It's not that I don't believe in God...

So, I figure this is probably a good place to pose this question. 

First I would like to say that I'm not asking to be recruited to any particular faith, I'm not even concerned so much with what your individual faith is.  How do you know that He ( She if that's where you are) cares/loves you? What makes you know that?
What I would like to know is what's wrong with me?

I've always had a spiritual side right, I mean it was ingrained into me that God exists and that he loves you etc.  I never felt it. I tried, I served, i followed the rules, but I never felt a connection with Him. I still don't even more now than in the past I think. 

Black American's have a history of spirituality.  My mother has believed in God strongly since she was young and didn't have ANYTHING. Here I am I have, well not everything, but I have a life, home, car, family, friends, food, clothing, and this new chance at life because of WLS and I question that God cares about me personally. When I think about it too much it makes me sad, but when I don't think about it at all, and don't try to get to the bottom of it, that makes me feel so ungrateful. GRRR.

So back to my question, why do you believe in God, Why do you love Him? why do you follow him? Why don't I?

I know this is totally a personal topic, it is for me anyway, but I haven't found any good answers yet so here's to taking another stab at it.

- Angela

I believe in God because I suffered so much as a child and as a  teen with alot of things and I know only God could of brought me out of it.  I lived the lowest of poverty situations as a child and suffered a lot of differnt types of abuse.  I made it out with my mind in tack and a peace no one can take from me.  I know 100% that only God could of done that for me because my siblings were not so lucky.  I believe it was my faith that he would rescue me and make it better that I am who I am today.  So it takes faith to have that connection.  You have to know he exsist and loves you to really feel and see his true power.  When you step out of the bed in the morning you do not always look down but you know the ground is there that is the same approach you have to have with God you may not always see him working but you know he is. 

God Bless You My Sister

Well said Highly Favored, we should keep this sister in prayer.

Prayers already lifted!

One more thing about faith

Hebrews 11

 ¹Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

I'm familiar with this scripture.  Thank you for sharing with me.

-Angela

So back to my question, why do you believe in God, Why do you love Him? Why do you follow him?  I believe because I'm a witness to his greatness.  I have been through so much in my life and I survived it and continue to prosper in spite of the things I went through.  My faith in God brought me through those things.  When I give up all hope, he still has it for me.  When I was down and out and about to be evicted, God made a way and brought the right people to me.  So, instead of going through great detail about my past and everything, I will say that its something you just have to feel inside yourself to understand.  If you don't feel it, then maybe you haven't found it yet or maybe its something you will never seek, want or know.  And for some people, they find comfort in believing that their isn't a god( or gods) and life is what we make it right here, right now.  That's ok too.



Why don't I?  That's something that only you can find the answer too.

Sorry for rambling.  I hope some of that made some kinda sense.

yeah, that makes sense.

Thanks!

SOME ONE HAS TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STARS AT NIGHT, THE SUN IN THE DAY , AND THE MOON. IT SURE AINT MAN, IN THAT CASE MAN SHOULD BE ABLE TO STOP THIS RECESSION . TO GOD BE THE GLORY.

This is true... I've never doubted his existance. At least, that's one hurdle I don't have to climb.  It's more the faith/love thing that I'm having issues with.