My pastor told me tonight to continue praising God. But I feel that I don't know how to praise God. I feel strange when doing it even though everyone else around me is doing it. I just can't get into it and focus fully on Him. I don't know why praising God is so hard for me to do.

My pastor told me tonight to continue praising God. But I feel that I don't know how to praise God. I feel strange when doing it even though everyone else around me is doing it. I just can't get into it and focus fully on Him. I don't know why praising God is so hard for me to do.

If you were deep in debt and someone gave you 50 million wouldn't you thank that person? Christ has given you far more...or perhaps you are having trouble believing even that?

My pastor told me tonight to continue praising God. But I feel that I don't know how to praise God. I feel strange when doing it even though everyone else around me is doing it. I just can't get into it and focus fully on Him. I don't know why praising God is so hard for me to do.

Ask him. Praising him is good for us. Praising him is a blessing for us. Then when you are driving by yourself play a song that praises him and sing it loud and strong...see what happens.

God Bless you and yours.

Yes, I believe that's it. I still have struggles believe all that God has done for me, but I don't know why I find some things hard to believe.

I just want to pray and worship in the Spirit, but doing so hasn't came to me yet.

Yes, I believe that's it. I still have struggles believe all that God has done for me, but I don't know why I find some things hard to believe.

I just want to pray and worship in the Spirit, but doing so hasn't came to me yet.

That is why praising is a blessing. It helps us believe and feel closer to God. The Bible is full of things that tell us we are not worthy of God and while that is certainly true, it is also full of things that tell us that he loves us in spite of our unworthyness. I have a problem with praise, that at times fills me with guilt and keeps me from him. So I talk to him about it and take baby steps. I listen for his prompting. Sometimes in church when everyone is singing praises my throat slams shut and eyes fill with tears and yet I don't feel sad. So I listen and bathe my thoughts with the praises. I also started reading some of the praises in here. One last thing I make sure in our Christian 12 step group to report at least on of God's works that I have been involved with during the week. This prompts others and I love to see God blessing others and hearing their gratitude.

Yes, I believe that's it. I still have struggles believe all that God has done for me, but I don't know why I find some things hard to believe.

I just want to pray and worship in the Spirit, but doing so hasn't came to me yet.

And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
(Mar 9:24)

The father of the child had the right idea. I pray that alot as well.

Yes, I believe that's it. I still have struggles believe all that God has done for me, but I don't know why I find some things hard to believe.

I just want to pray and worship in the Spirit, but doing so hasn't came to me yet.

I am not sure what you are expecting? Are you expecting a different feeling?
Your relationship has to grow.
Have you loved someone head over heels before?
Did it happen the first time you met them or did it grow, the more you got to know them.
The Grace fo God immediately washes us clean, but until you read the story of how MUCH God loves you, you cannot imagine all that he has done.
Read scripture. Meditate on it. Study the Bible, don't just read it.
Pray before and after for enlightenment. God will draw you near.

And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
(Mar 9:24)

The father of the child had the right idea. I pray that alot as well.


Yep, with singing the corus to Why Me (Lord help me Jesus) by Kris Kristoferson (sp?).

We are to walk by faith , as your name suggests, but yes I agree we would much rather feel His joyful touch and loving presence when we praise Him. But think about this for a moment, will we still love Him and praise Him and thank Him for what He has done for us even when we are in the valleys ? Of course we will !!!!! Thank you Jesus !!! We love you Lord !!!!! Praise Him always for He is more than worthy !!!:pp:pp

My pastor told me tonight to continue praising God. But I feel that I don't know how to praise God. I feel strange when doing it even though everyone else around me is doing it. I just can't get into it and focus fully on Him. I don't know why praising God is so hard for me to do.


It sounds to me as if something is blocking your relationship with the Lord...

Some hurt or pain? Perhaps from the past, even? Do you have trouble trusting Him or really believing in His love for you?

Hope this does not sound as if I am just throwing questions at you :pray:

I believe I have a lot of underlining issues going on in my spiritual walk. I have fear, unbelief, confusion and not be able to trust God fully. I just don't know what to do about these issues in order to get to the bottom of things and move forward

I believe I have a lot of underlining issues going on in my spiritual walk. I have fear, unbelief, confusion and not be able to trust God fully. I just don't know what to do about these issues in order to get to the bottom of things and move forward

Thank you for being brave and sharing :hug: I have been there and sometimes still struggle.

Has someone significant hurt you, dear heart? No need to go into details but I am just curious....

