Finding the right church home? But been to many...(Spiritual answers only)

@nicole00 (141)
United States
August 29, 2010 12:48pm CST
To all my Christian saved church folks. Ive been to many different churches and I havent figured out yet where I belong. The first church I was at turned out to a horrible mess and closed down. So I went to another church by myself and I stayed there for years and never even got up to lift my hands but I desired to I guess because I never been at a church by myself with out family, so I left after 3 years. Than Im at a church now, its my family church, but my God hy did I do that!! Its a young ministry they dont dress up or anything or even where suits they pretty much come in there like you would go out or everyday where like school or somthing, and theres so much more but now I feel if I leave there family may be mad and I will be known as a church hopper, maybe I should of stayed where I was or God didnt want me to leave he wanted me to grow there, now Im a member of a church im not to sure about I dont know what I should do, what do you think? How did you know the church you at was the right place for you. The church I was at was Pentecost which was great, but this church I am at now is non-denomination. I know it doesnt make a difference but why am I feeling this way? Spiritual answers only.
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@urbandekay (18278)
22 Sep 10
Cast out concerns about being a 'Church hopper" or what people may think of yo. Wiat and pray for guidance, listen all the best urban
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
hi.. God knows that your heart is seeking for him. you must know where GOD wants you to grow. It is not good for you if you transfer from one church to another. you must know GODS calling for you. if at that church you are in now thought base on the HOLY BIBLE it's a good thing ..you can stay there. But if your heart feels the same..talk to GOD By his word and you'll be guided. GOD BLESS YOU.
@KrauseHome (36449)
• United States
8 Sep 10
Oh how I can relate as I have been there many times myself. I now am attending one of the Best churches for me, and Love my pastor and his wife and even though we are a little distance from church for me it makes it more worthwhile. Not sure where you live and what you are really looking for, but there are all kinds of churces and some Good pentecostal ones all over. I am Pentecostal (UPC to be exact). As for your family maybe this is something you should be Praying about and let God move you in the direction he feels is Best for your life. If it is of god in time your family will want to come along too.
• India
1 Sep 10
I am a Roman Catholic and I go to church only to hear the mass and to participate in the Holy Eucharist and nothing more than that. How the church is and what sort of people are attending it hardly matters to me. I should be able to join in prayers with others is more important than anything else. I think you have been going to the churches of other denomination.
• India
10 Sep 10
Hi nicole Welcome to mylot, i am not christian but am hindu from india. I have regard for all religions. I have muslim friends and christian friends. Some times i go to the church with my close frind Ebrahim, i love to hear what the father teaches.. Thanks for sharing. Welcome always, cheers. Professor. .
@sheatiel (46)
• India
14 Sep 10
Where ever you attend first you decide whether they are following God's word or they are preaching against the truth of Gods word. If they are following the true then you continue to stay there. After that holy sprit will guide you in every stage. God speak to you through word or church people or through pastor. You feel the happiness in you if you select the correct church. We can't change our school for each class every year. We continue to study in the same school in all classes. So don't change the church. The church where the holy spirit works, there you feel joy in you soul. It's my personal experience.
@1megiam (25)
• United States
31 Aug 10
Gee, I hope I can give you some helpful suggestions and words of encouragement. Having a foundationin Jesus Christ is the foundation we all need and your first sentence suggest you have that. I don't think you should worry so much about what others will think if you change churches again. You need to experience freedom where you worship. We experience this in different ways. Some of us like traditional music and a quiet atmostphere while others prefer just the opposite. It takes some of us longer than others to find that place and atmosphere. How we go about this can also be very different for many of us. If I may be so crude as to offer some suggestions in a 1,2,3 fashion, but knowing it isn't always this machanical or easy. 1. Pray, pray, and pray some more 2. Ask for freedom in your spirit to worship Him the way He wants you to worship Him. Hands high in the air or folded quietly on your lap. Like I said some worship quetly with all the fireworks going off inside just between them and God while others let their fireworks out for all to see neither is wrong nor is one more right than the other, if the worship is true from the heart all is accepted by Jesus. 3.Check out the doctirne of the chruch it needs to be a (Bible Beleiving Church. This pretty much means that accept the "Apostle's and the Nicene Creeds" as a part of their faith. Ask Jesus and yourself "Is this for me?" 4.Talk to your family they may have the answer. 5.You should feel at home in your place of worship. 6. Above all trust, know in your heart that Jesus wants you to belong, therefore His Spirit will witness to your spirit and bring a contetment and peace that the enemy cannot give. I hope this helps. I have stopped for a moment and prayed for you.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
29 Aug 10
All religions claimed they are the one and only true church. I can say that,true church is one that worship true GOD and teaches true teachings of GOD. How to distinguished true from untrue one? Observe the teachings,the true church is one that teaches us to love even our enemy. A church that took care of the orphans and feed the widow. Give charity to every people and never hold on to anger and revenged even if detractors try to kill their members or the leader of that church for spreading the true gospel of God. Yet,even pray for their detractors and enemy to repent and may they realized their bad doings. If you feel that you cannot feel the presence of God in your heart right now,you can meditate and at least say a prayer like talking with God in your room. Asks for HIS guidance to lead you into the right way to salvation. Only God can give you the right path to follow,you only need to trust HIM and allow HIM to direct your ways. May GOD Bless and Guide you