I can see how many people, especially incels, lose their faith in God through negative experiences in life that shape their views, but for me my faith has always stayed constant.
First of all, do not be "religious" or abide by the so called religious practices. This can include prayer reciting, doing the 'father/son/holy spirit cross sign', etc. (not to mention these aren't even stated in the bible - and rather advised against it)
Lots of people who say they are "religious" were never truly wanting a close connection with God in the first place, but rather doing religious actions for self righteousness subconsciously. The Lord tells us to not be 'religious' for these exact reasons.
But we are supposed to do this out of the goodness of our own heart, rather than just "what we should do."
So for me, it was never about how do I keep being religious, but rather that I wanted to keep my relationship with God strong. And negative experiences that I have went through in life just made my faith in the Lord even stronger.
I also have seen the Lord do miracles in my life through prayer, and I cannot deny it.
Some short examples:
- When I was younger a stick poked straight through my eye and the doctors said I should never be able to see again from the amount of damage caused, but I can see perfectly now.
- When I was in my mothers womb, I was supposed to be born with severe physical disabilities. From checkup to checkup, my head circumference had grown around double - and the doctors say that shouldn't have even been possible, and they don't know how it happened.
Also, once you receive the Holy Spirit - with evidence of speaking in tongues, it says in the bible that God dwelleth in you. And when you have received the Holy Spirit, you have a powerful connection with the Lord that man cannot deny.
Many people want to have that connection just through reading the bible and reciting prayers, but as the bible says, to have a true spirit filled connection and faith with the Lord - this must come through the spirit.
And back to your question, how do I keep my faith? :
- Through actually wanting to have a relationship with him, "like no other"
- I cannot deny the miracles he has worked in my life
- The power others have felt once receiving his spirit
- Testimonies from brothers and sisters in the church that shouldn't be scientifically possible
@Lo3e @InvoluntaryChigga @deleted dude @thevineyardworker @The_word_made_flesh @Krad @Zionist @Ricecel Sungnodius
First of all, do not be "religious" or abide by the so called religious practices. This can include prayer reciting, doing the 'father/son/holy spirit cross sign', etc. (not to mention these aren't even stated in the bible - and rather advised against it)
Lots of people who say they are "religious" were never truly wanting a close connection with God in the first place, but rather doing religious actions for self righteousness subconsciously. The Lord tells us to not be 'religious' for these exact reasons.
But we are supposed to do this out of the goodness of our own heart, rather than just "what we should do."
So for me, it was never about how do I keep being religious, but rather that I wanted to keep my relationship with God strong. And negative experiences that I have went through in life just made my faith in the Lord even stronger.
I also have seen the Lord do miracles in my life through prayer, and I cannot deny it.
Some short examples:
- When I was younger a stick poked straight through my eye and the doctors said I should never be able to see again from the amount of damage caused, but I can see perfectly now.
- When I was in my mothers womb, I was supposed to be born with severe physical disabilities. From checkup to checkup, my head circumference had grown around double - and the doctors say that shouldn't have even been possible, and they don't know how it happened.
Also, once you receive the Holy Spirit - with evidence of speaking in tongues, it says in the bible that God dwelleth in you. And when you have received the Holy Spirit, you have a powerful connection with the Lord that man cannot deny.
Many people want to have that connection just through reading the bible and reciting prayers, but as the bible says, to have a true spirit filled connection and faith with the Lord - this must come through the spirit.
And back to your question, how do I keep my faith? :
- Through actually wanting to have a relationship with him, "like no other"
- I cannot deny the miracles he has worked in my life
- The power others have felt once receiving his spirit
- Testimonies from brothers and sisters in the church that shouldn't be scientifically possible
@Lo3e @InvoluntaryChigga @deleted dude @thevineyardworker @The_word_made_flesh @Krad @Zionist @Ricecel Sungnodius
