Fresh Start

[jesus_loves_all]

I miss how much stronger my faith used to be. In one of my faith building books it said journaling was a good way to sort out your feelings and figure out what exactly is going on, and that is just what I need to do. I've been so frustrated and crazy lately, that I find myself so distanced from God. I need to change that, because it's ultimately up

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[saving_grace413]

I know exactly how you feel, and through the struggles that I've been through I've realized that sometimes feeling distant from God isn't a bad thing. He puts this waves in your life, these ups and downs, where sometimes you feel his presence in everything that you do and sometimes you just can't feel him at all. Its normal, I've been through it. God sometimes puts these times in you life because he wants you to long for him, to search for him, to realize that need him in your life. I know that sometimes it feels like whatever you do nothing changes this void, but after time God will throw something into your life that will just hit you and open your eyes. Its just hard being patient.

All I can say is pray about it. Ask God to show himself in your life, ask God for his presence. Reading is always good too. The Bible or even devotional books. I've been reading Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge and it is an amazing book. I'll pray for you and I hope that you start to see the light!

By the way, I'm Sami :)

[jesus_loves_all]

:D Thank you Sami.

[katatsumuri]

I will also pray for you. I'm 17 years old and I struggle with the same thing in my life. Sami basically said everything that was needed to be said but if you just need anyone to talk to on livejournal....I'm here. God loves you so much ^^ also I'm not sure whether it's okay to add you so i wanted to ask first. Is it okay?

aim: chibisnail

[saving_grace413]

:) thank you so much. my aim = sKa persuasion

<3 -Megan-

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[chyse]

I just joined the cteen87 community, but can't figure out how to comment on there, so I came here. I can honestly say that you are a lot like I was. It wasn't until just recently that I came out of what you are feeling. It's really tough, I know. I think you do need church, possibly all the services a week you can get (that's up to you). I know this is in response to an older entry, but I'll post advice anyway.
Honey, the Lord has a plan for you. Take a deep breath, close your eyes and ask the Lord to forgive you, ask for strength. But...most importantly...take all your problems out of your hands. And trust him. Don't justify. Just trust him. Put it all in his hands.
Ask your boss for time off. He's supposed to work around schedules like that.

I hope I helped, if you're not better yet.

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[jesus_loves_all]

sorry it too me so long to respond back, but thank you for replying to my post.

Re: cteen87

[chyse]

yeah..it's been awhile.
but it's no problem. good luck!