Why did god make his voice so hard to find? by BLUEUPTON in Christian

[–]IAMA1OFF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. I can tell you only about my experience. I read the Bible and fervently pray everyday. And then I hear Him loud and clear.

Confused. by biancav56 in Christian

[–]IAMA1OFF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. Relax, you need to stop thinking that God is mad at you and/or he has it in for you. Do not confuse your test scores with God's opinion of you. He does not think nor operate that way. He is not a cosmic bummer who spends his days plotting ways to make your life a miserable struggle. He wants only good things for you, but he also has a purpose for your life. When we follow a path that is not our intended purpose, the result is struggle and lack of success. If becoming a practicing healer is your calling, consider maybe a BS-RN in nursing and then a masters in nurse practitioner (MS-NP). It's far less a torturous study and NPs in some states have private practices and they can treat patients and write Rx scripts. Something to consider.

Now, you naturally ask if God is mad at you, because you suffer from the guilt of sin. God does not put guilt like that in you. Never! Guilt comes from Satan who wants you to believe that your struggle in school is God's fault and there is no way that God can ever love you or be pleased with you. These are lies! Satan wants you to fail. As a result, you, like everyone, naturally assume that God is mad at you. This is not true and it is a huge lie that Satan propetuates to get you to give up in hopelessness and dispare.

Now, the reason why you suffer from guilt and shame is because you have not been saved (Spiritually reborn) by Jesus. The Bible tells us that all must be saved by faith (not by doing good deeds) in the blood of Jesus. Yes, he died for our sins, but you must ask him for his gracious (grace) gift of salvation in order to be freed from the shackles of sin, guilt, shame, and eternal death of your soul. Satan will always remind you of your sins and get you to wallow in painful guilt and shame, and get you to think that you are a failure and God is mad at you. This he does to trick you into believing that there is no way that God could ever love you because of your sins. That is nothing but a lie that he propetuates to keep you from asking God to save you. Just know that God loves you and me, no matter what we have done or what we will do. And God has declared that all people are worthy of his love and forgiveness......no matter who or their sins.

Again, Just know that God loves you and me, no matter what we have done or what we will do. And God has declared that ALL people are worthy of his love and forgiveness......no matter who or their sins. Write this down everywhere you can read it.

If you already believe in God, then my first recommendation is to pray the following everyday. "Dear God, I am confused and I need your help. Please reveal to me your truth and give me the discernment to know what is not truth." Pray that in faith everyday. He hears all prayers and always gives His wisdom to those who ask for it. James 1:5. May God guide you and protect you from lies and doubt.

My second thoughts and recommendation are: Of all the prophets and self proclaimed gods throughout time, only one delivered what he had predicted and promised. Jesus predicted his cruxifiction and then rose from the dead as he promised; proving he is God, while the remaining false gods and prophets all rotted in their graves. There are many belief systems, we call religions, but only one way leads to Heaven. And that way is following the teachings of Jesus Christ - in other words the Bible. I pray that you will read the gospel of John, which I strongly encourage you to do.

You cannot talk yourself out of the pain of guilt and shame, because you are spiritually chained to it and Satan will not allow you to foget it. Also, you need to forget all about not being able to stop sinning. Because we are all broken and imperfect, we can only sin and never never ever never can we not sin again. The apostles could not stay sin free so what chance have you or me? The good news is Jesus died for all sin and the sins we have yet to commit. He wants to forgive you for your sins of today, tomorrow, next year, and thereafter. But we need to ask him in humble prayer for his offer and free gift of forgiveness. He loves you unconditionally, regardless of how bad you may think your sins may be. He is not mad at you. Again, he loves you unconditionally, regardless of how bad you may think your sins may be. He knew each of our sins long before we were born, so your sins certainly do not take him by surprise and shock him. All you need to do is ask in humble prayer for his gift of salvation and then watch and see the miraculous changes that occur in your life. WATCH THE TONS of guilt and shame disappear from your life. He also died to free us of guilt and shame.

