HelpMeGod wrote:When we are in desperate need of help from God/Jesus, why isnt he there? When we have no one to run to, why cant we run to God/Jesus because he isn't there? When we want out of this struggle with any sin or just life, why isnt he there to help us?
He is there; He is always there. I'm reminded of the
Footprints in the Sand poem. Do you know it?
http://www.llerrah.com/footprints.htm
Personally, I have prayed to God many times, and nothing ever has changed in my life, it makes the God of the Bible non-existent. I wonder, is the Bible just a psychological text book to manipulate our minds to thinking we are being healed or miracoulous things are taking place when the fact is they don't, or is it the real deal? Please help me out here. Where is God/Jesus (or soon to be in my mind a MYTHILOGICAL God/Jesus)?
I know it's tough, and the reason for this is because you're under attack. Satan has your brother and he knows that he'll lose you both if your faith becomes too established. For Satan has no defense for the truth that you will come to know and testify. So you are under constant and heavy spritual attack. You doubt that Christ exists? Think about that; you've accepted Him, and at one point you knew, so why now do you doubt?
There are those that go through 15 years never doubting one bit before they finally realize that they have never actually believed. How many times have you heard: "I grew up in a Christian home and accepted it because my parents did. In truth I never really believed." But yet they grow up 15 years or whatever and never even question, despite the fact that they havent even really committed to their faith? You on the other hand, have confessed Jesus as Lord but yet can't go 3 weeks without major doubt. Honestly, something else must be at play here... There's proof right there, that Satan is lying to you and he's esspecially determined.
I have to reitterate; the most important thing you can do is find someone who's a bursting with the love and knowledge of the Lord, and seek prayer and guidance... It has to be someone who understands the nature of spiritual attack and also that is extremely firm in his/her faith and understands what you're going through.
I will pray for you, and encourage other Christians on the board to do the same. Hey, remember that Petra song, fight like a man?
Get on Your Knees and Fight Like a Man
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on 2 Chronicles 10:4, James 5:16
Out on your own with your own self reliance
You've got no one to watch your back
You find yourself caught with no strong alliance
You've been left open for attack
Over your head the condition is graver
You've given ground you can't retrieve
The cards are stacked and they're not in your favor
But you've got an ace up your sleeve
Get on your knees and fight like a man
You'll pull down strongholds if you just believe you can
Your enemy will tuck his tail and flee
Get on your knees and fight like a man
Under the gun, you've got no place to hide out
Backed in the corner on your own
This is one storm you are destined to ride out
One way to leave the danger zone
Get on your knees and fight like a man
You'll pull down strongholds if you just believe you can
Your enemy will tuck his tail and flee
Get on your knees and fight like a man
You've got the backbone to fight this tide
You've got the will to survive
You've got the weapon, it's at your side
You've got to learn to confide
Get on your knees and fight like a man
You'll pull down strongholds if you just believe you can
Your enemy will tuck his tail and flee
Get on your knees and fight like a man
; they just hope that the rest of us will think that they do!
