Question:
Help for a lost christian?
Janessa
2012-06-18 19:28:20 UTC
I really don't know how to explain it. But I guess i feel lost and alone. I feel like no one can help me with my problem. really if you have any advice, Bible verses or a book in the bible for me to read I would be thankful. It's just hard to explain so. please any help would be appreciated.

Thanks...

P.S: please no smart Alec question please.
Twelve answers:
2012-06-26 11:09:46 UTC
Life is fraught with many difficulties. We all experience setbacks in one way or another. Sometimes they are sudden; sometimes they are gradual. Maybe we have suffered the death of a loved one or been forsaken by a loved one. Maybe our health is poor or our finances are uncertain. Whatever the difficulties, they affect all of us at some point in our lives and the Bible states that this is inevitable (Job 5:7; Genesis 3:17; Proverbs 22:8). The Bible is the Word of God (Isaiah 55:11), written by God’s servants under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21) and provided as both a guide and an aide to our daily living.



But perhaps the most important aspect of God’s Word is the promises that are contained within, promises that the Lord makes to those who are prepared to trust Him. It is these promises that bring comfort, promises that feed off the weakest spark of saving faith to provide the reward of comfort, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. There are many promises in the Bible that have to be combined with faith to be realised, for without faith it is impossible to please God, the provider of comfort in times of trouble (Hebrews 11:6; 2 Corinthians 1:5; Psalm 46:1).



Clearly, the promises of God cannot be appropriated in the same way by the unbelieving, with whom God is angry continually (Psalm 7:11). Nevertheless, it is because of God’s grace, through the work of regeneration that happens at conversion, that these promises are realized and become the very fuel that spurs His people on to greater faith and greater obedience. These things go hand in hand; we trust God’s promises, and He has promised to reward us accordingly with joy, peace and comfort, intangible things that the world can never supply. One of the greatest verses that has brought comfort to many is Isaiah 26:3. Embrace it in faith, asking for the Lord’s help, and there will be no disappointment.
business
2012-06-18 19:49:43 UTC
I thought, like most people, that I knew God. I had doubts at times and my life wasn't so great. Then I decided to take him seriously and developed a deep relationship with him and my doubt quickly turned to faith. There is happiness in knowing. My mood, the people I was around, and other things in my life began to improve. Prayers started working. But, problems will always be there. I understood that and that you aren't always ready for the things you ask for, but they will come when the time is right and that there's a reason for everything. Looking at the bigger picture, and then looking back, I see that he has always been there, even when I didn't believe he was.



I suggest reading proverbs and the gospel. Learn of him, then desire to know him, then ask for his help, then search for him. A relationship with him is founded on faith. That and your own efforts will help your life to turn around. Don't expect every bad thing go away, but expect miracles to happen.
Sophia
2012-06-18 19:55:05 UTC
1. First and foremost don't feel alone you're worth SO much more, when you feel this way God is closest to you.

2. Next you should read Psalm 22 & 91, Matthew 28:20, 1 Corinthians 5:4

3. Go to www.Godlife.com and explore this website - it has free Dailey devotions you can do.

4. Pray knowing that God loves you & so do I...



God Bless You!
2012-06-18 19:36:38 UTC
Janessa, the Lord is always with his people. Even when the dark clouds are gathering.



But Zion said, "The LORD has forsaken me, And my Lord has forgotten me." Can a woman forget her nursing child, And not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, Yet I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me." (Isa 49:14-16)
pastore
2016-10-22 06:16:16 UTC
The word faith would be defined interior the variety of an acronym which capacity. F= abandoning A= All I = I T= have faith H= Him you could desire to maintain the religion meaning you could desire to stop observing the subject and look to the subject solver that's God. bear in suggestions: faith is the substance of issues was hoping for and evidence of issues that are actually not considered. (Heb. 11:a million) bear in mind that your faith turns into develop via listening to the word of God, so in case you're actually unable to take heed to the word that would point out why and which you're faith is getting vulnerable via not listening to the word preached to you. (Being aside of an area church). additionally you're faith would be examined at circumstances as nicely, so stay in prayer and ask God to equip you for each occasion of your existence. people would be a christian for years and fail to apply the present of religion that's a from God. Eph 2:8 examine this out, a lot of people acquire presents from a lot of people climate from birthday's, christmas, and particular moments questioning of others and we use them without hesitation, yet we don't use the present that God gave us to apply that's a similar device along with his grace that saved us precise? i'm hoping this became waiting to inspire you and enable you utilize your faith ok. Have blessed day!
2012-06-18 19:30:30 UTC
The Bible tells us that in the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. This is not at all what happened. The matter which makes up the universe was never created. It has always existed and will always continue to exist in one form or another. There is no God who created everything from nothing, but there are life forms which would have you believe that they are the messengers of that God. The earth was formed as a result of the naturally occurring forces which have always been and will always be. Life on this planet was not created but evolved, just as it has done and will continue to do on billions of other planets which can support life. After millions of years of evolution, the ancestors of modern man were visited by an extraterrestrial race who saw in the primates that would become man, a potential for use as servants or slaves. The extraterrestrial race would later come to be known as "Elohim;" the Hebrew word for "Gods." This race of beings mixed strands of their own DNA with that of the evolving man and "created" a hybrid that had an increased intelligence capacity, a trait required by the Elohim to fulfill their agenda for us. Initially, this hybrid mutation was unable to reproduce (similar to a horse/donkey hybrid or mule) and the Elohim thought that they would be able to control the population of the mutant man by keeping man sterile. Eventually the head genetic engineer of the Elohim rebelled against the orders of his superiors and genetically engineered the ability to reproduce into the mutant man. This event is commonly called "the fall of man" by those who are ignorant of what really took place.





