How To Live For God

[Jephunneh]

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Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior? Are your sins forgiven? Does God's Spirit bear witness with your spirit that you have passed from death unto life? (Rom. 8:16). Have you been born again, and do you really want to live for God? If so, there are five things I would ask you to do;

FIRST-BE SURE OF YOUR SALVATION

How can you know you are saved? By God's Word. The Blood makes you safe, and the Word makes you sure. "These things I have written unto you that ye may KNOW that ye have eternal life" (I John 5:13). Not "that ye may hope, guess, or think," but "that ye may K-N-O-W-know."

It does not say, "These happy feelings have I given you." but, "These things have I written." Now, what is written? This; "Him that cometh unto me. I will in no wise cast out" (John 6:37). Have you come? Then where are you, out or in? He says He won't cast you out. Then He must have taken you in. Again it is written, "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God" (John 1:12). Did you receive Him? Then what are you? His child, are you not?

You see, it depends on God's Word. Your feelings will change everyday. Today you may "feel" saved; tomorrow, lost, but don't go by your feelings. Go by God's Word. Believe what He says. Believe what is written. God's Word never changes, "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God" (Rom. 10:17). It is when you dare to believe, that the Spirit bears witness with your spirit that you are God's child. Thus you are assured of your salvation.

SECOND-TAKE A PUBLIC STAND FOR CHRIST

I say, a public stand. Don't try to be a secret believer; for it won't work. Unfurl your flag and come out in the open. Confess Christ at every opportunity. Tell OTHERS about Him. Don't hide your light.

"Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and my words, of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed" (Mark 8:38). If you want Him to acknowledge you, then you must acknowledge Him. If you want to grow rapidly, confess Him openly. Do it at once. Don't wait. Start now. There is nothing like it.

THIRD-TURN FROM ALL YOU KNOW TO BE WRONG

As His Spirit indwells, you will be delivered from your sins. For "Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world" (I John 4:4). "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away, behold all things are become new" (2 Cor. 5:17). He gives you a new nature, a nature that loves righteousness and hates iniquity. The Holy Spirit will enable you. He sets you free. You can now overcome. "Sin shall not have dominion over you" (Rom. 6:14).

But you must choose righteousness and forsake sin. Turn your back on it. Put it away. Set your regenerated will against it. "Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good" (Rom.12:9). "If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me" (Ps. 66:18). When you mean business, God will deliver you. All you have to do is to plead the merits of the blood and the power of the name of Jesus. "Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body" (Rom. 6:12). Come clean. Be through with sin. "Yield NOT to temptation."

FOURTH-SPEND MUCH TIME IN BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER

The more you read the Bible the more you will want to read it. If you want to grow in grace, meet God everyday. Have a place for prayer and Bible study. Be a Bible Christian. Never let a day pass without spending time alone with God. "As newborn babes desire the sincere milk of the word that ye might grow thereby" (I Peter 2:2). "Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word (Ps. 119:9). If you neglect the Word, you will backslide. If you learn how to pray, you will make rapid strides in the Christian life.

FIFTH-KEEP BUSY IN THE SERVICE OF GOD

Satan always finds mischief for idle hands to do. Therefore, find something to do. Give out gospel tracts. Get into some live soul-winning church. Go where the invitation is given and souls saved, where the message is "Ye must be born again." Don't wait to be asked to do something. Pray about it and get busy. Sing in the choir. Help in young people's work. Attend the prayer meeting. Become a personal worker. Teach Sunday School. Go to the street meetings. Visit the poor, the sick, and the imprisoned. Give your testimony.

That is all, my friend; I need say no more. If you are sure of your salvation, if you take a public stand for Christ, if you turn from all you know to be wrong, if you spend much time in Bible study and prayer and, if you keep busy in the service of God, you will do well. You will be a bright and happy Christian; God will use you in His service, and you will be a blessing wherever you go.

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[Blessed-one]

very good tips, thanks.

 

[sbbqb7n16]

To add to point 4... don't just read, meditate on and apply what you read. This is the true secret

 

[Rising_Suns]

Jephunneh,

excellent post. I just want to add that "asureness of salvation" can be mistaken with arrogance. I don't think anyone can ever be 100% sure they are going to heaven. If you are 100% sure of your salvation, then you are 100% sure you are fine the way you are and need not grow further in Christ. I think this can be a deadly assumption and stunt your spiritual growth.

