them in Jesus name, I spoke out loud that I know that God is real, that satan is a liar and commanded that lying demon to leave, and it did. Things are much better now, and the Lord is doing lots of stuff in my life. Yes go on that missions trip you might just find God there ;) or better yet He will find you :) Just think of it this way, do you think satan wants you to go on that trip, perhaps that's why you are under such attack right now. Stand up against those lies and go trusting God that He will help you, Jesus said, "Apart from me you can do nothing!" and Paul said, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!" So if you feel inadequate, that's great!!! Then God can use you, because if you thought you were all that, you might not get used then. God is looking for willing vessels, not qualified, it's the Holy Spirit that qualifies you to be used, not your abilities or skills or talents or knowledge, because Jesus fills you with His life and that life will flow out of you to others, He can fill your mouth with wisdom and insight for a person that you don't even know, but God knows them. All you have to do is make yourself available to Him. God bless you and may you have a wonderful missions trip and may God use you mightily for His glory!!!!! Amen
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hattiebod

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Hey,
I'm looking for some help. I'm 21, and I was raised in a Christian home. I remember questioning God at about 9 and asking Mum if He was definitely real and she said it was impossible that He wasn't (which I know isn't true, and never really believed)
So, it is possible you are not saved? You need to be sure. our salvation is not hereditary :) It is not something you cannot be sure of. It is certain! I have no recollection of really becoming a Christian. I am alarmed for your security! you need to address this. However, from I was 16 I really felt like I trusted in God, I felt like I was relying on Him, I was even praying about going to the mission field after I graduate. I was not saved. I was deluded. Only when i was did i know!! I was raised by loving Christian parents, but they were in name only. They loved me...yes. So you know the Truth??

Then about 3 weeks ago, like a light turning off, I felt the doubts come back. It feels like they are smothering me, I feel like I am drowning. I am doubting everything. It started with my salvation - but now it's God's existence, whether I really believe in Jesus - You can believe, but do you really?? you need to know.... Christ crucified... if I believe enough. I don't feel like I can believe anything I think, I don't know how I even feel. I'm worried there might be something mentally wrong with me too, like depression or anxiety. If that is what you want & choose, you can have it! But it is not what God wants for you...sounds like you are not in a repentant relationship with our Lord?
I want people to pray for me, and I think I know that if I turned away from all this I would be wrong. I know I wasn't working hard enough on my relationship with God beforehand, but I don't know how to function at the minute. I am constantly reading, praying, trying to get back to normal. I don't feel anything at the minute, I don't even see sin in my own life. I am falling apart. I need God so much, I need Jesus. I know that. But I don't know how to bel
I'm supposed to be going away for three months this summer, in like a month, and I'm terrified of going away feeling like this. I don't want to go to the mission field if I'm not even sure I have God.

Mission field?? how did you ever get on one one?? ( sorry...but really!!)!
Please PM. open forum, whatever...and will hope God will convict you thorough the Godly responses thatI know will folow. God bless you. PS> You do need conviction!! In love, <><
 
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bomba

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Hi llen!

I know where you're coming from, you see I also have times with doubting God. I can't really explain it, but it's like there are times when I'm speaking, and praying to him, I have to go back track. Only to make sure he knows it's him I'm talking to. It sounds weird huh? I know though that it's because it's the devil is trying to confuse me, because by my speaking, and praying to the Lord my God that it's a threat to him. knowing that he will never get me to pick his side, over the Lord my God. So I came up with a prayer of my own to the Lord. Which I pray that the Lord will put his shield, and armor over me to protect me from the darts, and arrows of the devil. That he, also covers me with his blood to keep all of the devil's annoying advances from me. Maybe you can try saying this prayer whenever you feel these doubts trying to enter into your mind, soul, and heart. I know that it helps to release these doubts from me. Just know that you're not alone, and that the Lord our God is with us every minute, and every secound of the day! God bless you, and I hope that this helps you in your time of need!
 
