Worried and concerned

Caitlin7

Caitlin7

Hi,
My relationship with Jesus isn’t the best.
I’m worried because I don’t really feel emotions for Jesus.

I’ve been Christian since start of may 2020.
I don’t have a close relationship with Him. [Jesus].
I feel scared because I’m not close to Him.

He scares me and I’m scared because He judges and that He tells people to leave.
[Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!']

I’m scared because incase what if I don’t love Him.
I’m scared incase I don’t love Him.

Sometimes I feel rushed in time and pressured.


Matthew 15:8

"'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.

I’m scared incase it’s a heart problem.

Sometimes I don’t feel like a desire to pray and a desire...

is a relationship with God the Father and a relationship with Jesus, one relationship or two relationships.

ever since I became Christian, I focused mostly on God the Father and feel emotions for Him. And thought about Him mostly.

thanks for reading :)
 
We have chapters of growth in our life and even when
we may think God has forgotten about us we later see
that He was showing us something about ourselves we
needed to see and that can be desperate times.

Read His Word, pray, and read His Word, but especially pray.
The more you can get out of His way and let Him do the
work the better. Getting out of His way is important and
shows surrender. Just stop doing and start asking Him to do.
 
Caitlin7 said:
Hi,
My relationship with Jesus isn’t the best.
I’m worried because I don’t really feel emotions for Jesus.

I’ve been Christian since start of may 2020.
I don’t have a close relationship with Him. [Jesus].
I feel scared because I’m not close to Him.

He scares me and I’m scared because He judges and that He tells people to leave.
[Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!']

I’m scared because incase what if I don’t love Him.
I’m scared incase I don’t love Him.

Sometimes I feel rushed in time and pressured.


Matthew 15:8

"'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.

I’m scared incase it’s a heart problem.

Sometimes I don’t feel like a desire to pray and a desire...

is a relationship with God the Father and a relationship with Jesus, one relationship or two relationships.

ever since I became Christian, I focused mostly on God the Father and feel emotions for Him. And thought about Him mostly.

thanks for reading :)
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Her is my advise. Sometimes, people make the whole praying thing a bit too formal. There is, in my opinion, no need for that type of formality. Think of praying as a conversation and think of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as one.

I sometimes listen to people pray and it takes all day. At that point, all I can think about: Matthew 6:7-8: “And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him."

It takes time and God knows that. If He did not know, and understand, what we are going to fumble the ball, Jesus would not have done what he did.

Rtm3039
 
Hello, Caitlin7;

First of all, I'm praising God you received Christ last May 2020! What a great beginning for the rest of your life!

When you go into your good morning, evening or anytime prayers, just be Caitlin and tell Jesus, in your own words, that you are scared of Him. Jesus knows and understands you better than you know yourself. What questions you may have that don't have the answers, the Lord already has the answers and is ready for you to have that talk.

I also fear the Lord and but feel I can tell God anything that is on my heart, as long as I go to Him with reverence (deep respect) afterall, He is God.

You also need support in prayer so we all are here to pray for your situation, sister.

We are blessed that you joined us at Christian Forum Site.



 
bobinfaith said:
Hello, Caitlin7;

First of all, I'm praising God you received Christ last May 2020! What a great beginning for the rest of your life!

When you go into your good morning, evening or anytime prayers, just be Caitlin and tell Jesus, in your own words, that you are scared of Him. Jesus knows and understands you better than you know yourself. What questions you may have that don't have the answers, the Lord already has the answers and is ready for you to have that talk.

I also fear the Lord and but feel I can tell God anything that is on my heart, as long as I go to Him with reverence (deep respect) afterall, He is God.

You also need support in prayer so we all are here to pray for your situation, sister.

We are blessed that you joined us at Christian Forum Site.
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Hello Caitlin7,

Matthew 15:8​
​
"'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.​
​
[Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!']​

In these passages Jesus Christ is talking about proud Pharisees who see themselves as better than everyone else, and have pride in their status of ' Knowing God '.​
​
However Jesus Christ being the Creator was able to read and could decipher what was in their hearts.​
​
Their lips expressed that they 'Loved God' however they were indignant of other people, including Jesus Christ himself, who they hated.​

So please be assured of this while you are reading these questions:

Who is being addressed

What is being said

How is this happening

Why are these things being said like this

When and where is this happening at.

