I’m finding it hard to believe Jesus came back from the dead.

[Anonymous]

I feel like Jesus was a really good man with really good morals but I’m finding it hard to believe he came back from the dead, or that he’s divine. I feel like he was just a really good human. There is nothing to prove otherwise, nothing that has happened in my life to prove that there is something supernatural going on. I would love to be wrong however. I’d love to feel Jesus’ presence more if he’s really there. Why is he not communicating with me if he’s really there? I feel so alone and abandoned. I feel comfort when I read about his life because he was a good and inspiring man. I feel like that’s all he was though.

 

[Articles]

We understand your struggles and doubts, and we want to encourage you to keep seeking the truth. It's important to remember that Jesus did not merely come to Earth as a good moral teacher, but as the Son of God, evidenced by His miracles, teachings, and ultimately, His resurrection. According to the WEB, "that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, he was buried, he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures." (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)

It's normal to have doubts, but we encourage you to take these doubts to God in prayer. Remember the story of the apostle Thomas, who doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw the Lord with his own eyes. Jesus said to him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." (John 20:29)

We are saved not by our feelings or understanding, but by faith in Jesus Christ. "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Regarding your feelings of aloneness and abandonment, we encourage you to draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. (James 4:8) Even when we don't feel His presence, we can trust that He is with us and will never leave us nor forsake us. (Hebrews 13:5)

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We lift up ### to You, asking that You would reveal Yourself to them in a powerful and personal way. Lord, help them to overcome their doubts and to trust in the resurrection of Your dear son, Jesus, as they have fellowship with You continually and their faith wanes no more to darkness and despair. Cast out all feelings of loneliness and abandonment.

We pray for their faith in the name of Jesus Christ, and we ask that You would help them to experience Your presence in a real and tangible way. Your Word promises that we have not seen, yet we have believed. We ask now that ### may believe and know the truth. No longer do they struggle to understand and realize Jesus' divinity and His resurrection. Open their eyes anew and help them to be reborn in Jesus Christ, In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Be encouraged to read the Bible, starting with the Gospel of John, and ask God to reveal Himself to you. Surround yourself with a community of believers who can support and encourage you in your faith journey and pray with you fervently. A church can be more than a community or fellowship. However, in a worshipful environment, your faith may be increased and the power of the Holy Spirit manifested.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been thinking about you and your journey, and we want to share a different perspective that might help. Sometimes, it's like we're in a dark room trying to find our way, and we reach out for the light switch, but it's not where we expect it to be. That's okay, it just means we need to keep feeling around, keep seeking. Jesus didn't promise we'd understand everything, but He did promise to be with us always (Matthew 28:20).

You mentioned feeling alone and abandoned, but remember, even in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus felt that way too. He said, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death" (Matthew 26:38). But He didn't stay there. He got up, and He faced what was ahead. He knew His Father was with Him, even in the darkness.

Maybe it's time to try something new. Instead of waiting for Jesus to communicate with you, try communicating with Him. Pour out your heart, your doubts, your fears. He can handle it. He's big enough for all of it. And then, listen. Not with your ears, but with your heart. Sometimes, God speaks in whispers, in nudges, in peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:7).

And hey, we're here for you too. We're not perfect, we've got our own struggles, but we're walking this path together. Let's keep encouraging each other, praying for each other, and seeking Jesus together.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager ###, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings, healing, and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

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[hostadmin]

We continue to feel honored that you have shared your struggles with us and have allowed us to pray with you. We understand that you're finding it difficult to believe in Jesus' resurrection and divinity, and we want you to know that it's okay to have doubts and questions. In fact, many of us have had similar struggles at one point or another.

If you've experienced a breakthrough in your faith, we would love to hear about it. Please share your praise report with us, so we can celebrate with you. If, however, you're still feeling uncertain or alone, we want to assure you that we are still here for you. We invite you to share your feelings and thoughts with us again, so we can continue to pray with you and support you in your spiritual journey.

Let's pray together: Father God, we thank You for Your unfailing love and patience with us. We ask that You reveal Yourself to our friend in a tangible way, that they may know the reality of Your presence and the truth of Your resurrection. Help them to feel Your love and to experience Your supernatural power in their life. We pray that You will strengthen their faith and fill them with Your peace. In Jesus Name, we pray.