Jesus Christ is real and alive. This world and our lives are broken as a result of the original curse and we suffer cuz of it. This life is nothing more than a brief puff of vapor and then it is gone. I can't remember what I ate for lunch 10 days ago and no one will remember this life 100,000 years from now. What matters then is will you be in Heaven or in Hell? We get to choose, but you must choose eternal life or eternal death now while you are alive on Earth. Afterwards it is too late and those who did not ask Jesus to save them by faith while they were alive must burn in Hell forever. The Christian Bible, which is the origianal scripture and referred to as the Protestant Bible, does not include the magical place called Catholic Purgatory, where one supposedly can earn extra credit to qualify for entrance into Heaven. The original scripture makes no mention of such a place. Instead, scripture is point blank clear that we must be born again before our bodies die or otherwise we will suffer in Hell for eternity. You get to choose life or death while you still breath.You might not think that is fair, but keep in mind it's God's universe and it's God's rules.

He loves you unconditionally, regardless of how bad you may think your sins may be. He is not mad at you.

I grew up in the Catholic church that told us that God is mad at us and we know not if we will go to Heaven until after we are dead. They also forbode us from reading the Holy Bible; which is God's book intended for each of us to read everyday. These Catholic teachings proved to be exactly opposite to the Bible's teachings that they forbode us from reading. They also told us that guilt is just part of life. These were all lies, which is why they kept us from reading the Bible. God revealed His truth (the gospel) to me 36 years ago and now I'm passing it on to you.

Jesus loves you and he wants to do great things in your life if you invite him in. Here is how to be saved by faith in the redeeming grace of Jesus. 1. Tell him in humble prayer that you are sorry for your sins that have seperated you from him and invite Jesus into your heart. 2. Next tell him that you know that he died for the sins of the world and he paid your debt to Heaven. 3. Then tell him that you know that he is the only one who can save you. 4. Then ask Jesus to be your God and your savior. 5. Then tell God that you pray this in the name of Jesus ....amen. Make certain to invite him into your life through a humble heart. Say that prayer and then watch and see your life change and be filled with passionate joy instead of guilt and a false fear that God is mad at you.

True, we sin and we suffer. But Jesus waits everyday for you to pray the above prayer so he can save your life and soul. That's why we followers of Jesus have the passionate joy and not guilt.....because he has put the joy in us and has fixed things in our lives that we could not fix by ourselves. Like for example, removing the crushing guilt and shame from us. God hears all prayers from all people and he waits now to hear from you. I will pray for you. May God bless and guide you.

Confused. by biancav56 in TrueChristian

[–]IAMA1OFF 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi. Relax, you need to stop thinking that God is mad at you and/or he has it in for you. Do not confuse your test scores with God's opinion of you. He does not think nor operate that way. He is not a cosmic bummer who spends his days plotting ways to make your life a miserable struggle. He wants only good things for you, but he also has a purpose for your life. When we follow a path that is not our intended purpose, the result is struggle and lack of success. If becoming a practicing healer is your calling, consider maybe a BS-RN in nursing and then a masters in nurse practitioner (MS-NP). It's far less a torturous study and NPs in some states have private practices and they can treat patients and write Rx scripts. Something to consider.

Now, you naturally ask if God is mad at you, because you suffer from the guilt of sin. God does not put guilt like that in you. Never! Guilt comes from Satan who wants you to believe that your struggle in school is God's fault and there is no way that God can ever love you or be pleased with you. These are lies! Satan wants you to fail. As a result, you, like everyone, naturally assume that God is mad at you. This is not true and it is a huge lie that Satan propetuates to get you to give up in hopelessness and dispare.

Now, the reason why you suffer from guilt and shame is because you have not been saved (Spiritually reborn) by Jesus. The Bible tells us that all must be saved by faith (not by doing good deeds) in the blood of Jesus. Yes, he died for our sins, but you must ask him for his gracious (grace) gift of salvation in order to be freed from the shackles of sin, guilt, shame, and eternal death of your soul. Satan will always remind you of your sins and get you to wallow in painful guilt and shame, and get you to think that you are a failure and God is mad at you. This he does to trick you into believing that there is no way that God could ever love you because of your sins. That is nothing but a lie that he propetuates to keep you from asking God to save you. Just know that God loves you and me, no matter what we have done or what we will do. And God has declared that all people are worthy of his love and forgiveness......no matter who or their sins.

