It's Been So Long

[ChristIsSovereign]

Ahem...

I'm ashamed to admit that I (for the most part) de-Christianized for just about a year before reluctantly (Cracker Barrel hooked me in, actually) attending the Franklin Graham conference a couple days ago. I reluctantly re-committed myself to Christ that evening and while that night was one full of fear, yesterday morning was quite different. I had a tiny mustard seed growing in my heart and I started to read the words of Christ and resonated the most with the Beatitudes, which spoke to me directly as I'm most definitely poor in spirit at the moment.

At the thought of Calvinism, I recoiled in my chest, but it is the same with any label. The thought of labeling myself as A or B makes me feel uncomfortable as it turns the attention off Christ and to any man who founded the movement or any method or style of worship over the Object of worship itself.

I'm in desperate need of prayer because I'm an infant Christian who just stepped out of a nebulous void of vain sexuality, online attention seeking, deviations from natural sexuality, etc.

I'm very hesitant to listen to pastors or teachers at the moment, as I don't want to be led down specific doctrines or be led astray, etc. I'm a very weak follower of Christ so being led astray for me is like being handed cake and telling me, 'eat this and go to heaven.'

So I need prayer and encouragement in my newfound relationship with Christ. I think I plan on meeting up with one of my friends in the faith and/or the local church pastor to ask for prayer and conversing about new believers and what to do.

My Calvinist tag is going to become 'Christian' shortly; it was a tag from before.

 

[ChristianGirl_96]

Good for you! This is a individual journey.

 

[FaithLife1]

Cracker Barrel? Welcome to CF! And welcome to the body of Christ. Remember God has not given us a spirit of fear, keep praying that fear away. God will always be there to look after you, also your guardian angel.

 

[Tigger45]

Welcome and prayers for continued growth

 

[ChristIsSovereign]

I've been reading the 1979 Episcopal Book of Common Prayer for uplifting Scripture and sayings of the saints to hold me over, if you get what I mean, along with occasional quiet mind prayers to get me through the day. It's so unusual, doing so little yet it being enough for God and more.

 

[FaithLife1]

I've been reading the 1979 Episcopal Book of Common Prayer for uplifting Scripture and sayings of the saints to hold me over, if you get what I mean, along with occasional quiet mind prayers to get me through the day. It's so unusual, doing so little yet it being enough for God and more.

God gives us enough knowledge that we can handle even if it's a little bit at a time, He doesn't want to overwhelm us.

 

[ChristIsSovereign]

God gives us enough knowledge that we can handle even if it's a little bit at a time, He doesn't want to overwhelm us.

Of course not. Oftentimes I forget that God gives to us and not demands from us, for the most part. I have to remember that there's no requirements like 'pray five times a day' or anything. Just rejoice and bask in the knowledge of God.

 

[BioLeap]

Ahem...

I'm ashamed to admit that I (for the most part) de-Christianized for just about a year before reluctantly (Cracker Barrel hooked me in, actually) attending the Franklin Graham conference a couple days ago. I reluctantly re-committed myself to Christ that evening and while that night was one full of fear, yesterday morning was quite different. I had a tiny mustard seed growing in my heart and I started to read the words of Christ and resonated the most with the Beatitudes, which spoke to me directly as I'm most definitely poor in spirit at the moment.

At the thought of Calvinism, I recoiled in my chest, but it is the same with any label. The thought of labeling myself as A or B makes me feel uncomfortable as it turns the attention off Christ and to any man who founded the movement or any method or style of worship over the Object of worship itself.

I'm in desperate need of prayer because I'm an infant Christian who just stepped out of a nebulous void of vain sexuality, online attention seeking, deviations from natural sexuality, etc.

I'm very hesitant to listen to pastors or teachers at the moment, as I don't want to be led down specific doctrines or be led astray, etc. I'm a very weak follower of Christ so being led astray for me is like being handed cake and telling me, 'eat this and go to heaven.'

So I need prayer and encouragement in my newfound relationship with Christ. I think I plan on meeting up with one of my friends in the faith and/or the local church pastor to ask for prayer and conversing about new believers and what to do.

My Calvinist tag is going to become 'Christian' shortly; it was a tag from before.

