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I really need your help!!!!

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Italianguy

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Hello everyone, my name is….italianguy. I am a 30 year old, divorced (my wife left me), father of one son. I am a successful business owner since I started the business at 23. I have been a Christian my whole life. I was raised Roman Catholic and the when my mother joined the Air force ( GBWT) we moved to the southern USA, and became protestant. I used to go to a Baptist church and now I go to a great non-denominational church. I am engaged to be married soon to the love of my life, a God given gift in which I didn’t think would happen. I couldn’t get any happier in life….until now.

About one year ago, I started feeling a little down on myself, I just figured it was nothing and avoided it. I am usually an extremely happy guy, and I still am besides this. I was approached by the pastor of the church we hold our small group in. He came to me and said he could tell something was on my mind.
I told him this; My prayer feels empty, I pray for all yet I feel nothing, I was just recently baptized again with my Fiancé (who was not baptized before) and I did not feel fulfilled, nor did the Holy Spirit take over me, I don’t feel anything or don’t get anything out of Bible Study Fellowship anymore, Although I love the guy’s there. I have been questioning lately if I believe that Christ is my savior. I do very much believe and know there is a God but I’m not sure I believe that Jesus was He.

Most of these feeling’s have come about since I have been doing an in-depth study of other faiths for College. This college is a very large Christian university, here in the south. (I’m sure you know which one I’m talking about, some of you may attend) I was even thinking of starting seminary awhile ago. Since doing this study I have met many new people from other faiths. I have joined multiple forums for Islam, Judaism. I get a lot of good compelling arguments and NOONE tries to convert me. In fact I have brought two Muslims to Christ through these sites, but now I feel as if I have done them a gre
at injustice. I have possibly ruined their family life and for what? Something I question myself?
I have been seriously considering Islam for a time now. I really really, want your help. I need to be surrounded by and supported by Christians. I am emotional while I type this and feel as if I am stuck in an all black room alone, curled up in the corner, with no door and no one to help me, not even Jesus. I have never felt so alone even with all my family and friends around. I have only told maybe two people about this and nobody else can tell, I always look happy.

Thanks and God be with you
 
Hey brother :)

Firstly Jesus tells us that in following Him we WILL end up being at 'war' with our families, friend, etc.

Secondly, how can you have done anyone an injustice by bringing them to their Creator and into a right relationship with Him ?
Would they be better off without Him ?

You said:
I have been seriously considering Islam for a time now.
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You mean as in converting to ?

I think that our enemy can put a lot of bait out there for us to try to get our attention....look at how he tempted even Christ with things of the world.
But you have to stand strong in your faith, dont give up and dont give in....ever.
Faith isnt just a thing that happens...its also a DECISION to STAND for that faith.

:)
 
Re: Really need help!

One thing I know... When I feel distant from God it is because I have neglected spending time in His presence in fellowship with Him. One on one fellowship with the Lord should be the biggest part of a believers life along with reading His word. It's all about relationship, first.

You are being pulled away by religion; if I were you I would immediately stop corresponding with people of other faiths, stop the debates, and get back to the simple basics of a one on one relationship with the Lord. It is God who calls a man to be His servant, no amount of college will make you Godly or more credible for living out the word of God, as you are finding out at the expense of eternity.
 
i merged these two topics together as there were the same, so destiny responded to one and friend of christ another. the original post was the exact same.
 
Islam is not the enemy! I have many Muslim and Hindu fiends and to call them enemies is not Christian practice. Or at least i hope not. We should pray for our brothers in humanity.

God be with you.
 
Italianguy said:
Islam is not the enemy! I have many Muslim and Hindu fiends and to call them enemies is not Christian practice. Or at least i hope not. We should pray for our brothers in humanity.

God be with you.
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while we should not hate the muslims or hindus, those who are not in christ are the enemies soldiers, see the verses on spriritual warfare, we war against not flesh...
jesus did say he than not gathereth with me, the same is mine enemy.
 
Italianguy,

I can relate very well to your topic. I have been through these feelings myself. The one thing you have to understand is that you cannot let your feelings rule you. I am guessing you are an emotional person by nature, and that is not bad, so am I. And I have had every doubt in the world it seems. There are times when you will be in the wilderness, and you will feel nothing. How long has this been going on?

And think about something else. Why do you think you feel like you are alone in a cold, dark room? It is being away from Christ. You are estranged from fellowship. Sometimes you just have to force yourself into the Word and force yourself into worship, even when you feel nothing. It will pass, I promise you. The other reason you feel like you are in a cold, dark room is the influence of other faiths. So you are considering Islam? How about this from the Muslim Hadith?:

“The Day of Resurrection will not arrive until you make war on the Jews, until a Jew will hide behind a rock or tree, and the rock or tree will say: Oh Muslim, servant of Allah, here is a Jew behind me, kill him!’â€

There is a spirit of darkness and death behind these religions. Most adherents don't know it and many are lovely, well meaning people. But if hanging around them is will cause you to lose your salvation, is it worth it? I am not saying you should never talk to them again, but if you are fellowshipping with them more than being in the Word, praying, doing ministry and worshipping, you will be influenced quite strongly by these others.

