What to Do when you Feel Disconnected from God
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What do you do when you feel disconnected, distant from God and you feel as though you’ve lost your passion for God and your spiritual life just feels stagnant? Stick around and find out the solution.
Hey welcome back everyone my name is Allen Parr and I am SO EXCITED about our word today. Every so often it’s normal to feel disconnected from God so I want to look at two verses today and give you four steps you can take to reestablish that intimacy with God. The author uses the imagery of a runner who is trying to reach a goal. I am excited about our word today! Everything we need to know in order to restore out intimacy can be found in these two verses right here.
1. Lay aside the WEIGHT - “Let us strip off every weight that slows us down”
a. Normally something that is innocent and harmless but it’s something that consistently diverts our attention, drains you of your energy and hinders us from developing intimacy with God.
b. It could be a particular PERSON or PEOPLE
c. Busyness - Your schedule is so filled with activities. And if you’re serving in ministry in any capacity the danger is to confuse activity for intimacy. Duty NEVER replaces Devotion.
d. Disappointment with God and that is blocking your intimacy with Him
e. Career, overtime, etc.
f. Social Media
2. Eliminate the SIN - “…especially the sin that so easily trips us up.”
a. When you and I have some perpetual sin that is reoccurring in our lives it creates GUILT and GUILT creates separation from God. And then you have to break through your own guilt and conviction to try to reestablish that connection with God. But it’s difficult when you find yourself caught in the cycle of sin and confession.
b. So identify that sin and truly repent of it so you can experience intimacy with God.
3. Walk in PURPOSE - “And let us run the race…God has marked out for us.”
a. One of the reasons why you are feeling disconnected is because God has a specific purpose or race He intended for you to run. And when you are not running that race it creates an unrest within you because you’re doing one thing but deep within you know you should be doing something else which leads to feeling disconnected. Let me give you a few questions I encourage you to ask yourself if you are trying to find your purpose.
i. What negative experiences has God allowed in your life that God can recycle to help others?
ii. What do you see wrong that you long to make right?
iii. What gift(s) have other people consistently affirmed in your life?
b. So I encourage you to figure out what your God-given purpose is and walk in it!
4. Focus on JESUS - “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus.”
a. Do the things that foster intimacy (consistent quiet time). Remember, good Christians meet with God when they can; they fit it in when they can. Great Christians meet with God at a set time every day.
b. There is NO short cut to intimacy. If you want it you must be willing to put in the work and time.
So if you’re struggling to feel connected with God be encouraged. I’ve been there so many times in my own personal walk and so have so many others. But the good news is that just like in any relationship if you’ve ever experienced intimacy with God you can get it back by following these 4 simple steps.
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guys I need prayer. Being in high school is hard and its been disconnecting me from God, and I want to feel the passion again. I want to be interested by God and his Word again. Please pray for me
C.F im currently in the same boat praying for you
Feel ya... currently praying for all of us. We need to get back to Jesus.
Amen, Praying.
Hope your in his word and turning from sin daily, remembering that it is by his grace we are saved and not of ourselves Eph 2:8-9.
Dear God, I pray for this person and ask that you will give them a connection with You that is stronger than ever, and that it will just get bigger. Please help them with every day and help them to hear you and listen. I pray they will find peace and truth in the Bible and do what You want them to in every situation. Amen.
I’m so shameful of saying this- but I am too lazy to read the bible and sometimes pray. This is something that I feel like is so unforgivable. I feel so bad. I’m trying my hardest lately because I keep sinning. This is not the way I should live, I should live by serving my king and by living for the reason he wants me to live. I am so disappointed in myself.
There are Bible apps that will read the text for you. Even if you just start with a few chapters a day, it could make the world of a difference. I often read along as the app is reading the text. Even if you are just listening to a few chapters a day while you’re riding or driving a car, every little bit helps.
wow same.things happend to me :/
I felt this I’m going through the same thing 🥺
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@@lobnaahmed2005 No.
Before watching this video I was desperate and thought God didn’t love me anymore but then I realized that I gave God way too little of my time and gave the world way too much.
Amen! I had to think back on my day because I was wondering why i was slipping up so easily and not really feeling God's presence and that's because I'm giving the world too much time, well that's about to change.
God bless you
Same here. I need to give him more time and thought
Why would God not love you anymore? Did you not read the bible?
Nico me too
I needed this I miss my relationship with the King 👑
Vanessa Rivera I miss it too :c but im so tired bout life
Andrea Gobec Something that really helped me was to tell Him everything, and I mean _everything._ I used to avoid certain thoughts because I knew they weren't true. But they kept comming back. And this one time I just layed them all out before Him, as incorrecr as I knew they were. And then told Him how I felt about it, also that I know they aren't true. And then told Him I fear something wrong with me for feeling this way. And then I told Him I trust Him with this too because He sees in my heart and knows better than me and I know He is good and loves me.
It was a long time ago but it went something like that. Since then, I always do this. I just tell Him everything, and how I feel about the everything, and... just anything I can think of I tell Him. I believe He leads me to better places when I do this together with Him.
I hope this helps! I wish you all the best, ^^ may God bless your life and take away the tiredness and the reasons for it.
Vanessa Rivera If there is an god he is evil
@ᎾᏦᎪᎽ ᎳhᎪᏆ ᏆhᎬ ᎪᏟᏆuᎪᏞ fuᏟᏦ whats the deal with cancer in children??? The countless wars declared in his name? The racism, sexism and phobism all because of him! My nephew died a few weeks before his second birthday. What can an infant possibly have done to deserve such a thing? There is no great plan or justification for taking the life of an innocent child. If god is all powerful and he doesn't change such things he is an utter maniac and should be hated not praised. What kind of sick psychopath takes the life of innocent children and then orders their parents to thank him on his knees? If that is the one true god, then fuck god.