Now i'm not saying you should always live in fear of being doomed to hell, but this reality should help you grow further in Christ...with that comes even more happiness, peace of mind, humility, patience, understanding, wisdom, and all those good and holy qualities. I just think that this "assurance of salvation" can instill pride and an ego in many people. It's a very touchy isssue though, and thus should be treated as such...I just wanted to bring out the other side.

 

[Jephunneh]

210 Things that are True of Me Now that I am Saved

1. My salvation is fully accomplished - John 19:30.
2. I have eternal life as a present possession - John 5:24; 6:47; 1 John 5:11-13.
3. I have Jesus Christ as my present possession - 1 John 5:12.
4. I know the one, true God - John 17:3; 1 John 2:3; 5:20.
5. I have been saved by His grace - Eph. 2:1-10.
6. I have been justified by His grace - Titus 3:7.
7. I have passed from death unto life - John 5:24; 1 John 3:14.
8. I have been quickened by God - Eph. 2:1,5; Col. 2:13.
9. I have been made fit for heaven - Col. 1:12.
10. I have the forgiveness of sins - Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:14.
11. My sins have been taken away - John 1:29; Heb. 9:26; 1 John 3:5.
12. My sins have been completely purged - Heb. 1:3.
13. My sins will never be remembered by God - Heb. 8:12; 10:17.
14. My name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life - Phil. 4:3
15. My life is hid with in God - Col. 3:3
16. I have been forgiven all trespasses - Col. 2:13; 1 John 2:12.
17. I have been fully justified - Rom. 4:5; 8:30; 1 Cor. 6:11; Gal. 2:16; [wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth]. 3:7.
18. I am reconciled to God - 2 Cor. 5:18,19; Col. 1:20.
19. I am made nigh by the blood of Christ - Eph. 2:13.
20. I am redeemed through His blood - 1 Pet. 1:18,19; Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:14.
21. I am redeemed from the curse of the law - Gal. 3:13.
22. I am redeemed from all iniquity - Titus 2:14.
23. I am bought with a price - 1 Cor. 6:20; 7:23.
24. I am delivered from so great a death - 2 Cor. 1:10.
25. I have been delivered from this present evil world - Gal. 1:4.
26. I have been delivered from the power of darkness - Col. 1:13.
27. I have been delivered from the wrath to come - 1 Thess. 1:10.
28. I will not come into condemnation or judgment - John 5:24; Rom. 8:1.
29. I am a child of God - John 1:12; Rom. 8:16; Gal. 3:26; 1 John 3:1,2.
30. I am a son of God - Gal. 4:5-7.
31. I belong to Jesus Christ - Gal. 3:29; 5:24.
32. I have been adopted - Gal. 4:5; Rom. 8:15,23.
33. I am an heir of God and joint-heir with Christ - Rom. 8:17; [wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth]. 3:7.
34. I am an heir of the grace of life - 1 Pet. 3:7.
35. All things are mine - 1 Cor. 3:21-23.
36. I possess all things - 2 Cor. 6:10.
37. I will inherit all things - Rev. 21:7.
38. I am enriched by Christ in everything - 1 Cor. 1:5; 2 Cor. 9:11.
39. I am a fellow-heir - Eph. 3:6.
40. I am rich because of Christ - 2 Cor. 8:9; Rev. 2:9.
41. I am blessed with every spiritual blessing - Eph. 1:3.
42. I have obtained an inheritance - Eph. 1:11,14; Heb. 1:14; 9:15; 1 Pet. 1:4.
43. I have been appointed to obtain salvation - 1 Thess. 5:9; Heb. 1:14.
44. I am His inheritance - Eph. 1:18.
45. I am a partaker of His promise in Christ by the gospel - Eph. 3:6.
46. I am a new creature in Christ - 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 2:10; 4:24; Col. 3:10.
47. I have been renewed by the Holy Spirit - [wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth]. 3:5.
48. I am accepted and highly favored in the Beloved - Eph. 1:6.
49. I am seated in heavenly places in Christ - Eph. 2:6.
50. I am to the praise of His glory - Eph. 1:6,12.
51. I am light in the Lord - Eph. 5:8.
52. I am a child of light - Eph. 5:8; 1 Thess. 5:5.
