Here goes nothing

I'm 19, I have no faith in God... I find myself repeating the cliche "If you're there, please let me know" prayer pretty much every time I think of it. I'm very concerned the life I lead now as an agnostic is not going to fulfill me as much as I could be. I was a christian when I was younger and I found the most amazing times of my life were spent striving to serve God.

The last two weeks of my life have been riddled with feelings of emptiness and a desire to study the bible. I've been getting out to bible studies, chatting on CC, reading the word and shooting prayers off like a mad gunman hoping to hit something. The bottomline here is that I find no belief at all... I want to believe so badly but it's like there's a broken circuit or cog in my soul that won't let me... I guess what I'm asking for here is more prayer from the christian community... I hope strength in numbers applies to prayer. I seem to just be doubtful... I can't imagine this is an isolated problem, and if there's any advice anyone has to offer, be it experience or scripture, I'll be glad to hear it.

Thanks for your time,

George

Hi Georgio, I will definitely keep you in my prayers. I was going through a doubtful time in my life not to long ago and it was well scarey and lonely. It's almost like there is something within you keeping you from believing, at least there was with me but i just had to take that chance on faith getting me through, and it did. And i will pray you'll find your way too.

Georgio, Our search for God is about ups and downs, at times he hides from us to make us grow. He is like a dear drinking from a stream and we don't want to breath cause we will scare Him away. We know He's close we just can't find Him. When I'm in one of those dark times I think of Saul and David, Saul was hunting David and they were in a cave together and David cut a piece off of his clothes and when Saul left David went out and showed it to him. He let him know I was so close to you all the time. God loves you and He wants you to grow, don't give up an He will show Himself to you in great ways. Praise be to God that your looking for Him at a young age.

Hi George, It will be a blessing to pray for you.
Sometimes Jesus wants you to believe ,even when you do not see.
Say to Jesus, I believe in you, hello Im George, I want to get to know you.
Then do believe and tell him how much you need him.
I will be praying for you.
God bless, pickles

God Bless you George. I will definatly pray for you and others feeling the same way. I want you to know you are loved.

The responses are much appreciated, guys. It's good to know that I'm not alone in this one. I especially like the story of Saul and David.

Well I feel it necessary to update you who have prayed... I appreciate it very much. I gave my life back to Him yesterday. I'm hesitant to get too excited because with this, because as it stands, I have some pretty tough challenges waiting for me. But with God pulling the other side of the yoke, I might be able to do it.

He is surely please to welcome you back. I am excited to hear upcoming testimony on the things He will be doing in your life.
God Bless!

They threw a huge party in Heaven, just for you, dude! I will pray the Lord protect your newly reconnected faith. Remember, Sir, God's love is the only thing we can count on; the only thing we can trust; the only thing worth living for! God bless you beyond your wildest dreams!

Great to here this news welcome to the famliy I will be praying for you ..

Throughout my life I have faced many battles with doubt and still have so many questions that I cannot answer regarding my faith. It will never be an easy road believing but there is a reward that comes in knowing you have someone watching over your life who will never leave you or forsake you.Some may find that to be a weak argument for believing, but many of those who are in opposition to your reasoning are desperately lonely and broken themselves. The bars are full of people filling their emptiness who will mock you for finding a different way to fill your own. Faith is much more than a feeling of confidence in God's existence. Its a decision you make to believe regardless of how many unanswered questions you may have. (And many of those questions no one will ever be able to answer for you) Jesus Christ either is or isn't who he said he was. I hope your path continues leading you towards the faith and you find answers to your own questions. Best of luck to you.

Thankyou Jesus!
Im still praying for you.
God bless, pickles