Hey folks, just wanting a bit of advice. I got baptised almost 2 weeks ago.. I felt great for a few days but the past week or so been feeling sad, hopeless, far from God and people are hurting me emotionally.. I know being baptised doesn't get you saved etc.. Why am I feeling like this? Did this happen to any of you? I've been a Christian from 2009 but back slid for a few years then gave my life back to serving the Lord in January this year
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There have been times that I have felt far from God too but sooner or later I feel close to God again. This might have something to do with my bouts of depression. You are right in saying that baptism does not save you, only the shed blood of Jesus on the cross dying for our sins saves us.
I'm sorry to hear that people are hurting you emotionally. I am fortunate to have a loving supportive wife to help me through the hard days. Hopefully, you have someone to talk to and will try to comfort you. There are many supportive members of this site who are more than able and willing to listen and offer heartfelt spiritual counsel.
I have said a prayer for God to deliver you from these feelings of despair. God Bless You.
I'm sorry to hear that people are hurting you emotionally. I am fortunate to have a loving supportive wife to help me through the hard days. Hopefully, you have someone to talk to and will try to comfort you. There are many supportive members of this site who are more than able and willing to listen and offer heartfelt spiritual counsel.
I have said a prayer for God to deliver you from these feelings of despair. God Bless You.
W
Not to take away from your baptism but one thing I have noticed is we work ourselves up when it comes to baptisms, christian conventions etc... I remember as a teenager I would go to these bible camps and when I got home man was I on fire and then a couple weeks later it was gone. Why does this happen to us? I think it is because reality kicks in and we are back to the same old life we were in before this happened. Maybe we didn't change one bit and the excitement just left because that is what happens with short term thrills.
We as Christians seem to want that thrill all the time and I really don't think it is practical. What is practical is we need to stay in constant worship and prayer, read the scripture and the big one is, learn how to spread the gospel. Our mission on this planet is to share the gospel and help the needy not make ourselves feel better about our relationship with the Lord. Yes, we should be happy about our relationship but our spirit is going to be sad, mourn, cry for the lost. Just my two cents.
We as Christians seem to want that thrill all the time and I really don't think it is practical. What is practical is we need to stay in constant worship and prayer, read the scripture and the big one is, learn how to spread the gospel. Our mission on this planet is to share the gospel and help the needy not make ourselves feel better about our relationship with the Lord. Yes, we should be happy about our relationship but our spirit is going to be sad, mourn, cry for the lost. Just my two cents.
W
Don't rely on your feelings. (I know that's easier said than done, and I fail to do so myself quite often).
As said above, we tend to get ourselves fired up for such events, and then when reality is back, we "fall Down" to ur normal state.
Have you tried talking to the people who are hurting you about what they are doing?
Sometimes it's best to forgive, sometimes we need to exclude some people from our lives.
Have you had this feeling of hopelessness before? (It could be a normal feeling of grief, but if it persists for more than two weeks that's normally an indicator of possible depression)
As said above, we tend to get ourselves fired up for such events, and then when reality is back, we "fall Down" to ur normal state.
Have you tried talking to the people who are hurting you about what they are doing?
Sometimes it's best to forgive, sometimes we need to exclude some people from our lives.
Have you had this feeling of hopelessness before? (It could be a normal feeling of grief, but if it persists for more than two weeks that's normally an indicator of possible depression)
I'm feeling much better today. Had a horrible few days and I know it's just the enemy trying to get in. He knows my weaknesses, I'm easily hurt and find acceptance hard, so by getting a close friend to leave me out of planned things I was deeply hurt. There was other stuff to but too long to type up.. It's so hard sometimes
Psalms 118:8
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans.
Proverbs 28:26
Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 19:8
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.
Proverbs 12:18
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 11:25
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Proverbs 3:13
Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,
Proverbs 3:17
Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
Proverbs 13:14
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
Proverbs 16:24
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 26:18 & 19
Like a maniac shooting flaming arrows of death
is one who deceives their neighbor and says, "I was only joking!"
1 Timothy 3:11
Women likewise must be serious, not slanderers, but temperate, faithful in all things.
A way of looking at Matthew 7:12
So in everything, do/say to others what you would have them do/say to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans.
Proverbs 28:26
Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 19:8
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.
Proverbs 12:18
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 11:25
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Proverbs 3:13
Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,
Proverbs 3:17
Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
Proverbs 13:14
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
Proverbs 16:24
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 26:18 & 19
Like a maniac shooting flaming arrows of death
is one who deceives their neighbor and says, "I was only joking!"
1 Timothy 3:11
Women likewise must be serious, not slanderers, but temperate, faithful in all things.
A way of looking at Matthew 7:12
So in everything, do/say to others what you would have them do/say to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.