Same here 😥😥😥
please pray for me.. i feel so empty .. I feel so disconnected from God I can't feel His presence over my life.. I feel there's a barrier :( it is so depressing :(
It's ok, I know how you feel, but let me tell you it's not what you feel, but it is your faith, all you need is faith. ^^
I feel the exact same way
I feel the same way
Just know, salvation isn’t easy. There’s a reason why the road to Heaven is narrow. Just like any relationship, you will have ups and downs. Learning to trust in God during those ups & downs is what truly strengthens your faith. Praying for you
I am feeling the same exact way and I don’t like it...that’s why I’m on this video because I feel like I need to be revitalized
Please pray for me
I am disconnected because of sexual sin.
Ask for forgiveness and repent and keep praying and reading the word . Gods word says he is rich in mercy and abundantly rich in grace .
You ain't alone
that's my biggest sin... that and cursing. but sexual sin ruins me. I know God loves me, and He loves you too. but I can't help but feel shameful.
I drink alcohol and it makes me feel this way.... And it causes me to do other things sexually and it has me in my feelings when i know that we should be lead by the His spirit....
Some Dude me too😖
sin makes you not feel worthy. which is why God said your sins have separated you from me
Gods kid it feels horrible
Gods kid thank u
Thats why you repent your sins to God. God loves the sinner but not the sin. You go to him and repent your sins and then you will be forgiven. It makes you unworthy if you are unwilling to repent, and people feel as though they are unworthy because of there sins and it keeps them away from God, when God wants you to come to him with a sincere heart of repentance.
Sometimes it gets hard to repent. You feel like you're lying to God, so you don't even repent anymore.
I'm not saying we should disobey God on Purpose! but what if we want to back at People for their Wrong doing!? what about people attacking others just for calling them Names ! ? ! ? ! ? ! ?
I really need God in my life I can't live like this anymore I need him I miss him....
Confess your sins to him and comeback to the Father’s home while you have time!! It may be too late “after“. Sins make you distant from God, that’s why he sent His own and only Son to die for us. Talk with Him and ask for help, He will be always there waiting for you to come back. I just want to stay with my King for the rest of the eternity and i think you do too!! 💗
I'm a college student. And these have been the hardest years in my life. I've never sinned so much. And often feel disconnected. And I struggle to keep in touch with God. That's what led me here tonight. I talk to him all the time but still don't feel my worth. I subscribed to this channel with hopes that I will find my way back.
Jelannie Linwood ur on the right path 😌 The knowledge of God is first to fear Him. Are you fearing God every day?
Chandler yes. I do. I fear if I don't get my Christian path back on track that I'll be disconnected from the family I've been so longing to see. I pray everyday but it feels so off because I don't feel like I put enough faith in my Lord and savior.
ZeRo Di3sel I went to ur profile and see u like video games. Let me put it this way. How much do u really want to see ur family? How much do you really want to be CONNECTED with God? Are u willing to trade the amount of time u play video games to read the Bible? Are u willing to turn video game time into praying time? Jesus asks these same questions to a rich man. Jesus asked him to sell everything he had and he will be connected with God. When the rich man heard this he was sad and walked away. Don’t be like the rich man. Just don’t.
The fact that you're searching out connection with God during this time is SUCH a good sign. College presents so many struggles for our faith...I relate so hard with your comment, because I remember feeling the same.
Have you gotten closer to him?
Im beginning to disconnect from Him and im scared. Its making me think of alternatives other than Him and especially about Heaven and whats next :((
It's okay, just make a sincere effort to get closer to God. Fast, pray and read your bible. Tell God that you love him and you don't want to feel the way you feel. Have faith and be encouraged😊
I feel the same Joe. We just gotta believe, no matter how hard it is.
Same here. I am going to pray tonight and focus on him when everyone is asleep. I need this time..
Hi :) I experienced this a week ago because I started considering that what if the atheist or agnostics are right? During that span of time, I felt so sad, bothered, and I am not at peace. I started doubting about the bible. What I did next is I prayed to God. I said that who ever you are, or if you are really the God that I believe in, if you are really Yahweh, Jesus and the Holy Spirit working as one.. please give me peace as a confirmation that what I believe is true. During the praise and worship, my faith went back on fire and I was in so much peace when I started thinking about how was I able to feel love and be loved if the God who creating me isn't loving. It gave me a confirmation that He indeed is alive and will always make a way for me if I allow my heart to be open. All of a sudden I have confirmed that the bible is true not just because of the facts that naturally happening around, but because the God that is in the bible is the same God that is evidently working in my heart and my life. I hope this helps. Be honest to God about how you feel and admit that you need clarify, confirmation and peace. God bless you
you aren't alone, anyone feel free to comment here for prayers
Can I ask for some prayers 💙 I need to keep myself strong guys please pray for me to be strong
i gotchu bro.
Teresa Garcia just prayed for you darling. You will get through this, just don't stop praying until you get your answer and even than don't stop praying. Goodnight
Teresa I hope you’re doing well. It’s been a year since your request but I will do so right now. God bless you.
Teresa Garcia the lion of Judah reigns in your life, take one day at a time , rejuventate,refresh,
God is with you.
praying for ALL of my brothers and sisters in Christ needing that rekindled fire for The Lord❤️
You are right. You understand me. I feel disconnected from God i no longer feel the Holy Spirit of God because of sin. I want to get back to God. My faith is getting weaker. I want to feel the Loved of God again.
