What happens if you lose your faith?

But even the strongest faith can be a fragile thing. If our belief system comes under attack, our core identity can be annihilated. Either way, the experience of losing our faith is likely to be extremely difficult, leading to depression, loneliness or anger.

What is it called when you lose your faith?

16. 36. if by losing faith you mean the person does not believe anymore, then the word that comes to mind is ‘apostate’ – someone who renounces/abandons his a religious or political belief or principle. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/apostate.

How do I regain lost faith in God?

How to Regain Faith in Life

1. Evidence Journal. Look back on your life thus far and note any experiences where things worked out for the highest good even though at the time you had no idea how they would come together.
2. Count your Blessings. We take so much for granted in our lives.
3. Meditate.
4. Presence.

How do we renew our faith?

Talk to a priest or minister about coming back to your faith. They will pray with you and discuss how to return to your faith. Go to confession, if your faith offers this option. You can discuss all the things you’ve done wrong, all of the sins you have committed, and feel refreshed.

Should we lose our faith because of suffering?

When people lose their faith because of suffering, it’s usually a weak or nominal faith that doesn’t account for or prepare them for evil and suffering. I believe that any faith not based on the truth needs to be lost. The sooner, the better. Believing God exists is not the same as trusting the God who exists.

How to overcome the fear of losing your faith?

Keep doing the things that make you strong. If you find peace in reading, listening to music or working out, keep doing these things. Stay true to the activities that give you strength because these are probably the things that nourish your soul and feed your faith. 2. Allow yourself to grieve for what you have lost.

How do I deal with the uncertainty of my faith?

Be patient with the uncertainty. When you are struggling with your faith, stay in the moment as long as you need. Your loss of faith may last for a few days or even a few weeks, but you will not be abandoned. Use this time to build your faith around the certainty there is a purpose created just for you.

Can a nominal Christian lose his faith?

A nominal Christian often discovers in suffering that his faith has been in his church, denomination, or family tradition, but not Christ. As he faces evil and suffering, he may lose his faith. But that’s actually a good thing.