Tips for going back to God, and for prayers.

[GuerosMama]

I have been going through a rough patch in my faith the past 2 months. I'm not really sure where it came from, but I'm finding it really hard to pray, or even wanting to pray.

Granted, I was never especially good about it, but I had gotten in the habit of it. I got frustrated with my prayers, because I never felt I was doing it right, or could concentrate. and now I just find myself avoiding and denying the Holy Spirit.

I was raised an atheist, and I had a really strange experience which led me to God, but now, I find myself doubting it all again, even though my heart knows its real because of what I experienced.

I dont know whats wrong with me, and its really bothering me.

Any advice, input, random thoughts would be great.

[MRS.GRIFFIN]

Sometimes when we go threw things, we dont know why. Pray from your heart, ask God for guidence,strength,peace and love in your heart. Always pray, god hears, but he just want you to come to him and ask for whatever you may need. Start off with small prayers,
1.thank him for.................my loved ones
2.guidenace.........guide me to follow in godly ways
3.peace........keep peace in my heart,body and soul
4.love.....let me love uncondtion no matter what
5strength......give me strength lord
ME AND MY HUSBAND PRAY AT 9pm DAILY!!!!!
EVERY MORNING AND NIGHT I PRAY... I SAY THIS "lord thsnk you for waking me up this morning, letting my body to move so I can go to work,thank you lord for waking up my pt faimly as well as my fb fam, lord give me strength to deal wit my classs, thank you for all you have done for me. Without you I dont know where we would been at. I even pray when Im mad/sad sick/felling good.
I HAVE FAITH IN YOU
WE SERVE AN AWESOME GOD

[InmateLover67]

Originally Posted by GuerosMama

I have been going through a rough patch in my faith the past 2 months. I'm not really sure where it came from, but I'm finding it really hard to pray, or even wanting to pray.

Granted, I was never especially good about it, but I had gotten in the habit of it. I got frustrated with my prayers, because I never felt I was doing it right, or could concentrate. and now I just find myself avoiding and denying the Holy Spirit.

I was raised an atheist, and I had a really strange experience which led me to God, but now, I find myself doubting it all again, even though my heart knows its real because of what I experienced.

I dont know whats wrong with me, and its really bothering me.

Any advice, input, random thoughts would be great.

Hun, there is no right or wrong way to pray. Whatever helps you to feel connected to something higher than yourself. And, there is nothing wrong with you.

I simply talk to the Universe (my God) as if I were talking to you. I thank it for giving me all that I have and ask for guideance in my everyday life. I also ask for the courage to trust that it knows what is best for me.

Have you read any of Ernest Holmes's books? He is the founder of The Science of Mind....and his book; The Science of Mind A Philosophy, A Faith, A Way of Life is a really good book.

I was not raised in any particular religion and was allowed to find my own path and walk down it. I have come to realize that my connection to the Universe is mine and not anyone elses. I see myself as spritual, not religious.

Really, praying is about connecting with whatever it is that makes you feel centered. Some people do yoga, meditate, garden, hang out in nature....there are so many ways you can pray.

Again, there is no right or wrong way...I hope you get grounded and feel better soon.

Peace~

[Rmoralez]

Anything that takes you away from seeking the Lord is not a good thing, and usually comes from the enemy of our souls. God is with us, we are the ones who leave him! He never stopped listening to you, you just stopped talking to him! There is really no right or wrong way to pray to him just pray and ask for his guidance in this situation. HE IS THERE FOR YOU AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN RETURN TO ME SAYS THE LORD FOR I HAVE NOT LEFT YOU NOR WILL I LEAVE YOU!

[mammagirl1212]

I pray ALL the time!! I lost faith for a long time then realized I NEED GOD!! It don't later what when or how you say it HE knows your heart!! You have to have faith HIS ways are not ours & blessings come through pain sometimes!! Always look up that's where true peace & happiness is!!

[LM's Tinkerbell]

It was hard for me in the beginning also. ( Been saved 10 years now) When I started out thought I would just speak to GOD. Nothing formal, just speak my fears, my needs, my dreams, whatever was on my mind. Remember it is a relationship. It does not have to be formal, nor is there any wrong way to pray. As the relationship grows you will see it will be like speaking to an old friend, and it will flow naturally. I pray in the car driving sometimes. Im in traffic so it is a bit funny to look around and people probably think I'm nuts but oh well. FInd what works for you, even if it is Good Morning God, thank you for another day. Rember he loves us at our worst, and celebrates each time we take a step toward him.

[msgreenthumb67]

I thing people tend to get hung up on religious rituals....our upbringing.For instance,prayer and reading the Bible have always been presented as something to add to your "To Do" list with laundry, cleaning dog poo, etc so people entirely miss the point. The WHOLE point is God created us to have RELATIONSHIP with Him!! So to put it in a perspective many never look at it in....let's say your husband....when you want to ask or tell him something or just want to be near him, do you call his name only in the morning or at bedtime?! NO...counterproductive, huh?? No...when you want something from someone you are in a relationship with you what??? Just simply talk to them, right??! Of course!!! So God wants you to be aware that no matter whether you FEEL Him close by or not....He IS there...right now and ALWAYS!! He listens diligently to you and wants you to talk to Him. Just make your requests known, thank Him for everything He has done for you from waking up to your favorite candy/food being on sale when you want it but don't have enough for the regular price. He is INTIMATELY involved in our every day lives....both seen and unseen!! And you know what I have learned finally? When you thank Him for everything cause you know He has a master plan and He works ALL things...good AND bad to your good and His glory...you begin to see more of what He has done for you BEFORE you can even ask for it!!! He is AMAZING!!! So....all this to simply say turn to Him ANYTIME and talk to Him. Lay it all out....He isn't upset at or intimidated by our anger, our tears or whatever. He truly " GETS" you inside and out and meets us where we are. As we grow to trust Him more and more we see a little better that YUP He IS trustworthy. He does not see me or judge me against the standards of society. He loves me and accepts me while He works my life out in such a way that when all is said and done I will arrived at that expected end He has for me and when at looonnngggg last I see Him face to face I will finally be LIKE HIM!! And know even as I am known!!! Wow!!! I love it!! You may worry at first thinking people will judge you...think you are weird to be (as far as they can see) talking to yourself but you will develop an awareness of His presence over time and so what if other people think you're crazy....you know you are not. Spiritual things are spiritually discerned and the natural mind cannot receive the things of God. Hope this helps someone.... God bless you!

1 Corinthians 1:25-29