How are you now because I’m going through this sadly
Confess your sins to him and comeback to the Father’s home while you have time!! It may be too late “after“. Sins make you distant from God, that’s why he sent His own and only Son to die for us. Talk with Him and ask for help, He will be always there waiting for you to come back. I just want to stay with my King for the rest of the eternity and i think you do too!! 💗
@@genetbeyene189 Confess your sins to him and comeback to the Father’s home while you have time!! It may be too late “after“. Sinning make you distant from God, that’s why he sent His own and only Son to die for us. Talk with Him and ask for help, He will be always there waiting for you to come back. I just want to stay with my King for the rest of the eternity and i think you do too!! 💗
@@cheriedreams yea I do but it’s very hard
@@genetbeyene189 Ik.. Its rlly hard but for God nothing is impossible, so trust him and try your best to not sin. You need to also do fasting, it will help you a lot.
i am going through some hardship for the past year, never in my life has it been this bazaar or crazy..i love listing to your short teachings...thank you.. i some times feel like i am going backwards, and trust me i dont want to go to Hell. all i ask is for some good folks to keep me in prayer...
I'm sorry to hear this Shawn. I really do. I understand though. I've been in some very rough seasons as well and questioned God's plan for my life. I'm going to pray for you personally right now brother. Please keep in touch and let me know how things are going and how I can specifically pray for you. God bless buddy, stay strong!
THE BEAT by Allen Parr thank you..I believe it will get better, to many things all at once happened..its a little hard to bare..
I care Brother! Praying.
shawn kalles I will pray for you
IT MAY BE JUST A DRY SEASON !, DONT GIVE UP LOVE GOD , BE HUNGRY FOR HIM , PUSH IN , GOD IS OUR PROVIDER HE CAN HELP US
I know what exactly is keeping me from god. I am struggling. I have a war in my head and am having a hard time letting it go. I don't know how to let it go not matter how much I pray.
use GODS WORDDDD I DO i deal with ocd ugh its hardd but GOD HELPS ME HE can help you.
Jesus can help you.
Life and dearh are in the power of the tounge
I'm also going through this problem
What to do
Memorize certain scriptures that is connected to what you are dealing with. So that when that temptation comes, you remember the Lords word and call on God to reveal your escape from the temptation. This has helped me.
Can I get some prayers? I’ve always believed in Christ, but I am starting to doubt my belief of believing. I know that he is the eternal God, but I sometimes question if I believe it.
I've been there too. But yet, I still find myself praying to Him. It is a hard feeling. Why it happens I don't know but I know that struggle. These are hard times and we cant let Satan try to deceive us. Even when I felt that way, something deep down would still make me say, Thank you. Jesus!
@@missterious9607 are you on Facebook?
I have this problem too I don’t get it 🤦🏻♂️
I have just rededicated my life to the Lord, I AM SO SCARED to return to work after this lockdown... it's so easy to fall back in to sin when everyone around you is sinning. please pray that I do not stray. Thank you for your videos!
HE WILL HELP YOU! HAVE A STEADFAST FAITH.
Why not turn it around. You encourage them to walk with God
@@childofgod3141 thank you for your uplifting words, the more I pray... the stronger I'm becoming, I've got about a month before returning..
I know God will work on me and prepare me, just have to stay on faith. Thank you again, your response means a lot, being that I have no other Christians around me... its nice to hear someone who understands 💕
@@TheCuriousCulinarian Yeah bro focus on things in heaven. This world is nothing. Be courageous i recently learned to not care what people think of me as long as i am pleasing the Father.
How are you doing now ? THIS COMMENT YOU LEFT WAS 3 YEARS AGO ,,
Im disconnected because of my depression. It makes me feel hopeless and unmotivated to draw closer to God. But I know this is when I need him most
When I was a kid, I always talk to my playmates about God, on how good He is and I was so proud of myself because I share everything I know about Him. But now? I feel really disconnected but I'm trying to go back again and build a strong relationship with God.
It don't matter what has happened in my life it don't matter what is going to happen in my life I will always have faith in Jesus Christ Amen
Thats what Peter said
Amen
I will connect with God again I must!
How are you now
Help! I just sinned and I have a solid heavy Feeling on my heart. Almost like I dont Care anymore. Pray for me please!
We pray for You❤️
How are you doing now?
I miss to be with the lord again i need this..
Confess your sins to him and comeback to the Father’s home while you have time!! It may be too late “after“. Sins make you distant from God, that’s why he sent His own and only Son to die for us. Talk with Him and ask for help, He will be always there waiting for you to come back. I just want to stay with my King for the rest of the eternity and i think you do too!! 💗 Trust him.
"Duty never replaces Devotion" - wonderfully said... Thank you Allen - This is another great video.
Summary
1. Lay aside the weight
2. Lay aside habital sin
3. Our purpose
4. Focus our eyes on Jesus
I needed prayers guys, I feel so lost and disconnected from God because of my fears and doubts which makes me stop to do all the things that I should be doing especially in school and my spiritual life. I want to be closer to him more but there's a barrier that's seperating me from him and it makes me feel depressed, lost and empty. Please pray for me...
I feel the same way now. How do you feel now?
Thank you for hitting the nail on the head, my life is crowded with being busy, I need to set an appointment with G-d. Father forgive me for neglecting my time with you. I value your intimacy now that I feel so far from you. Please bring me back into your sanctuary where we have daily fellowship and I could feel your presence and taste your goodness. Remove from my heart the things that have crowded it. I don't want to feel without you, there is nothing more precious and more wonderful than knowing you and serving you. Please restore our relationship in Jesus name.
My God :) that was the most beautiful prayer I have heard God Bless
Man I been going through so much I really need god in my life
AMEN! I'm 14 and I watch your videos everyday I'm so thankful for them since I'm having a really tough time right now .
wherever you are now, may He bless you, remember that God hears us, go to His arms!
