If I don’t worship God, will I go to a hell of some sort? I am getting that impression from people’s responses to my endless questions about religion.
I am sacred and not at all in a good place and I really am getting desperate.
I don’t know enough about religion as it is but praying has always bought me comfort and knowing that someone could be out there to save/guide me and others brings me hope.
I struggle so much with faith and I am such a paranoid person that I don’t know what I’m doing anymore and I really need help.
Thank you and hi, I’m sorry for the dramatic confessions
Don't be sorry!!!!! And you aren't being dramatic at all friend 🩷🩷🩷🩷
First, take a deeeeep breath and know that God is not waiting for you to ask the wrong question so He can condemn you. I like these verses from Matthew 7 (9-11)
9 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!"
God is not trying to trick you, nor find a loophole to send you to eternal damnation. 💕 And asking for help with your faith is not going to result in God turning His wrath on you.
The Catholic Church teaches that hell is real, but that God desires all people to be saved. Those two things are both true. But God is not looking for reasons to reject people. He is constantly reaching out to His children, including the single lost lamb, with grace, patience, and mercy.
The fact that you're worried about God, asking questions about faith, praying, and seeking truth already tells me that your heart is turned toward Him more than you may realize my friend!! You haven't rejected God. Fear and confusion are things you want to strive to overcome in your relationship with God and His plan for you, but they aren't a rejection of Him. Asking questions is not a sin. Seeking understanding is not a sin. You're in very good company of most people, including many Saints, and some of the greatest people found in Sacred Scripture 🩷
You say that prayer brings you comfort and hope. That's a beautiful and wonderful thing friend!!!!!! Keep praying!!!! Keep asking!!! You do not need to have everything figured out before you can come to God. Bring Him your fear, your confusion, your anger, your hurt, your broken heart, and your questions exactly as they are. He already knows, and He wants you to be honest and talk to Him about it. 💕
When Jesus speaks to people throughout the Gospels, one of His most common messages is "Do not be afraid." God's desire is not to terrify you into loving Him. His desire is to draw you into a relationship with Him. 💖
It may also help to speak with a priest 🙏🏼 They're very good at helping us understand God's word and His teachings.
I'll be praying for you my friend 🩷🩷🩷🩷 I'm always happy to listen and cheer you on as you grow closer to God. You are not alone 💖💖💖💖
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