bad person

[MeganheartsJesus]

I feel so lousy. I know that I'm not a good person at all. I'm really selfish and lazy. I don't feel like I'm really following the Lord. I prayed that prayer and everything, but is that enough??? Don't I have to do more? Don't I have to serve the Lord in some way? Ok, yeah, duh, I do, but HOW??? There are barely any real Christians in my school or church (yeah I know, its sad) and pretty much the only Christian friend I have right now goes to school with me is even younger in the faith than I am. I guess you could say I am in need of a lot of guidance. I know God is taking care of all of that, but its very difficult when it seems like you're the only Christian around for miles. It is especially difficult to be the only Christian in your household.
I guess what I'm asking for is some advice on what I can do to change all of this. I want to be ready to give it all up for God- but I feel like I'm not good enough or something. I want to be able to talk about God on at least a DAILY basis and have fellowship with other believers. I want to make an impact on this place for God. WHAT SHOULD I DO???

 

[Daily Miracle]

I'm working at being less selfish too. I'm a nice person, and I've got high morals and ethics...that part comes naturally to me. I think I come across as being shy and quiet, but I like to call it "reserved".

Now that I've opened my eyes, I find there are a lot of ways to be less selfish, you just have to look. Have you ever seen a business collecting cans for the homeless? Have you ever seen anyone rally to collect coats? Toys for Tots? Those are all very easy ways to do something good.

Remember "Random acts of kindness?" Did you see the movie "Pay it forward?"

Instead of driving away from McDonald's with your change, give it to the Ronald McDonald House.

Just little things can make a difference.

If you want to do something more rewarding, look into community services. Ask your church if there's anything you can volunteer for.

When non-Christians see you doing things "for no gain of your own", they will notice. You'll also be surprised how many Christians are really around you too. When you are following God's word, and you are serving him well, that well-being will radiate from you, and others will start to think about their own Christianity...or lack of it.

My family aren't Christians (yet)...but they are seeing me reading the Bible, and they know I've been listening to gospel radio...and they are starting to ask questions now. My parents asked me about The Passion, because they want to see it now! They have seen how I've changed my life, not that I was bad, but they see I'm more at peace and more easily satisfied with life. They see I'm less greedy, more thankful, and I'm taking less for granted. This makes me feel good. I'm glad they haven't watched me turn into a frump, and that instead, I've become happier. The same can happen with you, just give it time.

 

[MeganheartsJesus]

Thanx, Daily Miracle, I really needed that.

 

[The Midge]

I feel so lousy. I know that I'm not a good person at all. I'm really selfish and lazy. I don't feel like I'm really following the Lord. I prayed that prayer and everything, but is that enough???
Welcome! You are no different from the rest of humanity. Remember the Church consists of self confessed sinners.
Yes that prayer was enough.

Don't I have to do more? Don't I have to serve the Lord in some way? Ok, yeah, duh, I do, but HOW??? There are barely any real Christians in my school or church (yeah I know, its sad) and pretty much the only Christian friend I have right now goes to school with me is even younger in the faith than I am. I guess you could say I am in need of a lot of guidance. I know God is taking care of all of that, but its very difficult when it seems like you're the only Christian around for miles. It is especially difficult to be the only Christian in your household.
At your stage in life the best thing you can do is study and learn. Build up skills that the Lord can use in later life. Take courses that match with your hearts desires- be it careing, creativity, technical things, organising, entrapenurship (sp?) or getting practical things done.

Hang out here if you are lonely. Try the deeper fellowship room or congregations. Don't be hasty to classify others as "not real Christians" as there may be depths to their spirituality you don't know. God has seen fit to create a Church full of diversity.

I guess what I'm asking for is some advice on what I can do to change all of this. I want to be ready to give it all up for God- but I feel like I'm not good enough or something. I want to be able to talk about God on at least a DAILY basis and have fellowship with other believers. I want to make an impact on this place for God. WHAT SHOULD I DO???
I think you will find that a whole lot of new opportunities will open up when you go to college or strart work. In the mean time keep posting!

 

[Sketcher]

Romans 8. That whole chapter is excellent for showing you that His grace is sufficient for us. Once we've honsetly prayed to recieve Christ and for Him to forgive us our sins, we are good to go. We don't have to be good enough - otherwise Christ wasted His time.

We are to live a holy life because of this life He has given us, not in order to get it. Ephesians 2:8-10

 

[robl]

The best thing to start with is practice "praying without ceasing. You can speak to the Lord anytime and anywhere. He is always right there by your side. Read your bible anytime you can make a spare moment. This is Gods love letter to you. Read it over and over. God will speak to you through His word. You will also learn who He is through His word. Try to find a bible beleiving church where you can meet with other Christians who can teach you and be there when you need someone to talk to. I go to Calvary Chapel but there are probably many churches that would be fine. Talk to and ask questions of the people in this forum as well. Most importantly, trust in God to guide you to where He wants you to be doing what He wants you to be doing!

 

[cyberwing]

I feel so lousy. I know that I'm not a good person at all. I'm really selfish and lazy. I don't feel like I'm really following the Lord. I prayed that prayer and everything, but is that enough??? Don't I have to do more?