Preach! I had to re watch this video, because I feel so disconnected with God lately. Thank you for allowing God continually work through you!
Hey Nhanci, I've been there many times so I understand. The Bible says that if we draw near to Him He will draw near to us. I always go back to that.
@Allen Parr please pray for me. I am so depressed. I thought I was doing a better job of praying , but I am having so many problems and disappointments. I don't like my life. I admit I am angry with GOD and jealous of other people. I try not to feel that way but I am so weary. I wish GOD would reveal things to me in my dreams , but my dreams never make any sense. I feel like it's too late for me; I want a career not just a job. Know I am better off than a lot, but I am so depressed lately. My health is bit that good right now. Things have been going downhill for me since 2012 and I am so tired. If u are not really Allen Parr plz don't pretend be and play a joke on me to get in my business like someone did to me the other day pretending they were Joyce Meyers. That was very cruel. I have a job but I have to stand a lot and it is killing me I can barely walk and I can't run at all. I would love to go back to school to get a career that I enjoy and that would prosper me financially. Plz help.
but why does god make it so hard to believe in him, like why cant he just reveal himself why is it like he wants himself to be a secret, like in this world, everything that's going on and happened in history its pretty difficult to think oh yeah god was watching over them, I can give so many examples
@@thebeatagp
My 3 children (14, 10, and 8 yr olds) and myself watch your videos regularly and my youngest daughter wanted me to ask you this question because I couldn't, with any certainty. Now we all would really like to know your thoughts.
If Adam never ate from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, and only Eve did, would all men be born perfect and sinless while only women be cursed and born in sin? And if so, how would male/female descendants cohabitate if only Eve was kicked out of the Garden?
My older daughter believes that there would be no reason for God to wipe out Adam as he would have done no wrong. She believes Eve would've lived a lonely life outside of the garden and that GOD would've made a new woman for Adam. Your response would be greatly appreciated. Be Blessed 🙏🏾
I must start walking in my purpose and focus on Jesus to reconnect with Him.
Billy Graham once said that in college, he wrote to his mother saying he couldn’t get anywhere in his prayers for weeks and that he couldn’t “feel” Christ. She wrote back and said he’d accepted Christ whether he had feeling or not, and the moments where he didn’t Christ were the moments where He may be the closest, because that’s the moment where you have to walk by sheer faith and God may be testing you.
I'm trying to get back with God and this video explained everything that I was feeling. i just hope that I can continue in the path of the Lord.
I'm here to help you get back Cecilia! Let me know how I can support you. God bless,
How are you now? I am currently going through this. Any Tips?
Lord I pray that you will help me feel closer to you and I pray that you will help other people feel closer and less disconnected from you in Jesus name Amen
Yes Lord 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Lord we need you and want to feel your company and I pray you will help us do that in Jesus name Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Their are a few "heavy weights" I can identify that honestly drains my energy, diverts my attention away and hinders my intimacy with God and one of them is social media honestly I feel social media can be so addicting and you find yourself on it for hours maybe and we should be giving our time to God not our phones so I'm learning now to eliminate the very things that are hindering me from intimacy with God. His grace is sufficient!!
Brother you are correct Ive gone cold Turkey on it this year....I need to get back to God...
Yep that why I need to get rid of social media.
I've been feeling that way for a while now. Please I need prayer.
Sometimes I feel like I lost my way with God
I felt like I lost my way to
i sinned, and now I have Depersonalization.
I fear I could be reprobate
@@ashtonwarden3513 Confess your sins to him and comeback to the Father’s home while you have time!! It may be too late “after“. Sins make you distant from God, that’s why he sent His own and only Son to die for us. Talk with Him and ask for help, He will be always there waiting for you to come back. I just want to stay with my King for the rest of the eternity and i think you do too!! 💗 Trust him.
@@VengefulPolititron Confess your sins to him and comeback to the Father’s home while you have time!! It may be too late “after“. Sins make you distant from God, that’s why he sent His own and only Son to die for us. Talk with Him and ask for help, He will be always there waiting for you to come back. I just want to stay with my King for the rest of the eternity and i think you do too!! 💗 Trust him.
@@VengefulPolititron How are you now?
One thing the Holy Spirit also helped me to realize is that sometimes it's just our normal feelings, mood swings that makes us feel like we're disconnected but we're not. If you're always smiling and around people and your mood changes and you just want to be alone, it doesn't mean you hate the people around you. A few hours later when your mood goes back to normal your going to smile and go back to the people. So just recognize if it's a mood swing type of situation or a true disconnect from God. And even with the mood swing pray that you don't get comfortable in not spending time with God. No matter your mood always pray, read the Bible etc. It may not be as long as you usually do say 20 minutes may become 10 or 5 but at least spend it with God and Gradually come back up . God bless us. Amen
I’m in middle school, I’ve always been so connected and everything keeps trying to distract me. please pray for me.
I want that overwhelming joy within me again. During this hard time, it has made my clear glass foggy.. I am crying right now. I will pray tonight and focus on him. My whole social media, my friends don’t believe in God, and they wonder why I am so happy! IT IS THE LORD THY GOD. I have tried to help them see that he has worked in my life, as an early teen. They really need him. My friend is anxious, and I keep telling her that God is in control, but you just won’t let him in. I think this is what I have to pray about tonight. I have been talking to my friends way to much, and I need to focus on my real true friend. Jesus Christ, my king.
Could you please pray for me? I've had food addiction (overeating to the point of health issues) for ages, and I've started procrastinating again (which has led me to losing my job before) and watching movies with profane language and blasphemy. Plus, I am ashamed to confess that I have lost my interest in God and faith. Every day, I feel pasisonate about a lot of things... which are not God and/or which are contradictory to His will. I really would love to feel that passion directed towards God, not the pleasures of this world.
