One thing I know is that whenever you doubt your faith, it is a trick by the enemy. Either you have salvation, which in my belief cannot be taken from you or the person never really had it to begin with which is usually indicated by a lack of change in there life. In that sense, doubting faith would be real because it wasn't really there to begin with.
Also, we cannot base any part of our faith on our feelings/emotions. More often than not they can mislead us which can also make them a tool for the enemy.
I totally understand the aspect of wanting something deeper, and unfortunately that can't always be found in a church service. Sometimes it found in a small group bible study or in some weekend conference, but there are other people out there who feel the same way. Try checking out things like the Baptist Student Union or similar groups; Focus on the Family or the Passion conference stuff. They may have a link you can tap into to find an in-depth bible study group in your area. Also, I'd say any video series by Beth Moore would be really good.
If it's symbolism and ritual you're looking for, you may want to check out different Protestant denominations like Lutheran, Episcopal, or Greek Orthodox.
Hang in there sister, and remember Jeremiah 29:12-13. HUGS
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Date: 2008-03-05 01:23 am (UTC)Also, we cannot base any part of our faith on our feelings/emotions. More often than not they can mislead us which can also make them a tool for the enemy.
I totally understand the aspect of wanting something deeper, and unfortunately that can't always be found in a church service. Sometimes it found in a small group bible study or in some weekend conference, but there are other people out there who feel the same way. Try checking out things like the Baptist Student Union or similar groups; Focus on the Family or the Passion conference stuff. They may have a link you can tap into to find an in-depth bible study group in your area. Also, I'd say any video series by Beth Moore would be really good.
If it's symbolism and ritual you're looking for, you may want to check out different Protestant denominations like Lutheran, Episcopal, or Greek Orthodox.
Hang in there sister, and remember Jeremiah 29:12-13. HUGS