Bible Question:
Where do I start... A few years ago I had a drink problem, i wouldnt say i was an alcoholic..as then theres a reason for your actions. I will just say..i used alcohol as a sort of medicine, to escape reality (I bet most of society does this now without realising). I had always believed in god, but wouldnt say i was religious, that is, I didn't go to church or belong to a religion. Anyway things got sooo bad that I asked god for his help. He didn't answer..then. One night i completely opened up to god, telling him that i understood that i must take responsibility for my actions and of the things that had gone wrong in my life. I opened up without a desire for his help, but almost, a realisation. I then went to sleep and an angel came into my dream. I wasnt dreaming..it was something else the angel was about a foot taller then me in my dream vision, with wings relaxed but taller the her head. She said, without talking, "weve always been there for you, but youve just ignored us". I woke up feeling like id been cleansed (a corney term, but the most accurate). I didn't drink effortlessly for six months. This is where my question comes in. I drink now, but nothing like before. It's almost like a filter has been put upon me. The weird thing is, I know god is there...ive always known, I have proof! at least for myself, but whenever i switch on the news or hear such terrible things, i feel so down, and feel like why is he letting this continue? I go to church now, but i feel after my experience with the angel, this should be it! I should be able to turn away from sin and have utter most faith in the father. But I don't. NOT that i don't think he's there, NOT that i don't think he's capable. But I just feel helpless. Surely Im meant to feel something? Some..I dunno, strength. any responses to this ramble are appreciated... xx |
Bible Answer: You are being honest with yourself in admitting that you have a problem, that is the first step to healing. You are asking if God will ever end the suffering that we see on the Earth today. At Revelation 21: 3, 4 it says: "With that I hear a loud voice from the throne (God's seat in heaven) say "Look the tent of God is with mankind and he will reside with them and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. Psalms 37:10,11 tells that all suffering will end and that Satan won't be there anymore. Why does God allow suffering is answered in the Bible books of Roman 5:12 and 2 Peter 3:9. The Bible has answers to all of your questions and it teaches us how we should live so as to gain everlasting life in God's upcoming new Kingdom where there will be no more suffering and pain. Just peace. If you go to the www.jw.org website you can find answers to your Bible questions which will take you directly to your Bible. There is also the opportunity to have someone come into your home and study the Bible with you on a personal level to assist in your coming to an accurate understanding of God's word. |