Lost Passion..

[FallenSoldier]

I've lost my passion. I used to be a follower of Christ, praying, going to church and spreading the word of God. I actually have been told I'd make a good pastor.
I found Christ during an extreme time of depression. I prayed and prayed, tears and all, and gave my life over. Ever since then I've done pretty well. Until now. Recently I haven't been doing too well. I don't pray anymore, I've been skipping church and bible study, and just don't feel or care anymore. How is this possible? I used to be a great man of God, how could I have been drug down so easily?
It all started about 2 months ago when my (now ex) girlfriend and I of 2 and a half years broke up. I struggled a little, but eventually just gave up. Anymore I'm anti social, avoiding conversations, and just don't care to meet people or make friends. I've completely lost my passion, and I have no idea of where to go. I need some help here fellas.

 

[Danus]

It all started about 2 months ago when my (now ex) girlfriend and I of 2 and a half years broke up.

What does God have to do with this part? Can you add anything to this?

 

[Atonement]

Greetings and welcome to CF.net

[MENTION=96677]FallenSoldier91[/MENTION]

I believe many of us can relate to how you are feeling. We all have felt at some point that strayed and the passions was no longer in us. Speaking for myself here, I been a Christian since 1990' and in these 23+ years I have felt like you have many times, I believe it's normal to feel this way. Why do I say that? My babies mother and I separated after seven years and we have a daughter with one another. I loved her and still do with all my heart. After our separation I went through a very dark time, even considered suicide at one point. But I always had my faith to pull me through and this time was no different! If you were to take any person from the Bible (even Jesus Himself), they have all felt despair that God was not there at times in their lives. Remember Christ cried out on the Cross Matthew 27:46: My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? However, it was usually at this moment (feeling despair) when these men and women from the Bible were breaking through in faith.

We live in the world and the world can and usually will bring us down from time to time. The lost of a loved one, a broken relationship, illness etc. these are pains that we will endure and suffer as long as we are still living in this world. But if we stay true to the faith we will overcome this world.

Let's look at faith together in Scripture

Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.

Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith

Hebrews 11:8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going

Hebrews 11:9 By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise;

Hebrews 11:11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child[a] when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised.

Hebrews 11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

We see from above that these great patriarchs had great faith and through their faith God moved through them, this is my prayer for you. That you you will embrace your inner faith and overcome this world, understanding that this too will pass.

If you need prayer or need to speak to anyone privately, you can message me anytime.

God Bless you

 

[farouk]

Jeremiah 20.9 is a good verse.

 

[Angel]

I've lost my passion. I used to be a follower of Christ, praying, going to church and spreading the word of God. I actually have been told I'd make a good pastor.
I found Christ during an extreme time of depression. I prayed and prayed, tears and all, and gave my life over. Ever since then I've done pretty well. Until now. Recently I haven't been doing too well. I don't pray anymore, I've been skipping church and bible study, and just don't feel or care anymore. How is this possible? I used to be a great man of God, how could I have been drug down so easily?
It all started about 2 months ago when my (now ex) girlfriend and I of 2 and a half years broke up. I struggled a little, but eventually just gave up. Anymore I'm anti social, avoiding conversations, and just don't care to meet people or make friends. I've completely lost my passion, and I have no idea of where to go. I need some help here fellas.

Hello Fallen.

Honestly, when you aren't doing well is when you need God the most. You don't have to be a super Christian. Everyone makes mistakes. But no matter how many times you walk away from God- God will never turn away from you. He will always welcome you back to Him, whether you return to him tonight or in 3 years, Lord willing you will live until then. I wish I had more biblical knowledge of where to direct you, but all I can suggest is that you return to God and read and apply his scriptures to your life. You don't have to take large steps, take baby ones. There is no rush, and no pressure. I hope you return to God- because he loves you so much!

Take Care