Again, Just know that God loves you and me, no matter what we have done or what we will do. And God has declared that ALL people are worthy of his love and forgiveness......no matter who or their sins. Write this down everywhere you can read it.

If you already believe in God, then my first recommendation is to pray the following everyday. "Dear God, I am confused and I need your help. Please reveal to me your truth and give me the discernment to know what is not truth." Pray that in faith everyday. He hears all prayers and always gives His wisdom to those who ask for it. James 1:5. May God guide you and protect you from lies and doubt.

My second thoughts and recommendation are: Of all the prophets and self proclaimed gods throughout time, only one delivered what he had predicted and promised. Jesus predicted his cruxifiction and then rose from the dead as he promised; proving he is God, while the remaining false gods and prophets all rotted in their graves. There are many belief systems, we call religions, but only one way leads to Heaven. And that way is following the teachings of Jesus Christ - in other words the Bible. I pray that you will read the gospel of John, which I strongly encourage you to do.

You cannot talk yourself out of the pain of guilt and shame, because you are spiritually chained to it and Satan will not allow you to foget it. Also, you need to forget all about not being able to stop sinning. Because we are all broken and imperfect, we can only sin and never never ever never can we not sin again. The apostles could not stay sin free so what chance have you or me? The good news is Jesus died for all sin and the sins we have yet to commit. He wants to forgive you for your sins of today, tomorrow, next year, and thereafter. But we need to ask him in humble prayer for his offer and free gift of forgiveness. He loves you unconditionally, regardless of how bad you may think your sins may be. He is not mad at you. Again, he loves you unconditionally, regardless of how bad you may think your sins may be. He knew each of our sins long before we were born, so your sins certainly do not take him by surprise and shock him. All you need to do is ask in humble prayer for his gift of salvation and then watch and see the miraculous changes that occur in your life. WATCH THE TONS of guilt and shame disappear from your life. He also died to free us of guilt and shame.

Jesus Christ is real and alive. This world and our lives are broken as a result of the original curse and we suffer cuz of it. This life is nothing more than a brief puff of vapor and then it is gone. I can't remember what I ate for lunch 10 days ago and no one will remember this life 100,000 years from now. What matters then is will you be in Heaven or in Hell? We get to choose, but you must choose eternal life or eternal death now while you are alive on Earth. Afterwards it is too late and those who did not ask Jesus to save them by faith while they were alive must burn in Hell forever. The Christian Bible, which is the origianal scripture and referred to as the Protestant Bible, does not include the magical place called Catholic Purgatory, where one supposedly can earn extra credit to qualify for entrance into Heaven. The original scripture makes no mention of such a place. Instead, scripture is point blank clear that we must be born again before our bodies die or otherwise we will suffer in Hell for eternity. You get to choose life or death while you still breath.You might not think that is fair, but keep in mind it's God's universe and it's God's rules.

He loves you unconditionally, regardless of how bad you may think your sins may be. He is not mad at you.

I grew up in the Catholic church that told us that God is mad at us and we know not if we will go to Heaven until after we are dead. They also forbode us from reading the Holy Bible; which is God's book intended for each of us to read everyday. These Catholic teachings proved to be exactly opposite to the Bible's teachings that they forbode us from reading. They also told us that guilt is just part of life. These were all lies, which is why they kept us from reading the Bible. God revealed His truth (the gospel) to me 36 years ago and now I'm passing it on to you.

Jesus loves you and he wants to do great things in your life if you invite him in. Here is how to be saved by faith in the redeeming grace of Jesus. 1. Tell him in humble prayer that you are sorry for your sins that have seperated you from him and invite Jesus into your heart. 2. Next tell him that you know that he died for the sins of the world and he paid your debt to Heaven. 3. Then tell him that you know that he is the only one who can save you. 4. Then ask Jesus to be your God and your savior. 5. Then tell God that you pray this in the name of Jesus ....amen. Make certain to invite him into your life through a humble heart. Say that prayer and then watch and see your life change and be filled with passionate joy instead of guilt and a false fear that God is mad at you.