Hopefully this will help you as you are reading along, in the bible because He goes and talks to Jewish people, and his disciples, along with others too, travels through through different lands, and may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God, and the fellowship of the holy spirit be with you.​

The faith will always be about Loving God, and Loving others!

Take care Caitlin7.
 
Caitlin7 said:
Hi,
My relationship with Jesus isn’t the best.
I’m worried because I don’t really feel emotions for Jesus.

I’ve been Christian since start of may 2020.
I don’t have a close relationship with Him. [Jesus].
I feel scared because I’m not close to Him.

He scares me and I’m scared because He judges and that He tells people to leave.
[Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!']

I’m scared because incase what if I don’t love Him.
I’m scared incase I don’t love Him.

Sometimes I feel rushed in time and pressured.


Matthew 15:8

"'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.

I’m scared incase it’s a heart problem.

Sometimes I don’t feel like a desire to pray and a desire...

is a relationship with God the Father and a relationship with Jesus, one relationship or two relationships.

ever since I became Christian, I focused mostly on God the Father and feel emotions for Him. And thought about Him mostly.

thanks for reading :)
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Hi, Caitlin. I am 5+ years new in the Lord.
When I was saved, I believed HE paid - on the cross - for all of my sins, past present and future. Therefore I do not fear Him (as being afraid), but do fear Him - as in reverence. You indicate sometimes you are not CLOSE to Him. I have those feelings, as well. (I do also believe most if not all Christians may experience times of not feeling close to the Lord.) I do ask forgiveness and know HE is merciful and has COMPASSION for my sins/weaknesses. I have dry periods when I do not feel like praise music or praying (and at this time it is so). When we have "dry" spells, it is challenging to "hear" our Father speak. Even you do NOT have dry spells ... (I believe) it is possible you will not feel close to Him. Just tell Him so ... talk about it ... in "Caitlin" speak. I will pray for you that you know Jesus as your Personal Savior; that you can confidently speak with Heavenly Father/Jesus/Holy Spirit, that you may discern HIS answers; and feel COMFORT knowing that HE loves us ... NO MATTER WHAT. (I refer to this as ... He loves us, warts and all... : ) I talk to Jesus/Heavenly Father and do not feel I have to speak eloquently ... I just speak "Belinda speak" to God. Tell Heavenly Father what you are experiencing; HE knows, regardless and HE CARES. He loves you ... REGARDLESS. There is no pretense with Father ... no need to be anyone but YOURSELF. Find a mentor if you can. I feel this would assist you greatly ... the RIGHT mentor.

You ask if if the relationship with Father and Jesus is one or two. For me, it is one (yet two into one, if that makes sense.) For me ... it is three into one (Father/Jesus/Holy Spirit). It took me time to "get" this; have not had a mentor. I have been a very literal person, which I believe was a bit of a setback in my relationship with God. The God the Father, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit (Trinity) was challenging. I knew it analytically ...
but it took time for me to truly UNDERSTAND and FEEL/grasp this concept. You are new in your journey; perhaps you are a very literal individual as well. It is my prayer that you KNOW/FEEL the Trinity working in your life; and His mercy and everlasting love, NO MATTER WHAT. God loves you JUST AS YOU ARE, my sister. HE understands when we are new in the Lord that there may be many questions, thing we do not understand, etc. TALK TO HIM AND TELL HIM YOUR CONCERNS. This will come in time. And the Holy Spirit will help you discern. And this forum is wonderful, filled with such compassionate brothers and sisters. Please don't feel rushed ... it will happen as it should.

I have grown some, but can grow so much more. Previously thought I could "rush" the process/relationship, but this is a LIFETIME relationship of growth. I see the "elders" here and pray of the time that my growth will deepen every so much more... I cannot just sit back and have it happen, however ... ANYTHING that is of worth takes work. And I can't think of ANYTHING better than knowing our Father and growing in the Lord. What an incredible adventure! How fortunate, so very fortunate, we are - to have HIM love us and care for us until the day we pass. : ) I am humbled by HIS love and mercy.

Your phrase:
...ever since I became Christian, I focused mostly on God the Father and feel emotions for Him. And thought about Him mostly....

