coming back to God

[LessJay101]

Okay I've backslided for awhile now and decided to come back to the lord after watching this man preach. I repent but im not sure if Jesus accepted me...he told me true repentence is going down your knees and crying for mercy..I have a problem because im not much of a crying type of guy...im not sure if I prayed sincerely from my heart and repent without crying would God forgive me....I commit some real bad sins and I just want to come clean before God and serve him...im seeking salvation and I hope I find it..any advice

 

[unkern]

Okay I've backslided for awhile now and decided to come back to the lord after watching this man preach. I repent but im not sure if Jesus accepted me...he told me true repentence is going down your knees and crying for mercy..I have a problem because im not much of a crying type of guy...im not sure if I prayed sincerely from my heart and repent without crying would God forgive me....I commit some real bad sins and I just want to come clean before God and serve him...im seeking salvation and I hope I find it..any advice

Dont listen to that junk, True repentance is to admit it and quit it. Its to admit your sins to the Lord then turn from then and not do them again.

By definition sin is the breaking of the law (1 John 3:4) the law is the first five books of the bible. Read and learn.

 

[hlaltimus]

Repentance has as it's short definition, "A change of mind". When the lost, prodigal son in Luke 15 "came to himself" while serving a foreigner in the hog pen, he then said, "I will arise and go to my father..." that was repentance. Repentance is a necessary work that continues life long while there is any sin in the experience to expel, so the prodigal son's repentance was only repentance begun, yet it was still true repentance. Because he had a change of mind about where he was and what he was doing, he then also in logical sequence had a change of committal about whom he would serve. Repentance is a change of mind or heart, which change of mind produces a change of action. He who thinks that repentance is simply abstaining from "this" or "that" sins merely out of force of guilty conscience alone, has missed the very heart of true repentance. When a sinner is given or allowed of God a new mind about what is true, and/or a new desire of the heart about what is right, this "change of mind" must invariably by degrees also produce a change of action in harmony with that new and godly mind or heart.

We don't read anywhere in chapter 15 of the lost son weeping away tears of sorrow upon the corn husks that he was forbidden to eat, in fact, his very initial motive in returning to his father was basically one of self-interest. "...How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!" vs 17b. Still, he did have a change of mind and that change of mind produced a change of action and that was repentance begun. One may weep in sorrow under the conviction of the Holy Spirit and be the object of a very deep work of repentance towards God, and yet again, one may also weep as Esau did over the loss of his birthright, and never truly come to a lasting and genuine relationship with the Lord simply out of lack of a new mind or heart. If you have been given a change of mind or heart that is accordance with the will of God...A new direction that you seek to travel in that has this gracious Being as it's sole destination, then never fear about whether or not you have biblical repentance because you do. This "change of mind" or heart must of necessity begin you out in a new and godly direction which will demand new and godly actions, thoughts, words and motives, and that will be repentance as far as God is concerned even though you shed never a single tear. When the joy and peace of God the Holy Spirit fills you to the brim with unspeakable gratitude down the road somewhere as He leads you on to glory, there will be plenty of time for tears then and there.

 

[BreadAlone]

Our Lord will ALWAYS accept you. Read the parable of the lost son.

NOW, though, you've gotta do some things. First and foremost, you MUST study your Bible PRAYERFULLY on a DAILY basis. This is key. You must also pray continually, both for your own edification and so that you do not fall into temptation.

Finally, seek a home congregation with which to fellowship and share burdens.

Do these things, and you will be on the path Christ would have you be on.

 

[rogsr]

Peace,

I agree with a lot of what my friends said above. If you feel inspired to cast off those old ways and take on new ways then its real. If you are just paying lip service in order to impress someone or something then it's not real. You sound like a down to earth person so I will say this, life is a hard and long experience and everyday is its own journey and its own reward.

Peace

 

[Elijah2]

Okay I've backslided for awhile now and decided to come back to the lord after watching this man preach. I repent but im not sure if Jesus accepted me...he told me true repentence is going down your knees and crying for mercy..I have a problem because im not much of a crying type of guy...im not sure if I prayed sincerely from my heart and repent without crying would God forgive me....I commit some real bad sins and I just want to come clean before God and serve him...im seeking salvation and I hope I find it..any advice

My dear brother, in John 14:6, our Lord Jesus Christ said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” If you want to re-establish and reconcile your relationship with HIM, then open your heart up to our Lord Jesus Christ by:

1. Admitting that you are sinner and have a need for a relationship with our Heavenly Father through our Lord Jesus Christ.

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23).

2. Be willing to confess and repent by turning away from your sin and start living you life depending on God, our Lord Jesus Christ.

“That if confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Rom. 10:9).

3. Believing that our Lord Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and after three days rose from the grave.

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8).

4. A simple act of faith, through prayer, inviting our Lord Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit.

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Rev. 3:20).

To begin the “Steps of Freedom” from the power of darkness pray the following prayer aloud, from your heart, and if possibly with another believer.

Prayer of Ownership:

Heavenly Father, I come to You through our Lord Jesus Christ.

I admit that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness.

I believe that Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ died for my sins and I want to turn away from my sins and start following Him.

I now invite You, our Lord Jesus Christ to come into my heart and life.

I want to trust You as my King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Saviour and the Master of my life and there is no other master in my life but YOU, our Lord Jesus Christ.

I acknowledge that our Lord Jesus Christ who is our Almighty God; was born of a virgin; came to earth in the flesh; died on the cross; arose from the grave three days later; and now sits at the right hand of His Father, our Heavenly Father.

I now confirm that You, our Lord Jesus Christ that You are my King, Lord, Saviour, Master and my Almighty God.