{{{HUGS}}}
MEGAN!! Welcome to the family! We are so glad you have joined us!!! Now, first things first. You have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, as Son of the Living God, now don't forget, Jesus also warned us we have a very real enemy, the fallen angels and their lying leader satan! You must stop looking at yourself through the enemies eyes, now that you have found TRUTH, they will begin to beat at you telling you that you are no good, evil, etc. This is WRONG!!! Jesus said in His Holy Word HE came to set the captive free, he paid the ransom for our hearts! HE then follows by telling us that when we accept Him HE comes to dwell in our hearts. UH-OH.... God cannot dwell where evil resides....hmmm....that means...our hearts are GOOD! However, Megan you wrestle with problems brought on by the flesh desires you still struggle with and the enemy then lies to you and tells you it is your heart that is BAD. It is NOT! You are fearfully and wonderfully made Megan! Jesus has ransomed you and the angels have rejoiced in heaven because you have seen the TRUTH! Now stop listening to the enemy and listen to what JESUS says about you! Here I go again but visit my homepage and find "Through Whose Eyes" It will show you how the enemy lies to you! www.christianforums.com/~cyberwing

Don't I have to serve the Lord in some way? Ok, yeah, duh, I do, but HOW???

You don't have to do everything at once dear one, take time to relish your new found relationship with your Bridegroom. Get to know Him personally for the incredible Lord Jesus HE is!!! Spend time just talking with Him, discussing things with Him like your very, very best friend! HE suffered the abuse and anguish of the cross to reclaim you Megan! YOU are THAT important to HIM! {{hug}}

There are barely any real Christians in my school or church (yeah I know, its sad) and pretty much the only Christian friend I have right now goes to school with me is even younger in the faith than I am. I guess you could say I am in need of a lot of guidance. I know God is taking care of all of that, but its very difficult when it seems like you're the only Christian around for miles. It is especially difficult to be the only Christian in your household.

This walk is not easy Megan but WOW, oh WOW it's sure worth it!!! I tried life keeping Him at arms length, pushed away, doing my own thing and I have tried life walking closely with Him. Walking closely with Jesus is the ONLY WAY!!!

I guess what I'm asking for is some advice on what I can do to change all of this. I want to be ready to give it all up for God- but I feel like I'm not good enough or something. I want to be able to talk about God on at least a DAILY basis and have fellowship with other believers. I want to make an impact on this place for God. WHAT SHOULD I DO???

Megan, I would suggest you look at some people on CF's posts. Find those that show the LOVE of God in their words. Maybe ask them to pm with you. There are some mighty people of God on this site and you will find them if you are careful. Remember what the Bible tells you, the guide is to look for the fruit of The Holy Spirit being displayed in their words. {{{hugs}}} Find a few to mentor you. If you don't have good resources where you are, use this method until you get to that really intimate relationship with Jesus. That is what sustains you when the enemy tries to destroy you! (Mark my words he will try... JESUS told us he comes to kill, steal and destroy...) Good news is, staying close to JESUS, HE tells us HE wants to give us back our hearts and gives us LIFE and that more abundant! HE wants us to be HAPPY, Megan! HE wants you to be happy, first you need to learn who you are in HIM. (YOU are someone quite extraordinary!)
Feel free to PM me anytime if you like Megan and once again, welcome to the family and to this incredible adventure!!!
~Cyberwing

 

[JesusInMyHeart]

You wrote:

I know that I'm not a good person at all. I'm really selfish and lazy. I don't feel like I'm really following the Lord.

First of all God created you and you are a good person. You have accepted Jesus into your heart.

Now about being selfish and lazy, these are areas that you need to work on. Lift this area up to the Lord in prayer. Ask Him to take these traits away. Laziness, selfishness, half-heartedness...these are not the marks of the working disciple. Our work is to do all within our power to shine the Light of Jesus on people. It means energy, activity and dedication. Jesus sends every disciple to work at this work with all their might.

God commands that we live differently, therefore it is possible. We have the power of the Holy Spirit. Develop the practice of going where the Spirit leads and not where the flesh leads. Have you seen tractor ruts in the field? You hardly need to steer the vehicle as you move along. Avoid the old ruts and soon you will begin to make new ones. We are called to a new life. The old has to go and the new to come.

As you work on yourself with Christ in your life, others will see the change.

God Bless

 

[ChrisB]

Don't I have to do more? Don't I have to serve the Lord in some way?

We all do, but don't forget that our Lord didn't begin His public ministry until he was 30.

Luke 3

23Now Jesus himself was about thirty years old when he began his ministry. He was the son, so it was thought, of Joseph,

 

[Mr.Cheese]

Wanting to get involved in a ministry is good, but you have to realize that there is nothing you can "do." Your relationship with God has been restored through the blood of Jesus and nothing else. That was God's way of wiping the slate clean and saying, "It's all good between you and me."
A lot of you guys try to do all you can and try to be perfect and you get so down on yourselves. Don't do that. Let love be what drives you.

 

[Gsapious]

Welcome to the Christian family =D

I'm a new Christian as-well.. I gave my life to Jesus the Christ a month ago.

There isn't anything you need to do to be forgiven besides what you've done already! Pray for forgiveness, and do your absolute best to repent =D