I am inquring of my brothers and sisters, and my inquiry may also speak to Caitlin's question:

When we speak with Heavenly Father, we are also speaking with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit?
DO WE DELINEATE/DIFFERENTIATE? They are one and the same, therefore ... ?
I pray to Father, but IN THE NAME of Jesus (so I am "viewing" them, if you will, as 2 ... yet one. Is this correct? And when I speak to the Holy Spirit, knowing that HE is a PERSON, then again ... in my mind ... it is Him (the Holy Spirit) - yet 1 of the 3 in the Trinity.

To my brothers and sisters: If what I have indicated is incorrect in any way, would you please correct me...

I hope this helps. I see my brothers and sisters who are deep in the Lord, knowing that I'm just a "baby".
BUT WE ALL START AS BABIES, my sister. God Bless You, Caitlin. You are in my prayers.
 
Nazarene Servant said:
We have chapters of growth in our life and even when
we may think God has forgotten about us we later see
that He was showing us something about ourselves we
needed to see and that can be desperate times.

Read His Word, pray, and read His Word, but especially pray.
The more you can get out of His way and let Him do the
work the better. Getting out of His way is important and
shows surrender. Just stop doing and start asking Him to do.
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Sam ... Perhaps I may not have made this a priority in my post. ... Thank You ... very important.
 
MatthewG said:
Hello Caitlin7,

Matthew 15:8​
​
"'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.​
​
[Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!']​

In these passages Jesus Christ is talking about proud Pharisees who see themselves as better than everyone else, and have pride in their status of ' Knowing God '.​
​
However Jesus Christ being the Creator was able to read and could decipher what was in their hearts.​
​
Their lips expressed that they 'Loved God' however they were indignant of other people, including Jesus Christ himself, who they hated.​

So please be assured of this while you are reading these questions:

Who is being addressed

What is being said

How is this happening

Why are these things being said like this

When and where is this happening at.

Hopefully this will help you as you are reading along, in the bible because He goes and talks to Jewish people, and his disciples, along with others too, travels through through different lands, and may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God, and the fellowship of the holy spirit be with you.​

The faith will always be about Loving God, and Loving others!

Take care Caitlin7.
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Matthew - thanks for expounding.
 
bobinfaith said:
Hello, Caitlin7;

First of all, I'm praising God you received Christ last May 2020! What a great beginning for the rest of your life!

When you go into your good morning, evening or anytime prayers, just be Caitlin and tell Jesus, in your own words, that you are scared of Him. Jesus knows and understands you better than you know yourself. What questions you may have that don't have the answers, the Lord already has the answers and is ready for you to have that talk.

I also fear the Lord and but feel I can tell God anything that is on my heart, as long as I go to Him with reverence (deep respect) afterall, He is God.

You also need support in prayer so we all are here to pray for your situation, sister.

We are blessed that you joined us at Christian Forum Site.
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Bob - Articulated via "where we Are" in the Lord. Thank you.
 
Belindab77 said:
Hi, Caitlin. I am 5+ years new in the Lord.
When I was saved, I believed HE paid - on the cross - for all of my sins, past present and future. Therefore I do not fear Him (as being afraid), but do fear Him - as in reverence. You indicate sometimes you are not CLOSE to Him. I have those feelings, as well. (I do also believe most if not all Christians may experience times of not feeling close to the Lord.) I do ask forgiveness and know HE is merciful and has COMPASSION for my sins/weaknesses. I have dry periods when I do not feel like praise music or praying (and at this time it is so). When we have "dry" spells, it is challenging to "hear" our Father speak. Even you do NOT have dry spells ... (I believe) it is possible you will not feel close to Him. Just tell Him so ... talk about it ... in "Caitlin" speak. I will pray for you that you know Jesus as your Personal Savior; that you can confidently speak with Heavenly Father/Jesus/Holy Spirit, that you may discern HIS answers; and feel COMFORT knowing that HE loves us ... NO MATTER WHAT. (I refer to this as ... He loves us, warts and all... : ) I talk to Jesus/Heavenly Father and do not feel I have to speak eloquently ... I just speak "Belinda speak" to God. Tell Heavenly Father what you are experiencing; HE knows, regardless and HE CARES. He loves you ... REGARDLESS. There is no pretense with Father ... no need to be anyone but YOURSELF. Find a mentor if you can. I feel this would assist you greatly ... the RIGHT mentor.

