AngelKeeperJ
Sponsor
Welcome to the site! It’s hard to have faith in the midst of all the symptoms we have. You aren’t alone in sometimes wanting to “leave” God.
My dad was a minister and I didn’t attend church for 30+ years, went back for 7-8 years, and now I haven’t attended a service in a building since way before the shutdown.
I learned many years ago that I don’t have to attend a building to have a personal relationship with God. It actually triggers me to attend church services, so I have come to a point where I read my Bible (some) do devotions, affirmations and listen to music that speaks to my soul. I use ear pods so it blocks everything out, including the “noise/chatter” in my brain.
It’s very much a mindset that took me YEARS to get to. I got fed up with the guilt I felt because of the way my denomination dwelt on hell, sin, and pointed fingers more than they prayed.
I will be praying for you, that you will learn feel his presence wherever you are, whenever you want, and in whatever you are doing. He‘s walking with us every step of the way, and gives us the strength we need, one day at a time.
Churches can be very starchy and daunting to those of us who are NOT fond of being in places with lots of people.
Your church can be where you feel your spirituality…like out in nature which is my favorite place to talk to him…talk to myself…and whoever I’m thinking of who has already passed on.
Never give up or give in…and blessings will rain down on you, eventually..but his timing is rarely (never) even close to what we prefer. Waiting and trusting is HARD!
Blessings to you and yours!
AKJ
My dad was a minister and I didn’t attend church for 30+ years, went back for 7-8 years, and now I haven’t attended a service in a building since way before the shutdown.
I learned many years ago that I don’t have to attend a building to have a personal relationship with God. It actually triggers me to attend church services, so I have come to a point where I read my Bible (some) do devotions, affirmations and listen to music that speaks to my soul. I use ear pods so it blocks everything out, including the “noise/chatter” in my brain.
It’s very much a mindset that took me YEARS to get to. I got fed up with the guilt I felt because of the way my denomination dwelt on hell, sin, and pointed fingers more than they prayed.
I will be praying for you, that you will learn feel his presence wherever you are, whenever you want, and in whatever you are doing. He‘s walking with us every step of the way, and gives us the strength we need, one day at a time.
Churches can be very starchy and daunting to those of us who are NOT fond of being in places with lots of people.
Your church can be where you feel your spirituality…like out in nature which is my favorite place to talk to him…talk to myself…and whoever I’m thinking of who has already passed on.
Never give up or give in…and blessings will rain down on you, eventually..but his timing is rarely (never) even close to what we prefer. Waiting and trusting is HARD!
Blessings to you and yours!
AKJ