If your faith is faltering, don’t shut off all communication with God – He wants to help guide your journey and come out stronger on the other side.
People who claim not to believe in God often envisage an alternate deity than that described in Scripture; often this deity takes the form of an invisible higher power or spiritual force rather than Him directly.
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Why do I have doubts?
Doubt can arise for different reasons for each of us; some have logical doubts caused by lack of evidence while others experience emotional ones through life experiences. But all doubts can be overcome! To do so successfully requires acknowledging what you’re doubting and finding answers; often this involves asking specific questions of an experienced Bible teacher or apologist, but if unsure which questions need answering write them down so you can ask specific ones later on.
Emotional Doubt: Emotional doubt can result from mistrust of God or from life events that leave you reeling; for instance, someone grieving the death of their child might struggle with believing He wasn’t there when needed most; other causes could include shame, guilt or feelings of worthlessness – this type of doubt can be difficult to manage since its source lies within emotion rather than fact.
Factual Doubt: When facts that challenge what you believe arise, it’s essential to explore them further to assess if there is any logical explanation for them. For instance, if hell has become something you struggle with it would be beneficial to learn more about. According to God’s word He does not allow us to know all details regarding heaven and hell but provides strong evidence which we can use as support for building faith.
At its core, doubt is a natural and normal part of spiritual journey. Additionally, remembering God loves you unconditionally should ease any worries. So whenever doubts arise, take time to focus on Him and seek his assistance before trusting that he will lead you closer towards faith.
Doubt can seem like an impenetrable darkness that threatens to consume you completely, yet this passageway could actually provide an opportunity for growth in faith. I heard somewhere that doubt was like getting an immunization: painful at the time but necessary for making your immune system stronger and healthier over time.
Is there a God?
Some individuals hold that there is no God. These individuals argue there is no scientific proof for divine beings and religion is nothing more than superstition that harms than helps. Furthermore, these critics argue that any divine entity would remain either unknown to humanity and other living things or indifferent towards their plights.
Flew notes the significance of what people believe about God is profound; it influences both their perspective and how they respond to adversity. For example, those who view him as all-powerful may see purpose in their suffering or follow his teachings more easily.
However, for many the idea that there is a God who watches over every detail of both nature and humanity is unacceptable. If this God created and sustains the universe as He claims He does then why do plagues, war, death, disease hunger homelessness exist on His watch? This picture of an arbitrary God protecting some while leaving others to suffer is what has led many people down this path of becoming atheists.
Is there a purpose to my life?
Many people grapple with this question of life purpose and finding meaning through spirituality, yet are unable to find one in themselves. Many want to understand our existence better and believe there must be an explanation; yet for any belief system we subscribe to there should be evidence from rational debate or direct experience; otherwise there’s little point in having faith at all.
God is often described as being “omnipotent”, which refers to having unlimited power and can do whatever He wishes. Yet so much suffering exists in the world and He doesn’t answer prayer from faithful followers of His faith or prevent cancer, war and natural disasters from happening – these are among many questions people ask themselves regarding Him.
God reveals His purpose for our world through his works: creation (Genesis 1:1); sustenance daily (Colossians 1:17); and His eternal plan for mankind (Ephesians 1:11-15). Furthermore, we can find answers about His plan for our own lives by considering our needs, values and the way He has guided our lives throughout time. If you’re having trouble discovering yours yet don’t give up looking – keep learning, sharing, reading and soul searching until your purpose comes clear.
Do I have to believe in God?
Many have reached the conclusion that God no longer exists in a world dominated by scientific theories rather than religion, while others have left faith as they struggled with reconciling his idea with real-life suffering and death. Yet His nature never changes; He remains all-powerful (omnipotence), all-knowing (omniscience), and present everywhere at all times (omnipresence), acting from His character and fulfilling his promises faithfully.