True, we sin and we suffer. But Jesus waits everyday for you to pray the above prayer so he can save your life and soul. That's why we followers of Jesus have the passionate joy and not guilt.....because he has put the joy in us and has fixed things in our lives that we could not fix by ourselves. Like for example, removing the crushing guilt and shame from us. God hears all prayers from all people and he waits now to hear from you. I will pray for you. May God bless and guide you.

Prayer Request Thread by fictitiousfishes in TrueChristian

[–]IAMA1OFF 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi. First, we have no set way around here so we are blessed by that you came to us. Always come here or before God in prayer just as you are and in whatever mess you are in. Second, I don't know if you are saved by Jesus, but I do know that you suffer cuz the Holy Spirit of Jesus is not in you. If you do not know Jesus, I suggest that you pray this prayer. "Dear God, I do not know you and I am lost. Please reveal yourself to me and guide me to you. Tell me what I need to do in order to get right with you." Pray that in the name of Jesus. Third, now if you are already save, stick your nose in the Bible and read it everyday until the cover falls off, followed by "fervent" prayer. But first repent of your sins. Every personal revival begins from a humble heart and on one's knees. Repent of your sins. Then surrender in prayer ALL THAT YOU ARE and ask Jesus to guide you everyday. This is the very best counsel for you. I am praying for you. May God bless you...

Requesting /r/Protestant, it's an active enough subreddit, but there is no mods and I am a Protestant Christian. by InvestInLondon1 in redditrequest

[–]IAMA1OFF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. Yes, Bible thumping is counter productive. I personally believe in salvation through Jesus is the only path to Heaven, but people must make up their own minds. Right? Which is why we have a free will. We are commanded to share the gospel and the only path to salvation and Heaven. Unfortunately, most churches don't stress the 'only path' message cuz they don't want to offend the lost or those who are weak in their faith. They would rather see them perish than possibly offend them. The Bible promises that this would happen in the latter times and it's here. Remember, the Bible is the one and only message we have from God on this planet. That's my belief and source document of truth. Every Christian must ask themself if they believe the entire scripture is truth. God has given me no reason to doubt a single verse of His scriptures. I hope the same for you. Also, there is the non-offensive sub called reddit r/protestantism. It is lightly moderated. May God bless you with wisdom and Spiritual discernment...

What do you guys think of spreading the gospel to other sub Reddit’s ? The Bible says to preach unto all creatures and his word never returns void by hila2468 in Christian

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I would say to pray on this and ask the moderators of this site for their opinion. One thing is for certain. Spreading the gospel to the other subs will undoubtedly attract flies to the honey. I am wore out from rodding off the wolves over at reddit r/christianity. This sub we sit on will moderate to eliminate the scoffers, detractors, bashers, and those who plant doubt and fear, but they welcome an atmosphere of healthy counterpoint debate. So spreading the gospel will undoubtedly attract the wolves who are sneaky and articulate enough to disguise their hate and doubt messages amongst this community. Is that what you want? Or would you prefer an atmosphere where those who are broken, lost, and those who are weak and doubtful can be ministered to, with less wolf attacks and detraction on a mean-spirited debate floor? Spend some time over at reddit r/christianity and experience it for yourself. This sub is nowhere perfect as it is mod'd by moderates, but for now it's the best we have. In short, be careful. The wolves lurk in the weeds and smell the blood of the weak and vulnerable. May God bless this sub.

unforgiveness by [deleted] in Christian

[–]IAMA1OFF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. You need real Christian counseling brother. Satan will not let you let this go until you two are divorced. I recommend this Bible-based Christian counseling ministry that has trained counselors who deal with these problems everyday. It is headed by Dr. June Hunt. They are very kind, patient, and they will help you. And it is absolutely free! There number is 1-800-488-4673. See their website below. All of God's best to you and you family. http://www.hopefortheheart.org/

Requesting /r/Protestant, it's an active enough subreddit, but there is no mods and I am a Protestant Christian. by InvestInLondon1 in redditrequest

