Asking for prayer and advice
Hello!
I have been reading some of the posts and many have spoken to me through the Scriptures they have listed or their own testimony-thank you for the uplifting words!
I need some prayer and/or advice….I have had 37 years of serious medical problems-sometimes they have not been so bad and other times they are almost unbearable. I was born with many physical problems and developed some emotional and psychological issues as well.
I asked Jesus into my heart at the age of 19…I am now almost 50…I am trying to grow in the Lord and His wisdom because for several years I did not follow Him as I should. I need some direction from seasoned and mature Christians. I attend church but am not able to get to Bible studies, etc. as much as I would like to because I cannot drive a car. I have been purchasing Bible study guides and try to study the Word every day, but miss exchange of ideas and advice that comes from a group study. Also, the classes and studies in my church are for married couples, single young people or parents with kids, etc. It just doesn’t seem like I fit into any of the "catagories".
Lately, I have been attacked by doubt, fear and even wondering if I still believe the way I am "supposed to" or if I am saved…does this make any sense? I have been getting into the Word more lately and taking time to really think about it and I desperately want to serve God! From some of the other posts I have read, it seems sometimes these troublesome thoughts and issues pop up when one is trying to delve deeper into God’s Word and learn more…is Satan planting these doubts in my mind as I try and learn more about God and His Word? Could you all pray for me or offer me some Bible verses that would help?
Sometimes my mind is so full of what-ifs….I want to be 100% certain of my salvation in Christ….I am very, very shy and am even having some trouble putting these words down for others to read-thank goodness for anonymity-it is almost impossible for me to witness. I truly find it easier to walk the walk than talk the talk! I have always been very introspective and quiet and although I am getting better (I pray for God to change me every day) I still have a far way to go. I try to keep in mind the Bible verse about Jesus being "the author and perfector of our faith" and that He will bring about the changes He wants in me, but I always think, "Is there something I need to be doing, too?" Kind of contradictory, but these are the thoughts I have. I have had "Christian" people tell me to "get right with God" and that only makes me feel worse!:confused:
I try every day to put God first, study His word and do what He wants me to do in this world. My world is pretty small…I have very few friends outside of my Internet pals and I live here with my elderly mom. I do not drive a car and the only places I regularly go are to church, store and doctors app’ts. But I am not discontented too much because I think that this is where God wants me right now. I do not know what He wants me to do, but I guess you might say I am walking by faith right now, not by sight as I do not see my situation changing much anytime soon. I am not a lonely person by any means-I enjoy my own company and that of the Lord, but sometimes it would be nice to have some Christian friends to share with.
I plan to come here more often and I hope I can become acquainted with many of you. Thank you for any advice or help you can provide me in my walk with Christ.
Blessings from Pam :wave:
I have been reading some of the posts and many have spoken to me through the Scriptures they have listed or their own testimony-thank you for the uplifting words!
I need some prayer and/or advice….I have had 37 years of serious medical problems-sometimes they have not been so bad and other times they are almost unbearable. I was born with many physical problems and developed some emotional and psychological issues as well.
I asked Jesus into my heart at the age of 19…I am now almost 50…I am trying to grow in the Lord and His wisdom because for several years I did not follow Him as I should. I need some direction from seasoned and mature Christians. I attend church but am not able to get to Bible studies, etc. as much as I would like to because I cannot drive a car. I have been purchasing Bible study guides and try to study the Word every day, but miss exchange of ideas and advice that comes from a group study. Also, the classes and studies in my church are for married couples, single young people or parents with kids, etc. It just doesn’t seem like I fit into any of the "catagories".
Lately, I have been attacked by doubt, fear and even wondering if I still believe the way I am "supposed to" or if I am saved…does this make any sense? I have been getting into the Word more lately and taking time to really think about it and I desperately want to serve God! From some of the other posts I have read, it seems sometimes these troublesome thoughts and issues pop up when one is trying to delve deeper into God’s Word and learn more…is Satan planting these doubts in my mind as I try and learn more about God and His Word? Could you all pray for me or offer me some Bible verses that would help?
Sometimes my mind is so full of what-ifs….I want to be 100% certain of my salvation in Christ….I am very, very shy and am even having some trouble putting these words down for others to read-thank goodness for anonymity-it is almost impossible for me to witness. I truly find it easier to walk the walk than talk the talk! I have always been very introspective and quiet and although I am getting better (I pray for God to change me every day) I still have a far way to go. I try to keep in mind the Bible verse about Jesus being "the author and perfector of our faith" and that He will bring about the changes He wants in me, but I always think, "Is there something I need to be doing, too?" Kind of contradictory, but these are the thoughts I have. I have had "Christian" people tell me to "get right with God" and that only makes me feel worse!:confused:
I try every day to put God first, study His word and do what He wants me to do in this world. My world is pretty small…I have very few friends outside of my Internet pals and I live here with my elderly mom. I do not drive a car and the only places I regularly go are to church, store and doctors app’ts. But I am not discontented too much because I think that this is where God wants me right now. I do not know what He wants me to do, but I guess you might say I am walking by faith right now, not by sight as I do not see my situation changing much anytime soon. I am not a lonely person by any means-I enjoy my own company and that of the Lord, but sometimes it would be nice to have some Christian friends to share with.
I plan to come here more often and I hope I can become acquainted with many of you. Thank you for any advice or help you can provide me in my walk with Christ.
Blessings from Pam :wave: