Prayer by Jordan Dean - C28 Christian Forum Discussion

Lately I've been having an issue with praying. I love God with all my heart and would die for Jesus' name without hesitation. I read my Word, know my Word and try my best to live by it. I really don't have any Christian friends whatsoever so I come here and sometimes Facebook to talk to Christians but without the computer, all I have is my Bible. Whenever I pray, I feel I'm just talking to myself. I KNOW God is real, I love Him with all that I am and I can't even express how much I want to have a strong relationship with Him, but prayer just doesn't work for me. I never pray for myself, only others, and still nothing has been working lately. Besides my prayers being denied or just not answered at the time I want, I feel I lost connection with God. I don't feel anything when I pray anymore and it's like He's not there even though I know He is. I feel like such a fool for writing this as I don't normally talk about things like this on here but since I have no other Christians to talk to, I thought maybe someone on here could help. Thanks in advanced for any replies or advice.

11 replies on this topic

PutHisBloodOnIt - 11/24/11 @ 8:23 PM

Jordan dont feel like a fool man, we ALL I mean everyone has had these thoughts before even pastors at church will tell you the same. I am in the same boat as you none of my friends are christians nor is my family thats why I am always on here too. One thing I noticed personally is that at the times when you feel you cant connect to God is the time you need to press in more and more. I know it sounds hard and I know it is your like me I think you want to put a face to who your praying to right? But because you cant it feels like your just talking to air when you pray . Our mind is a battlefield logically we know God hears us but our emotions and feelings tell us different, try not to let your feelings deny what truth is and truth is Gods word and if he says he knows and hears all we need to believe it wether we feel it or not. I totally relate to this Jordan glad you made this post because we all felt like this before and if anyone denies it they are a liar, read alot of the psalms alot of the way we feel are in those songs.

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PutHisBloodOnIt - 11/24/11 @ 8:29 PM

oh one more thing the greast form of prayer is praise and worship! Go somewhere put on some musice and just give thanks to God praise him, dont worry about others people needs right now or anything else just give him thanks for everything he deserves it, just get lost in his presence and worship even if you dont feel like it.

Daniel - 11/24/11 @ 9:05 PM

DUDE!!! I've been struggling with this lately too. The enemy has just been messing with my mind lately. it sucks. But, even though it's not easy, I know I can't give up, because thats just one of the dumbest things I think I could do. But yeah, I've felt a little foolish lately too.

Thirst - 11/25/11 @ 8:49 AM

He's there, He's just quiet sometimes... I know. There have been a lot of times when I've wanted an answer, but He only gave me one, and that was to read the Bible.

A lot of those times, I felt like there was no answer because I didn't want to hear what the answer actually was. Those moments will happen, sooner or later.

And as I said first, there are some moments when He is just quiet, and all you can do then is worship

Gabriella - 11/25/11 @ 9:38 AM

i know what you're going through, Jordan. i also don't have much friends which are christian. i have them, but not that much.

please stay strong in your faith! tell God what you're struggling with. He's the only one Who can hear everything. i cannot say He's going to do everything you want at that moment, but He'll help you out, at His time!

you can also call me at 0031634406868 if you want;) (watch out for high calling costs becuz i don't live there in the USA)

Kelsea - 11/25/11 @ 7:56 PM

I can totally understand about how your feeling about prayer. I recently just talked about this issue with a friend (I have some Christian friends but most of them live out of state...or country). I love God, there is no doubt about that, but I was having THE hardest time getting into prayer. My prayer life was really struggling. I know our situations were a little different but there are a few things that really helped me:

Talking with a good Christian friend who can keep you accountable as to if you've prayed lately, what you're learning from God, ect.

Praying outloud. Even if it's only a whisper. It's crazy how much this helped me.

And I'm sure you've heard of prayer journaling before. It's so hard when all you want is to hear God's voice and you seem to be getting nothing. But have patience. God has this time you're going through for a reason. I'll be praying for you!

KingsKid - 11/27/11 @ 12:41 PM

I struggle with praying sometimes, too. If there is anything in my routine of spending time with God that I get tempted to skip, it is usually prayer. A lot of times, it cuz I don't know what to say even if I do want to talk to Him. Journalling is helpful sometimes. But like PHBOI said, we just have to press through those hard times as well as going through the times when it is easier. And don't feel stupid for sharing this or feeling this way. I think it was good because it has opened up a conversation. :) God bless you and He understands you.

Alpha - 12/1/11 @ 10:50 PM

for me, prayer isnt about getting answers...its about surrendering my need for them.

Jordan Dean - 12/2/11 @ 3:00 AM

It's hard to surrender your needs when you feel you have no one to surrender them to, but my prayer has somewhat been improving. The enemy is just really attacking me on it and my life line (prayer) looks severed from my perspective even though I know it's not.

Redemption - 12/2/11 @ 11:53 AM

I definitely have no Christian friends here- so i get exactly where you're coming from. It is hard to surrender your needs when you feel you have no one to surrender them to. I've been distanced myself, personally..for a lot of reasons. Working on trying to get my way back. It's not always easy believing what you believe... especially since everyone believes in certain things... what one likes, the other doesn't. I need to get back into praying... get rid of things that distract me. I'll be praying for you too, man.

KingsKid - 12/2/11 @ 1:45 PM

Keep pushing in, Jordan. The Lord is listening. The devil is just trying to get you to back down. Show him that you will remain faithful.