Does anyone here know god?

Question

My faith is broken and I feel that god does not love me. I am 32 and my life is a wreck. I have been praying for a job and looking everyday and nothing. I feel like I want to die. How do I find out myself that god is real. My neighbor told me that only 144,00 people are going to heaven if this is true then what are all we christians working for. I am so scared about what is going to become of me and my 2 kids. It seems that this word is godless and some people make me feel like a fool for believing. Is god a fantasy? I need help, I feel like I am being sucked in to a black hole. I want so much to finish nursing school and make some thing of my life and do gods work. But now I keep questioning that he is real and that he would love a person like me. I s there someone who can help me please?
How do know if god does love you? What if you have done some really bad things like have an abortion, can he really for give me for doing some thing so horrible?

Answer 1

I dont think your friend knows the bible very well, the 144,000 are only Jews, that means all the rest of us still have a chance. and yes I do know God, God will only make you go through whatever you can handle, His word says that He will never give you more than you can handle. I am not sure what God you serve, but my God is filled with Grace and Mercy. When you pray say, All is POSSIBLE THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME. dont say anything negative because your words are very powerful and you wouldnt want to curse yourself.

Answer 2

My guess is that your neighbor is a member of the LSD... anyway that whole number thing (144,000) is a man made thing, no where in the Bible does it give a # of people getting into Heaven.



First off, I'd like to tell you that there is hope!

Salvation is not a work based gift. Read Romans! We are justified through faith- Romans 5:1. We have all fallen short of the glory of God- thus we have all sinned.

Check out www.ccmodesto.com, under teachings click on sunday morning and then select the 03-04-07 sermon. Actually you may find most of the sermons on there helpful.



I know God loves both you and me because He was willing to send His only son to die in our place so that we can have a face to face relationship with Him.



He loves you! And wants to make your life full and abundant! Your sins have been paid for through the blood of Christ all you have to do is repent of your sins and ask Jesus to be the Lord of your life, and recieve the free gift of an everlasting relationship with your Creator.



Much love and prayers!



God Bless!

Answer 3

Your problem is you are thinking of yourself. Does god love a child who is born with aids into horrendous poverty and starves before dieing a month after being born? Does god love a shark? Does god love a mentally ill person? Do not worry yourself over if there is a god or not as you will never trully know. The outcomes of our lives are determined by the decisions that WE make and if we choose the wrong decisions all we can do is learn from them. I assure you there is plenty of good things in your life. Your children, your career as helping others is the most satisfying thing and the fact you have been given a chance to live life, through pure luck or a greater power, who knows.

Answer 4

Oh dear! You do sound very lost at this time. I'm no expert, but I do believe in God and I believe he loves me and every other being all the same. It does not matter if you have done things that you or others consider to be bad. If you are human(which I'm assuming that you are), you err. Simple as that. The most important thing is that you always strive and try to do better for we as humans can never be perfect. As far as your belief in God, no one can help you with that. You will have to look inside yourself and also look around your world. God is everywhere. Whoever told you that only 144,000 people get to go to heaven must have more insight than the rest of us because as far as I know, there is no proof as to who gets into heaven and who does not. You will have to find your faith. Good luck and try and go easy on yourself. It sounds to me that you are doing a pretty good job already!

Answer 5

Telisha,

It sounds like you are really hurting right now. You are in some tough circumstances and have been getting some bits and pieces of theology and all of this is causing you to question your faith. I urge you to get back into the bible, and remember that, beginning to end, it is the story of God's plan to save you, your children, and all of us by sending Jesus to die to pay for your sins so all who believe will be saved. Yes, sometimes people can pick out parts that seem to say otherwise (like only 144,000 going to heaven), which is why you have to remember to take it as a whole. [Think of reading a murder mystery in which someone says, "The butler did it." in chapter 2. By chapter 22, the butler may turn out to be the detective!] I can't think of a better time of year to be able to remind yourself of Jesus sacrifice. Many churches are having special services, programs or bible studies. Do I detect depression? Perhaps you could find a pastor who specializes in counseling. In the meantime, to reassure you until you can get some help: God IS real, and he does love you. Can he forgive you for having an abortion? He already has -- 2000 years ago. Oh, yeah, you are uncertion about your future. One of my favorite verses is Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. . . plans to give you a future and a hope." I'm going to pray for you.

