Desperatly wanting to FEEL his love...

[Giblien]

Hi all,

I know God loves me. I know that he longs to be near me, and i long to be near him. I am constantly analyzing my life to try and get rid of any habits/things that would come between God and I, but its almost like I'm overly intellectual/legalistic about it (maybe i am, maybe not..i don't know if we can try TOO hard to obey God ). I wonder if my thinking so hard about my behavior and actions is taking my mind off of his love and grace (I know that my salvation is through faith alone, so that isn't the issue).

I humbly request prayers for myself to come to actually FEEL God's love. I know it exists and is there, but i think actually feeling it would have a big positive effect in my life.

Any tips/advice?

Thanks all.

 

[TheTrapped]

Hi Giblien. This isnt an answer really to your post but more of just lettin you know your definatly not alone...I struggle with the same issue about fealing his love wrather than just knowing it. Over thinking the issues in my life that come between me and god. I will Def. pray that you come to FEAL his love.

 

[HoneyBare]

Hi, Giblien. I, too, am analytical at times, and I do think we miss out on feelings because of this. I get really intense about finding answers to questions I have because I have such an "inquiring mind." lol

I think about the little games we used to play like the one where you are supposed to trust someone enough to just free-fall back and trust them to catch you, not letting you fall to the floor. I think about God and love in the same way. Somewhere along the way, we have to learn to just trust that God really does love us, and some of us need to "feel" that, even if we don't normally get those sorts of feelings.

Just my thoughts.

 

[Boanerges]

Hi all,

I know God loves me. I know that he longs to be near me, and i long to be near him. I am constantly analyzing my life to try and get rid of any habits/things that would come between God and I, but its almost like I'm overly intellectual/legalistic about it (maybe i am, maybe not..i don't know if we can try TOO hard to obey God ). I wonder if my thinking so hard about my behavior and actions is taking my mind off of his love and grace (I know that my salvation is through faith alone, so that isn't the issue).

I humbly request prayers for myself to come to actually FEEL God's love. I know it exists and is there, but i think actually feeling it would have a big positive effect in my life.

Any tips/advice?

Thanks all.

My friend, striving will not get you there but faith will. Immerse yourself in worship, prayer (talking to Him not some recited words) and His Word. Like any other relationship the time you dedicate reflects the love on your end. Like any other relationship one must learn to know God. If you wanted to really know someone you would hang out with them, talk to them, enjoy life together and grow in the knowledge of that person.
Know that He loves you dearly and is waiting for you,to press into that relationship. You must not stress or struggle but press in believing that He wants to pour out His love in your life.
Do these things and you will find what you seek.
Many blessings in His wonderful Name,
your brother Larry.

 

[TheWidowsOffering]

hey bro,

if you have trouble in your mind, try offering your mind to the Lord for His glory. Each time you think that 'mind' is getting you off from feeling God's love then offer it again and again until your mind is in unity with your heart and soul.


God bless you.

 

[jakes]

Wow! Another me! I am not alone!

Giblien, do I know how you feel. I am maybe not the right person to answer you, as I am so different than most "christians". You see I believe I am not even worthy to be here typing to you, let alone give you the impression that I am a God-expert.

But there are many people that I know that are very good teachers. And Boanerges gave you one good advice.... Learn the Word of God. Spend much time with the Word, there are many, MANY false teachers! I been called this often right here in the chatroom, but my advice is the same as Boanerges, know the Word of God. It will seperate you from all false things, and bad things! Even from your old SELF! If it did not , I would not have adviced you this.

The Truth shal set you free, and that freedom is complete. The old has gone! The new has come! Just one warning, if you want to be popular, do not become the Word! The Word is as hated today by the World as it was when He first walked the Earth. Jesus is the Word!

The more you know the Word and preach it, the less popular you would become with manmade doctrines. And it is a lonely raod, but a rewarding one!

Persocution, is part of the package. Few are on the road to the Lord, and many on the road to the other lord. We can only serve one Master, and both you and I made the choice to serve the One that can actually save us.

Thank you that you are here, I am not the only one that needs Jesus! So many have Him, or claim they do, but I know, if He comes in, He stays! I invited Him is many times, but He never came yet. And how much people judge me on this, but I do not care, I know if He comes, he will bring me peace, and then I will no longer be this lost soul!

I chose Him, I hope He will come and stay in me! He says He will, John 14:23. So I guess the only reason He did not come to me yet is because I do not keep His words. May God have mercy on me! And may He help me! Where would I find help, if not from Him. May Jesus Christ save me!

I wonder if I should keep this.... Matthew 5:48.

 

[Boanerges]

A man after God's own heart- the 5 steps

Let us be like David who's heart sought hard after God. His heart was quick to repent and he lived to glory in his God.

