Confused about the lord.. [Spirituality & Religion]

Here’s how to start. Pray and ask GOD for direction in your life, daily. He is already speaking to you by His Holy Spirit. He will lead you to the right path. Seek His wisdom and guidance. That way, you CANNOT go wrong. Read God’s Word. In Proverbs, especially, it tells you how to walk with God. Great book of Wisdom. And we know that all wisdom comes from the Lord.

Jesus said do not put your confidence in man, over God, and certainly do not lean to your own understanding, as everything you think you know, is not always accurate. Or someone else who is completely wrong about God may tell you things that are completely WRONG. If you want to make [b][u]wise[/u][/b] decisions, and make sure you’re getting the right answers, go [u]directly[/u] to the SOURCE of all wisdom. The Bible. God’s own inerrant Word. Then you CANNOT get it wrong.

Further, if ANYONE gives you advice (as Jesus told His Disciples to tell the world about Him and His saving grace), about Jesus or how to find Him, make certain their statements match up with exactly with God’s Holy Word, 100%!! If not, then they are both liars and false teachers.

Nothing to trust?????, as one man said?? Please. That’s the worst advice you could ever get. Jesus, Himself, told us that you must have faith and trust in Him, in order to be saved. There are a lot of false teachers out there. Jesus said, “Beware!” [i]Religion is nothing but MAN-MADE philosophy. What you want, is a [b]personal relationship[/b] with Jesus.[/i]

I know Jesus as my Lord and Savior and I know He is TRUSTWORTHY and REAL. Please feel free to pm me and ask me anything, if you like. But please just don’t fall for anything you read in this forum. Check it against the Bible. God is not a liar, and neither is His Word. Then you may rest assured that you have it right.

To me, there are three different elements to what you are asking. If you are indeed asking anything.

First, believing in God and Jesus Christ. In this world of science and rationality and the seemingly constant ridicule by atheists and the despicable antics of so many "religious" folks, it can be really hard to simply believe.

Second, trusting the Lord. There is nothing to trust! Let me explain. Unless God or Jesus Christ or some other divine being is coming to you and asking to do x, y or z; unless God or Jesus Christ or some other divine being is coming to you and telling you to live your life like this or that, then you are not being asked to trust in anything. You have your conscience. You know right from wrong. You know how to be kind and respectful and compassionate. So really, it's only yourself that you have to trust.

Third, let Him into my life. If you believe in God and trust in yourself, in your ability to live a good life, then you've already let Him into your life.

All the rest, all of the "stuff" that religion foists on us is just that, religion!

I think that, what God wants from us is FAITH. Not RELIGION. There is a difference.

Your confused about the Lord - it's very simple - No.1 if you believe in Him , He's inside you and that's a very personal journey . He came to me after a suicide attempt and all I can explain after pulling myself up from a rope I got an inner peace which goes beyond human understanding. Today I'm still overwhelmed with it and that was 9 years ago . It's a very personal journey. He usually comes to more a lot through there suffering and when that happens Our Lord see's it . I went down the road of most religions and beliefs and Our Lord is the one I got more comfortable with .

I hate to say it but you will not find solid information here. By the time everyone has put in their two cents you will be more confused than when you started asking.

I suggest reaching out to your local churches...all Christian denominations. Ask them your honest questions. Also, if you have a friend that is strong in their faith I would encourage you to seek them out for a conversation.

Faith is such a difficult concept to live, let alone explain...my own stays on pretty shaky ground these days. I pray that you find your answers.

Read and study the Bible. All the directions are there for you. Pray and ask him for guidance and understanding and he will direct your paths. Trust in him and his word.

Room 101: My so-called babblings, as you put it, are accurate according to God's Word. You would know that if you were a follower of Christ, as you claim. As usual, all your accusations are unfounded. You sound exactly as other trolls on here. Just wanting to stir up trouble. I pay no mind to people like you and your accusations. God's Word does not back up what you claim. Goodbye.