You must not lean on your own understanding right now. Your own understanding is deceiving you. Quite frankly, I just had to get to a place where I said, you know what--Christ once had such a profound impact on my heart--I know it is real, even if my intellect is telling me otherwise. I decided I was going to believe no matter what my mind said, period. I once worshipped my intellect as my god. Never again.

Have you ever had a profound experience with Jesus? Did you used to feel something? Do you think it was your imagination, or did you never experience the joy of salvation?
 
Italianguy said:
Islam is not the enemy!
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Islam, the religion without a god, is an enemy of the gospel of Christ for certain. It seeks to devour mens souls...to keep them from the truth of the living God.
I have many Muslim and Hindu fiends and to call them enemies is not Christian practice.
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They, the people, are lost souls in need of the Savior :)
Or at least i hope not. We should pray for our brothers in humanity.

God be with you.
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Absolutely agree :)
 
You know.....you are all right! I will be closing my Isamic forums as of tonight. I need to distance myself from outside influence.

I gess i should introduce yself first before bombarding you all with questions so I will do so.
 
Destiny took the words right out of my mouth. You have to stop tampering w/other faiths. I once heard that people who make US currency never study counterfeit. They just study the REAL currency so they become so familiar with the feel, look, colors, and size of it that when counterfeit comes along they instantly spot it, but if they study counterfeit along with the real currency their senses are not as keen. I think we can apply this to our faith as well.
Also I would like to point out that it sounds like you were satisfied with your walk with God until you started mixing with other faiths and then your joy left. Have you considered it was the other faiths that stripped you of your joy?
Finally, to show a muslim or any unbeliever the way to salvation, eternal life in Heaven, is not destroying them but saving them from hell. Please remember this. Satan will try to deceive you, but keep your eyes up and your focus direct.
One last thought, I suggest asking God to forgive you for tampering with other religions and to once again fill you with the joy and love of His Spirit.
Have a Merry Christmas!!!!
 
Italianguy said:
I appoligise for comming off as deffensive. Please accept my appology. :shame

God be with you.
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Youre fine, guy....I think being defensive over friends is something we all do.
Ive got a LOT of unsaved friends and family and sometimes I find myself 'excusing' things too much myself.
We know some gays too and honestly sometimes I find myself wishing that it wasnt so offensive to God...but I know it is....they seem so good together, kwim ?

But I realize that His ways arent mans ways. That even if my flesh wants something to be ok, His law says it isnt.

There is a road down from my place here in town that is marked 35mph. Its a nowhere kind of place where nothing is going to happen even if you drive 50. And believe me, the flesh says 'do it' because its a long road that rarely has any traffic and no pedestrians. I dont even know why its marked so low.
But the law says 35mph. And so whether *I* understand why that is or not, I simply obey the law. Even tho its a little irritating.

With Gods law, however, it is perfect. Obedience to God brings salvation and joy.
It may be hard sometimes here and now, but the rewards are eternal.
Can you imagine these islamic friends gaining eternal life with you ?

It sounds as if you are in a spiritual battle right now. Id say most of us will face a lot of these in our lives. The enemy knows where you are weakest and THAT is where he will strike.
You can use the knowledge of your weak areas against the enemy and learn when he is active trying to fight against you.
Keep up the good fight, brother.

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paisley said:
Destiny took the words right out of my mouth. You have to stop tampering w/other faiths. I once heard that people who make US currency never study counterfeit. They just study the REAL currency so they become so familiar with the feel, look, colors, and size of it that when counterfeit comes along they instantly spot it, but if they study counterfeit along with the real currency their senses are not as keen. I think we can apply this to our faith as well.
Also I would like to point out that it sounds like you were satisfied with your walk with God until you started mixing with other faiths and then your joy left. Have you considered it was the other faiths that stripped you of your joy?
Finally, to show a muslim or any unbeliever the way to salvation, eternal life in Heaven, is not destroying them but saving them from hell. Please remember this. Satan will try to deceive you, but keep your eyes up and your focus direct.
One last thought, I suggest asking God to forgive you for tampering with other religions and to once again fill you with the joy and love of His Spirit.
Have a Merry Christmas!!!!
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Thanks for replying! I didn't tamper with other faiths, I merly studied them. I will admit hough that I got so deep into these other faiths that I may have clouded my own mind. Since then I have felt very much fulfilled in Christ being my saviour and feel better about the true faith, Christianity. I do pray that God forgie me for my doubt, but not for stuying other faiths. In order to reach those who are very devout to their faiths, we must understand and know a way of applying appologetics. Most of whom you see converting to Christianity from other faiths especially in other countries are or where afraid of their faith(Islam, Ba'hai) and are easier to witness too, also some of them just see us as better off and feel they can have the same by switching faiths. I and some other i an group target Imams and Rabbi's and other religious leaders of other faiths, If you reach the leader you get the group. One of who i know was a former Muslim Imaam and Intelligence for the Taliban. He is now a Pastor and runs an internet ministry in Afghanistan from the US. It is illegal for him to do this in Afghanistan and he has brought hundreds of Muslims to Christ! See I stdy these faiths to do more of wha twe call “CSO†or “Christ, Special, Opps†We have to be the people we try to convert

Thanks for everything! God be with you
Have a very Merry Christ-mass :pray
 
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