Something is stopping me from going to church.

It's not a negative energy. Thi is called an inner wound. Askw to see a man of God wich help you in order to forgive to your father. Somewhere in you, you think that God has done nothing for holding your father. No matter what you feel but next sunday, tell you that, you must go to church cauz salvation is personal. Be blessed!

I think you can return again to church and I don't think your mom is opposed to it. I agree with you God is everywhere, but you need to visit him also.

Its been 60 years since I've been to church and I wouldn't change that for the world.Of course God is everywhere (except in church). I am not wanting to go to church, because it feels so much closer to God when I'm out walking in the park! Its positive energy, and I am not afraid, because it feels so good!

there are positive energies and negative energies..if going to church makes you ill or feel discomfort,why go? but if you feel that going to church brings to your past painful memories with your father,then face it..it does mean you havent yet recovered..bring along a friend of yours who knows you or a person who understand you and there in the church,let go of your feelings.and make a new memory.. or if there is none,make friend with yourself.go to that church alone and spent time in there.time will help you

Even do your not going to church as long you have devotional with God and you always pray to him sing a song for him and praise him you have a good relationship with God also follow the words that He gave to us not only just follow the word but do it in action i believe nothing can separate you form the love God because you are the church to we are the individual church of God, its not nice to go to church you can meet your brother and sister and any kind of people as long as your interest and focus is to God but if attention is more in the people and your friend and your self better to stay at home and talk to God no one can disturb you, yes God is everywhere you can find Him anytime and anywhere.

You were right when you said God is everywhere. But also, as followers, we need to give him worship by going to mosque or church. dont just go to church when you are down. going to church should be a part of our devotion to God. The one who is pulling you back is actually satan. Maybe you will laugh but satan is also everywhere and he does everything to keep us away from God. I hope you get better. Do it for yourself. You will find peace when you are in God's home.

I think you just throw the negative things in you and go go go without turning your back. Once inside the church the power of God will let you feel comfortable.

You are never the only one. There are many people who feel the same as you, but that doesn't take the sting away. Are you attaching to Church, something that your father did? Maybe angry at God, because your father left you? Or perhaps you are scared of God, because you think God will leave you like your father did? God is not like that. Nor can he force your real father to be the man he should be. Have you ever just told God how angry and hurt you are? He can take it.

Go with positive attitude. Keep your faith on god. And let the things will be done. keep smiling. keep rocking. Go to church and talk with jesus...

Not sure why this happened to you. Maybe you have lost your faith in God but my advise is to always remember the teaching of God and pray to him if you are not sure what decision to make. This can make the inside of your body become calm.

I always went to church as a young person. My parents wanted me to have a strong belief system and looking back I can understand that. Since I have become more of a person that questions things too much. I mean having a faith is generally a very positive thing and the social aspect can be really helpful in a lot of ways. I just despise the way that many religions have built themselves. Not to mention that how can each religion be right? I have a little bit of a problem with this type of thinking. To me this is very restrictive and I prefer to believe in a little from most and none at all from some. So going to church can be hard. The truth is, if it makes you feel better, and the companionship of people who apparently care about you helps, I dont see any har,=m. Heck, you might just decide that the church you visit is exactly what you have been missing.

The moment we spend some time away from God is also the time we feel hesitant to come back. I think the reason as to why it is taking you much effort to go back to church is the idea that you've been out from the church for a while. Another thing is with your father's issue, hard to say but you have to accept reality and move on. Since you are used to be with your father when you come to church, it will be a painful sight for you to be in church without your father. Ask God about guidance and strength. Tell him what you really feel about entering again his home. I know for sure that if you'll try and with the help of the Almighty Father above, you'll be able to be in church again. It takes time and patience. God Bless!

Its not the church nor religion that will save you. If you have faith, do good deeds then God is living with you but it doesn't mean we can excuse in going to church. In your case I guess your just afraid to remember the old days and your still living with the burden . The most effective way would be to let go and move on. In terms of asking your parents it could be that your shy, worried and feel somehow odd doing things which is not usual with your parents especially if your not so close to your parents.

you are right GOD is everywhere and you can talk to HIM anytime and anywhere.the negative energy you've mentioned is your self it self.why?all the the things you wanted to do is control by your self.i'll example my self for you to understand.i don't go to church regularly because i don't like images as what the BIBLE say even though i am roman catholic and if i go to born again church i don't like also the way they praise GOD that is why i'd rather stay in home PRAY TO GOD.i do believe the true church of CHRIST is our HEART not made of stone.if you want to talk about GOD you may gather your family and this will also add strong faith to your family.humble your self and pray to GOD for knowledge and wisdom that you may find ways to solve your relationship.i noticed that you never mention your wife when you go to church before (mom,dad,brother and son).thank you!

Let me share you something. There are somethings that stop me from going to church too. In my case, it has been only months. I go to a Born again Church. This church that I had ben attending had so much activities! Most of the leaders there are retired and is somewhat financially stable in their life. So they spend most of their time in church. We have wednesday night bible study, thursday womens fellowship, saturday night meeting if you are a church officer and the Sunday service. They believe that every member of the church is a leader and they require each one to go to those days! They don't accept no as an answer. They don't understand the life situation of each person. So that makes me a non church goer for how many weeks now. It is because of the people and responsibilities..