Is it OK to question God?

It's not a sin to question God — search the scriptures if you doubt. I believe God wants us to question His plan and His ways. He settles our doubts by giving us the belief that His ways are not always our ways.
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Is it normal to question God in faith?

It's normal to have questions about God. Sometimes taking faith and the questions it poses seriously means struggling with faith. And sometimes it causes you to have doubts. But as long as there's a kernel of belief left in you, you have not lost your faith.
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What does the Bible say about questioning faith?

"For we walk by faith, not by sight." "But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind." "Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
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Is depression a sin in Christianity?

"Depression Is a Sin" in Christian Literature. Accounts that describe depression as sin or as caused by sin written by Christians and aimed at depression sufferers are not difficult to find, whether online, or in often-bestselling books written by mental health professionals and Christian ministers.
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How can I get God to answer my question?

What Can I Do to Receive Answers from God?
  1. Evaluate Your Questions. Sometimes I assume that God will simply give me revelation because it's obvious that I need His help and guidance in my life. ...
  2. Practice Serious Reflection. ...
  3. Write It Down. ...
  4. Ask: Is There More? ...
  5. Invite Revelation. ...
  6. Move Forward in Faith.
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How can I hear God's voice?

How to practice listening prayer
  1. Come to God with your request for guidance. ...
  2. Wait in silence for God to speak for 10-12 minutes. ...
  3. Jot down any Scripture, songs, impressions, or pictures God gives you. ...
  4. Share how God spoke to you with your prayer partners and follow God's will.
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How do I ask God for advice?

I ask you for guidance and direction now, Lord, and pray that you would answer my request. You are a perfectly good Father who only ever gives good gifts to his children. You love to give good gifts to those who ask. As your humble child, I ask for the gift of wisdom today.
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What does God say about anxiety?

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." "When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles." "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."
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What does God say about loneliness?

When it comes to loneliness, Bible has many verses that can offer solace in a time of need. One of these is Matthew 11: 28, where Jesus Christ states that he will “give you rest” if you are “lowly in heart.” You can also see Isaiah 43:2, where even when you “pass through the waters”, you will not be alone.
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Is it a sin to be baptized twice?

Given once for all, Baptism cannot be repeated. The baptisms of those to be received into the Catholic Church from other Christian communities are held to be valid if administered using the Trinitarian formula. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church explains: 1256.
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Is it a sin to ask God why?

It's not a sin to question God — search the scriptures if you doubt. I believe God wants us to question His plan and His ways. He settles our doubts by giving us the belief that His ways are not always our ways.
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What does testing God mean?

Moses tells us–Jesus tells us–that we must not put God to the test. To test God means much more than trying to get Him to do a miracle; to test God is to insist that He prove that He is trustworthy.
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Who in the Bible doubted God?

Adam, Eve, Abraham, Sarah, Moses, David, Elijah, John the Baptist, and the list goes on. They all were doubters. Even Jesus' family thought He was crazy. All the disciples ran away in doubt, not just Thomas.
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What do you do when you lose faith in God?

Try Meditation or Prayer

Take some time for yourself to meditate and pray. This can help you become more in tune with your spirituality and may be really impactful when feeling as if you are losing faith.
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How do I pray to God?

What follows can help you learn how to pray.
  1. Prayer Has Four Simple Steps.
  2. Step 1: Address Heavenly Father.
  3. Step 2: Thank Heavenly Father.
  4. Step 3: Ask Heavenly Father.
  5. Step 4: Close in the Name of Jesus Christ.
  6. Praying in a Group.
  7. Pray Always, With Sincerity and With Faith in Christ.
  8. Prayers Will Always Be Answered.
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Is isolation a sin?

Isolation is one of those sins that can go undetected for a while, and before long, there is a sudden coldness and unhealthy wall built up between an individual and their church family. In short, isolation is the devil's oldest trick in his black book of sinful temptations.
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What God says about heartbreak?

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” The Good News: Though you may feel defeated, God is closer than you realize. He is always with you and can heal your heart. “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
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What does the Bible say about having many friends?

"One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
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What does God say about tattoos?

But in the ancient Middle East, the writers of the Hebrew Bible forbade tattooing. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.”
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What does the Bible say about over thinking?

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
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What Bible says about depression?

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” The Good News: Dealing with depression can be scary. But this verse reminds you that with God on your side, there's nothing to fear.
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Can I ask God for anything?

Even though God knows what you want and need, He wants you to ask Him for it. God can answer vague prayers, but being specific creates a deeper bond between you and Him. Being specific does not guarantee that God will answer your request in the way you want Him to. He may have other plans for you.
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How can I get God to answer my prayers?

It might sound simple, but we need to ask God for the blessings we need. Jesus taught, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find” (Matthew 7:7). When you are sincerely striving to obey God's commandments, He will give you answers to your prayers, and you will be ready to receive them.
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How do you know when you hear the voice of God?

How to Know If We're Hearing God's Voice
  1. God's voice doesn't obsess over our problems. ...
  2. God's voice doesn't gossip. ...
  3. God's voice will usually speak with you about your own heart, not others' hearts. ...
  4. God's voice focuses more on the heart of the issue, than on direct answers. ...
  5. God's voice will never contradict Scripture.
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