I'm scared of death

[Skittler]

I live in fear that one day I might wake up in hell, and this has really been getting to me lately. I don't want to die without jesus, but something seems to be holding me back, my ego and pride seems to stand in my way... I have not been in church for about 5 years, and I'm always worried about what people will think of me. These last couple of years have been really hard, my personal life has not been going well, my life seems to be sucked out of me.... My energy has amounted to nothing and my health has went down the drain. Please everyone pray that I will have the strength to give my life to jesus, i'm not expected tomorrow... I could die at anytime, and it scares me. Pray that I will recognize what a gift jesus can give, pray for my health and that I will have the energy to finally stand up and live a life for god.

Thanks

 

[ukok]

I will be praying for you.

God Bless you.

 

[Sun_flwer]

I live in fear that one day I might wake up in hell, and this has really been getting to me lately. I don't want to die without jesus, but something seems to be holding me back, my ego and pride seems to stand in my way... I have not been in church for about 5 years, and I'm always worried about what people will think of me. These last couple of years have been really hard, my personal life has not been going well, my life seems to be sucked out of me.... My energy has amounted to nothing and my health has went down the drain. Please everyone pray that I will have the strength to give my life to jesus, i'm not expected tomorrow... I could die at anytime, and it scares me. Pray that I will recognize what a gift jesus can give, pray for my health and that I will have the energy to finally stand up and live a life for god.

Thanks

Jesus wants the best for you. He died so that you might have life and have it more abundantly. He has a wonderful plan for your life and He longs to set you free from the fear of death and hell. Confess that you have sinned against God and accept Jesus sacrifice on the cross for your sins and surrender yourself to Him the best you know how. He will give you the grace and strength to live for Him and will fill your heart with peace if you let Him.


for u to let Jesus in your heart.

 

[GodOwnsMe]

glad u came here 2 ask 4 prayer!!! =)
u can always contact me if ya wanna talk (not sure how for how long ill still regularly check this site, though..)

 

[crossrunner]

I used to be soooo scared of death before I became a Christian. I was the kind of person that obessed over it. Sweaty palms and the whole 9 yards. I was also very stubborn, not wanting to give my life over to Jesus because of another fear...one that I would have to make changes in my life and I would no longer have fun and I would lose friends. Then I just did it. I made the plunge and offered myself to God. I became a believer and turned my life over to Jesus, confessing and repenting of my sins. I tell you honestly that the morbid fear of death left me at that moment and was replaced with wonderful peace. The only fear I have is now in the process (and I don't know many if any who don't fear how they will die). I now know that Jesus has gone to prepare a place for me because in His house are many mansions. I will one day be where He is also and that gives me great joy.
Did I have to make changes? Yes...that is repentance. Do I no longer have fun? No, my life is more full than I could ever imagine it to be. Did I lose friends? No, not really. I love my life now. It hasn't been an easy ride...we're not promised that....but it has been full and without fear of where I will stand before God when I die.

 

[TheOriginalWhitehorse]

Dear friend, maybe it's time to find a really good church with a warm outreach for those who would like to know the Lord. This will usually be a church that believes in it strongly enough to actually have established programs for you, with mature believers who know that true Christianity is humbling for us all, and therefore will do everything within their power to show warmth and genuine Christian love for you.

Why not tell the Lord what you feel is standing in the way, and then simply trust Him to deal with it for you. It really, truly works. At that point, you will have given Him your life in the truest sense, and you'll feel wonderful. If we can do anything to support you, please don't hestitate to ask.

Love in Christ,
WH

 

[Izzy23]

I'm praying for you that you give your life to the Lord. He will give you perfect peace. Jesus will forgive you if you ask Him to. He's just waiting for you to open your heart and surrender.

His Favorite song of all ~ Phillips, Craig and Dean

 

[devoted daughter]

Heavenly Father, please relieve wood from his fear, and bring him peace; please help him to come to feel your presence in his life; may his heart be open that he may receive your Spirit for guidance and truth; may he have patience to persevere through his struggles, and have his energy and health restored; Father, please give him guidance on his journey, and may he come to know you better, and have peace. INJC

 

[~Wisdom Seeker~]

Dear Lord,

Please give wood162001 the understanding and reassurance that is found in your love. Help him to not be guided by fear. Help him to accept that you are there, loving him unconditionally. Open his eyes and touch his soul. Help him to remember.