Answer 6

once, before I became a believer in Christ, I was travelling along the 401 (major highway in Canada). I was in a section in Toronto that is particularly busy - at least 12 lanes, and splits everywhere to go different directions. I was suppose to take the 400 exit to go north and wouldn't you know it - I fell asleep at the wheel. The last concious thought I remember is passing the Dixie Rd exit. I woke up facing the oncoming pilons dividing the 400 exit with the 401 and steered clear of the pilons at the very last second. I was travelling at least 60 miles and hour.

Who woke me up? How did I avoid not hitting another car? How did I avoid not losing control?



Of course God loves you :)

You are struggling right now and that's not easy. We all have to move through fierce fires of trial in our lives. I've experienced unemployment too. It's the hardest thing in the world expecially when you are responsible for the lives of your children as well. God doesn't want you to give up. God doesn't want you to despair. If you feel your calling is to do nursing for Him, then that's what He will steer you to do.

Have you approached your church (or an church) or assistance? Have you exhausted all of your avenues?



Dear - you want to do His will, how can he NOT love a person like you? I told you the story above because I didn't know God at the time it happened. My life was not good at the time. It wasn't until years later that He reminded me that He saved me, not only my very life, but by the grace of His sacrifice for me.

Believe it - it's true.

Blessings to you and yours

Answer 7

I know God, He is Love, and I am a sinner too, I've done a lot of horrible things in my life, His love & forgiveness is big as the ocean and our sin is just a drop of water. I found God in me, we are crated according to His image. I prayed for guidance to find Him, I trusted Him cause I have nothing to loose, He is probably calling you, sometimes we only turn and seek God in our most desperate needs. Pray for the grace that God will give send you the Holy Spirit in your heart so you will be able to see the light ,His Love pray hard, He listening and He loves you, that is why He sent His only Son so we will never be alone. I will pray for you & if you want more guidance and specific answer try EWTN.com or call 18009491050 they helped me a lot. God Bless!

Answer 8

It would be more practical, and certainly more moral, if you stopped praying and dedicate your mind to thinking what is good for your life. Instead of serving God, try to serve your life. To improve your life you need logical thinking, not prayer.

To finish nursing school, you need to be convinced that it is the career you love, the work you can do well and can be competent to do well. This is the kind of feeling that will give you the strength to pursue your goals and be successful in life.



When in doubt between faith and reason, always choose reason: it won't disappoint you.

Answer 9

Hey friend God bless you I feel sadness to those things happen to a son of God, when people of God lets itself move by doctrines of lye, the first that you must do is to request pardon to Jesus and to yourself because you doubt of your salvacion, soon you to took this action look for a good church where the complete gospel is preached father son and holly spirit I understand your aflicion but I believe that we are by safe the grace Jesus, He does not count in anything from our salvicion was payed in the cross of the calvary, you do not have of which be sandnes beacuse you are save, my last advice it to put you eyes on God not in the men.

please read this



Who form "the great multitude"? Although some say that they are the martyrs described in 6.9, also could be the same group mentioned like the 144.000 (7.4-8). The 144.000 were sealed by God before the time of persecution; the great multitude received the eternal life, as God promised it. Before they were being prepared; now they are victorious. This multitude in skies is composed by all those that stayed faithfuls to God through the generations. No true believer needs to worry about the group to which she will belong. God includes and protects to each one of us, and also it guarantees a place to us in his presence. 7.10 People use different methods to clear the fault of the sin: good works, intellectual search and even blaming to the others. The multitude in the sky, nevertheless, praises God saying: "the salvation belongs to our God that is seated in the throne and to the Lamb". The salvation of the punishment of the sin can come single by means of Jesus Christ. Has taken off the fault of its sin of the only possible form? Barton, Dr Brush B., Editore, Bible of the Newspaper To live, (Nashville, TN: Caribbean Editorial) 2000, c1996.

Answer 10

Telisha, You know that your a sinner and in dire need of help from God. Well, that is a great place to be. Most people think that they are decent and think they are pretty good folks, and they really don't need God, they are self-righteous and in a very dangerous place. There are even a lot of self-righteous people in churches across America that are in a worse place than you and don't even realize it.



Telisha, if you have a bible, please read 1 John.

Not to be confused with the gospel he wrote, read that as well, but first read the first epistle of John it's very short and very to the point. Very powerful reading for a new or even unsure believer. Pray that the Lord will open your ears to hear his word as you read, and it will come alive to you. It is strong and living.



Telisha, again please read 1 John, its near the end of the new testament right after 2 Peter. Please read it, it will help. My humble opinion, I think it's the best book for a new believer to read.



