Is It Okay To Question God?

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“Don't question God, just trust Him

.” As they say – there's nothing wrong with God's Word. … The problem lies in how we sometimes hear and understand it.

What do you do when you question God?

  1. Identify the Source of Doubt.
  2. Spend Some Time in the Word.
  3. Don't Forget to Pray.

Is it normal to have doubts about God?

When they come, many of us naturally feel guilty, disheartened or even scared. But our reaction should be quite opposite- though doubts can be scary,

they are normal

and can actually be a great help in strengthening faith.

What was the first question God asked in the Bible?

The first recorded question that God asked man (Adam) was, “

where are you?

”.

Is questioning God sinful?


It's not a sin to question God

— search the scriptures if you doubt. … The good and the bad in this life can lead us to a deeper faith and trust in God — a blessing for all who will believe.

How do you ask God a question?

  1. How do You see me?
  2. What are You doing in my life right now?
  3. What do You say about the pain in my past?
  4. What do You want me to know about my future?
  5. What Bible verse do You have for me right now?

How do I get faith in God?

  1. Pray. Ask God, the universe, or whatever higher force you believe in for the strength to love to your full potential. …
  2. Be generous to others. …
  3. Get inspired. …
  4. Surround yourself with people you admire. …
  5. Get the ball rolling first thing in the morning.

Do Christians still have doubts?


There isn't a Christian who doesn't have doubts about his or her faith

. However, many of us are too proud to admit it. A lot of Christians would have those of us who do admit we occasionally succumb to doubt that we have some spiritual problem that needs to be fixed. … God expects us to have doubts.

Can God really do the impossible?

Jeremiah 32:17 declares, “Ah, Lord God, behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too difficult for thee.” When fear and doubt come upon us, remember that

God specializes in doing the impossible

.

Who did God ask a question?

God found

Hagar

by a well in the wilderness. She had stopped at a spring for what could have been one last drink. And then an angel of the Lord met her there and called her by her name.

How many questions does God have in the Bible?

In the Gospels Jesus asks many more questions than he answers. To be precise, Jesus asks

307 questions

. He is asked 183 of which he only answers 3. Asking questions was central to Jesus' life and teachings.

What does God ask of us in the Bible?

God

expects us to accept His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ

, as our Savior. He expects us to give our lives to Him, and in so doing, develop the character of Christ. God wants us to become more like Christ. … God expects you to trust Him, Love Him and pattern yourself after His Son, Jesus Christ.

How do you make God hear you?

  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 partners and follow God's will.

How do I talk to God?

Whatever seems most respectful and effective for you and your personal relationship with God is fine. You can

pray with your eyes open

and your head high just as it's fine to pray kneeling and silent. It's common to recite some traditional out loud, but it's also very common to pray silently to yourself.

Why does God want us to ask?

God tells us to ask because

prayer is inviting God to get involved in our lives personally and in whatever situations and circumstances we are facing in our life

. He loves us so much. He respects our will to choose to allow Him to be a part of our life so He waits for us to ask Him to get involved.

How can I grow my faith in Jesus?

  1. Open your bible daily.
  2. Read, study, daily devotionals.
  3. “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV.
  4. Fellowship with other Christians.
  5. Be humble.
  6. Serve others.
  7. Confess your sins and repent from your bad habits.
  8. Love others.
Amira Khan
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Amira Khan
Amira Khan is a philosopher and scholar of religion with a Ph.D. in philosophy and theology. Amira's expertise includes the history of philosophy and religion, ethics, and the philosophy of science. She is passionate about helping readers navigate complex philosophical and religious concepts in a clear and accessible way.