Strong christian --> depression ---> no god?!
Question: Strong christian --> depression ---> no god!?
my faith used to be very strong [even when i had depression] because i still had some hope, and my outlook was still somewhat postive!.
my depression has now gotten worse and now its affecting the way i view religion/god!.
I feel as though "god" has put me here to suffer, and it makes me have negative thoughts and feelings towards him, i dont understand why we would love him and why he would love us!. people say that "he gave us this life" but thats what i'm angry about!. i'm angry that he DID give me this life, so why would i worship him!?
now i dont even know if there is a god!. if he loved me he wouldnt make me be on this earth!.
i used to be a very involved member of my church, but i really dont want to show that i'm falling from god either!.
what do i do!? i already am seeking more help for my depression, so i would just like my help spirtually!.
Thank youWww@Answer-Health@Com
my depression has now gotten worse and now its affecting the way i view religion/god!.
I feel as though "god" has put me here to suffer, and it makes me have negative thoughts and feelings towards him, i dont understand why we would love him and why he would love us!. people say that "he gave us this life" but thats what i'm angry about!. i'm angry that he DID give me this life, so why would i worship him!?
now i dont even know if there is a god!. if he loved me he wouldnt make me be on this earth!.
i used to be a very involved member of my church, but i really dont want to show that i'm falling from god either!.
what do i do!? i already am seeking more help for my depression, so i would just like my help spirtually!.
Thank youWww@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I have dysthymia, and am a Christian!. God does love everyone as an individual, more then is describable, so I'm not going to try!. He isn't doing this to you out of spite or anger or 'just because he feels like it'!. He loves you!. And so do I!. It may sound weird, but it's the truth!. I know what's it's like to want to want to die, and sometimes I still do!. I know what's it's like to feel hopeless, angry, and hateful towards God because of my life and what He let happen!.
I don't have an answer for you, but this I do know!. God adores us, and He has said that when he sees our suffering, he suffers too!. You are not alone; He understands!. I don't know why you or I deserve to be put through something as horrible as this, but God wouldn't do something like this just for kicks, because He feels our pain and hears us cry and sees our attempts to end what he's given us!.
My faith has suffered, yes, and at times I give up on it, but I have hope left!. I know I'll have this the rest of my life, and it'll come back, but I have hope!.
Do you know the saying "You don't know what true happiness is unless you've felt true pain"!?
Well, you and I, when we get to heaven, we'll be able to enjoy it that much more because of what we've been through in this life!. That thought can be a comfort, but I know in the midst of pain, nothing helps!.
Know that I'm here, in the same spot as in the same world, and will pray for you!. I'll pray when I believe the strongest, and I'll pray when I don't even think anyone is listening!.
Again, He loves you, and I love you too!. We'll get through this!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I don't have an answer for you, but this I do know!. God adores us, and He has said that when he sees our suffering, he suffers too!. You are not alone; He understands!. I don't know why you or I deserve to be put through something as horrible as this, but God wouldn't do something like this just for kicks, because He feels our pain and hears us cry and sees our attempts to end what he's given us!.
My faith has suffered, yes, and at times I give up on it, but I have hope left!. I know I'll have this the rest of my life, and it'll come back, but I have hope!.
Do you know the saying "You don't know what true happiness is unless you've felt true pain"!?
Well, you and I, when we get to heaven, we'll be able to enjoy it that much more because of what we've been through in this life!. That thought can be a comfort, but I know in the midst of pain, nothing helps!.
Know that I'm here, in the same spot as in the same world, and will pray for you!. I'll pray when I believe the strongest, and I'll pray when I don't even think anyone is listening!.
Again, He loves you, and I love you too!. We'll get through this!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
God is there and does care about you!. Although you may not want to hear this, God puts us in difficult situations to test our faith!. Paul was imprisoned several times, beaten and shipwrecked and he still praised God and was blessed!. God is always with you and even though sometimes you'll feel alone, pray for guidance and support and He will help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You will be ok, there are many people who want to help you must believe in the things you can see and not worry too much about the things you cannot!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Read The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
If you have a spiritual question you should go to the R&S category under Society & Culture!. I'm sure you will find lots of help there!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Try praying a lot and God will give you an answer!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am a Christian with mental illness!. First remember there is always somone worse off than you!. Then consider it could get worse for you!. Now try to help that someone and you will help yourself gain confidence in yourself!. Now, Pray for that person!. Pray for the birds , and the trees, the hungry and the planet, even the soldierssomewhere dying!. Do not pray anything for yourself unless you are a selfish person!. Pray for Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit!. Now Open your Bible and let your holy spirit guide you to what God wants you to hear!. His message!. You may have lost faith in him but he hasnt lost faith in you!. Finally on your last note, you are a hypocrite if you want people to think you are a Christian when you are not!. If you want fellowship with humans open the church doors!. If you want fellowship with God, open your heart!. I am a Christian who does not believe in organized religion!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
it is written we were created for His pleasure!. imagine for a moment the universe!. you had it all, but no one to share with!? sounds pretty lonely doesnt it!? for the same reasons we desire children in the flesh, so did God!.
