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Sanveann
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Rebecca, I don't have any advice, but I just wanted to let you know you're not alone. (My problem is not so much an issue of questioning doctrine but an unending dry spell that leaves me constantly feeling like I'm just "going through the motions.") You'll be in my prayers.
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Rebecca, you are in our prayers. It may help to remember that many great saints have struggled with faith at times. The things that most came to mind when reading your original post:
~ discussing your struggle with a good confessor
~ spending time in the Presence of our Lord in Adoration
~ simply praying from your heart, asking God to help your unbelief, as others have mentioned.
~ "Imitation of Christ" never fails to stir my soul whenever I'm struggling.
Faith seems to be something that comes most when we empty ourselves of all need for human reason, proof or logic...when we simply place ourselves in God's Almighty Presence, begging Him to help us know Him, love Him, trust Him and serve Him! Human debate about Faith often seems like a complete contradiction and can sometimes disturb the soul rather than draw it nearer to God. How can we ever explain or argue the Mysteries of Faith...the Truths of Faith are and always have been, just like God is and always has been. May the Lord bless your heart and soul with renewed, childlike, unwavering Faith!
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Thank you ladies. I am in tears. Beautiful thoughts and encouragement. Thank you.
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Rebecca,
I am praying for you a lot lately. 
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Thank you Lisa.
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I've prayed that as recently as... last night! Really, I go through phases where I am sometimes overcome with fear and doubt. Especially when I am trying to get to sleep. We all have our periods of consolation and periods of darkness.
I personally would go to confession and talk to the priest about it. I'm NOT saying you are a sinner! I'm saying that you exposed yourself to ideas which have damaged your faith, and your confessor can advise you better than any one of us what to do about it.
I'll pray for you!
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Thank you Allegiance. I went on Saturday! 
It's so awesome, when the Lord puts the very right confessor there, for the very right moment. Thank you all for praying! It was awesome! 
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Thank you Allegiance. I went on Saturday!
It's so awesome, when the Lord puts the very right confessor there, for the very right moment. Thank you all for praying! It was awesome! |
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So glad you had a grace filled moment!! Praised be Jesus!
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Topic: Resources for struggling w/Faith?
