Back in April I met a couple people on campus who were evangelizing to people and I was one of the people that they sat down with and started to talk to me about the gospel. I was a little skeptical at first because I did and still believe that there is a higher power, a god as you may call him, and that no matter the religion we are affiliated with, we can come together as a society when we need to and overcome and challenge that comes our way. I eventually became a christian because they gave me more insight about Jesus and god and how they can be apart of their lives. Ever since then I’ve been reading bible and learning about God and how if w you follow god’s word, you will ascend into the kingdom and gain eternal life. The only problem with that is one question? When will god answer my prayers. Although I’ve made a whole bunch of new friends since then, I’m still trapped in this state of loneliness and depression. I feel that God is not walking beside me, but pushing me away like I’m a twisted monster. I’m now questioning my faith. Is god just waiting to show himself to me in the future, or will I be turned away from him just like everyone else in my life. I thought that the bible would help me, give me insight, give me meaningful words to dwell upon, but nothing. I can’t even remember scriptures, I only remember lyrics from heavy metal songs such as “give your soul to me, for eternity” and “The Halo over our demise, following a god so blind.” I need a little more insight on this issue cause I truly don’t understand Gods ways, or if i ever wanted to.
Nope, sorry. But hey, you’ll always have your old pal Stewie.
Honestly, nope.
No, just to save everyone else.
Fellowship with God takes faith. If you wanting to see material results you are gonna suffer more disappointments. A census of people experience the same dilemma as youself because they don’t think enough about having faith. Your approach sounds like a worldy approach, no pun intended. The world has to see results with proof, christianity doesn’t operate that way. So just keep praying and stop doubting and have faith.
Save you from? If salvation was real to you, why do you question it? If it is not, Who else in this world can save you? NO ONE! Just look at there comments. Most are people with no hope/and no purpose, makes me wonder why, if any of them have morals, if there’s no hope for them.
Firstly, ignore the religious gods, none are a true interpretation, I know for a fact the christian god isn’t. I have never read the quran, but then again, I don’t need to.
Generally I have found that those not belonging to any religion or belief system have a better understanding of Our Creator, than those that follow.
An understanding of Our Creator is a very personal one, it is also a choice.
I do not wish to sound insensitive but if you are waiting for the Jewish version of “God” to speak personally to you, you will be waiting for a long time. It may sound odd to you but I have an unshakable belief in a Divine Creator…. but the being known as “yahweh” is not the Creator. I do not want to turn you away from spiritual exploration largely because that portion of my life is probably the richest it has ever been but it required another very objective look at what I truly believed…. similar to what you are doing now. I saw my parents act with the “do as I say, not as I do” mentality and yet behave all godly on Sunday for the congregation. I was very soured on religion and the religious version of God.
It was only when I realized that my beliefs did not have to be based on religious dogma that I saw some truly incredible changes take place in my life. I actually felt like I had been freed from a prison sentence and have spent the last decade exploring some truly incredible subjects, gaining considerable wisdom in the process. Once again, it may be ironic but what could almost be regarded as a central theme in my spiritual journey has a Bible verse as its core. The Apostle Paul in Rom. 12:2 tells the Romans: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” This is a crucial component… he says to be transformed by renewing your mind, don’t wait for knowledge to come to you but go after it. Another important part is when he adds that by testing we are able to prove what the true will of God is, not simply accepting what a minister, priest or rabbi tells us but seeking out its veracity, based on our belief.
This may be important to me but it does not mean, in any way, that I am obligated to accept everything about a given religion. I incorporate aspects of shamanism, Buddhism and even Hermetic Philosophy, which has added an incredibly diverse and fascinating component to my spiritual path and journey, not to mention some truly beautiful spiritual people.
All I can suggest is the following, based on my own uncertainties and confusion over the last decade. Simply make a request to God, the Angels, the Universe or Ascended Masters to bring along the people and resources you require to bring clarity for you, as to which path to follow. If you want to turbocharge the request, simply add that you are very willing to assist them in this reality, using your talents, skills and abilities. This is always a 2 way street, when working with Spirit.
Try not to get down on yourself… I know, easier said than done…lol. Ask that they speak to you in your dreams; this is an avenue they often use to get our attention. I’m talking about the Guides and Angels assigned to assist in our spiritual development and growth. They are very real and they are the ones who do the work behind the scenes, not the Divine Creator. IT is an awesome manager who does not micromanage IT’s staff and those who we deal with daily are the angels and guides.
Hope this helps.
Yes God loves you and his son Jesus is our savior 🙂