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Hi. I have never really seen myself as religious, but in the recent years, I've been feeling like there is a higher power. I grew up in a Christian culture, but I don't particularly resonate with any religion. So please, don't come here to preach about your religion, I just want help on this issue. I am welcoming different perspectives from people of different religions but I'm not looking to "join" a specific religion, so please just respect that. Also, please be easy on me, I'm pretty young and new to this stuff.
So this higher power I'm talking about, I wouldn't call it "God", but I know many people refer to it as that. And I know people perceive God differently. But for me it's just a being, a spirit maybe. I feel like it's someone or something looking out for me. It's just kind of always been there, when I was little, I would call it my guardian angel. I don't really see it as an angel anymore though.
But I need help with getting in touch with this religious or spiritual side of me. Any advice on that? Praying feels really unnatural to me, but I'm open to trying almost anything.
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Just start doing things as a therapy you don't have to define it as the God. It's beautiful positive feeling that will encourage you soothes you and make you a beautiful person.. I'm Hindu and i start doing a lil bit prayer nowadays and enjoy to visit temples... That feeling of safety and soothing vibes i can't compare them.. and every religion is beautiful..love you❤️
ReplyI know what you are talking about. I personally talk with “God” through my heart. “God” doesnt communicate with words- rather communication is done through feelings. Its almost like gut feeling. When communication is being done YOU WILL KNOW. Its very unique and obvious feeling. Alot of times feeling of “God loves me and hopes best for me” is common one. Also feeling of “Im being taken care of Im safe” is another common one. But from my experience there is also feeling of “O shit something is going to happen its not the one I particularly want” because you know, “God” knows best while I know nothing lmao. “God” is genius tho. Always end up chuckling because the plan is just perfect.
ReplyPrayer is no different than talking to a relative or a friend. It doesn't have to be some big holy like copied written out letter that multiple people say. It should be from your heart. Since you don't wish to be religion specific what I will tell you because I know by experience is if you seek God you will find what you're seeking.
ReplyI'm a 17-year-old Christain and all I can say is yeah there's a lot of kids in church that just go for their parent's sake and haven't given much thought to eternity and I'm very glad you're interested in the stuff that really matters. If you want to be more spiritual I have to tell you you can't just watch it all from a distance you need to get in churches or you won't feel any connection to God. I'm a Christain so yeah I 100%belive Jesus is God but if you need to try on different hats do so. Go to people of different religions and ask them questions and ask for people's spiritual testimony because there's nothing we love more than talking about that stuff. I love prayer and I do it every night before bed sometimes for hours so I actually would recommend you pray that God brings someone into your life to show you the way to Him. If you pray it God will bring someone. I'll be praying as well God bless you:)
ReplyWell for me, I believe as Human beings, morally speaking, none of us are perfect (not a coincidence). Also all human beings will be dead a whole lot longer than alive (absolute fact). But at the same time i believe we all have a Body, Soul, Spirit. Body consist of the brain, blood, bones, digestive tract, five senses, etc. Soul consist of the mind (thought life) and emotions. Spirit, this one is a little tricky but its the truest essence of who you really are. For example, my son is now 8 years old, when he was younger like around 1 or 2, i would video record him and now 6 years later, when i watch the same video, there were certain characteristics about him that still stuck with him til this day. That itself is the spirit. So for me, I believe our soul is uniquely designed to live FOREVER. Our soul can be manipulated by either our body or spirit. What is crazy is that God (Creator of sky, land, sea, human brain, ETC), designed us to know Him for who He REALLY IS. Bible talks about God depositing His spirit inside of us. And in that process, there is an influence of who God really is. It is mind blowing stuff. Jesus said i came to give life and life more abundantly (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self control). I love my relationship with God. Its something i thoroughly enjoy. Best of wish to you my friend!
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