53. I am a "peculiar person": God's special, purchased possession - [wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth]. 2:14; 1 Pet. 2:9.
54. I am a priest who can offer spiritual sacrifices - Heb. 13:15,16; 1 Pet. 2:5,9; Rev. 1:6; 5:10; 20:6.
55. I am a king who will reign - Rev. 1:6; 5:10; 20:6.
56. I am privileged to have fellowship with the Father and with the Son- 1 John 1:3.
57. I dwell in Christ - John 6:56; 1 John 3:24; 4:13,15,16.
58. Christ dwells in me - John 6:56; Gal. 2:20; 1 John 3:24; 4:12-16.
59. I am in Christ - John 14:20; 2 Cor. 5:17.
60. Christ is in me - John 14:20; Col. 1:27; 1 John 4:4.
61. The Spirit of God dwells in me - Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 3:16; Eph. 2:21,22.
62. I am not in the flesh but in the Spirit - Rom. 8:9.
63. My "earthen vessel" houses a great Treasure - 2 Cor. 4:7.
64. My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit - 1 Cor. 6:19.
65. I have the gift and earnest of the Holy Spirit - 2 Cor. 1:22; Gal. 4:6; Eph. 1:13,14; 1 Thess. 4:8; 1 John 3:24; 4:13.
66. I have an anointing (unction) from the Holy One - 1 John 2:20,27.
67. I have an anchor for my soul, both sure and steadfast - Heb. 6:19
68. I am one of the called of Jesus Christ - Rom. 1:6; 8:28-30; Jude 1; Rev. 17:14.
69. I have been called unto the fellowship of God's Son - 1 Cor. 1:9.
70. I have been called unto eternal glory - 1 Pet. 5:10.
71. I have been called with a holy calling - 2 Tim. 1:9.
72. I am a partaker of the high, heavenly calling - Phil. 3:14; Heb. 3:1.
73. I have been called out of darkness into His marvelous light - 1 Pet. 2:9.
74. God foreknew me - Rom. 8:29; 1 Pet. 1:2.
75. God predestined me to be conformed to Christ's image - Rom. 8:29; Eph. 1:5,11.
76. I have already been glorified according to God's mind and purpose - Rom. 8:30.
77. I am eternally secure in God's love - Rom. 8:38,39.
78. I am chosen in Christ - Eph. 1:4; Col. 3:12; 1 Thess. 1:4; 1 Pet. 2:9; Rev. 17:14.
79. I am complete in Christ - Col. 2:10.
80. I am beloved of God - Col. 3:12; 2 Thess. 2:13.
81. I am chastened and disciplined by my Heavenly Father - Heb. 12:6,7.
82. I am part of that group that Christ is not ashamed to call His "brethren" and "friends" - Heb. 2:11; John 15:14,15.
83. I am a child of Abraham - Gal. 3:7.
84. I am Abraham's seed - Gal. 3:29.
85. I enjoy the blessing of Abraham - Gal. 3:9.
86. I am a child of promise - Gal. 4:28,31.
87. I am faithful - Rev. 17:14.
88. I am a sheep in His flock - Luke 12:32; Heb. 13:20; 1 Pet. 2:25.
89. I am a member in His body - 1 Cor. 10:17; Eph. 3:6; 4:25; 5:30.
90. I am a stone in His building - Eph. 2:20-22; Heb. 3:6; 1 Pet. 2:5.
91. I am a branch in His vine - John 15:1-7.
92. I am a child of His kingdom - Matt. 13:38; Mark 10:14,15; Luke 17:21.
93. I am born again into His family - John 1:12,13; James 1:18; 1 Pet. 1:3,23; 2:2; 1 John 5:1.
94. I am one of God's people because He graciously claims me as His own - 1 Pet. 2:10; Rev. 21:7.
95. I am a fellow citizen with the saints - Eph. 2:19.
96. I was baptized into Jesus Christ - Rom. 6:3; 1 Cor. 12:12-13 Gal. 3:27.
97. I was identified with Christ in His death - Rom. 6:3-6,8-11; 2 Cor. 5:14; Col. 2:12,20; 3:3.
98. I was identified with Christ in His resurrection - Rom. 6:5,8,11; 2 Cor. 5:15; Gal. 2:20; Col. 2:12; 3:1.
99. I am dead to sin - Rom. 6:2.
100. My "old man" was crucified with Christ - Rom. 6:6; Gal. 2:20
101. I have crucified the flesh with its affections and lusts - Gal. 5:24.
102. I am alive unto God - Rom. 6:11,13; Gal. 2:19,20.
103. Christ is my life - Phil. 1:21; Col. 3:4.
104. I can walk in newness of life - Rom. 6:4.
105. I can serve in newness of spirit - Rom. 7:6.
106. I can live unto righteousness - 1 Pet. 2:24.
107. I died to the law - Rom. 7:4; Gal. 2:19.
108. I am delivered from the law - Rom. 7:6.