Religion has been used as a tool to keep man ignorant and at war with himself in order to keep man from becoming a threat to the Gods. This was the story thousands of years ago and it is the same today. The truth is that "God" is nothing more than a tool of manipulation. Now that you know the truth, don't stand for the deception! Break the chains of subservience that these soul-vampires have forged for us! End the cycle of self-perpetuating genocide by teaching your children to question the myths of religion. Let "ego" be the battle cry and "reason" be the victory banner
2 Shepherds
2012-06-18 19:34:19 UTC
Without more help from you, it's difficult to guide you to appropriate scripture and give counsel. Psalm 23 may comfort you because it shows that no matter what's going on in your life, God is always with you and blesses you.
jnj09
2012-06-18 19:34:21 UTC
11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13
Shazbot
2012-06-18 19:29:29 UTC
Try reading Job. It's freaking great.
whiteraven.1964
2012-06-18 19:32:15 UTC
jeremiah 29:11 :)
2012-06-18 19:33:37 UTC
The answer lies in prayer. Pray to God and tell Him exactly how you feel. God then, in His time, will help you.
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2012-06-18 22:34:40 UTC
IMO,.......



I think we get lost in our way mainly bc we forgot about our starting point. Every problem in life can be traced back to the Garden of Eden.



At the Garden of Eden, God planned to replace Satan/demons with humans, as His servants/workers. Satan, previously called Lucifer, was one of three of God's archangels. He rebelled against God and wanted to be like god.(EZE.28:17, ISA.14:12, REV.12:4) So, Satan sabotaged God's plan.



Adam's original sin caused all humans to be born with evil or sinful hearts/flesh. The Devil began to live in their hearts.(JOHN.8:44, MARK.7:20-23, MATT.16:22 & 23:27 & 4:4)



Evil heart --> evil thoughts --> evil deeds/sins.



Satan constantly tempts, accuses, lies and chatters to us, in our minds/brains/flesh. He coaxes us to commit sins against others, self or God.(opposite of MATT.22:37-40, ie love your neighbor) He seeks to destroy us.(GEN.3:14-15, 1PET.5:8) He "eats" dead humans or dust, as Adam died and became dust.

....... Girls were cursed with painful childbirth and to suffer emotional dominance by their bf's/lovers/husbands. Boys were cursed with back-breaking work. Both were cursed with suffering death and hell.



Adam's original sin precluded humans from coming directly to God.(EXO.33:20) So, God the Father(GtF) had to limit Himself (HEB.2:9, PHIL.2:5) and approach humans thru His Voice/Word and His Spirit.



To solve the problem caused by Satan, GtF first, chose the Jews as His people by speaking to Abraham, as an invisible Voice/Word or as an Angel of the Lord.

....... Then, GtF spoke to Moses as an invisible Voice/Word, giving the Law to the Jews, to curb their inborn tendency for committing sins. The Law carries earthly curses or blessings.(DEUT.28:1-2 & 15) The Law has the provision of sacrificing a clean/innocent animal to atone for their evil deeds/sins.(LEV.17:11, HEB.9:22)



Lastly. GtF sent His Son, ie Jesus Christ.(JC) JC is the Word/Voice of God that became flesh and blood.(JOHN.1:1 & 14) JC is the Lamb of God(JOHN.1:29) who was sacrificed by GtF to atone for Adam's original sin or our evil hearts(ROM.5:12); paving the way to salvation.



At MATT.5:17-48, JC told the Jews that they were bound for hell bc they have evil in their hearts, eg lust, anger, hate, jealousy, greed, etc. The Jews thought that they were bound for heaven bc they kept Moses Law, ie by avoiding evil deeds like murder, adultery, etc. JC told them that the Law was not enough to save them from hell.



So, the only way to be saved from hell is to accept and believe in the sacrifice of JC on the Cross, that atoned for Adam's original sin or our evil hearts/flesh.

....... Adam ate the forbidden fruit and gave us suffering, death and hell. We "eat" the Blood and Flesh of JC and get forgiveness, life and heaven.(JOHN.6:17-58, MATT.26:28)

....... In comparison, when the Jews committed a sin, they offered an animal sacrifice to GtF, to earn forgiveness and continued earthly blessing from Him. We offer the sacrifice of JC to GtF to earn forgiveness for our earthly sins and eternal life.



GtF is a Person who speaks with a Voice, in Words and does things by the power of His Spirit.(GEN.1:1-2, 1JOHN.5:7) The Holy Trinity can be compared to the sun, her light and her heat/warmth. They are One and the Same, yet different. We cannot come near the sun or look directly at her.

....... Similarly, we cannot come directly to GtF. We can only come to GtF indirectly, thru JC. We can only "see" GtF indirectly, by "seeing" JC.(JOHN.14:6 & 9) Hence, Christianity is a personal relationship with JC, who is also GtF and the Holy Spirit.(JOHN.14:16-20, REV.3:20)



One day, we will be able to see GtF directly, ie after the 2nd Advent of JC.(1COR.15:24, 1THESS.4:16) Visions of GtF on His heavenly throne, were given to Ezekiel and John at EZE.1 and REV.4.



GtF affects our life, mainly, thru His Word.(JOHN.6:63 & 15:3, EPH.6:16-17, ROM.10:17, HEB.4:12, 2TIM.3:16)

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