prayer for restoration with god

[tom]

Hi, I'm new to this forum. In fact I feel bit guilty requesting prayer right out of the gate but the fact is, I found this forum for this reason. My closeness to God has been destroyed for so many years. In part before my divorce, then completely after it. I've been such a mess since. Last week a friend at work insisted I read a book called The Shack. I didn't want to but did for her sake and I'm so glad I did. I cried for half the book, a longing for Gods love. It impacted me more deeply than any book I've ever read. I don't think it was a coincidence. It's been hard for me to actually believe that God still has any interest in me or love for me. The book gave birth to hope. Since then I've tried to pray some and read the bible some but the same nagging fears keep trying to pull me back under, like a tractor beam that's stronger than I am. I don't belong to a church but needed Christians who might help through prayer. I think God has accomplished something I previously thought impossible through this book but it's only a beginning and I'm so afraid of slipping back into the darkness and despair I've lived in for so many years. I need Gods presence in my life again so much, more than anything. I just don't know how to get there. I apologize for such a long post, I just thought it would help to understand the person you're praying for. Simply, if the Lord compels you please pray that I might come to know the love and closeness of God again and soon. I guess now I know what the valley of the shadow of death feels like, it's no longer just psalm to me.

[iamowen]

Hi, I'm new to this forum. In fact I feel bit guilty requesting prayer right out of the gate but the fact is, I found this forum for this reason. My closeness to God has been destroyed for so many years. In part before my divorce, then completely after it. I've been such a mess since. Last week a friend at work insisted I read a book called The Shack. I didn't want to but did for her sake and I'm so glad I did. I cried for half the book, a longing for Gods love. It impacted me more deeply than any book I've ever read. I don't think it was a coincidence. It's been hard for me to actually believe that God still has any interest in me or love for me. The book gave birth to hope. Since then I've tried to pray some and read the bible some but the same nagging fears keep trying to pull me back under, like a tractor beam that's stronger than I am. I don't belong to a church but needed Christians who might help through prayer. I think God has accomplished something I previously thought impossible through this book but it's only a beginning and I'm so afraid of slipping back into the darkness and despair I've lived in for so many years. I need Gods presence in my life again so much, more than anything. I just don't know how to get there. I apologize for such a long post, I just thought it would help to understand the person you're praying for. Simply, if the Lord compels you please pray that I might come to know the love and closeness of God again and soon. I guess now I know what the valley of the shadow of death feels like, it's no longer just psalm to me.

Tom
Reach out now ! no words ! but with your heart ! touch HIS Heart, know HIS Love. Now with your heart and HIS touching, ask HIM what you desire of HIM.
HE will mend and restore all things!
Do it now !

[onetiggerroo]

Tom, your marriage may have ended, but the LORD still LOVES you. HIS LOVE is ENDURING and SURPASSES our understanding. It is GOOD that you read that book, as it has touched your heart. Continue praying and seeking the LORD in HIS WORD. You need not feel alone, or forsaken. We have all been in the Valley, through the Wilderness, and up high on the mountains. The LORD NEVER FAILS us. HE is WITH you, ALWAYS. Seek HIS WILL, in your life, and HE will BLESS you beyond your wildest imaginations!

Praying that YOU are BLESSED today!


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[eddybear]

Tom, you might want to take a look at Jesus's parable of the Prodgial Son, in Luke 15. As you read it, put yourself in the shoes of the son who has been away from the father for some time, and then see how the Father reacts when the son comes home.

[Wabco]

My heart goes out to you Tom.

I read the shack recently, and i will be praying for you, that God will come to you, show you the way, through other christians perhaps.
be aware that He is working in your life and His Light will shine on your darkness Tom.

((((tom))))

don't feel guilty or self conscious asking for prayer. that is what this thread is for.


the valley of the shadow of death...it is only a shadow, think about that. Shadows can't hurt you. God will protect his sheep.