109. I am not under the law but under grace - Rom. 6:14.
110. I have God's laws written in my heart - Heb. 10:16.
111. I am married to Jesus Christ - Rom. 7:4.
112. I am a partaker of Christ - Heb. 3:14.
113. I am identified with Christ in His suffering - 2 Tim. 2:12; Phil. 1:29; 1 Pet. 2:20; 4:12,13; 1 Thess. 3:3; Rom. 8:18; Col. 1:24.
114. The knowledge of God is made known by me - 2 Cor. 2:14.
115. The savor (aroma) of Christ is made known by me - 2 Cor. 2:15,16.
116. I am an epistle of Christ - 2 Cor. 3:3.
117. I am being changed into Christ's glorious image - 2 Cor. 3:18.
118. I am being perfected - Phil. 1:6.
119. My inward man is being renewed day by day - 2 Cor. 4:16.
120. I have put on Christ - Gal. 3:27.
121. I am not of the world - John 17:14,16.
122. The world is crucified unto me - Gal. 6:14.
123. I am crucified unto the world - Gal. 6:14.
124. I am separated unto the gospel of God - Rom. 1:1.
125. I am sanctified in Christ Jesus - 1 Cor. 1:2; 6:11; Heb. 10:10; Jude 1.
126. I am holy - Col. 3:12; Heb. 3:1; 1 Pet. 2:9; Rev. 20:6.
127. I am clothed in His righteousness - Rev. 19:18.
128. I am a saint - 1 Cor. 1:2; Phil. 1:1; Col. 1:2; Rom. 1:7.
129. I am faultless in Christ - Eph. 5:27; Col. 1:22; Jude 24.
130. I am perfected forever - Heb. 10:14.
131. I am not my own - 1 Cor. 6:19.
132. I am called unto holiness - 1 Thess. 4:7.
133. I am a citizen of heaven - Phil. 3:20.
134. I am a stranger and pilgrim who is not at home in this world - Heb. 11:13; 1 Pet. 2:11.
135. I have been translated into the kingdom of the Son of His love - Col. 1:13.
136. I am circumcised in my heart - Col. 2:11; Phil 3:3 (cf. Dt. 10:16).
137. My faithful God will sanctify me wholly - 1 Thess. 5:23,24.
138. My faithful God will keep me from evil - 2 Thess. 3:3; 2 Tim. 4:18.
139. Christ has made me free, free indeed - John 8:32,36; Gal. 5:1; 1 Cor. 7:22.
140. Jesus Christ is my Deliverer - Rom. 7:24,25.
141. I am free from sin - Rom. 6:7,18,22.
142. The law of the Spirit of Life has made me free from the law of sin and death - Rom. 8:2.
143. I am God's servant /slave - Rom. 6:22.
144. I am Christ's servant/slave - 1 Cor. 7:22.
145. I am a servant/slave of righteousness - Rom. 6:18.
146. I have been called unto liberty - Gal. 5:13.
147. I have the mind of Christ - 1 Cor. 2:16.
148. I have a sound mind - 2 Tim. 1:7.
149. Christ has given me an understanding - 1 John 5:20.
150. I have the righteousness of Christ - 2 Cor. 5:21.
151. I have all sufficiency in all things - 2 Cor. 9:8.
152. I have all things that pertain to life and godliness - 2 Pet. 1:3.
153. I can ever be content for I have Christ - Heb. 13:5.
154. I have all the armor and weapons I need - 2 Cor. 10:4; Eph. 6:10-17.
155. I have God's all-sufficient grace - 2 Cor. 12:9.
156. I have grace to help in time of need - Heb. 4:16.
157. I have God's power - Eph. 1:19; 3:20.
158. I have access to the Father - Eph. 2:18; Heb. 4:16.
159. I have a great High Priest - Heb. 2:17,18; 3:1; 4:14-16; 8:1; 10:21.
160. I have an unfailing Intercessor - Heb. 7:25; 9:24; Rom. 8:34.
161. I have a righteous Advocate with the Father for times when I sin - 1 John 2:1.
162. I have peace with God - Rom. 5:1.
163. Christ is my peace - Eph. 2:14.
164. I have rest for my soul - Matt. 11:28,29; Heb. 4:9.
165. I am led by the Spirit of God - Rom. 8:14.
166. I am enabled during trials and temptations - 1 Cor. 10:13.
167. I am given assurance by the Spirit - Rom. 8:16; Heb. 6:18.
168. I am given comfort by God - 2 Cor. 1:3-7.
169. I am tranquilized by His peace - Phil. 4:7.
170. I am freely given truth and knowledge by the Spirit - 1 Cor. 2:12.
171. I am not distressed - 2 Cor. 4:8.
172. I am not in despair - 2 Cor. 4:8.
173. I am not forsaken - 2 Cor. 4:9.
174. I am not in darkness - 1 Thess. 5:4.
175. God is my Sufficiency - 2 Cor. 3:5.

