Struggling with God

[Augustine8]

Recently I have been having serious doubts about the existence of God. It frightens me so much and makes me very sad. I worry that what if I’m just in love with the idea of Jesus in my head, rather than an actual person. I don’t want to have these doubts but I don’t know how to get rid of them or I worry if they’re true. I want God to exist. But it’s hard for me.

Please pray for me

 

[powerandglory]

Jesus, I believe in You, help my unbelief. My Jesus, help me to love You the way You love me. Mary, lead me to Your Son.

These have been my go to prayers. I struggle with doubts very much but these three little prayers help a lot.

 

[TheLittleLady]

For me, it helps to know that wiser people than me have had this struggle and that they decided to believe in God.

John C Wright is a person I admire. Have you heard of him? John C. Wright : Strange Notions

 

[Dan_Defender]

Mmm so what is the alternative? A universe that created itself and we are ultimately cosmic dust so life is meaningless?

 

[Bonaventurian]

An infinite regress of the material universe stretching back in time forever is the only other alternative to the Uncaused Cause.

 

[Weave]

Thoughtful Theism by Fr. Andrew Younan does a great job of laying out proofs for the existence of God at a very beginner level. He uses Aquinas’ Five Ways but breaks them down so that they are easier to understand. I feel like if you are having doubts that book would be a good place to start. Or the Documents of the First Vatican Council.