I cannot connect with "God"

I have tried on many many many occasions. I think faith is a really cool concept and can be an awesome thing for some. But I just do not understand it and I can't bring myself to REALLY believe it. I was raised "Christian" but began questioning and rejecting in first grade. It just didn't seem right to me. It's a wonderful story but, there are so many wonderful other stories. Who am I to say what is the truth? I don't know how to really explain how I feel about it. I am open to a relationship with God but it's just not *there* in me. Has anyone else ever had this issue?