Walking the path

[Iwesshome]

Well in no shorter words I feel like a hypocrite. I have spent my whole life questioning the existence of God to when I mentally have come to age to accept life after death and that of Divine power I know not how to act. For me to reach out and rely on just faith alone is not an easy thing for me to do and its actions I still question. I have not been one to believe anything blindly but on my darkest hours of self knowledge I know not how to proceed. How can one who once shunned religion so long seek redemption with God? How do I know if my actions to better myself spiritually are sincere? I have the worst time finding the words in prayer and feel my belief in God is just that of a fear of death and not of a true passion to better myself and follow spiritual teaching.

Although I know I wish to better myself morally I feel I walk this path alone. How can one with no religious affiliation better themselves in the house of God? I know I have not chosen a path yet but I do see the light above the horizon.

 

[Claymont79]

First of all, I’ll be praying for you on your journey.

I would start by finding someone to talk to about your questions, many priests (and many nuns) are very good with leading one through this type of journey.

Also, I’d read the Bible -one with a concordance so you can get explanations of what it’s saying in each passage. Start at the beginning and learn what faith is all about!

Good Luck!

 

[littleone]

Hi you are right in saying that each person has to walk the way of Christ the way Christ has given it to us, for HE chose us not we Him.
It does not stop there Jesus tells us each time we think that we are alone that He would NEVER leave us orphans, He had to go that the “Helper” would come to enlighten us, the Holy Spirit of God himself. He will help us when we INVITE Him in He is a gental man and will not push.
Another point is that if you think spiritual then you become more in line with spirit, God is love and His desire is that we love at all times we cannot love of any thought of this world but by every thought and word of the Lord " the Bible"
Next, those who we fellowship with, that is the way we will learn to relate, and so, think of what Jesus tells us. "Unless we eat His body and drink His blood we cannot have eternal peace.
Only (to my knowledge) the catholic religion performs this feeding.
It is yours to take if you so wish.
God bless
littleone

 

[ed1000]

God Bless you. Don’t spend a lot of time questioning your motives. Your spirit is answering a natural call, so don’t let your head get in the way! :juggle: Prayer can feel awkward at times. It often does for me. Find some you like and just read them, but sit still and be open to a relationship. Think about the words and why the prayer appealed to you. Remember that you’re about a hundred times better off now with your unanswered questions than you were before you faced them and asked.

“How can one who once shunned religion so long seek redemption with God?” How can one who slept so long just wake up? Light comes through the window and it just happens!