A thankful heart, one that makes Him it's focus:
Psa 105:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.
A worshipful heart, one the freely expresses it's love for Him
Psa 105:2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
A heart that lives in constant remembrance of God's provision and power
Psa 105:3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
A heart that rejoices at His Name and seeks to honor Him with it's life
Psa 105:4 Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.
A heart that runs to the One it loves, allowing no hinderance.
Psa 105:5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
A heart that loves His Word and marvels in the way He moves on it's behalf

 

[Pilgrim]

Wow, I so hear you on this one. I wish I had some good answers for you but I don't.... but i have been where you are many, many times. So often I just want to FEEL God's love...and I don't. I KNOW it, intellectually, but I don't "feel " . I am not even sure what it would feel like . I KNOW God loves me. He sent Jesus. He gave us the Bible. He does miracles. He watches over me. He gives us many blessings. THAT's love. But, I want to feel it.... I don't know. I know the problem isn't with God, its with me. And I am not sure how to go about it.
I do know that God WANTS us to feel his love, and if I keep seeking him diligently, I will eventually feel it.

 

[pray for me]

I feel this way too!

Giblien, do I know how you feel. I am maybe not the right person to answer you, as I am so different than most "christians". You see I believe I am not even worthy to be here typing to you, let alone give you the impression that I am a God-expert.

But there are many people that I know that are very good teachers. And Boanerges gave you one good advice.... Learn the Word of God. Spend much time with the Word, there are many, MANY false teachers! I been called this often right here in the chatroom, but my advice is the same as Boanerges, know the Word of God. It will seperate you from all false things, and bad things! Even from your old SELF! If it did not , I would not have adviced you this.

The Truth shal set you free, and that freedom is complete. The old has gone! The new has come! Just one warning, if you want to be popular, do not become the Word! The Word is as hated today by the World as it was when He first walked the Earth. Jesus is the Word!

The more you know the Word and preach it, the less popular you would become with manmade doctrines. And it is a lonely raod, but a rewarding one!

Persocution, is part of the package. Few are on the road to the Lord, and many on the road to the other lord. We can only serve one Master, and both you and I made the choice to serve the One that can actually save us.

Thank you that you are here, I am not the only one that needs Jesus! So many have Him, or claim they do, but I know, if He comes in, He stays! I invited Him is many times, but He never came yet. And how much people judge me on this, but I do not care, I know if He comes, he will bring me peace, and then I will no longer be this lost soul!
Wow! I thought I was the only one in the world that feels like this!
I chose Him, I hope He will come and stay in me! He says He will, John 14:23. So I guess the only reason He did not come to me yet is because I do not keep His words. May God have mercy on me! And may He help me! Where would I find help, if not from Him. May Jesus Christ save me!
May He save us both! Help us Lord!
I wonder if I should keep this.... Matthew 5:48.

May He answer our prayers!

 

[jakes]

Faithful is He, He knows we hunger for Him.

Pray for me, Thank you for your honesty. I know He will hear our prayers! And the day He gives us assurance of His presence in out lives, we will be bold! And there is nothing wrong with a lack of assurance. Many people want to tell us we are wrong to feel insecure about our faith in God, or His grace and mercy.
But where did they get their assurance? From God? Well then they are blessed! From others that convinced them, then they are not blessed but comforted by man.
I would be and want to be comforted by the Comforter, and the moment He comforts me i will have everlasting peace! A peace that goes beyond human comprehention.
I ask Jesus, to bless me with His Spirit, and then i will be at peace. Before that i will keep asking and searching! And encourage people like myself to assist in the search. People like you my sister, in search of Jesus and His comfort!
May the Lord Jesus Christ be with us, and lead us to His glory! I have hope for us my sister. We are honest and humble, God loves those hearts! May we be blessed with Christ Jesus! Amen!

 

[pray for me]

Pray for me, Thank you for your honesty. I know He will hear our prayers! And the day He gives us assurance of His presence in out lives, we will be bold! And there is nothing wrong with a lack of assurance. Many people want to tell us we are wrong to feel insecure about our faith in God, or His grace and mercy.
But where did they get their assurance? From God? Well then they are blessed! From others that convinced them, then they are not blessed but comforted by man.
I would be and want to be comforted by the Comforter, and the moment He comforts me i will have everlasting peace! A peace that goes beyond human comprehention.
I ask Jesus, to bless me with His Spirit, and then i will be at peace. Before that i will keep asking and searching! And encourage people like myself to assist in the search. People like you my sister, in search of Jesus and His comfort!
May the Lord Jesus Christ be with us, and lead us to His glory! I have hope for us my sister. We are honest and humble, God loves those hearts! May we be blessed with Christ Jesus! Amen!

I ask everyday. I seek everyday. And i'm knocking everyday, just waiting on Him to answer the door. He will answer for us in His time. May the Lord bless us and keep us now and forevermore!