I'm having a hard time believing in God and I need help.

TAYLORHIGBEE · Post by **TAYLORHIGBEE** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:08 pm

So I've always loved God and been a Christian, but lately I've been questioning things. My friend tried to tell me that we came from monkeys and I used to think that was a bunch of crap until I started thinking that it did kind of make sense. I know this is stupid to even consider this but I don't know it's like I couldn't help it. I've always felt close to God but I don't know no matter how much I read about proof of God and proof that evolution is false it's so hard :[ It could be a phase in my OCD because I get a lot of those but I don't like it cause it makes me feel more empty inside, and no matter how hard I try I can't feel better and I keep feeling worse :[ Can anyone help me??

Thanks much,
Taylor
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Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:11 am

I have so much proof against the evolution theory that I can get you. But think of one thing, how could something just "happen" that is so perfectly designed, that didn't just happen. Our bodies are basically designed to heal themselves. I have attended seminars where archeologists have found man and animal artifacts that date to the exact time. So there is actual printed proof. I could also go into detail about how many prayers of mine have been answered with a "yes" (they are always answered but sometimes God says no if it's not in our best interest). Things that did not just "happen", plus I can tell you that I have some very good guardian angels, I have been in so many accidents and situations that should have been fatal and walked away without a scratch. Think of how just our brains are designed, that didn't just happen. The Bible has survived (another meeting I attended) when all other books had been destroyed. Then there is just so much more proof. Keep believing in God. I know I wouldn't be alive right now if it wasn't for him, I probably would have died or lost my mind at 14 or 15, or several other times. There is scientific proof against evolution and for the truth of the Bible and God. We are all unique, personalities just didn't happen. Think about it. The devil is tempting you with doubt. He wants to win, and I don't know about you but another question to ask yourself is, (I like to stay on the safe side) do you want to take that chance and then when it is too late find yourself in an eternity that is worse than any fear you could imagine on earth? Let me know if you need the scientific proof, I can get it for you. God bless us all. I pray for all of us every night.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:34 am

I know what you are going through. I used to be a "good Christian" I thought. Then life happened and I wasn't paying so much attention to God and Jesus Christ. Then I lost my job and found out a lot of other things in life were way different than I ever thought could be. My faith, I discovered was very poor at this point, making me wonder if I ever really had any real faith to begin with. At this point, I met a born again Christian who I became friends with and started to go to church again. I am studying the bible all the time and trying to establish a good personal relationship with God and Jesus Christ. It is taking a lot of work and it makes me feel bad when thoughts of doubt creep into my mind, but I keep working at it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 3:35 am

oh my goodness, i know how it is to question everything, and the funny thing is, god wants us to question and find out for ourselves. it's worth so much more when you learn to believe through what you yourself have found, not just believing what other people say. so, don't feel so bad - everyone goes through this.

TAYLORHIGBEE, look around you. it's a miracle we have this place to come to when we are suffering. it's a miracle that you are on here trying to get better. God is changing you. don't think that all of this is just happening simultaniously with no rhyme or reason. god's hands are in everything and letting go of the guilt and confusion will make you feel tons better if you can truly do it.

God loves you and he knows how you are feeling. I just read a book that is awesome for people like us. It's called The Shack - please try to read it. It gives so much hope.

God bless!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:02 am

Isn't it amazing how in times of suffering we can doubt the "One" who created us and loves us the most? We've all been there at times, even if we think we are a faithful christian. I have. But, when we stop and take a look around, it's hard to not believe isn't it? There are so many books out there about evolution and theories trying to steer us away from God, but we have the good book that has been around for centuries and centuries ahead, to remind us of our Lord and Savior. Is there any other book out there that can do the same? No. Remember this: your greatest suffering comes before your greatest victory. Didn't Jesus prove that? Hang in there and remember he will never leave you nor forsake you!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:12 am

Even though I'm still having doubts at this moment as to finding this post was purely coincidence, I have to believe that this was God who led me here. I have been fighting this battle lately as well and it brings me to tears to even think that I would ever be in this position. I have always loved God and never questioned his existence. I think that this may be the result of some questioning of my current faith (I'm a Christian) after a panic attack that I had about a month ago. I woke up one morning and remembered times when I used to get lessons from Jehovah's Witnesses as a child. I always used to think that they had all the answers and that everything they taught was true and that I would be doomed if I didnt follow them. So many thoughts clouded my head as my heart started to pound that I just fainted in the bathroom. I was crippled with fear because something inside me didn't want to follow that religion. So I began to do research online and found a lot of things that made me question their teachings. In the midst of all the information online I started to wonder, what if all this is fake. And that's when the thoughts of God's existence started up. I became so horrified and I fear death so much now, something I never used to think about. But now I keep getting horrible feelings of violent and scary situations in which I would die and whether or not there is a heaven and if there was would God be disappointed in me for doubting his existence. I continue to attend my non-denominational Christian church with my family and I got baptized last week but the struggle continues but I don't want to give up. I've been thinking about doing the free trial of this program but then I think, would I not be trusting God to cure me of this? But then I also think, God puts people on this earth to help each other. HOPEFUL IN WV, i would be interested in seeing any articles you may have. Please pray for me as I will pray for you all. God Bless us all!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:57 am

You are correct-OCD, and anxiety in general, encourage over thinking and getting stuck on some thoughts. My advice at this time: Let it go! You have your basic belief, be in the precious present moment with your belief and work like crazy on the things that make you a healthy person, mind, body and spirit.

If we are off in a corner worrying, we can't truly do the things that make the world a better place. We all need to ask ourselves what we did yesterday to further our purpose in life and then take it one step further and ask the Big Question: What am I going to do TODAY to live up to my potential?

You are blessed, Carolyn

Joseph wiliams · Post by **Joseph wiliams** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:42 am

The best thing you can do is question your beliefs. What is wrong with questioning your faith? Didn't God create us to be of free will? The belief that God created the world is based on faith, not fact. So it seems only natural to question something that cannot be seen. Didn't God create us to be intelligent, thinking creatures?

natalief · Post by **natalief** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:03 pm

wow wow wow, I am so so so speechless. I have been feeling this way as well (many times in my life, and Ii grew from each time). Such questions as, "Is God really there? Did he really send me here from that infommercial or is it all just my wishful thinking? Am I really worthy of Gods love?"...Please liten to these people that are very intelligent I see. I am...lol.
Thank you for posting your thoughts and helping me and others in the process.
You, me, and us "all" are here for many reasons known to GOD....=)
My doubt is now gone again.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:10 pm

Originally posted by MissP:
Even though I'm still having doubts at this moment as to finding this post was purely coincidence, I have to believe that this was God who led me here. I have been fighting this battle lately as well and it brings me to tears to even think that I would ever be in this position.
In the midst of all the information online I started to wonder, what if all this is fake. And that's when the thoughts of God's existence started up. I became so horrified and I fear death so much now, something I never used to think about. But now I keep getting horrible feelings of violent and scary situations in which I would die and whether or not there is a heaven and if there was would God be disappointed in me for doubting his existence. I continue to attend my non-denominational Christian church with my family and I got baptized last week but the struggle continues but I don't want to give up. I've been thinking about doing the free trial of this program but then I think, would I not be trusting God to cure me of this? But then I also think, God puts people on this earth to help each other. HOPEFUL IN WV, i would be interested in seeing any articles you may have. Please pray for me as I will pray for you all. God Bless us all!

Okay now this is NOT a coincidence...because I feel the exact sameway... I find this hilarious that I doubted God. I am going to pray because he is THERE. God is telling us he is here w/ us right now, by showing us our common ground... smile awhile. I am now...finally.