You ask if if the relationship with Father and Jesus is one or two. For me, it is one (yet two into one, if that makes sense.) For me ... it is three into one (Father/Jesus/Holy Spirit). It took me time to "get" this; have not had a mentor. I have been a very literal person, which I believe was a bit of a setback in my relationship with God. The God the Father, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit (Trinity) was challenging. I knew it analytically ...
but it took time for me to truly UNDERSTAND and FEEL/grasp this concept. You are new in your journey; perhaps you are a very literal individual as well. It is my prayer that you KNOW/FEEL the Trinity working in your life; and His mercy and everlasting love, NO MATTER WHAT. God loves you JUST AS YOU ARE, my sister. HE understands when we are new in the Lord that there may be many questions, thing we do not understand, etc. TALK TO HIM AND TELL HIM YOUR CONCERNS. This will come in time. And the Holy Spirit will help you discern. And this forum is wonderful, filled with such compassionate brothers and sisters. Please don't feel rushed ... it will happen as it should.

I have grown some, but can grow so much more. Previously thought I could "rush" the process/relationship, but this is a LIFETIME relationship of growth. I see the "elders" here and pray of the time that my growth will deepen every so much more... I cannot just sit back and have it happen, however ... ANYTHING that is of worth takes work. And I can't think of ANYTHING better than knowing our Father and growing in the Lord. What an incredible adventure! How fortunate, so very fortunate, we are - to have HIM love us and care for us until the day we pass. : ) I am humbled by HIS love and mercy.

Your phrase:
...ever since I became Christian, I focused mostly on God the Father and feel emotions for Him. And thought about Him mostly....

I am inquring of my brothers and sisters, and my inquiry may also speak to Caitlin's question:

When we speak with Heavenly Father, we are also speaking with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit?
DO WE DELINEATE/DIFFERENTIATE? They are one and the same, therefore ... ?
I pray to Father, but IN THE NAME of Jesus (so I am "viewing" them, if you will, as 2 ... yet one. Is this correct? And when I speak to the Holy Spirit, knowing that HE is a PERSON, then again ... in my mind ... it is Him (the Holy Spirit) - yet 1 of the 3 in the Trinity.

To my brothers and sisters: If what I have indicated is incorrect in any way, would you please correct me...

I hope this helps. I see my brothers and sisters who are deep in the Lord, knowing that I'm just a "baby".
BUT WE ALL START AS BABIES, my sister. God Bless You, Caitlin. You are in my prayers.
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Thank you 😊🌷
 
Belindab77 said:
Hi, Caitlin. I am 5+ years new in the Lord.
When I was saved, I believed HE paid - on the cross - for all of my sins, past present and future. Therefore I do not fear Him (as being afraid), but do fear Him - as in reverence. You indicate sometimes you are not CLOSE to Him. I have those feelings, as well. (I do also believe most if not all Christians may experience times of not feeling close to the Lord.) I do ask forgiveness and know HE is merciful and has COMPASSION for my sins/weaknesses. I have dry periods when I do not feel like praise music or praying (and at this time it is so). When we have "dry" spells, it is challenging to "hear" our Father speak. Even you do NOT have dry spells ... (I believe) it is possible you will not feel close to Him. Just tell Him so ... talk about it ... in "Caitlin" speak. I will pray for you that you know Jesus as your Personal Savior; that you can confidently speak with Heavenly Father/Jesus/Holy Spirit, that you may discern HIS answers; and feel COMFORT knowing that HE loves us ... NO MATTER WHAT. (I refer to this as ... He loves us, warts and all... : ) I talk to Jesus/Heavenly Father and do not feel I have to speak eloquently ... I just speak "Belinda speak" to God. Tell Heavenly Father what you are experiencing; HE knows, regardless and HE CARES. He loves you ... REGARDLESS. There is no pretense with Father ... no need to be anyone but YOURSELF. Find a mentor if you can. I feel this would assist you greatly ... the RIGHT mentor.