God answering my prayers would bring me alot closer to Him . Being Silent and letting me get knocked backwards over and over is not giving me a strong desire to be closer to Him. Yes I am grateful and thankful for all that He's done in my life , but there are things I've prayed over and over for that makes me feel He doesn't care or enjoy watching me struggle .
I have that same feeling brother but maybe he will answer when you least expect it
i finna work on that priority-- i wanna be a great Christian big time
as a christian i have always been confused who to worship and serve god or christ. ty for this video
The #3 "Walk in Our Purpose" really hits home with me, Allen! It's like I know my purpose, but I'm not walking in it because I don't know "how" to make it into a job/career that I can survive financially from doing. It's combining my love for the arts (especially photography), nature, writing, + inspiring/encouraging others! Thanks again! I love your messages!! :) :) ♥
Hey Sasha, thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement! I am very thankful that we are now connected as well. I think you will enjoy the content on this channel and the community we are building here. I understand about the purpose. I am trying to walk in mine as well but teaching the Bible doesn't pay. Lol. So, I've gained encouragement from biblical characters like Paul who was a tentmaker by trade and an apostle by calling. Jesus was a carpenter by trade and the Messiah by calling. Many of the others were fishermen by trade and "fishers of men" by calling. So, I will just keep on making tents!
Sasha Azevedo sounds like to me that you have the spiritual gift of exhortation.
my aunt paints and let God paint through her let God do it through you. She even ask Him what to name it. heres her site look at it
The one thing that I repeatedly confess and repent of is gluttony or over eating. When I ask for prayer on this, people laugh and say I'm being too hard on myself. I eat healthy for 6 days and on one day a week, I tend to over do it on food that I know is not good for me.
Other than that, the only times I feel guilty is when I know I should read my Bible and pray but I choose to sleep or work in the yard or watch RUclips or play games with my son instead. Also when I sin by accident or randomly.
I went through 3 years of never experiencing God and feeling disconnected from Him with no joy DESPITE spending as much time in the Word, prayer and worship as I could. It was my desire to do those things because I love God and wanted to know Him. Because of this, I was thinking I was doing something wrong.
Now, I'm almost the opposite and still feeling disconnected with no Joy. I still want to know Jesus and have an intimate relationship with God but am finding myself struggling to read my Bible, struggling to get into worship, and really struggling in prayer.
I'm so confused and don't understand. Please help me! Because of this, I am occasionally sinning in ways that I wouldn't expect and find myself asking, "Why did I even do that?!"
I am so blessed by this channel. Every day I watch 3 or 4 videos. That really helps me in my spiritual walk. Thanks Allen Parr; May God continue to use you and bless you
It’s hard being a young Christian often times I try my best to Love God with everything and I try to do all the things he would want me to do but I’m starting to not take anything personal because he understands we are gonna make mistakes, I’m starting to learn you can’t rush Gods timing
This video describes a lot of what I'm feeling right now and honestly I've been separating myself from God in a lot of ways. I want to get better but I'm too scared to ask for help from the people around me. So please if you could pray for me just to have strength and courage and to be able to connect even more strongly with God through the obstacles I'm trying to tackle right now💙
I know that life is hard and many times in life we can fall away from God.. the only thing I can say to you is yes it's hard but so worth it in the up hill battle. Keep fighting and my prayers go out to you 🌷
Pray for each other guys ♥️
thank you Sir. i've been busy with work and then school at nights that i don't really spend the amount of time that i use to, and i just felt so disconnected when try to pray or even reading His word.
I've been there and I understand Shanique. Try to find time to spend with God any way you can whether it may be in the car, at lunch, etc.
Staying close to God gets easy when you are in the storm. I try to remember this when things are going well. I do not want God to have to "make me lay down in green pastures'" But that I do my daily devotions not just to stay out of the storm but because I love Him. And even that, I had to pray to get from Him. Ask God to put love in your heart for Him. Some days I do not feel it. But that is when you know , love is not a feeling. Live by faith. We mess up and do not always do what is right. God understands our humanity. Our responsibility to ask forgiveness and get
'back on the saddle' . Press on and keep going. Bible says, those who preserve to the end will be saved. God Bless you all.
Sometimes you have to go back. Today is my day. This message is so on time for me. I have been searching for a word and this is it. Thank you so much for your obedience to the Lord. God Bless you Sir!
Amen Tammy!
I have sat and watched 3 of your videos tonight for the first time. currently suffering with depression and anxiety. thank you..my your videos were very interesting. I have also contacted a prayer facilitator at my church to help me along my path.... definitely motivating... loved the one about the bible study... now I know where and how to begin. thanks Allen. God Bless... Lianne from South Africa
Hey Lianne, thank you so much for sharing this with me. It truly blesses my heart to know that the word of God is penetrating all over the world. I hope and pray that you are able to find true peace and joy in your life. God desires that for you and so do I. Please update me from time to time on how things are going in your life. You can reach out via my website if you'd like www.allenparr.com. God bless,
Lianne Paterson Hey! I hope you are doing good today! I used to suffer from depression and anxiety also. I litterally critised everyone and I would feel so worthless. When I came to God, He COMPLETELY stripped that away from me. I honestly thought nothing or nobody could fix me. But God proved me wrong. :) My biggest piece of advice is to get out of the bath of misery, wash it off with living water, and God will show Himself to you. Be determined to get out, and God will help you. God bless my friend :) Jesus loves you!
