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[Sariebeth]

i don't know if you can call this lukewarm Christian but thats how i feel at times, i Love God with everything in me, the last 5 months or longer have been a roller coaster for me, i strive to live for God, but i struggle with sin i don't think you put sin on a scale of Good or bad i think its all the same God doesn't Like Sin and its bad... i am at bible college at the moment i dont know how much longer i am going to be here i have a feeling not much longer but thats a different story anyway i thought since being here i'd grow closer to God i came in dead and i'm become deader ....i just dont know where to start to break out the bondage of sin in my life, i dont know how to become closer with God.... Hit me upside the head but i probably can answer my own question by saying start with reading the Word...

so if thats all u have to say or if you agree with me, just read the word.... thats cool, but could u pray for me... i dont wanna be a lukewarm Christian i want to be on Fire for Christ.

 

[Angeldove97]

May God find a way to reach you, so you may be that awesome and powerful Christian you're looking for

 

[Onlythingavailable]

I agree, reading the Word is an excellent idea. Also thinking about why being a Christian is a good thing, about the personal relationship with Jesus, and how great that is.

Praying for you.

 

[Angeldove97]

I read through this study book when I'm feeling super down and need to reconnect to God..
The One Year book of Hope by Nancy Guthrie

We have a thread going in the Christian Club forum about the book, so you can check it out and see if you'd like to get a copy: http://christianforums.com/showthread.php?t=6777222

It's a wonderful purchase and I think getting a devotional and working on it for awhile with your Bible may be just what you need

 

[James 1:27]

Reading God's word is always a good place to start. Another first step is to begin repentance for the specific sin in your life. Find a mature Christian that you can trust to listen, counsel, pray and hold you accountable. As you turn your back on sin you will be amazed at how close you become again to God. As embarrasing as it can be to admit sin to another person, it will help to set you free. And even though you are in a Christian college, don't believe Satan's lie that you are the only one struggling with sin. We are all vunerable and stumble from time to time. That's why Jesus gave his life. His blood is enough to cover your sins and heal your heart. Trust him to do that.

 

[chosenpath]

Saribeth,

We all struggle with sin. Even the Apostle Paul Struggled . Your right it is a rollercoaster. So we can either hold on and hope its over soon or raise our hands to God and know something better is coming. I'm not sure what you mean by lukewarm. But if your acknowledging that you want to be on fire for Christ. Your expressing a burning desire to please God. Thats a spark!!!!! Jesus reinforces us on how to avoid temptation by his actions(Matthew 4:1-11).

I'm praying for you.

All God's Blessings,
Chosenpath

 

[Ariel]

Yes, reading the Word is one step. Praying is another--even just crying out to God to help you. Romans 10:13 is not just for initial salvation--it is for help in any situation.

There is a lot more I'd like to share, PM me?

 

[KIGS_Naïm]

AND HELLO SARIEBETH, sorry too happy to not do that well I got something for you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m96MtNlMz8&fmt=18

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TioHiLpLz9s&fmt=18

 

[KIGS_Naïm]

In Christ mighty name BE FREE!!!

Being ashamed is like being a captive of your own feelings so in the name of the Lord BE FREE!

 

[windcatcher]

While the word of God surely can solve any spiritual problem, you can also ask God to directly touch you.

I thought you might need a fresh touch of the Holy Spirit to stir your heart. I have a good news for you though.

When you are in the bottom of the valley, there is only one place you can go. You will go "up". Cry out to the Lord, and He will hear your prayer.

 

[brownstem]

Here's a thought, look for 'Practicing the presence of God' by brother Lawrence. Do everything like you are doing it for God.

Also understand that God is searching for you, he knows your sins, but he has purchased you from your sin through Jesus. Look at the story of Hosea. We are the unfaithful wife, we keep doing wrong, but God does not give up on us.