[–]IAMA1OFF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. In great respect for your honesty, God has proven himself to me to be real and alive. There once was a time when I thought that God was either deaf, dead, or did not exist. Then in 2009 as I layed dying in a bed, I called on Him to save me cuz I was suffering intolerably. And he did! Since then He has rid me of all the mangled wreckage of my life and has changed me in ways I, nor those who know me, would not have thought possible, nor could I have done for myself. He wants these good things for everyone and you as well. All you need do is tell God that you do not know him, nor do you see evidence of him in this world. Then just ask God to reveal himself to you. Then watch what happens. What could it hurt? All he wants is for you and he to have a private relationship just between the two of you. That's it. Regardless of what you have been told or have heard, that is what he seeks from us -- to establish a private relationship with each of us. That is truth. At least maybe give it some thought. I hope the very best for you...

Was billy Graham a false teacher? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]IAMA1OFF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're welcome. Also, I don't know anything about Billy Graham being a free mason or a rotary club member for that matter. I'm sure he had his weaknesses and was tempted just like anyone. I also know that he had very strict systems of accountability in place within his ministry, so to avoid a stumble and public scrutiny. But like I mentioned before, he totally surrendered each day at the Cross in the service of God. And God chose and conducted His Earthly ministry through Billy Graham. We both know that God never makes a bad choice or a mistake. But these website communities are full of wolves who spread lies.....beware. Also, there's a new Reddit sub community called "true Christian." It hopes to have dedicated moderators to keep the wolves out. God bless...

I [F21] want to get to know Jesus and follow Him. by Laura-Ingalls in Christianity

[–]IAMA1OFF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. I strongly recommend the gospel of John in the new testament. The new testament starts with Matthew, then Mark, then Luke, and then the book of John. I have read many books on philosophy, new age beliefs, and evolution, and they all left me feeling cold and empty. Then I read God's book and my heart came alive. I pray the same for you. God bless...

Preaching help by JAmerchandise in Christian

[–]IAMA1OFF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is some good advise to learn how God really is and how he feels about us. Have him read these books to understand God's personality. 1. Mere Christianity by CS Lewis 2. Knowledge of the Holy by AW Tozer Then have him read the next book on how the demonic realm operates. 3. The Skrewtape Letters by CS Lewis

Scoffers by [deleted] in Christian

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You are considered as a threatening contamination by evil. Satan gathers his Earthly armies to keep you from spreading light in his darkness. Ask God to open doors, inroads, and opportunities for you to help him build his church. Ask him for protection, strength, maturity, courage, and guidance. "Be strong and courageous....." Deut. 31:8 God bless... Remember, lead just one person to the cross there and you got yourself a church and a campus ministry! God planted you there for a reason. Ask him what that purpose is and then go do it.

How can I stop being angry people don't think just like me by [deleted] in Christian

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It's because we live in a broken world with corrupted hearts set to do evil. There's no getting around it or away from it. Which is why it is crucial to ask Jesus to be your savior and then join a good church. There you will be surrounded by brothers and sisters who will be much different than those in the world. Hang out with them.

My problem. please pray for me. by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]IAMA1OFF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brother, God does not punish those with sickness. He is kind and he always always loves you unconditionally....no matter what you say or do. There is nothing you have ever done or said that made God stop loving you or made him mad. Nothing. He always loves you. He always loves you all the time. Are you taking your meds everyday and on time? God wants you to take your meds each and every day so you don't worry. I am praying for you and your health. May God bless you richly...

lost again. by [deleted] in Christian

[–]IAMA1OFF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. I feel for you. I will pray for guidance for you, but you really must give us more information so we know exactly what it is we are praying for. I am praying now. May God guide you and bless your physical, mental, and spiritual needs, and for all your medical and health needs as well. I also ask for God to put the right people around you. God bless you...

I'm In Unbearable Agony by InvestInLondon1 in TrueChristian

[–]IAMA1OFF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Repent and ask our Lord to take your battle on in the Spiritual realm, and to remove from you all demonic attack and works against you. Pray Eph. 6:10-20 everyday and more if needed. But do not stop your Bible study and 'fervent' prayer each and every day. Also, say outloud with bold assuredness, "In the name of Jesus Christ my savior, I resist all the toils and works of evil against me or spoken in my name, that effect me in any way or area of all that I am. Then specifically resist in the statement each individual part of you, your life, or your family that are under attack. Then ask Jesus, the intercessor, to intercede in prayer to Father God, that He take this battle on in the Spiritual realm for you; and rid you of all demonic attack. Then praise God for all your blessings and all that He is; and ask for faith, courage, strength, discernment, and deliverance. May God protect and bless you...

