How to get back to God?

[Anonymous]

I haven’t been to church in years and frankly speaking, never really enjoyed going to church. I hate going to baptist churches because service is long and loud. I’m sure I have a Bible in storage and I know I need to get right with God but I’m nervous and distracted. Sounds dumb, I know, but I want to attempt to get right with God but unsure of where to start.

[Oliverlogan263]

Here are some gentle suggestions on getting back to God without stressing yourself out:

- Start small - simply talk to God in your own words when you're alone. Tell Him your feelings and that you want to try reconnecting but need His help.

- Instead of big loud church, try searching for casual low-key faith communities near you - like non-denoms, women's groups, book studies. Less intimidating ways to ease back in.

- Download a Bible app and start with one of the shorter books - John or Romans are easy reads. Read at your own pace without pressure.

- Listen to uplifting Christian music playlists on YouTube or Spotify. The lyrics can comfort and inspire you during busy times.

- Consider volunteering somewhere you can quietly help others and feel God through acts of service. Animal shelters are always nice.

- Pray daily by just telling God what's on your mind. He's happy you want to listen now, however that looks.

Don't rush it. God wants a real relationship with you, not just going through religious motions. Stay true to your heart - He'll meet you wherever you are. You've got this, sis!

[Oliverlogan263]

I encourage you to listen to this song by Stevie Wonder could help you: https://youtu.be/ATaiBYZLAJY?si=rdidQQpF418Vr6ns

[BCRanger10]

If I may, the first thing I'll recommend is praying what's called the Rosary if you're looking for something more quiet and meditative. I'm sure you've seen one before, but just in case you haven't, here's what it looks like...

On average, it may take about 15 or 20 minutes. However, if you've never prayed one before and you think you may have trouble focusing (even I do at times), you can just pray it one decade at a time throughout the day; there are five decades in a Rosary and on average, it may take just two or three minutes.

Then, I'll actually recommend going to a Catholic Traditional Latin Mass, probably a Low Mass. That means there's no music (though the music at a High Mass is very beautiful) and a good portion of the Mass is offered in silence. Yes, I know it's in Latin and you'll have no idea what the priest is saying or doing. That's fine! But if you want something that's not going to be a constant engagement of your senses, this would be a good place to go.

[HateyouxD]

God says come as you are. There could be services online too on youtube. I watch my Bible study there

[ChicoFromThe305]

Start with a prayer, going to church is only something we do not something that's required for god to hear you as long as you have a good connection with god that's all he wants from you, remember god wants you to come back, you don't have to feel like you are bothering him by coming back because if something was going to disturb him it would be when you chose to seoerate from him, god will accept you with open arms, just do a prayer and stay connected with him and avoid losing yourself again, welcome back by the way

[sean1234]

Like my grandfather said, read the kjv bible from Genesis to Revelation and THEN see if your preacher even knows what he's talking about or not.

Sda preachers generally do know what they are talking about from what I've seen and heard on the internet.

That being said, the bible says to Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy, 6 days you shall work and the 7th day you shall rest. Dont forget the 7th day is Saturday and to work the 1st day.

[genericname85]

well it sure does sound dumb xD i don't fault you for it. everyone has dumb ideas at times. me too. but generally speaking, for every decision you make, there's arguments for why you wanna make them and for why you shouldn't make them.

i'm curious. what's your reasoning in favor of that decision?

[Anonymous]

Ask yourself why you would be "wrong with God"; Given God is all loving etc, its unlikely your wrong with God, but what your doing might be something that like any parent figure knows, might be bad or lead to sadness for their child. God is a parent architype, so I recommend asking yourself why you don't feel right with yourself (and why your applying that to God vs looking at yourself in relation to the universe as a whole and humanity in particular).

[Iamcoming]

You can not turn back to god by the curch. You must prefer the way of Quran and Mohammed. İf you become Müslim will feel Allah in your heart. You should research the miracles of Quran. For example Quran says universe is explanding in Surah Zariyyat and science New discovered this.

[normalice]

Churches these days have nothing to do with a god. You're better off deciding what your own principles are and sticking to them. And if you can't stick to them consider that no one else should have to, either.

[Miristheiss]

Get in the word daily.

Cut out things in your life that are rebellion against God

Surround yourself with Godly friends instead of those who deny God, are in rebellion and proud of it and consider spiritual matters foolishness.

[strateguy632]

read the stories of jesus in bible

[OtterMan68]

talk to a pastor/priest