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cgracec Member |
posted 10-11-2005 07:28 PM
  
My faith and God are the center of my life but sometimes recently I really have a difficult time praying. It is almost as though I am going through the motions and my heart isn't in it. I know God loves me and he understands, even when I have a difficult time articulating my thoughts to him. What bothers me is that sometimes I just want to give up and I am no quitter! It isn't just one thing, it is a multitude of things that are just building and building. I am feeling lately as though I take two steps forward and three steps backward so I regress no matter how hard I try to progress. The result is that I have to force myself to really try. I know things will get better, they always do, but I was wondering if anyone else experiences this and how do you work through it? |
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jwg_yqr Member |
posted 10-11-2005 07:56 PM
I am definitely familiar with two steps forward and 3 steps back routine. It took me a long time to figure out that I couldn't force things to happen but once I let go and trusted that He has a method to his madness it became much easier to cope with. Sometimes the madness is too much but it always seems to happen for a reason that shows itself later. My motto: I'll figure it out, I always do. |
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Bluebird Member |
posted 10-11-2005 08:10 PM
It took me a lot of suffering and wrestling with God before I finally gave it all up to Him. It's still hard at times because I so want to be in control of my own destiny and I have to pull myself back and realize that my life is in God's hands and that He knows best. 2 weeks ago, I spent the evening talking with a girlfriend who is, basically, agnostic. We talked and talked about this and she is a very scientific person who leans towards this in everything. I, on the other hand, believe in God and have strong faith. I came home amazed at how I struggle in spite of my faith... and how everything in my friend's life is going fantastically-- in spite of her lack of relationship with God or prayer. I woke up the next morning wallowing in self pity, so frustrated that so much keeps going wrong in my life. I started doubting my faith, thinking that maybe it's not in God's hands... that time and space are just there. Guess what? It was the very next morning that I awoke to 3 job interview offers. How do you explain that kind of timing?.... Keep trying, Grace. Your efforts shape your spirit. Our faith is strengthened through adversity. Even in the worst of times, when I choose to see it-- God is working miracles in my life every day. |
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ladybugss Member |
posted 10-11-2005 09:28 PM
I have a few different suggestions. - The first thing to do is to tell God that you are all out of prayers and that you need his help to pull your heart into it. He doesn't expect lengthy or eloquent prayers all the time, just tell him what's in your heart. If nothing comes out, tell him that also. If your heart isn't in it, tell him that too. He already knows your heart, he just wants you to be honest with him. Long list, but some of them work at times for me. Hope this funk passes you by soon. Deb |
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Bluebird Member |
posted 10-11-2005 10:08 PM
Deb-- If you need a good cry, watch "The Notebook." I've never sobbed over a movie as during this one.... my daughter bought me the movie for Mother's Day and I still cry every time I watch it. Just a thought.... a good tear-jerker gets the tears going-- and it's so cleansing. |
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lexiesmom Member |
posted 10-12-2005 01:13 AM
I have experienced it for several months now. I feel so disconnected from church from God. And I just can't seem to find my way back, I Sit there and try to pray and try but the words just aren't there. THings are getting a little more on track. My pastor had a good idea that I have been trying and over the weeks it has been helping, he said to just ask the holy spirit to pray for me, to give me the words to say or to just say them for me as I can't find the words myself. He aslo said to listen to the songs on the radio, I really like KLOVE it is a nation wide station, if you to thier web site it tells you the number for your town. It is modern christian music, he said to really listen to the words and use them as your prayer. It has been helping. Good luck, if prayer doesnt' seem to come easily have you tried journaling, I have a prayer journal, often times when the words won't come they do whn I am trying to write. |
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lexiesmom Member |
posted 10-12-2005 01:28 AM
I was going to add, if you can find one in your area, my last church had this amazing program called "ALPHA" it is a worldwide program it is a meeting one night a week about basics of christianity, you meet, have dinner, watch a video (by Niky Gumble, amazing speaker) and then break up into groups and talk about the video and our thoughts, experiences and feelings. Even if you have been a christian for years, it has an amazing impact. I took it several years ago, and am considering retaking it. Most of the intial members of the class were in thier fifties who felt like they never really got to "know" who Jesus was. |
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JAYJAY Member |
posted 10-12-2005 02:39 AM
Some times we have to just sit back and wait for him to come to us. At times we get so involved in our problems You will be fine, just sit back and -x-x- |
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cgracec Member |
posted 10-12-2005 06:21 PM
Thanks. Lots of good advise here. I listen to KLOVE when I need a lift. This morning I just reminded myself that God knows my heart and I need to just let go and let him be in control. If nothing else I do feel better. |
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