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2nd May 2007, 11:38 AM
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Reps: 29,445 (power: 37) | | Originally Posted by TexasGirl06  E,
As a Child of God, we have a whole different set of standards to live by.
God's Standards.
Sounds like the Holy Spirit may be tugging hard at you....to let you know that what you are doing is not pleasing to God.
The Holy Spirit will cause a saved person to be very, very uncomfortable..... if they continue to live a lifestyle of sin.
If you are not married, you should not be having sex.
I AGREE WITH THIS POSTING , YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE WAY YOU ARE LIVING, THE HOLY SPIRIT IS DEFINATLY SPEAKING TO YOU MY FRIEND
PRAYING THAT GODS WILL BE FULFILLED IN YOUR LIFE SO, YOU MAY RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS THAT HE SO DESIRES FOR YOU.
GOD BLESS
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3rd May 2007, 02:44 PM
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Reps: 287,329,116,144,577,888 (power: 287,329,116,144,600) | | None of us are deserving of Jesus and His love. So, join the club. We are all sinners in need of a Savior! Thankfully one was provided for us! 
Don't base your Christianity on what you do or don't do. You're a Christian because of what God has done for you for your salvation! God gives us the gift of faith to trust that our sins were forgiven at the cross so that we may believe and have eternal life.
Ok, so you're intentionally sinning. Now what? It's not too late to stop. Set a healthy boundary for yourself. Know that those sins you are doing were agonizing to our Lord as He suffered on the cross.
Yet, you are forgiven. You can tell your boyfriend that it's not right to sleep with each other because you're not married. If he doesn't understand or agree, is that the type of man you want in your life?
Your mom might be disappointed in some of your choices you're making, but that doesn't stop her from loving you. Originally Posted by Trying2beholy Hi all,
I'm 23 years old, in Tennessee. Two years ago I believed I was genuinely saved, now I'm not so sure. I was happy most of the time went to church, and went out of my way to do what was right. Life was good. Now I don't know. I feel fake and phony and it disturbs me. I'm so undeserving of Jesus and His love. Maybe it's because I know I'm living in sin. I've been dating a man, who I have been sleeping with, and it's a great feeling but it's also tearing at my heart. My room is a wreck, I have a low paying job, and it seems I only pray when I need something. When it's about me. My mother is dissapointed in me, little does she know that I am too. Everytime we talk she just makes me feel worse. My church is nice but I haven't been because it does so little for me. I'm lost in this big world, but I long to feel the way I once did. I asked Him into my life now it seems He has left me..
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3rd May 2007, 07:06 PM
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Persevere in the Lord. Even through this. Seek him daily. Be open to HIS correction. If there is anything you ever persevere in, in this Life. Persevere in the Lord. And yes, the sin will need to be removed for his full Glory to be manifest. In seeking him, you'll have revelation and strenght you need. Trust me, it's worth it and your deliverance will be made way to further his Glory in you. Praise the Lord!
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6th May 2007, 09:43 AM
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Reps: 9,223,372,036,854,775,808 (power: 9,223,372,036,854,824) | | | God has already spoken to you regarding the issue that is separating you from Him... this sin you need to repent of...By faith you need to walk in the new life he has shown you... By faith you need to trust Him more,... do not think that He is not talking to your boyfriend too.... He is... and you need to pray for him... God will work this all out to His glory... Trust Him.
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7th May 2007, 10:22 PM
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Reps: 5,615 (power: 12) | | Originally Posted by Trying2beholy Hi all,
I'm 23 years old, in Tennessee. Two years ago I believed I was genuinely saved, now I'm not so sure. I was happy most of the time went to church, and went out of my way to do what was right. Life was good. Now I don't know. I feel fake and phony and it disturbs me. I'm so undeserving of Jesus and His love. Maybe it's because I know I'm living in sin. I've been dating a man, who I have been sleeping with, and it's a great feeling but it's also tearing at my heart. My room is a wreck, I have a low paying job, and it seems I only pray when I need something. When it's about me. My mother is dissapointed in me, little does she know that I am too. Everytime we talk she just makes me feel worse. My church is nice but I haven't been because it does so little for me. I'm lost in this big world, but I long to feel the way I once did. I asked Him into my life now it seems He has left me..
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First of all, I believe you can never lose your salvation, but yes, when you are doing something or just living life and you have a sense that something's not right, come to God. Go to Jesus.
Second, aren't we all undeserving of God's love? I never did anything to deserve it, but in the Bible it says: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved. And this is 100% true, therefore you cannot lose your salvation. Sounds like Satan's bugging you. Don't let him get to you, cause that's what he wants. He wants you to worry. So take charge against him, and know that you are a beloved child of God Almighty.
About your mother, if she is only making you feel worse, why even bring up the subject at all? And if she happens to bring it up, just say you just don't feel like talking about it. Your mother probably cares for you and does not like seeing you like this. Remind her nicely that you need encouragement and advice, not more comments that hurt you. Explain calm that you're hurting and you need a mother's love right now, not discipline.
And finally, God will never leave you. It says so in the Bible, and I quote Joshua 1:5b (b meaning the last part of the verse) "I will never leave you nor forsake you." And those are the words of God Himself! God loves you a lot and is waiting for you. Did you know that God would send Jesus to earth just to die for you if you were the only person on earth? He would, because you are His child. look to Him for the answers. He loves you a lot. God is a God of love and kindness, if not, why would He send Jesus to die for us and also for those who hated Him. He loves you, just remember that.
If you still have doubts and feel you weren't saved right in the first place, or you should say the prayer of salvation again, here it is:
"Dear God, I love You and believe in You truly with all my heart. I want you to come into my life and save me from this horrible sinful life I lead. I want You to lead it now. I am sorry for all of my sins and ask for Your forgiveness. Please come and be my Father in heaven. I love You and believe in You. In Jesus name, Amen."
I certainly hope this helps! Remember, God loves and cares about you, and so do I. 
-Grace
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7th May 2007, 10:25 PM
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8th May 2007, 11:43 PM
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Blessings!
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9th May 2007, 01:59 PM
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Hello, I think you're getting a lot of Good advice here. Don't despair as if you will be an abomination before the Lord for your sin. Do not stop seeking his face because you feel unworthy. You will not reap the full harvest of what the Lord wants to bless you with unless you remove this sin from your life. And if he is really unhappy with it...you're going to know. Which is probably where this guilt and despair is coming from. Listen to the whisper of your conscience...God put it there for a reason. It is so much more important to have the blessings of the Lord than what we think others can bring into our lives. We just have to be brave enough to believe that... and live according to that belief. Planting that seed of faith reaps a harvest. Isaiah 54 says the "Lord is your husband" Trust me, the Lord is providing for me better than any man. Some people are blessed with the gift if singlness but in their flesh, they can't concieve such a blessing so panic and run out and find someone...just to fill the void...When we know, theres only one who can. God Bless you, sweetie.
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12th May 2007, 10:41 PM
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Reps: 5,960,221,725,160 (power: 5,960,221,733) | | I know how hard being in your position can be, I was there myself a while ago. My mother gave my some very good advice the other day concerning sin: You have to first of all ask for forgiveness. Then accept that Jesus forgives you, and that He loves you, and that nothing you can do is too horrible for Him to forgive. Also, turn away from your sin, ask Him to give you the strength to do so and the knowledge of what to do, He will.
"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." - 1 Corinthians 10:13
"Let no one say when he is tempted "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone." - James 1:13
I'll pray for you. PM me if you want to talk more. 
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