Heyy lianne i deal with anxiety :( I know how it feels. I rely on GODS WORD, Just say Jesus you said not to be anxious about anything but pray and supplicate with thanksgiving make my needs known to God and peace that surpasses all understanding will guide my heart and mind in you JESUS
I read the bible everyday and pray everyday but I still sometimes feel disconnected. I didn't have the same passion for God like I used to; I used to read 8 bible plans a day, read a chapter of the bible a day, pray every morning and evening, wanting to spread the gospel with a passion, watching dozens of sermons per week, listening to only christian songs, being more kind and gentle, and being a better person through Christ every day! I mean, I was more on fire for God! Now, sometimes throughout the day I feel this depressing feeling of guilt, lonelinesses, and disconnection from God. I didn't even use to listen to secular music but now I feel like listening to it. I'm more angry and stressed, every time I realize I sin after a few minutes I feel a terrible sense of guilt. Every day this block of guilt and disconnection comes in. I don't know when this started to happen. One day, I randomly felt like this and my spirit just felt down. I don't know what to do anymore.
I'm going through something similar, I been getting distracted lately, plus I feel like god is mad or tired of my sinning, sometimes i ask for forgiveness multiple times in prayer even though I already asked for him to forgive me for those sins ,I also feel as well like i always sin every few minutes, it does get me really stressed, but I'm going to still try my best , cause i think rn it may be a test/trial , I will pray for u.
How are you now
@@davidcotmh2057 How are you now?
#4. Fasting as part of connecting is very, very true.
I don't get it, I have tried and nothing happens. Very discouraging feeling lost!
I'll pray for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep trying, Jeremiah 28:13 search not just the mind or the heart but with all that is in you.
God says he works in mysterious ways and keep praying remember good hears your prayers
Try fasting
J. Try talking to God, praying to God, Reading the Bible, singing Christian songs, and writing out things in this video and it will bring you closer to God. He loves you very much, and he wants you to be with him,
I need to lay a side everything. But I never should. Put god on on hold and I should keep going with god.
Preach ! God bless you man
Thanks so much for watching and for your comment Ad Jb! God bless,
I've made it a point to studying God everyday. Be it through your videos, devotionals, sermons or literally reading the Bible. I've made it a daily routine. It is something I've recently started. This goes along with rocking to Christian music in the car or even prayer. That quiet time with God, be in only 5 minutes or hours...has become so precious to me. It renews me to keep carrying my cross.
Turn from sin start to pray read more ask him to guide you back home
Ever since school started i haven’t been on my fire for God lately I mean i raed my bible everyday but it didn’t have that same passion i used to have for Christ. And now i’ve been constantly falling back into temptation almost every single day. Ever since i stopped reading my bible i lost that feeling for God. I’m working on my relationship with Christ, but it’s the path does get harder when you take a step
it seems like whenever I need something one of your videos comes up. I feel disconnected from God because I am so disappointed with him in that he let my marriage burn. it's been 3 years and it still hurts. I am trying to get back into my relationship with God but it's just really hard. thanks for the video.
Brother, I feel for you man. I've been in that place where I've just felt disconnected from God too. I've tried to read, pray, fast, etc. And I still felt distant. People had to remind me that it's just like a marriage. Sometimes you feel close and gitty with your mate and at other times you don't. We just can't go on feelings. Stay strong DevilDog!
THE BEAT by Allen Parr iam stuck in sin
GOD can heal your marriage. You have to pray it nurture like your child. GOD healed my marriage. ASK Him please heal my marriage and thank HIM for doing so. Dont blame God it is not his fault its our fault for not praying over our marriage and letting God be in control. He healed my marriage but i prayed. God answers our prayers in HIS timing
Captain Awesome I’m so sorry for ur situation but I mean this with the greatest of respect. Don’t blame God for the dissolution of your marriage. Got hates divorce it’s biblical and God never has evil intentions for anyone. You and your wife made your marriage burn not God. And the sooner you take accountability the easier it will be to heal I’m sure. Sorry just saw this comment and had to say something. I hope all is welll God bless you brother 🤗
Hey Brother! Everything happens for a reason! And possibly God let it happen because he probably wants something better for you, or to focus on your purpose! Sometimes we question God why instead of Thanking him! God always has his reasoning! Instead of Questioning embrace him :)
This makes it seem even harder to get closer with God, but it is what it is😪 Letting go of things is so hard especially when you find enjoyment and have passion in them. All these overwhelming feelings make it easy for my passion with God to die. Please pray for me
I really needed this. Thank you, man. I'm subscribing!
So glad you are part of the community Nathan! Welcome brother. I am here to help. I invite you to check out my latest video on the Q&A series and post a question that you'd like for me to address in the future if you get a chance. God bless,
Oh my Gosh! This is Me! Lord Help me..Thank u for this video. I miss God so much. I let everything get in the way of my relationship with Him. You said duty doesn't replace devotion. I was so active in the church 3 days a week sometimes. Now the pandemic came and there is church only on Sunday. I feel empty. I realized I relied on church instead of personal devotion outside of the church. Lord Help me. I feel so empty and sad. I want God!
Please pray for me my fellow children of God as I'm suffering with loving Christ Jesus and with my habitual sin of porn.. ❤️
Thanks❤️
Junior Amor 7 Your not alone my friend. This is the one thing that I struggle immensely with. It gets to the point where you feel like your suffocating and can’t stop. I will be praying strongly for you my friend because I know how horribly difficult it is to resist the temptation of pornography. You go for a couple weeks and then boom it hits stronger. We are in this together my friend.