Have you accepted what you believe yet?

 

[ripple the car]

Ahem...

I'm ashamed to admit that I (for the most part) de-Christianized for just about a year before reluctantly (Cracker Barrel hooked me in, actually) attending the Franklin Graham conference a couple days ago. I reluctantly re-committed myself to Christ that evening and while that night was one full of fear, yesterday morning was quite different. I had a tiny mustard seed growing in my heart and I started to read the words of Christ and resonated the most with the Beatitudes, which spoke to me directly as I'm most definitely poor in spirit at the moment.

At the thought of Calvinism, I recoiled in my chest, but it is the same with any label. The thought of labeling myself as A or B makes me feel uncomfortable as it turns the attention off Christ and to any man who founded the movement or any method or style of worship over the Object of worship itself.

I'm in desperate need of prayer because I'm an infant Christian who just stepped out of a nebulous void of vain sexuality, online attention seeking, deviations from natural sexuality, etc.

I'm very hesitant to listen to pastors or teachers at the moment, as I don't want to be led down specific doctrines or be led astray, etc. I'm a very weak follower of Christ so being led astray for me is like being handed cake and telling me, 'eat this and go to heaven.'

So I need prayer and encouragement in my newfound relationship with Christ. I think I plan on meeting up with one of my friends in the faith and/or the local church pastor to ask for prayer and conversing about new believers and what to do.

My Calvinist tag is going to become 'Christian' shortly; it was a tag from before.

That's ok. Just be a Christian, take baby steps, and we'll be praying for you, friend. I remember you. God be with you.

 

[ChristIsSovereign]

Have you accepted what you believe yet?

For the most part. I always believe in a god to say the least, so accepting the God of Scripture isn't much of a leap. I'm taking baby steps as to understanding Christian doctrine, though. Don't want to get swamped into a theological paradigm yet.

 

[ripple the car]

For the most part. I always believe in a god to say the least, so accepting the God of Scripture isn't much of a leap. I'm taking baby steps as to understanding Christian doctrine, though. Don't want to get swamped into a theological paradigm yet.

Take it slow.

 

[BioLeap]

For the most part. I always believe in a god to say the least, so accepting the God of Scripture isn't much of a leap. I'm taking baby steps as to understanding Christian doctrine, though. Don't want to get swamped into a theological paradigm yet.

What's your history here? What sin are you trying to escape.

 

[ChristIsSovereign]

What's your history here? What sin are you trying to escape.

Sin in general, used to be extreme sexual sin, but I believe God's blessed me with proper medication to deal with that, and it's been working well.

 

[BioLeap]

Sin in general, used to be extreme sexual sin, but I believe God's blessed me with proper medication to deal with that, and it's been working well.

Sin nature is not defeated by belief, because a belief that something is wrong can only be based on the assumption it's wrong. You are far more capable of defeating sin if you accept what your senses are telling you about your behaviour.

 

[ChristIsSovereign]

Sin nature is not defeated by belief, because a belief that something is wrong can only be based on the assumption it's wrong. You are far more capable of defeating sin if you accept what your senses are telling you about your behaviour.

My senses were telling me that my previous sex drive was way off the charts and needed to be dealt with. Hence proper medication, which had the desired side effect.

 

[BioLeap]

My senses were telling me that my previous sex drive was way off the charts and needed to be dealt with. Hence proper medication, which had the desired side effect.

Then that's all you need isn't it.

 

[ChristIsSovereign]

Then that's all you need isn't it.

And Jesus Christ. And His gateway to God so I can pray for matters at hand, my life and the situation with my country, e.g.

 

[BioLeap]

And Jesus Christ. And His gateway to God so I can pray for matters at hand, my life and the situation with my country, e.g.

Like I said, until you actually accept what you believe, you're not a real Christian believer. Not that I actually want you to accept something like that, I'm just pointing out the options here.

 

[ChristIsSovereign]

Like I said, until you actually accept what you believe, you're not a real Christian believer. Not that I actually want you to accept something like that, I'm just pointing out the options here.

Exactly.

 

[BioLeap]

Exactly.

Do you think believing in thing's is the best way to go? Look around you, isn't our civilization in chaos for the thing's people believe?