God?
Why do people believe in god? Do they see something I dont see? I just don't get it. I've had so many people tell me "Oh, God loves you." and "Your never alone,God's always by your side." But I just don't understand how people can have "faith" and "believe" in god. Sure I've "been a christian" for years, but what does it mean to be a christian? Am I supposed to pray every time something happens?Am I supposed to look to God for guidance? How are people supposed to listen to God if he's not saying anything?
posted by Manda @ 1:27 AM
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Have you ever thought about why something happened the way it happened? I don't hear god personally, but I see signs of what he has done. You see, I am very new to christianity too. probably a little over a year, but only lately have I actually been "growing up".
Take for example me going to costa rica for the first time. I went because I felt I wanted to see what my sister saw out there. So i paided our way and we went with the team. Why would i do such a thing? At the time I was very closed in and shut down. I never went out with people, never went to meetings, even going out for lunch by myself i felt intimitated. I haven't told anyone about this, not even on my own blog. So bare with me. But as soon as I heard there were still spots open to go to costa rica, I told my mom that day that I'm taking susy.
So we went. I was WAY out of my comfort zone. I was going to be with total strangers who didn't know me and I didn't know them. I believe that god selected me to go on the trip to help open myself up. Since then, I am more open. Sure I'm still reserved, but I am working on that.
Why did I choose to join a spanish class with some of New Heights church? I suck at english, why in the world would I ever decide to learn spanish. I hated french and only did what i had to do in school. Joining the class helped me get to know people in the church a little better as well as put confidence in my abilities.
I have lots of situations and if you want to know more, I will be happy to provide. In the end, I beleive that everything happens for a purpose. You may not see it at first, but there is a purpose behind it. God is trying to guide you. I have often said that being a christain is a lot of work, I'm always thinking! Maybe thinking is another way of growing with god.
I think I understand where you are coming from. Sometimes I just don't get it either. People talk about hearing God and the fact that He speaks to them. I never hear anything. I want to "see His face" like the song says. I relate to that song because I never get to hear his voice and I never get to see his face. Maybe I have but I just didn't open my eyes or ears wide enough? I was baptize about 2 or 3 years ago (i don't remember - how bad of me!!) and it was like I expected all of a sudden to see God and understand him instantly. I didn't and I am still struggling soetimes to this day. I do believe that things happen for a reason but I find myself getting mad because I am not getting it and is it all a joke to Him? People tell me it is not and that He has His reasons and plans, but me, being so impatient, wants to know what that is. Sorry to be keeping this long but I hope that I am making any sense. I really do understand where you are coming from but I think it was Rose that said "Jesus never said that being Chritians would be easy" so we may all struggle but we have one another there to talk to right? I am thankful that I know He is there and I am just trying to understand it all day by day.
Well, good luck. God Bless
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