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danschance

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llen said:
Hey,
I'm looking for some help. I'm 21, and I was raised in a Christian home. I remember questioning God at about 9 and asking Mum if He was definitely real and she said it was impossible that He wasn't (which I know isn't true, and never really believed) and these doubts continued until I was 15 or so. I then trusted a few good Christian friends, and chatted through things, and I guess got over stuff a bit then. I have never had assurance of my Salvation, and to be honest have never felt like I believed in Jesus quite enough. I have no recollection of really becoming a Christian. However, from I was 16 I really felt like I trusted in God, I felt like I was relying on Him, I was even praying about going to the mission field after I graduate.

Then about 3 weeks ago, like a light turning off, I felt the doubts come back. It feels like they are smothering me, I feel like I am drowning. I am doubting everything. It started with my salvation - but now it's God's existence, whether I really believe in Jesus - if I believe enough. I don't feel like I can believe anything I think, I don't know how I even feel. I'm worried there might be something mentally wrong with me too, like depression or anxiety. I want people to pray for me, and I think I know that if I turned away from all this I would be wrong. I know I wasn't working hard enough on my relationship with God beforehand, but I don't know how to function at the minute. I am constantly reading, praying, trying to get back to normal. I don't feel anything at the minute, I don't even see sin in my own life. I am falling apart. I need God so much, I need Jesus. I know that. But I don't know how to believe.

I'm supposed to be going away for three months this summer, in like a month, and I'm terrified of going away feeling like this. I don't want to go to the mission field if I'm not even sure I have God.
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Sounds like the enemy is attacking you. Do you recall the times in your life when you had no doubts? Do you even recall times when you saw some evidence for God? If so, hold fast to them and read your bible. Don't give in to doubts. Do not let them rob you of your spiritual birth rights as a child of God.

One time I was listening to a teaching from some one I knew little of, but I liked the things he said. I really thought he was in tight with God. Then one day he said there is no trinity. So I gave it some thought but I was mildly confused I was starting to question it. Then I felt confusion take over me and the same thing happened to a friend who also listened to this man.

I concluded that there is one thing I can ALWAYS trust and that is the bible. I did a study on the passages that are often quoted to prove the trinity. Once I realized that man was out of his tree, the confusion left me as suddenly as it came on. I believe it was a demonic attack.

Hold tight to the things you know are true and build a foundation on top of that like I did. I recommend you go on your mission too. It may actually help you get out of that rut.
 
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Graybeard

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llen said:
Hey,
I'm looking for some help. I'm 21, and I was raised in a Christian home. I remember questioning God at about 9 and asking Mum if He was definitely real and she said it was impossible that He wasn't (which I know isn't true, and never really believed) and these doubts continued until I was 15 or so. I then trusted a few good Christian friends, and chatted through things, and I guess got over stuff a bit then. I have never had assurance of my Salvation, and to be honest have never felt like I believed in Jesus quite enough. I have no recollection of really becoming a Christian. However, from I was 16 I really felt like I trusted in God, I felt like I was relying on Him, I was even praying about going to the mission field after I graduate.

Then about 3 weeks ago, like a light turning off, I felt the doubts come back. It feels like they are smothering me, I feel like I am drowning. I am doubting everything. It started with my salvation - but now it's God's existence, whether I really believe in Jesus - if I believe enough. I don't feel like I can believe anything I think, I don't know how I even feel. I'm worried there might be something mentally wrong with me too, like depression or anxiety. I want people to pray for me, and I think I know that if I turned away from all this I would be wrong. I know I wasn't working hard enough on my relationship with God beforehand, but I don't know how to function at the minute. I am constantly reading, praying, trying to get back to normal. I don't feel anything at the minute, I don't even see sin in my own life. I am falling apart. I need God so much, I need Jesus. I know that. But I don't know how to believe.

I'm supposed to be going away for three months this summer, in like a month, and I'm terrified of going away feeling like this. I don't want to go to the mission field if I'm not even sure I have God.
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You need to build up your faith...meditate on this verse, and start applying it.
Rom 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
 
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