Feeling like I am a new Christian, despite knowing God previously

[xnickyx]

I want so much to write a post to talk about what is going on at the moment, but I feel as though there isn't really any where on the forums (other than the blog that I don't seem able to use) where I can post.

I was messaging my best friend and in our conversation, I realized that I am feel as though I am a new Christian, despite the fact that I have known God and a few years ago, decided to walk away. I feel as though it is complicated to explain at the moment as there is so much to it, that I don't really know where to start.

My friend suggested a worship song for me to listen to, and I did. It was very overwhelming and I feel like I don't understand what those words mean. I feel like I am yet to learn about the true meaning of having a relationship with God.

I am in such a different situation now and I feel like I am a completely different person now, and this also aids my feeling of being a "new Christian".

So, I thought that I would just post this as a start, and as a new Christian.

 

[heymikey80]

A line from an old movie comes to mind pretty often; you may find this "new to this" feeling occurring quite often, it's been happening to me for about 30 years.

"Neo, sooner or later you're going to realize just as I did that there's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path."

 

[SnappleX]

I want so much to write a post to talk about what is going on at the moment, but I feel as though there isn't really any where on the forums (other than the blog that I don't seem able to use) where I can post.

I was messaging my best friend and in our conversation, I realized that I am feel as though I am a new Christian, despite the fact that I have known God and a few years ago, decided to walk away. I feel as though it is complicated to explain at the moment as there is so much to it, that I don't really know where to start.

My friend suggested a worship song for me to listen to, and I did. It was very overwhelming and I feel like I don't understand what those words mean. I feel like I am yet to learn about the true meaning of having a relationship with God.

I am in such a different situation now and I feel like I am a completely different person now, and this also aids my feeling of being a "new Christian".

So, I thought that I would just post this as a start, and as a new Christian.

I beliebve that GOD often does this to people who return to him as a reward system... He does not want us to get lost in sinful ways, give into sinful desires, he wants a healthy/clean/righteous life for us as children of GOD. It is a great feeling to know how forgiving/merciful our LORD is and this is an unspoked proclamation on how much HE LOVES YOU!

"So, I thought that I would just post this as a start, and as a new Christian."
-- Great! I believe this was the exact thing you should have done! Welcome, and congratulation for finding our LORD Jesus Christ! You are about to really start enjoying the finer things in life and live a righteous life through our SAVIOR Jesus!

 

[visionary]

Welcome home prodical child... sometimes it takes leaving home to appreciate all that home has to offer..

 

[MissJenn23]

I feel the same hun , i feel like a bright eyed kid again ..

 

[Erie79]

That is wonderful Nicky! God does draw us near when we seek Him. It is an amazing feeling. You are growing in your faith I post in the New Christian section because like you, I am not a new Christian but I have finally begun growing in my faith. So, in a way, it's like I am a New Christian. I Listen to a lot of Contemporry Christian music now and I can't believe I used to think it was boring music! I find myself singing along to the songs. I feel closer to God when I listen to positive and uplifting music.

 

[pilgrimgal]

Great! This happened to me in my life too..I first became a Christian as a teenager and walked the walk for several years even serving in missions. Then I lost faith and turned away for some years. But God kept me in His sights and I repented. I was healed and went back to Him wholeheartedly in my 30's. It felt like rebirth and I had a new lease on life..life in Christ, that is and it seems like my journey just began. That was over 30 years ago. Praise God who never lets us go even when we leave. His love endures forever. Welcome home.

"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever." (Ps 106:1, NIV)

 

[Flishvick07]

what song was it that you didnt understand?

 

[xnickyx]

Aww, thank you so much for your lovely posts ♥

The song was Desert song - by Hilsong. I understand what the words mean, but I don't understand what they mean to me ... yet ... if you know what I mean??

I spoke to a very good friend yesterday about my situation, and I am so glad that I did. She made me realise that I never stopped believing in God. I just chose another path, which wasn't the best plan that God had for me. Now that I am returning to him, this is the best plan for me now ♥

I googled some scriptures about confidence, and I found Psalm 71 ... and, I don;t know how God did it, but it was me all over!! In terms of once being a youth and knowing Him, being so confident in him and being proud and honourable to him. It was amazing x

Downloaded one of Matt Redman's albums last night. Oh the memories and oh the releif to be listening to the songs again.

I need to go now as my battery is about to die x

♥ GoD BlEsS ♥