 

[Jephunneh]

176. God is my Strength - 2 Cor. 12:9,10; Phil. 4:13.
177. God is my Helper - Heb. 13:6.
178. I belong to a Sovereign God who works all things together for my good - Rom. 8:28.
179. All things are for my sake - 2 Cor. 4:15.
180. My God is for me - Rom. 8:31.
181. My every need is supplied - Phil. 4:19.
182. I am a laborer together with Christ - 1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor. 6:1.
183. I am His workmanship - Eph. 2:10.
184. God works in me - Phil. 2:13; Heb. 13:21.
185. God's Word works in me - 1 Thess. 2:13.
186. I am sealed by God - 2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:13.
187. I am on the Rock, Christ Jesus - Matt. 16:18; 1 Cor. 3:11.
188. I am established securely in Christ - 2 Cor. 1:21; 2 Thess. 3:3.
189. I am kept by the power of God - 1 Pet. 1:5.
190. I am preserved in Jesus Christ - Jude 1.
191. I am kept from falling - Jude 24.
192. I have a building of God eternal in the heavens - 2 Cor. 5:1.
193. My name is forever written in heaven - Luke 10:20.
194. I am more than a conqueror: a super-conqueror - Rom. 8:37.
195. I have victory through Christ - 1 Cor. 15:57.
196. I have overcome the world - 1 John 5:4,5.
197. I always triumph in Christ - 2 Cor. 2:14.
198. I am indwelt by the victorious Christ who is greater than Satan - 1 John 4:4.
199. Satan cannot touch me - 1 John 5:18.
200. I have a living hope - 1 Pet. 1:3.
201. I have a glorious future - Rom. 8:18; 2 Thess. 2:14.
202. I have been given eternal encouragement and good hope through grace- 2 Thess. 2:16.
203. I will be given a new body just like Christ's glorified body - Phil. 3:20-21.
204. I will be preserved unto His heavenly kingdom - 2 Tim. 4:18.
205. I am receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved - Heb. 12:28.
206. I have a place reserved in heaven for me - John 14:2,3; 1 Pet. 1:4.
207. I will not be hurt of the second death - Rev. 2:11; 20:6.
208. I will have a new name - Rev. 2:17; 3:12.
209. I will sit with Christ in His throne - Rev. 3:21.
210. I will be with my God forever - Rev. 21:3,4.

 

[Rising_Suns]

cool post Jephunneh...it's a good thing to be saved isn't it?

 

[Gerry]

"These things I have written unto you that ye may KNOW that ye have eternal life" (I John 5:13). Not "that ye may hope, guess, or think," but "that ye may K-N-O-W-know."

I like that! It does not say: Wonder, or guess or think or assume. It says KNOW!

 

[Rising_Suns]

Yes, of course once you are saved, you will have eternal life...I agree with that.

 

[GodOwnsMe]

phew I dunno what to think the first thing I thought when I read 'over' this some time ago was like oh no.
I dunno there is stuff that gets me so confused and far away from God I just can't deal with it.
Like I'm still a bit afraid of reading the bible...thinking about being obedient..(and) hell; I seriously have no clue how one can ever deal with that..
I've learned (well a bit) that with God there are no limits at all and I can
feel him carrying me..
I feel the answer to my questions can only come from Him....
its still not the coolest situation I guess.............