we were created millions of years ago, and this world was created as a home for us!. we lived for millions of years in peace as a family, until Lucifer got a big head and decided he was going to be God!. a third of the children followed him, and another third stood idle during the Chatabol or rebellion!. God was faced with a choice to destroy at least a third of His children or not!. The earth was renewed into a flesh age as a means of testing us all!. it has trials because it is a test to see who we would turn to and love!. you have faced some dark times!. so have i!. look to the parable of the sewer and do not allow this world to drive your faith from you!. this life of a few decades is nothing really!. we are eternal, ever lasting, and our true selves will only perish if we choose not to be part of the family!. for the good of the many, a few will be sacrificed in the end!. i will pray for you, and i hope this finds a place in your heart!. God loves you, but He wants to know who will be true to that love no matter how bad things get, because we never want to have to go thru this again!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
we were created millions of years ago, and this world was created as a home for us!. we lived for millions of years in peace as a family, until Lucifer got a big head and decided he was going to be God!. a third of the children followed him, and another third stood idle during the Chatabol or rebellion!. God was faced with a choice to destroy at least a third of His children or not!. The earth was renewed into a flesh age as a means of testing us all!. it has trials because it is a test to see who we would turn to and love!. you have faced some dark times!. so have i!. look to the parable of the sewer and do not allow this world to drive your faith from you!. this life of a few decades is nothing really!. we are eternal, ever lasting, and our true selves will only perish if we choose not to be part of the family!. for the good of the many, a few will be sacrificed in the end!. i will pray for you, and i hope this finds a place in your heart!. God loves you, but He wants to know who will be true to that love no matter how bad things get, because we never want to have to go thru this again!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I AM A PERSON WHICH DOES NOT BELIEVE IN THE CHURCH!. IN MY LIFE I FIND IN ALL THE LATIN COUNTRIES PEOPLE ARE VERY RELIGIOUS "" AND
AT THE SAME TIME "" VERY DEPRESSED THERE ARE REASONS OF ECONOMICS HUSBANDS OR BOYFRIENDS HAVE OTHER WOMEN AND ALL THE PRAYING DID NOT DO ANY GOOD
FORGET about a god there is none go and try to live your life without one and enjoy nature and get a life!. i did the same thing and now i am happy without the dictator of a churchWww@Answer-Health@Com
AT THE SAME TIME "" VERY DEPRESSED THERE ARE REASONS OF ECONOMICS HUSBANDS OR BOYFRIENDS HAVE OTHER WOMEN AND ALL THE PRAYING DID NOT DO ANY GOOD
FORGET about a god there is none go and try to live your life without one and enjoy nature and get a life!. i did the same thing and now i am happy without the dictator of a churchWww@Answer-Health@Com
Life is not easy! I use to suffer depression as a teen (worst from ages 13-27)!. I received Jesus as savior and spent many years in recovery!. I had a counselor, went to support groups, church, prayed, listened to ministry tapes, uplifting music, called close friends and had long talks, and did positive things in my life (job, Bible studies, read books)!. Read The Greatest Miracle In The World and The Imitation Of Christ!. Those two books helped me immensely!. It took many years for the depression to subside, but it got easier!. Life never did, life is always a challenge and there is always problems, challenges, tragedies, setbacks, illness, etc!. But I have learned to face them and not let life swallow me up!. God does not control circumstances or change the free will of other people or even ourselves!. He helps to DEAL with life and have faith and trust in Him and to rely on his strength, have courage, fortitude, and learn to change what we can and accept the rest!. God also does not take away our emotions but keep in mind we usually end up feeling what we are thinking!. It's easy to get into habits of negative thinking, which leads to bad feelings and depression!. I would say the greatest affect over depression is the change in thinking!. Renewing of the mind goes a long way to reverse that process and to change our emotions!. If you are manic depressive or are clinically depressed, certainly medication is called for!. But sometimes these conditions can be misdiagnosed and the core of the problem centers in the mind and in our thoughts!Www@Answer-Health@Com
don't blame god for something you can change!. god helps, but its you that can change the way you feel!. go to church, seek council with the preist or pastor!. or even other worshipers who go through the same thing!.!.!.!.with all the religions out there and all the people that are saying theirs in the right one, it kinda makes people think twice about their own!. but if you really believe in the faith of god and stick with him, then yu'll be just fine!. but like i said, find others in a church that are just like you!. it will help alot!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
wow, been there am there as well but i keep trying to tell myself God has a reason for me being here and experiencing the things that I am!. I think if you are angry at God at least your feeling something!. It sure is better than feeling nothing at all!. If you have a minister or priest etc!. you can talk with do so!. sometimes they can think of things you can't right now because of your anger and depression!. My best friend is a LCSW and even though I too am versed in mental health and have strong spiritual beliefs, she tells me things i really already knew but i guess needed confirmation or validation on!. maybe someone like that can help!. Good luck!. Prayer never hurts either!.Www@Answer-Health@Com