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Hello everyone, I'm new here and I came here for help. I have been in church all my life, ever since I could remember I have believed in God and the Bible. I have had an unquestioning, matter-of-fact view on God for the longest time, but I read things and hear people talk and I have such tendancy to overthink everything so much that lately I've been plagued with doubt. "How do I know God is real?", "How do I know the Bible is telling the truth?", "Everyone says that God loves everyone, but how do I feel that?" are thoughts that I've been bothered by. I desperatly want to know the Lord, but why can't I shake these negative thoughts? How do I live in unquestioning faith when there are people who can come up with so many reasons not to? How do I know that God loves me, and that Jesus died for me?
 
i could say..talk to a pastor or a spiritual friend who could lead you in one-on-one bible study. once or twice a week.you need to take time to the word of God..pray earnestly and have this desire to know more about GOD..
praying for you-

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You need an experience with GOD. Get alone with Bible, fast and pray and seek earnestly for this and GOD promises HE will show up and let you know. When you with fulness of HEART want to know HIM, HE will not give you anything less. HE will show up and OPEN your eyes to HIS VERY PERSON. Get alone with BIBLE, FAST, PRAY and SEEK. If you dilegently seek , and knock unto HIM, HE will open up to you. But if you really do not want all of Him, and it is just a matter of fact, HE will not. You must earnestly seek.
 
Redbeard said:
Hello everyone, I'm new here and I came here for help. I have been in church all my life, ever since I could remember I have believed in God and the Bible. I have had an unquestioning, matter-of-fact view on God for the longest time, but I read things and hear people talk and I have such tendancy to overthink everything so much that lately I've been plagued with doubt. "How do I know God is real?", "How do I know the Bible is telling the truth?", "Everyone says that God loves everyone, but how do I feel that?" are thoughts that I've been bothered by. I desperatly want to know the Lord, but why can't I shake these negative thoughts? How do I live in unquestioning faith when there are people who can come up with so many reasons not to? How do I know that God loves me, and that Jesus died for me?
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Maybe you can't shake those thoughts because you haven't addressed them yet. Maybe you've thought, "Maybe God isn't real," and then not done anything more about it. For me what helps is studying achaeology, studying the Bible, reading articles online... I also pray, and sometimes God works through my prayers to perform what seems to be miracles. The latter has happened quite seldomly though.

At any rate, if you have any concerns list them for us. Can't solve a problem until you first face it.
 
Redbeard said:
Hello everyone, I'm new here and I came here for help. I have been in church all my life, ever since I could remember I have believed in God and the Bible. I have had an unquestioning, matter-of-fact view on God for the longest time, but I read things and hear people talk and I have such tendancy to overthink everything so much that lately I've been plagued with doubt. "How do I know God is real?", "How do I know the Bible is telling the truth?", "Everyone says that God loves everyone, but how do I feel that?" are thoughts that I've been bothered by. I desperatly want to know the Lord, but why can't I shake these negative thoughts? How do I live in unquestioning faith when there are people who can come up with so many reasons not to? How do I know that God loves me, and that Jesus died for me?
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Each one of those questions can be given long answers. They've been tackled and solved repeatedly by people over the years. Find someone who can answer those questions. If you can't, ask on here and we'll give it a go. Also look into the writings of people who have written on these questions. Lee Strobel is a very good source.

If there is a specific question you have, let us know.
 
Redbeard said:
Hello everyone, I'm new here and I came here for help. I have been in church all my life, ever since I could remember I have believed in God and the Bible. I have had an unquestioning, matter-of-fact view on God for the longest time, but I read things and hear people talk and I have such tendancy to overthink everything so much that lately I've been plagued with doubt. "How do I know God is real?", "How do I know the Bible is telling the truth?", "Everyone says that God loves everyone, but how do I feel that?" are thoughts that I've been bothered by. I desperatly want to know the Lord, but why can't I shake these negative thoughts? How do I live in unquestioning faith when there are people who can come up with so many reasons not to? How do I know that God loves me, and that Jesus died for me?
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Hey there mate, I'd advise you to follow James' advice, James 1:5, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God", so, just pray and sincerely, with a true heart, ask God if he exists, with faith, that he'll answer, you will then receive your answer, just like I, and many others did.
Choose The Right.
 
I think it's sometimes hard for people who grow up in the church to make the transition from a child-faith to an adult-faith.

You are undergoing the process of letting go of your parents beliefs and developing your own :). They probably won't be that much different if you've had solid bible teaching but your perspective is changing....and asking questions is never wrong. Now you're working on believing because it's the truth and not just because someone told you what to believe. That's a good thing.

This takes time and patience :).

Studying apologetics is helpful to the questions that commonly come up. It also helps you to learn how to articulate what you believe. Here are some good books:

Paul Little "Know Why You Believe"
Richard Pratt "Every Thought Captive"
Lee Strobel "The Case for Christ"
Josh McDowell "Evidence that Demands a Verdict"

Praying guidance and persistence for you :)
 
hey man i have been there i know the torture of those thoughts it almost makes you go insane! but what i did was this- even before i accepted christ I was pleading god to prove he is really there because i felt so alone and sad, the very same night I had a dream- i was standing right next to god himself i could only see him as a spiritual form which I later learned is exactly what he is. he was showing me his plan for the world, it was more like a river of colors that I had never even imagined and i was crying thanking him over and over again because i felt so honored just to be in his presence. and I know this doesn't prove anything to you but i suggest you find a sanctuary everyone has one mine is my room- a place where we can find god the most. I want you to pray and i dont mean pray like( dear god uhh thanks for um this and that.... I need you to...) no I mean I want you to pray with ur heart and you will know when u pray with your heart because you will feel it inside you. ask him for a peace of mind however it may be more important to ask for his love because with his love comes peace of mind. be sure to tell him that all the glory goes to him and that you want to bring his name glory, Thank jesus for what he has done for you and ask the holy spirit to teach you his ways. there is a way to speak with your heart easier though, whatever song inspires you and makes you feel strong listen to it as you pray and you will pray with power and passion. If you are having doubts and fears remember those kind of things do not come from god and the most powerful weapon you have is a pure of heart prayer. tell him what your heart feels because he is waiting for you to. He really wants to hear what you have to say
 
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