I pray this in Jesus’ Name. (AMEN)

 

[Elijah2]

Okay I've backslided for awhile now and decided to come back to the lord after watching this man preach. I repent but im not sure if Jesus accepted me...he told me true repentence is going down your knees and crying for mercy..I have a problem because im not much of a crying type of guy...im not sure if I prayed sincerely from my heart and repent without crying would God forgive me....I commit some real bad sins and I just want to come clean before God and serve him...im seeking salvation and I hope I find it..any advice

Mate, have a read of “Victory Over Darkness” and “The Bondage Breakers” written by Neil Anderson.

When we confess and repent our sins, we need to confess them verbally and aloud to our Lord Jesus Christ, and not just in our heart or brain. We speak them out in authority.

If you have committed some real terrible sins then I advise you to confess them in the presence of another mature believer. When you do that you then become accountable and responsible.

Far too many confess and repent and forgive from their brain, but when you do this verbally, then Satan and his forces will hear you as well, and then you will break any rights that they might have over you.

Remember that it’s a spiritual battle, and we are fighting against principalities, powers, rulers of darkness and spiritual hosts.

Have you dabble in the powers of darkness, such as occult, witchcraft, Ouija board, etc.

Blessings.

 

[Johnnz]

Here is what I wrote elsewhere.

[FONT=&quot]Repentance is a change of understanding, to think differently. Repentance therefore is not beating up on ourselves while grovelling before a holy, offended God, but recognising that we have busied ourselves in some things that have veiled from us what goodness God has for his people to experience. When we get a glimpse of it we want more. So we ‘repent’ and eagerly move on. I grieve, especially over young people, impressionable and sincere, trying so desperately to feel bad about something that quite obviously they enjoy doing enough to keep doing it. That’s not what the good news of the gospel is all about. Wasn’t the promised new covenant meant to work from within, to change our hearts, to give us a desire to embrace what is good? That is the freedom Romans 8 is all about[/FONT]

John
NZ

 

[wonderwaleye]

Okay I've backslided for awhile now and decided to come back to the lord after watching this man preach. I repent but im not sure if Jesus accepted me...he told me true repentence is going down your knees and crying for mercy..I have a problem because im not much of a crying type of guy...im not sure if I prayed sincerely from my heart and repent without crying would God forgive me....I commit some real bad sins and I just want to come clean before God and serve him...im seeking salvation and I hope I find it..any advice

More doctrine, they never give up. Man adding to GOD'S WORD and the folks falling for this wolves message. This is the reason that GOD'S WORD says:



ONCE YOU KNOW THE TRUTH, THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE.





The shame of it is these wolves get by with this because folks fail to read and learn from GOD. The Bible is where the true MILK is.


They use to put ashes over themselves and wear sackcloth in seeking forgiveness. GOD did not demand this. Folks confess their sins from their heart. Anything one does is just a added extra that they feel. Do not let someone tell you the motions you must do. All that is needed is go to GOD with a contrite heart. It is true when we go back through our life and confess your sins to GOD that some cry. I did. But that doesn't require you to.




Just remember If you are going to be part of the KINGDOM of ALMIGHTY GOD you MUST GIVE IT ALL TO GOD.



GOD demands that you give HIM your WHOLE heart, mind, strength, and soul. That means you go in prayer and tell GOD that you will do this and from that moment on seek GOD in all your decisions. After this is complete GOD will know. For HE searches the heart. HE will then send HIS HOLY SPIRIT ( ANOINTED-BORN AGAIN- SAVED ). For it is then that you shall receive the MISSION GOD has for just you and supply all your needs, even what you have not the ability to have.



Pick up GOD'S ROAD MAP to the KINGDOM of ALMIGHTY GOD ( BIBLE ) and start reading the NEW TESTIMENT till the next time you read it you will already know what IT'S going to say. For then it's locked in your heart to draw from for the rest of your life. You will NEVER be sorry you did.



Do yourself a BIG FAVOR and Start right now!!!



LOVE


steven

 

[LilLamb219]

God accepted you long before you were born. In fact, He loved you so much He came to earth in the form of man and died on the cross in your place to forgive your sins. You are forgiven. Believe it and don't put so much focus on how you think you're doing. Repentance is gift talk...God turns us to Him and it sounds like He's been turning you. Trust that you are in His hands and no one can pluck you out of them.

 

[salida]

1 John 1:19 - Mentions that he is faithful to forgive us of our sins.

 

[hikingchick77]

Sometimes it all about "go and sin no more"...discipline is your friend.

 

[aldar]

Okay I've backslided for awhile now and decided to come back to the lord after watching this man preach. I repent but im not sure if Jesus accepted me...he told me true repentence is going down your knees and crying for mercy..I have a problem because im not much of a crying type of guy...im not sure if I prayed sincerely from my heart and repent without crying would God forgive me....I commit some real bad sins and I just want to come clean before God and serve him...im seeking salvation and I hope I find it..any advice

Who told you that? God did or the preacher did? True repentance is...repentance, a change. Repentance in the dictionary doesn't mean crying or kneeling ya know? Repentance doesn't equal crying or any of that, those can be signs to testify to the state of your heart but they are by no means a rigid standard for what is and is not acceptable for a repentant heart ya know? You know the state of your heart and you know what your true desire is, and you know what you yearn for. If it is God and his way then that is exactly who you are, it doesn't matter what you do on the outside.
On the other hand, look at what Jesus has done for you and how much he accepts you, how much he loves you. While your preacher friend may be a wonderful person, getting caught up in outward acts or stuck on certain acts or forms or things can be less than good, its focusing on the wrong things. God knows the hearts of men, he knows if you are or arent repentant and you do too becuase you know what your true desires are, don't get confused, you know who you are and God does too. As much as your friend may love you, he doesn't know. He may mean well, but we all make mistakes, doesn't mean hes not a great preacher.