Pray, seek him and he shall let himself be found by you. It is his promise.

Answer 11

My dear don't feel bad. Of course there is a GOD and not god if you know what i mean, don't feel left out. Everyone as been through these kind of situations or is going to. Keep trusting GOD and don't turn away from him no matter what happens wether bad or good. Always go to church on sundays with both your kids and i assure you that your life will definitely change one day by the grace of GOD.

Answer 12

Your neighbor is incorrect.

Recall what is probably the most famous Bible passage, John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his only son to die for us and that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life.



I know exactly how you feel. The honest truth is, God & Christ are the only things that can fill that void in your life, in your heart. You just need to open yourself to him, just a little. He IS there for you, he DOES love you. And, you HAVE been forgiven for your sins by Christ's cruxifiction.



Our Lord did not go through all that suffering for his own fun, he did it for us.

Answer 13

Do not give up faith. God is forgiving but you must accept that He knows what is best for you and will provide you direction. Sometime we are too focused on what we want and fail to see God's plan in our lives. Attend church, seek spiritual guidance and find time to read scripture. I have never met anyone who did and felt that the became worst off. You will find support and direction for your life. God bless!

Answer 14

Don't listen to your neighbor. God is real. God loves you. I am listening to this song called Praise You in the Storm by Casting Crowns. I don't know if you have heard it, but it is so good. I listen to it whenever I feel like giving up. And He always forgives us. No matter what we do. We are His precious diamond on His right hand. We mean SO much to Him.

Answer 15

look in the mirror..God created us in His image...human form, we are all different in everyway..look at your fingerprints. they are yours and nobaody has the same ones ..you are very special and unique and there is nobody else like you and God created you just like that for His pleasure...He loves you no matter what..we all get down and go through some tough times but He is there for you to talk to and He will provide a way out of anything if you only seek it out...God works in mysterious ways..seek Him in every little thing...every good thing you see, smell, taste, hear and touch is put here for you and your pleasure by God himself for you to have and enjoy...

...make good choices ..if you feel you dont, then maybe stay in touch with someone you feel does and ask for their advice about some new choices in you life ...every new moment is a new moment for a choice and a chance to make a new choice..every second...

...maybe find a new church to go to every week and maybe you will find one that teaches the Truth and meet some amazing people.

..Pick up your Bible and start reading anywhere in the New Testament...watch and listen to christian broadcasts..things will begin to come to light and happen because God Himself says He will never leave you or forsake you..Trust and obey..

go to shepherdschapel . com on the web and start listening to the broadcasts and order the newsletters...

God bless you and keep you

Answer 16

God loves you very much and if he didn't he would kill you if god doesn't like humans then why did he created us, why did he made earth for, why did he give you a home to live in, why did he give us food and water, the thing I'm trying to say that he love us to death it says it in my Koran. And don't worry just be patient and he will grant you your wishes.

Answer 17

I am sorry for all the problems are you going through right now. I am not Cristian, i believe in Jesus, but i practice The Hare Krishna religion. Anyway, what i want to say is that do not loss your faith, i know is very hard to accept this kind of situations, God exist and He for sure loves you, what is happening is, that in my religion is called "purification," when we suffer we are burning all our sins, when we are prosperous, we are exhausting all our pious credits, good deeds. I know is difficult to understand technicals of philosophy in this case, but please be patient and continue praying, I will pray for you to my Lord. We know for sure that are 4 sinful activities that cause reaction and suffering, these are illicit sex, intoxication, gambling and meat eating, if you can avoid this, and sincerely pray, for sure God will listen. He want us to surrender to Him and we surrender He personally take care of His surrender devotee. Yes, defenetly He will forgive you. He promeses in our scripture as follow: "Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear." also He says: "Even if one commits the most abominable action, if he is engaged in devotional service he is to be considered saintly because he is properly situated in his determination."

and then He continues: "He quickly becomes righteous and attains lasting peace. O son of Kunti, declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes."

He love you but you have make some sacrifice and give up sinful life and surrender to Him, He is in your hart, and He is waiting for you to surrender. Regarding the 144,000, that is a mistake, how many are we in the world? that mean that we all the rest are condemed to hell? Don't believe in that.



HARE KRISHNA

Answer 18

The 144,00 refers to the Jews who will convert during the tribulation period. Any one can go to Heaven. All you have to do is accept Jesus Christ as your savior. Some times a person has to be BROKEN before they will accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior. God allows us to be broken so that we will reach out to Him.