@@andrewjackson3278 thanks friend I needed that as I feel the exact same way from the suffocation feeling to some weeks thanks brother, I will pray for you to❤️
That is a tough one, praying as I type! 💜
Everyone always gives me affirmations that I have the perfect voice to be a commentator/broadcaster I will never give up this thing in my life it is the only thing that I am actually good at and love doing thank you for this video I know that no matter how bad things look I will never ever stop entertaining and creating content for my viewers god bless
Jesus is King
I'm just 14 and i am depressed because we left are father alone. I miss him but there are some things coming to my mind. When i look at people, its different. It's like i am thinking like an atheist. I am afraid of dying. I dont want to lose one of my family member. I love them. When i look at my grandparents, i cried because i dont want to lose them. I always attend mass and i always pray. What is happening to me. I dont want to be an atheist.
I’ll be praying for you Hunter 💕 I’m two years late but I hope things are better for you.
God.Bless you brother :) thank you I ready needed this you are doing our father's work!! :)
Uriel Torrez thanks brother!
Praise the Lord 🙏 God bless everyone whose here❤️
i cant walk in my purpose cause i dont know what my purpose is. How do i find my purpose? i dont even know where to begin.
Hey John, thank you so much for this HONEST answer. Your response truly blessed me. Obviously this is a journey in terms of discovering your purpose. However, here is a blog article I wrote on the subject and also, have you downloaded my latest eBook on "Five Keys to Unlocking Your Purpose?" Here is the link to get your started...www.allenparr.com/blog/7-tips-on-how-to-discover-your-purpose/
+THE BEAT by Allen Parr Thank you MrParr for the link Im going to put a lot of thought into and take action. Nothing feels worse than feeling out of place..... Ive been told that Im naturally transparent which enforces honesty
whatever you do, do it with love
I feel the same way, John
THE BEAT by Allen Parr this article was very informative and I truly enjoyed it‼️
We're never disconnected from true source God, there are some other beings/ humans who hijacked the Trued GOD and do everything , deceptions to disconnect cut you off from the source, am going through it and they never stop, believe me , dear
i try so hard to have QT with God but i feel like im not getting close to him so i get bored and i give up. i ask him all the time to show me anything im my life that is hindering him from spending time with me and giving me guidance but i get nothing from him. i dont understand how im supposed to live my life for him if he dont help me and give me guidance because i cant do it without him. and i tell him that give everything to him and nothing is off limits and still i get nothing from him and it really makes me what to give up because i think whats the point but then i realize i can't live without him and i get some upset because i dont know what to do and i get so frustrated with God because i know he can give me just one little word but i get nothing 😖
Lisa Duke Sometimes God makes us wait for an answer because he's preparing something even greater for us. My number one piece of advice to you would be to READ YOUR BIBLE! Although it may be boring or hard to understand at times, is is SUCH an important tool. Not only does God speak to us through it about his promises and plans for us, but also guides us as to how to live our lives in accordance to his path. Keep chasing God, don't give up. You are his daughter and nothing can push you away from his love and grace other than sin and doubt! God bless you!!
Also, the best version of the Bible that I've found is NLT (New Living Translation). It is really easy to understand and pushes you to keep reading! Hope that helps ❤️
+{Flo}rencia Degraw Thanks so much for your help and advice i really do appreciate it
Lisa Duke your not alone there. I am having the same difficulty with understanding gods plan for me. He feels so distant that I become fed up, and feel like quiting. Just keep praying and reading the bible, you will get a breakthrough 🤗
oh man i learned something from this book called why do we have temptations by bob mummford and it said even if you dont feel God He is there it is like a dad telling his children i am going to leave for awhile, and tells them to behave and dont watch anything there not supposed too. Gods there but wants you to learn how to trust HIM even if you dont feel HIM. like allyson said keep reading, praying and worship JESUS God will come in HIS TIMING.
These short teachings has had a profound impact on me. Disconnected and stagnant in my spiritual walk, I was confused on how to get out of that phase of "torture". The answers were right in front of me, yet I was so blind to see it. Thank you for sharing this message to help me move forward in my spiritual walk and gain more intimacy with God. His love is so great and powerful! May God continue to be with you to share his word and teachings. Much love my brother!
I really feel disconnected, can you offer some prayers guys pls, I will really appreciate that!
Praying for you!
I needed to hear this video today. Thank you so much for posting this, even though it is about eight years old. God's word is relevant eternally and so are the teachings based on it.
I feel like I'm stuck and maybe even backsliding
Thank you brother, for your words and your fight for him, I pray blessing for you, your family, and everyone who watches this and everyone who doesn't. I pray that in Jesus name amen.
Cut off Instagram and Facebook. No more whatsapp status. No more likee. No more tik tok. Social media is eating me up.
I hope, I get my faith back
Thank you so much for sending those videos love to you listening to them God bless you and your family honestly I am a new believe in Christianity any advice?
Hey Betty Ann, yes my best advice would be the following:
1. Get into a BIBLE teaching church
2. Get a community of Christians around you that can hold you accountable for how you live the Christian life.
3. Read the Bible every day
4. Pray and talk to God daily
Download my free eBooks that will help you grow, especially The Bible Story on my website allenparr.com. Also, check out the blogs too. I think you'll really grow through them. God bless,
Thank you so much for your feedback
GOD IS SO GOOD. Thanks for your motivational video. To GOD be all the Glory. GODBLESS
Their times when i feel god that i even cry when i pray cause i feel conection whit him but sometimes i feel disconnected from him like i doubt him or i dont feel joy when i call on him its like hes not their plese keep me in prayers godblees
GEATproductions Art hey i been a little better since then is their anything you need help just ask me i still sometimes feel disconnected but even when i feel disconnected i still pray and read my bible i recomend you when you feel diconected read your bible and pray this will draw you closer to God and Jesus the fact that your concerne about your walk whit God shows that his spirit is drawing you inn and you still whant to follow him pray and dont give up the enemy will try evrything in his power to get you away from Jesus dont let it happen stay strong and if you dont have strength ask God to give you strength Godbless you
I feel the same way. I need to be locked into God.
