How I came back to Christ

[Mackenzie Baker]

Initially the reason I came back to Jesus was because of the terrifying things going on in the world. I was afraid of dying and finding out that I was going to face God's wrath. I felt that after spending seven years fallen away from the Lord that I needed to accept Him as lord and savior again because I wasn't faithful to him. At first I did this because I was afraid of death and the consequences that could've followed. However something amazing happened in the following days. I wanted to start rejecting my old lifestyles that I accumulated over the years and wanted to start living a righteous life as He lived. The following weeks have been challenging trying to break these old habits of the flesh and live my life for Christ. When I was listening to scriptures for dealing with anxiety and listening to God's promises for us, it made me weep because I finally began to feel guilt for my lethargy in my zest for wanting to serve the lord. It was then that I realized that I needed to live my life for Jesus and spreading his gospel to anyone who hasn't accepted him in their hearts. Afterwards I reconnected with my church I haven't seen in so long and they welcomed me back with open arms. His grace and his mercy to want me back as his servant has filled me more joy than any earthly pleasure.

 

[Winken]

H A L L E L U J A H !!! What a wonderful post. Lord, summon every Believer on CF to come here to read it!

G L O R Y !!!

 

[brinny]

Praise God!! Thank you for sharing your testimony!!!

 

[Phil 1:21]

Amen, brother! This is how turning your life over to Christ works. Praise God!

 

[Humble me Lord]

Praise God !
Thank you for sharing !
The closer your personal relationship grows with Him, the more joy and peace you will have.
God Bless You

 

[Mackenzie Baker]

Amen, brother! This is how turning your life over to Christ works. Praise God!

Last night I was worried that I committed the eternal sin, but now I know that I didn't for it was in God's will to bring me back.

 

[Waggles]

@Mackenzie Baker

Thank God that Jesus is the good shepherd...

 

[DeerGlow]

Last night I was worried that I committed the eternal sin, but now I know that I didn't for it was in God's will to bring me back.

I strayed for several months, and falling down a horrible path I suddenly had this feeling like something was terribly wrong, like one last warning. I have not recovered from my fear. I fear I do not have saving faith still, just fear of hell. I'm afraid my heart is too hard to repent and have saving faith.

 

[Mackenzie Baker]

I strayed for several months, and falling down a horrible path I suddenly had this feeling like something was terribly wrong, like one last warning. I have not recovered from my fear. I fear I do not have saving faith still, just fear of hell. I'm afraid my heart is too hard to repent and have saving faith.

If you are worried that you have committed the eternal sin, then there's a good chance that you did NOT. Ask the lord for forgiveness and tell him that you're sincerely sorry and accept him as your lord and savior.

 

[DeerGlow]

If you are worried that you have committed the eternal sin, then there's a good chance that you did NOT. Ask the lord for forgiveness and tell him that you're sincerely sorry and accept him as your lord and savior.

I have prayed for forgiveness and to receiver Jesus as Lord and Savior but it feels insincere.

 

[CtC]

I recently heard a message to the effect:

Guilt is saying: I did bad.
Shame is saying: I am bad.

Use that guilt to change what you do as the spirit moves you. Don't let the enemy convince you to turn that into shame. You are the Father's creation and He is always there ready to forgive and bless you with wonderful results!

 

[Mackenzie Baker]

I have prayed for forgiveness and to receiver Jesus as Lord and Savior but it feels insincere.

Have faith in him. If you feel genuine guilt and still want to maintain a relationship with the lord then you will be forgiven. I'll keep you in my prayers.

 

[DeerGlow]

Have faith in him. If you feel genuine guilt and still want to maintain a relationship with the lord then you will be forgiven. I'll keep you in my prayers.

I don't know if I feel genuine guilt but I'm so scared. Judgement is nearer all the time and I feel like I'm only going backwards. I don't want to burn. I don't want to be alone and burning forever.

 

[4x4toy]

Have faith in him. If you feel genuine guilt and still want to maintain a relationship with the lord then you will be forgiven. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Your posts have made me laugh with joy , God bless you

 

[Waggles]

I'm afraid my heart is too hard to repent and have saving faith.

That's where the Holy Spirit comes into all of this.
We are clay and need living water to soften us so that the Potter can shape and mould us.
Water keeps clay soft and pliable. No water and clay is hard and unworkable.

The Revival Fellowship, Fresno – A Church that knows the truth and has the proof

 

[PKFox]

I don't know if I feel genuine guilt but I'm so scared. Judgement is nearer all the time and I feel like I'm only going backwards. I don't want to burn. I don't want to be alone and burning forever.

Trust in God. Those who love Him and strive to live for Him are those who I believe will make it into Heaven. When the time comes, it's truly God's call, but I believe that you are doing your best for the Lord, even if it feels like you aren't getting anywhere.

Personally, off and on all year I've felt like I've drifted away from God. Like I'm going backwards. However, I now realize that my guilt of not continuing to grow closer to God actually led me to make changes in my life so that I COULD grow closer to Him. Think of your guilt and feelings as motivation to try harder. Nobody's perfect. We all mess up, but let us learn from our mistakes so we can do better next time.

 

[H4wk]

Some people come to God by seeing the good in the world, also by seeing how the message of the bible plays out true in the world. Some come to God by seeing the evil in the world. For me its a little of both. Welcome back, we need ya and God needs you too. The world is troubled man, people need to see us practicing our faith without fear.

 

[DeerGlow]

That's where the Holy Spirit comes into all of this.
We are clay and need living water to soften us so that the Potter can shape and mould us.
Water keeps clay soft and pliable. No water and clay is hard and unworkable.

The Revival Fellowship, Fresno – A Church that knows the truth and has the proof

So everyone who can't speak in tongues isn't saved?

 

[Mackenzie Baker]

I did forget to mention that I considered myself an atheist when I was living in sin while I knew of God and Jesus. Looking back on it now I believe I committed the sin of apostasy.

 

[DeerGlow]

I did forget to mention that I considered myself an atheist when I was living in sin while I knew of God and Jesus. Looking back on it now I believe I committed the sin of apostasy.

Considered yourself an atheist while knowing of God.... Please clarify, did you actually not believe in that time or would you say it was more of a running away sort of thing?