God gave us free will, some times we choose to do bad things. But, when you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and repent of your sins then you are forgiven. The slate is wiped clean. The Bible says that God removes our sins as far from us as the East is From the West.



Also, the Bible says that God does not hear the prayers of those who have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior. The first step to having a relationship with God is to Accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.



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Answer 19

I know GOD he created everything .how would you explain the creation of the human body? its GODS work .read a bible over and over it becomes clearer every time .take your kids .do you love them. GOD gave them too you .think he loves you now .life is hard at times to test your faith.have faith you will be ok .

Answer 20

first of all, dont listen to the JW - they have messed up believes about who God is and what He did for you - because there is no limit for Gods salvation - it is for all men, not just for 144,000



secondly - yes we live in a Godless world - unfortunately. but the Bible says, "greater is He that is in you then he that is in the world" - we are to be in the world, not of it.



thirdly, we dont deserve God's love, and there is nothing we can do that will qualify for it. our works dont save us, we are saved by grace (God's riches at Christs' expense) so yes, "our righteousness is as filthy rags" - BUT because God loves us He's made us a way for us. We can come to God, repent of our sins and He accepts us and calls us His own. We are washed in the Blood of Jesus and our sins, He remembers them no more. Corey Tenboom said, "He throws them into the sea of unforgetfulness, and posts a no fishing sign." - We have been redeemed and have Victory through the work of the cross.

- because of the Blood, we can boldy enter the presence of God. And in His presence, "there is fullness of joy" - there is everything you will ever need in His presence.



there is no condition on God's love - you dont have to be perfect for God to love you. thats the beauty of it. He gave us a way, we just have to walk in it.



-- get rooted in a good local church. there are people who can edify you and build you up in your faith. But i also encourage you to spend time talking to God, study the Bible.

- God loves you - and he longs for you to love Him.

Answer 21

God never hate any body , even whatever u have done before,,

I suggest you start making good and stick to it , then you'll feel the difference,

Answer 22

Yes Jesus Loves you. Never doubt Jesus Christ Loved you so much that He shed His Precious Blood on the old' rugged cross for you and for me.

I am going to Pray for you and I want you to Pray for me.

The things that people are telling you are a lie. There is only one unforgivable sin and that is blaspheming the Holy Ghost and that is to say that Christ performed His miracles by the power of Satan and not the Holy Ghost.

The Holy bible Says that it is not for private interpretation. That means that the Holy Spirit/Ghost was sent into our body at the time that we believed in Jesus and His death, burial and resurrection. That Jesus died for our sins and Paid the price of redemption for us.



John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.



Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.



Here are some scriptures that will encourage you.



God Bless You and Your Chrildren is my Prayer.



Exodus 15:2 - The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.



2 Samuel 22:2 - And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;



Psalms 18:2 - The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.



Psalms 23:1 - The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.



Psalms 27:1 - The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?



Psalms 28:7 - The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.



Psalms 94:22 - But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.



Psalms 118:14 - The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.



Lamentations 3:24 - The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.



Zechariah 13:9 - And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God.



Hebrews 13:6 - So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Answer 23

erm....if u believe there is god and god will always be there..god is fair..''HE'' treat everyone same..u will get something good after all bad things had happen..just don't complain too much bout ur life. accept all the things god give u..everything is a reason there..and ur life will be good

Answer 24

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

Answer 25

TELISHA, PLEASE HAVE FAITH, THEIR IS A GOD, WHEN YOU BECOME CLOSE TO GOD, THE DEVIL GETS MAD, AND TRIES EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO KEEP YOU AWAY FROM GOD, PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP. IT SAID'S IN THE BIBLE, THAT GOD LOVES ALL PEOPLE, I HAVE DONE THINGS LIKE YOU ALSO, BUT GOD HAS FORGIVEN ME FOR IT, AND HE WILL FOR YOU TO, JUST ASK HIM, EVERY NIGHT, BEFORE YOU GO TO SLEEP, SAY DEAR JESUS PLEASE FORGIVE ME FOR WHAT I HAVE DONE, KNOWING THE, AND NOT KNOWING THE, IN JESUS NAME AMEN.

Answer 26

I beliove there is a G'd. I belive he forgives. I do not belife he wants us to die. hang in there, but don't go it alone.

Answer 27

Yes, I've met Mr. God, and we're such good friends that we're on first name basis, so I just call him Allah.

Answer 28

god. i've never witnessed a miracle from god myself... but i always hear stories of him saving ppl's lives... who knows.