You ask if if the relationship with Father and Jesus is one or two. For me, it is one (yet two into one, if that makes sense.) For me ... it is three into one (Father/Jesus/Holy Spirit). It took me time to "get" this; have not had a mentor. I have been a very literal person, which I believe was a bit of a setback in my relationship with God. The God the Father, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit (Trinity) was challenging. I knew it analytically ...
but it took time for me to truly UNDERSTAND and FEEL/grasp this concept. You are new in your journey; perhaps you are a very literal individual as well. It is my prayer that you KNOW/FEEL the Trinity working in your life; and His mercy and everlasting love, NO MATTER WHAT. God loves you JUST AS YOU ARE, my sister. HE understands when we are new in the Lord that there may be many questions, thing we do not understand, etc. TALK TO HIM AND TELL HIM YOUR CONCERNS. This will come in time. And the Holy Spirit will help you discern. And this forum is wonderful, filled with such compassionate brothers and sisters. Please don't feel rushed ... it will happen as it should.

I have grown some, but can grow so much more. Previously thought I could "rush" the process/relationship, but this is a LIFETIME relationship of growth. I see the "elders" here and pray of the time that my growth will deepen every so much more... I cannot just sit back and have it happen, however ... ANYTHING that is of worth takes work. And I can't think of ANYTHING better than knowing our Father and growing in the Lord. What an incredible adventure! How fortunate, so very fortunate, we are - to have HIM love us and care for us until the day we pass. : ) I am humbled by HIS love and mercy.

Your phrase:
...ever since I became Christian, I focused mostly on God the Father and feel emotions for Him. And thought about Him mostly....

I am inquring of my brothers and sisters, and my inquiry may also speak to Caitlin's question:

When we speak with Heavenly Father, we are also speaking with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit?
DO WE DELINEATE/DIFFERENTIATE? They are one and the same, therefore ... ?
I pray to Father, but IN THE NAME of Jesus (so I am "viewing" them, if you will, as 2 ... yet one. Is this correct? And when I speak to the Holy Spirit, knowing that HE is a PERSON, then again ... in my mind ... it is Him (the Holy Spirit) - yet 1 of the 3 in the Trinity.

To my brothers and sisters: If what I have indicated is incorrect in any way, would you please correct me...

I hope this helps. I see my brothers and sisters who are deep in the Lord, knowing that I'm just a "baby".
BUT WE ALL START AS BABIES, my sister. God Bless You, Caitlin. You are in my prayers.
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You asked................
"When we speak with Heavenly Father, we are also speaking with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit?"

YES!

You asked..........
"DO WE DELINEATE/DIFFERENTIATE? "

NO!

You asked..........
"I pray to Father, but IN THE NAME of Jesus (so I am "viewing" them, if you will, as 2 ... yet one. Is this correct?

In Jesus name is not a magic potion. Jesus told us to do so because HEis the one and ONLY mediator between God and Man!
 
Major said:
You asked................
"When we speak with Heavenly Father, we are also speaking with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit?"

YES!

You asked..........
"DO WE DELINEATE/DIFFERENTIATE? "

NO!

You asked..........
"I pray to Father, but IN THE NAME of Jesus (so I am "viewing" them, if you will, as 2 ... yet one. Is this correct?

In Jesus name is not a magic potion. Jesus told us to do so because HEis the one and ONLY mediator between God and Man!
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Thank you Major.
 
Caitlin7 said:
Hi,
My relationship with Jesus isn’t the best.
I’m worried because I don’t really feel emotions for Jesus.

I’ve been Christian since start of may 2020.
I don’t have a close relationship with Him. [Jesus].
I feel scared because I’m not close to Him.

He scares me and I’m scared because He judges and that He tells people to leave.
[Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!']

I’m scared because incase what if I don’t love Him.
I’m scared incase I don’t love Him.

Sometimes I feel rushed in time and pressured.


Matthew 15:8

"'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.

I’m scared incase it’s a heart problem.

Sometimes I don’t feel like a desire to pray and a desire...

is a relationship with God the Father and a relationship with Jesus, one relationship or two relationships.

ever since I became Christian, I focused mostly on God the Father and feel emotions for Him. And thought about Him mostly.

thanks for reading :)
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Hi, Caitlin.
How are you feeling now? Are you feeling secure in God's love, mercy and compassion? And rather than being afraid, being assured of His everlasting love, no matter what?
 
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