I came back and read this a while ago, but wanted to think about it before posting again. I have been hurt in the past by people close to me, as I'm sure most people have. But I can honestly say that I'm not harboring any ill feelings towards anyone that has hurt me in the past. I admit there were a couple of situations that were hard to get past, but I finally did several months ago. I know that having ill feelings for someone only hurts yourself and your spiritual walk.

I just wish I knew how to get to the bottom of this so I can fully embrace the Lord and all that he's done and is doing for me.

I believe I have a lot of underlining issues going on in my spiritual walk.

Living' ,I believe we all have or have had "issues" in our walk with the Lord like as you said;

I have fear, unbelief, confusion and not be able to trust God fully.

I had inner fear that is beyond words to explain and comprehend, so much so that I thought my life was finished. But I didnt ever abandon my trust in the Lord , I held onto His promises as it is written " he will never leave me nor forsake me" with everything that was in me, it was all that I had to hold onto . I later realized that His Word was all that I needed !:pp

The Lord has since filled me with His love and with great joy, so much so that I cant even explain it properly, sometimes I feel like im about to explode !! I get so overjoyed I cant help it !!! He's so wonderful to me !!! I love you Jesus !!!!!! How long oh Lord I need to be with you more than words could ever say !!! Please I need you so much !!!:cry::cry::pp:pp

I came back and read this a while ago, but wanted to think about it before posting again. I have been hurt in the past by people close to me, as I'm sure most people have. But I can honestly say that I'm not harboring any ill feelings towards anyone that has hurt me in the past. I admit there were a couple of situations that were hard to get past, but I finally did several months ago. I know that having ill feelings for someone only hurts yourself and your spiritual walk.

I just wish I knew how to get to the bottom of this so I can fully embrace the Lord and all that he's done and is doing for me.

No, I didn't mean harboring ill feelings. But I am sooo grateful you don't. But, do you think the hurt that these people caused you could be contributing to your difficulty in trusting God?

I know for myself, it has been extremely difficult to learn to trust Him because some very significant others have betrayed me :cry: :cry: :cry:

Have you shared your heart intimately with the Lord regarding it all?

Yes, I have a hard time trusting people because of past hurt. I even have trouble trusting myself in certain situations. So how can I trust God and others if I can even trust myself.

Yes, I have a hard time trusting people because of past hurt. I even have trouble trusting myself in certain situations. So how can I trust God and others if I can even trust myself.

God is much more trustworthy than any person including ourselves.

Here is an exercise/tool that might help you out. Have a little snack, get a pencil and paper, put on comfortable clothes. Get on your knees and ask God to reveal what is blocking you. Get up, get comfortable and start writing the first things that come into your mind. They don't have to make sense now (but they might), just write. When you are done you are done. If you decide to try it. I will have suggestions as to what to do when you are finished (you will not need to share what you have written with me or the board).

God bless you on your journey.

I've actually been working on that today and I've reliazed a lot. I may share what I feel that God has been revealing to me in another thread.

I've actually been working on that today and I've reliazed a lot. I may share what I feel that God has been revealing to me in another thread.

If you do, please let me know where to find it :hug:

I am sooo grateful what the Lord is doing in your life and for your time of joy that is to come :hug:

What exactly is praising anyway? Can just sitting here listening to praise and worship music and mediating on the Lord be a form of praise? Not singing to the music, just listening to it. That's what I did most of yesterday. There were many times while doing that that I broke down and felt the Lord was trying to tell me something.

What exactly is praising anyway? Can just sitting here listening to praise and worship music and mediating on the Lord be a form of praise? Not singing to the music, just listening to it. That's what I did most of yesterday. There were many times while doing that that I broke down and felt the Lord was trying to tell me something.

Oh...that is so very special how the Lord is touching your heart!!! :hug: :hug: :hug:

Not to get too technical but, personally, I would consider that more along the lines of worship...

But our dear Lord is not concerned with technicalities....He was just so very blessed that you two are drawing closer to each other :kiss: He just loves it when we take the time to do the things you mention in your post!!!

When I have a little more time I wll post a definition of worship for you :hug:

This may be a strange question, but is praising God and thanking God the same thing or along the same lines?

The children's church pastor said today that there are many forms of praise...singing, lifting your hands in worship, even giving your tithes can be a form of praise.

Although we could use "Praise God for His goodness" or "Thank God for His goodness" inter-changebly, I'd like to think that we should both thank God for His blessings and lovingkindness towards us and praise God for being that way :hmm:

Psalm 150 is a good praise reminder.

[quote=*Living~By~Faith*;1982797]This may be a strange question, but is praising God and thanking God the same thing or along the same lines?[/Living~By~Faith]

Nothing is a strange question :hug:

I would imagine along the same lines....