 

[Rising_Suns]

hey GoDowNsMe,

God is with you my sister...He loves you and will guide you...Pop open that bible of yours and read it a little before bed each night or whenever (I like to read my bible at night because I usually have nice dreams if i do ). You have learned that with God you can do anything and that you can feel Him with you...That is a huge first step. He is knocking on the door to your soul...Reading your bible and acting on it is the next step for letting Him in fully. Go with God!

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P.S. I wish I was as thirsty for holiness when I was your age..You're off to a wonderful start!

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[GodOwnsMe]

awww thanks that was soooo uplifting !!!
oh around the beginning of may God was just showing me
his love and made so many things clear to me...
(I've been Christian like since I was..7 )
my life wasn't going too well and after that I knew it'd turn everything
upside down....it did and I was so happy and everything..
I just so didn't want to be the same old....poser liar
and everything anymore it would freak me out when
I fell back to my old way of thinking and acting and
pretty much pushed myself to do it right.
I don't think all of it was bad just at one point
I kinda 'broke down' I guess because of many reasons...
theres stuff I just can't go into cause its confusing me so much
and would probably confuse people too
but I so feel God leading me and carry me out he just rocks

I'm very thankful for him working in my life and
yeh I just try to love him and just ..go with him/follow him...

right God Bless ya bro !!!

 

[Gerry]

Afraid of reading the Bible???

That seems strange for a born again Christian! How long have you been saved?

 

[GodOwnsMe]

there was a time I read the bible like 2 hours a day or even more !!
I started reading it again..I cried over some stuff I got wrong before,..God
would get me out...just now I'm a bit nervous and afraid of stuff confusing me even more and get me away from God..cause thats like the last thing I need right now (this morning I read it just...........when I start thinking
about it my thoughts will always get in this on direction like you're wrong..
not forgiven blah sorry I'm feeling a bit 'negative' this morning
God Bless you Gerry thanks for caring *hugs*

 

[Rising_Suns]

hey GoDowNsMe,

Please don't be afraid that you could misunderstand the bible. You are much better off reading it and not understanding it entirely, than not reading it at all. Before you read your bible, just take a moment ask the holy spirit to guide you as you read. When you get to a passage that confuses you, take a few moments to reflect on it and ask God to help you see the true meaning....it helps to take a step back and look at the readings as a whole. This helps from taking any one passage out of context...

And also know this; there are not many people at your age even thinking about God, and you have already read your bible in depth, and are thirsty for Him. From barely talking to you, I can already see that God has a wonderful plan for you, and will expect great things from you one day. Remember that quote from the movie spiderman;&nbsp;"with great power, comes great responsibility." Well in the same sense, when God blesses a person with many things, He expects great things from that person. If you have grown up in a relatively nice household, and lead a relatively good and happy life, that in itself is a blessing. God doesn't expect as much from a homeless person for example, yet that homeless person can still be saved through his faith and how he expresses it. Your thirst for God is a product of your faith, which is one of the greatest blessings of all. That in itself says alot. You're in God's hands my friend...let Him lead you.

 

[GodOwnsMe]

wow I'm a bit "freaked" over everything right now....
well thanks a lot I'll just try........
God gave me so much it's just that I don't know how to deal with
some stuff I guess ...

 

[Jephunneh]

Will be praying for you.

 

[GodOwnsMe]

wow you ROCK !! thank you so much I'm doing so much better

 

[dmpeace]

Hi nice post. But are not #2 and #5 the same thing. If you hand out tracts and witness to somebody isn't that the same as confessing Jesus, I think they would know who you were representing. I am not one of these Jesus this and Jesus that type of person, were I live people would just think that I was a religous freak, and avoid me, then how would I be able to witness to them, which your suppose to do. Besides I hardly ever talk because I am way to bashful, so I guess I am doomed. Am I not really a christain because I don't say Jesus every place I go. I can I be a christain if I don't dare to talk to people, its just the way I have always been. I still think both steps 2 and 5 are the same. thanks for your time. God bless,
dmpeace

 

[JPPT1974]

Being a Christian doesn't always
End with accepting Christ and baptism
As well as join a church as that is
Only the beginning as you keep growing and growing in the Lord daily.