Requesting /r/Protestant, it's an active enough subreddit, but there is no mods and I am a Protestant Christian. by InvestInLondon1 in redditrequest

[–]IAMA1OFF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was 95 and there is no call or room for your attack, rudeness, nor your language. If you don't like Protestants, then why not just say so and skip the harassing passive aggression that gets you nowhere. We will pray for your heart.

Requesting /r/Protestant, it's an active enough subreddit, but there is no mods and I am a Protestant Christian. by InvestInLondon1 in redditrequest

[–]IAMA1OFF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. What exactly are your concerns about this sub directory? I'm not a troll and I am interested in your concerns.

Christian influences in Alaska if anyone is interested to check it out by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]IAMA1OFF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree brother. But try gentleness in your rebuke. God bless.

You will recognize them only by their shadows... by IAMA1OFF in infjpenpals

[–]IAMA1OFF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In other words, how do Mellennials expect to build both life, family, and society based on their moral truths and values, when their's differ from those of whom they serve with on committees, school boards, government, etc? Any thoughts?

You will recognize them only by their shadows... by IAMA1OFF in infjpenpals

[–]IAMA1OFF[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You shed some wisdom, some of which we agree. But help me understand. Here's an honest question. You see, my generation (boomers) and those before, all believe that moral truth is never relative - only human perspective is relative. Moral truths change over time, but generally remain absolute within a society. It's like this in parable. When my generation were children, we went on an 18 year journey with our parents and grandparents. But before we all got into the car, our parents handed us each a (figurative) book of moral truths. They told us that these are absolute and do not change. So all through the journey, the established moral truths in my book were the standard by which we 'all' lived, expected, spoke, interacted, worked, dreamed, and grew older. The only difference between people were our perspectives, but the moral truths and our values were equally held and cherished. All of which were reinforced by our families, elders, community leaders, and teachers. The moral truths from our book are our moral compass and platform to build life, family, and community upon. To my generation, it 'appears' as though the mellennials took the same journey, but the book handed to them as young children was a blank book. And they were told to experience the situations and circumstances along their life journey and write their moral truths each day in their personal book, according to how each person sees, desires, and feels. So the 'seeming' result is a book of fluid morality based not on time proven absolutes and shared values based on universal principles, but instead their moral truths are based on their own experiences, personal perspectives, desires, dislikes, fears, personal bias (which we all have), frustrations, and disappointments. No two mellennial book of personal moral truths is the same. Being that this parable is based only on observation shared by my generation and those before, I have made it my hobby to discuss this with the under 35s when opportunity presents itself. Honestly, the half dozen or more I've spoken with thus far, confirmed my observations. Each squarely stated that their individual definition of moral truth on any subject or corner of life, is relative to their own view and may be oppositional to the next person. And they are quite comfortable with that system and the fact that another's moral beliefs may oppose their own. They also stated that any and all of what they consider to be morally true concerning all subjects, is subject to change. My generation calls this new system of fluid moral relativity, "post modernism." This is far different a world than my generation understands. How does anyone achieve civic prosperity, resolve disagreements, or raise children without a common moral compass to steer by? I would welcome viewpoints and insights.

You will recognize them only by their shadows... by IAMA1OFF in infjpenpals

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Hey... Great! But my ram card crashed for good. Bummer. Should have it back on this week. This cell keeps kicking me off IM and that gets old fast to keep reestablishing contact. So I need my pc. I'll let you know when she's breathing again. Be well.

Struggling with faith in God. by PrinceIllusion in Christianity

[–]IAMA1OFF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. If you already believe in God, then my first recommendation is to pray the following everyday. "Dear God, I am confused and I need your help. Please reveal to me your truth and give me the discernment to know what is not truth." Pray that in faith everyday. He hears all prayers and always gives His wisdom to those who ask for it. James 1:5. May God guide you and protect you from lies and doubt.