THIS IS MY FAVORITE VIDEO YET I WAS ACTUALLY DISAPPOINTED WHEN IT WAS OVER
It's all so legalistic. There are so many dos and don'ts and rules and lists of all the reasons why God ignors us.I don't think it is right I think when you ask and beg God for help, he should at least ackwoledge you.
Is that too much .can he really assert that ignoring us and leaving us feeling abandoned is for our own good? I'm trying but I just can't see how being ignored is a good thing for. Why must i keep hearing that God ignores me for a long list of reasons. I'm trying, but I don't believe the promises that every one says he makes
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If a prayer is answered "praise god", if it goes unanswered, "praise god, its all part of his plan". There is no accountability. Good things happen to bad people, and bad things happen to good people. The problem of evil in the world(theodicy). What you're hurting from is cognitive dissonance. You want to believe in god and what everyone claims about him, but you're smart enough to see that things aren't adding up. Stop listening to other people and how they try to justify gods actions. If you want answers, I challenge you to think about morality. Not the chaotic rules and regulations in the bible yet. First, What do you find to be good and bad. Then start reading the bible. No one telling you what to think, no cherry picking. READ THE BIBLE. See if you can get past genesis 38 without saying "ok, this book is crazy and immoral". There is nothing wrong with you if you don't believe. People want you to take it on faith. Well all religions take it on faith and believe as strongly as the others that they are right. A lot of people have to be wrong if there is a god. If faith can lead you to a correct answer and an incorrect answer, it is not a pathway to truth or knowledge. It is the answer people give when they don't have a good reason for what they believe. And ask a lot of questions. The truth has nothing to hide from investigation.
You have to understand that it is our sin that separates us. It’s not that God wants to be apart from us, in Genesis he “walked with man” (Adam) but once they introduced sin into the world 🌎 God couldn’t abide where sin was because he is holy. When God instructed the high priests in the Old Testament to purify themselves before entering his presence it was so they would be safe. When Aaron’s two sons did this wrong they were burned up by his presence. It’s safe to say that God understands that he needed a mediator to bring his presence back to the people, so that’s why he sent Jesus.
Thank you... Just what I need for today.
I was saved a year ago during the 2020 pandemic and it was all fine till we started going to school I continued indulging in sin a lot more and having conversations that God didn't want me to have.... One thing lead to another and I started doing past sins the God delivered me from (the was a constant heavy spiritual battle that also made things harder) . Now I can't even hear the Holy Spirit, I feel normal putting God out of the equation and act almost the same way as my unbeliever friends do.... My relationship with God just went down hill from the first months of school... I went from hearing Gods voice to not even the desire to spend time with him.... Regaining that intimacy is going to be very hard but I have no choice I can't lose the Lord because he really is the almighty and I'll have no hope without him.
Begin again and then follow it through. Read the bible (new testament) and apply what it says. Seek God and tell him that you are sorry for everything. He will forgive you. Don't make these conversations again. Ask God to help you not to do it again. No one is perfect but we cant give up
This is exactly what I’ve been going through every single thing you said especially the confusion that activity is “intimacy”
I feel very disconnected and it sucks. I will try to keep pushing myself to be with god and not let the enemy win this battle.
I like the idea of meeting with God at the same time everyday thats something i never really thought about. Thank you
Earlier I talked to God that I feel disconnected from him again and I hate it. I hate the fact that one day I feel so close to him and one day I feel disconnected. I saw this in my recommendation. This ain't a coincidence. This is God's answer to me ❤️
God is the Shepherd who protects us and saves from danger.... when we go astray he shall search for even one lost sheep to pull back, love, care and tend to that lamb and He rejoices when He brings back his sheep to the flock. May God bring back all his people on earth who have strayed away due to malpractices and bad habits...No one is perfect. There's always a chance to correct oneself and restart a new life to bring glory to GOD!!
Honestly? I've ignored these videos for a long time. I decided to press play last night & wow! Ty so much for allowing God to use you...
May you all pray that I will be uplifted in my fight against lust and idolatry
I am a Catholic for confession but I learn so much in your teachings that are so easy for me to understand. My life is an one an only prayer as I talk live and think of God almost every moment and in everything that I do. It doesn' t keep the sin away from me nor the times I miss Him but I have sometimes problems to speak to him when things are not going so well for me because I have the feelings mine is not as big as the problems other people have so that I don't want to distract Him and steel Him time with my little problems from the time other people need with Him who are really sick hungry with no roof over their head and so on. It makes me feel a little lonely then. Thank you for the teachings.
I've been feeling very lost, alone and disconnected from God. It has been very scary as I have never experienced something like this. Each prayer I prayed was hindered by distractions, each worship session only made it to the ceiling and I didn't feel God's presence although His always with me. I'm grateful that this video has opened my eyes as to what the cause is. Thank you very much and may God abundantly bless you 🙌🙌❤❤❤❤
Confess your sins to him and comeback to the Father’s home while you have time!! It may be too late “after“. Sins make you distant from God, that’s why he sent His own and only Son to die for us. Talk with Him and ask for help, He will be always there waiting for you to come back. I just want to stay with my King for the rest of the eternity and i think you do too!! 💗 Trust him.
Duty never replaces devotion... thank you so much brother for that word. I’m 22 and serving at my church like never before. Thank you for your words of encouragement
Thank you Allan Parr, I’ve been reading the Bible less lately, and now I’m planning to read it even more. The reason I was reading the Bible less is because I was focusing on building a Minecraft Military, I know it sounds silly and I’m not trying to make an excuse, and I promise I will read the Bible as of today! I testify that my relationship with the Lord is without exception The greatest relationship to have!