You start by sitting in a beautiful quiet place, and think about God, and think about all the beautiful things in the world that He has created. And then just open up the door by quietly thanking Him for the things you find beautiful, or good. You could thank Him for puppies, or for babies, or for your health. And then start to do that more often.

I found in the past that it was soooo easy to think about God while looking at the sunset, or standing on the beach, or looking at gorgeous mountain vistas, or even looking at a tree.

When you think about all the wonderful things He has created, you begin to feel a greater love for Him. The awe and beauty of a red and purple sunset doesn't even begin to describe who and what He is.

The next step after you feel solid in love and and awe, is to follow the commandments, and ask for forgiveness for the times you have not. You will be forgiven. God loves each one of us like there is ONLY one of us. And your sins are all washed away by the blood of God's only Son, our Lord.

When your heart is pure and empty of conflict, and full of love for Him, you will become like a two way radio and you will always be able to feel the Holy Spirit who lives in your heart.

I can't comment.. but I wasn't sure if you were saying that Catholics are something other than Christians? Catholics are Christian.

I hope you find your answers.. but please remember.. religion and faith aren't for everyone.. some find a path other than religion

You didn't respond to my posts here. I'm curious, after reading everyone's response, what have you concluded??

Jesus said, "WE must be born again in order to see the kingdom of God. Ask Him into your heart and life and seek to be filled with love. Don't give up on Him because He'll never give up on you. I'll be praying for you.

With all respect, why do you feel you MUST believe in God?

Maybe this reply will prove to be useless, but as a believer I feel it my duty to answer: Join a religious community. Maybe a Bible study group; maybe a volunteer group. Something. My perception is that Catholics (and Orthodox Christians, be it said) have fewer such groups than the Protestants. So maybe finding a nondenominational group, or even stepping outside the boundaries of Catholicism will help you. The denominations disagree on rather petty matters, anyway.

I believe emotion can be overdone in regards to Faith. Emotion will not sustain us during hard times- Faith in God will. I was raised Catholic, but rejected it as the rituals and Latin sermons and prayers made no sense to me. I don't need a "go between" to confess my sins to God. Catholics can be Christians- it's not about denomination (mans idea), but about entrusting our life to God thru Faith in what Jesus did on the cross and His resurrection.

Being a Christian isn’t gonna make you love god more or know him more than being a catholic. You have to decide if you want to be in church that often cause you like it and you like their services more. I’d say find a good pastor or priest and go from there.

Go back through and read Matthew through Matthew 7.

It will help ground you. Trusting God begins in your heart. Meditate (don’t think) until you find it again.

Catholic? And u have noticed Christians??? What r u saying. Catholics r not Christians?. I see why ur confused. Udk ur one of them CHRISTIANS!!!! Go Study the scriptures. Then u will have a understanding. And if u really want to know. all u have to do is Talk to The Father. not the preist u call father. But The Creator Of Us All. Father of all!!!!! Ask our lord and Saviour Y'shua Adonia. I'm sure if u listen, REALLY LISTEN. he will anwser u. Then u will have a greater understanding.knowledge And awareness. Knowing is Greater than just believing!!!. Pbwu

Dont waste your time convincing others - do your own thing -go to church and block off what others say about him being real / fake etc.....

I'm Catholic as well, I've had struggles since conversion. It's normal.

I am a born again Christian. I first believed that Jesus died for humanity, then I repented, and then I promised God to put Him first my whole life. Then He saved me.

The more you do that the more He shows Himself to you! We have to come to God with a contrite heart. Then He saves us.

I would read the entire Bible too cover to cover. Find a Bible believing church and get into a prayer group.

Christianity is a relationship, not a religion

Either you believe or you dont.. There's no try

find a "word church" near you.

one that really gets into the bible and what it teaches.

you will love it :-)

Just try being the best person you can be every day 😊

Are you debating which sect of Christianity you want to be a part of?