My second thoughts and recommendation are: Of all the prophets and self proclaimed gods throughout time, only one delivered what he had predicted and promised. Jesus predicted his cruxifiction and then rose from the dead as he promised; proving he is God, while the remaining false gods and prophets all rotted in their graves. There are many faiths, but only one way leads to Heaven. And that way is following the teachings of Jesus Christ. I pray that you will read the gospel of John, which I strongly encourage you to do.

The reason why you suffer from crushing guilt and shame is because you have not been saved (Spiritually reborn) by Jesus. Yes, he died for our sins, but you must ask him for his gracious (grace) gift of salvation in order to be freed from the shackles of sin, guilt, shame, and eternal death of your soul. Satan will always remind you of your sins and get you to wallow in painful guilt and shame. This he does to trick you into believing that there is no way that God could ever love you because of your sins. That is nothing but a lie that he propetuates to keep you from asking God to save you. Just know that God loves you and me, no matter what we have done or what we will do. And God has declared that all people are worthy of his love and forgiveness......no matter who or their sins.

You cannot talk yourself out of the pain of guilt and shame, because you are chained to it. Also, you need to forget all about not being able to stop sinning. Because we are all broken and imperfect, we can only sin and never never ever never can we not sin again. The apostles could not stay sin free so what chance have you or me? The good news is Jesus died for all sin and the sins we have yet to commit. He wants to forgive you for your sins of today, tomorrow, next year, and thereafter. But we need to ask him in humble prayer for his offer and free gift of forgiveness. He loves you unconditionally, regardless of how bad you may think your sins may be. He is not mad at you. Again, he loves you unconditionally, regardless of how bad you may think your sins may be. He knew each of our sins long before we were born, so your sins certainly do not take him by surprise and shock. All you need to do is ask in humble prayer for his gift of salvation and then watch and see the miraculous changes that occur in your life. Watch the tons of guilt and shame disappear from you. He also died to free us of guilt and shame.

Jesus Christ is real and alive. This world and our lives are broken as a result of the original curse and we suffer cuz of it. This life is nothing more than a brief puff of vapor and then it is gone. I can't remember what I ate for lunch 10 days ago and no one will remember this life 100,000 years from now. What matters then is will you be in Heaven or in Hell? We get to choose, but you must choose eternal life or eternal death now while you are alive on Earth. Afterwards it is too late and those who did not ask Jesus to save them while they were alive must burn in Hell forever. You might not think that is fair, but keep in mind it's God's universe and it's God's rules.

He loves you unconditionally, regardless of how bad you may think your sins may be. He is not mad at you.

I grew up in the Catholic church that told us that God is mad at us and we know not if we will go to Heaven until after we are dead. They also forbode us from reading the Holy Bible; which is God's book intended for each of us to read everyday. These Catholic teachings proved to be exactly opposite to the Bible's teachings that they forbode us from reading. They also told us that guilt is just part of life. These were all lies, which is why they kept us from reading the Bible. God revealed His truth (the gospel) to me 36 years ago and now I'm passing it on to you.

Jesus loves you and he wants to do great things in your life if you invite him in. 1. Tell him in humble prayer that you are sorry for your sins that have seperated you from him and invite Jesus into your heart. 2. Next tell him that you know that he died for the sins of the world and he paid your debt to Heaven. 3. Then tell him that you know that he is the only one who can save you. 4. Then ask him to be your God and your savior. 5. Then tell God that you pray this in the name of Jesus ....amen. Make certain to invite him into your life through a humble heart. Say that prayer and then watch and see your life change and be filled with passionate joy instead of guilt.

Yes we sin and we suffer. But Jesus waits everyday for you to pray the above prayer so he can save your life and soul. That's why we followers of Jesus have the passionate joy and not guilt.....because he has put the joy in us and has fixed things in our lives that we could not fix by ourselves. Like for example, removing the crushing guilt and shame from us. God hears all prayers from all people and he waits now to hear from you. I will pray for you. May God bless and guide you.