In Jesus' Name,
Amen

 

[monkeystink]

Wood,

That's God's warning to you. He's knocking at the door of your heart. He wants you to know that he loved you so much that he gave his very own son to pay for your sins. I will be praying for you and thinking about you as well as the billions of others that have not gotten as far as you have. If you ever want to speak one to one...e-mail me here.

I have nothing more to add but my testimony. I have never been at peace. I have fought God for years (even before I knew him.) I got to know him and still fought him. God was patient with me. He waited for me...all that time making my life more trying. He pleaded with me and begged me to come home. I didn't know that I had to silence my life to hear him.

Notice I said, "silence my life"? I had to quiet not only my mouth, but my whole life. I had to make time for him, and listen to him (really listen.) I used to pray expecting a booming voice to shout out from the sky..."Eric! You are absolutely right. I was doing my own thing and all the while your idea was better!" Yeah right!!! He spoke very quietly to my spirit. For me, it was not a voice, but a chill on my body that told me that my God is listening to me. Remember that you work on his time not he yours. He will provide for you. Everything that you will need! Problem is that you may not know that it's what you need.

There is one more thing that you have to remember if you decide to recieve Christ. Remember that God's church is perfect...the members are not. There may be people that do not meet expectations of what you might belive that a Christian should be, but they are no better than you or me (sinners.) I pray that God will shelter new Christians from these people.

I know that I have rambled on and on, but if you want peace in you life I'll get right to the point. You only have ask. In your own words, pray something like:

God, I know that I am a sinner. I want to find peace that others have found in you. I know that I need Jesus in my heart, and I just ask for him to enter my life and my heart. I pray for this in Jesus name...Amen.

If you or anyone else has prayed this prayer or something like it...I urge you to seek a church that teaches the bible (nothing more.) Speaking of a bible...Get one! I like the NIV version of the bible. My fiancee loves her tattered Contemporary English Version. I really belive that the version is not a big deal. I belive that God will protect his word regardless. Start reading in the book of John (new testament.) Read a little every day. Pray that God will show you what he wants you to see. After that...you will find your peace. It may be slow at first but it will come to you.

May God bless all you that read this post,
In the name of Jesus (the living son of God),
Eric

 

[Beloved Child]

I know what you feel like. I had moments in my life when I was afraid I wouldn't ever "make it to heaven"! I knew that I was ransomed by Jesus' blood, and I had accepted Jesus in my heart, but there was still that voice in my mind telling me that I wasn't worth going to heaven. I always thought I had to do things perfectly to please God, so at least I'd be able to find a bit favor in His eyes.
You probably know the story about the wealthy man asking Jesus about the eternal life? It's in Matthew 19:16-29. He asked Jesus what he had to do to get eternal life. Jesus answered that he must obey the commandments. The man replied that he had kept all these things, but felt he was still lacking of something. Thereupon Jesus told him to go and sell his possessions and give the money to the poor. In this way he would have treasures in heaven. But the man went away sad because he wasn't ready to sacrifice his riches for the treasures he'd have in heaven.
In a nutshell, to get eternal life, you have to do God's will and follow Jesus who came to earth to heal the sick and serve the poor. If you do all this, you can be pretty sure to get your ticket to heaven.
Oh, and one last word; I know that there are some Christians who think going to church isn't important for "only God counts". This may be true, but I think it is more than vital to go to church because in a church you will meet people who believe in God like you do, and who can teach you and be examples to you. In a church, people are to build up, to support, and also to be simply friend and helper to one another. It is really so important, and that's why I urge you to look for a church which seems interesting and attractive to you, and settle yourselve in there. In a church you will also be taught God's principle on how to obey God and to serve others - the key to eternal life!
You'll be in my prayers.

 

[Sketcher]

That church, if it is a good one, will accept you back. Any shame you might have doesn't belong there, because it is a deception that is holding you down. I once thought that I was a failure when my faith failed. I didn't want to admit what happened at all because of the shame, but my mom did some digging, I spilled it to her, and she wasn't disappointed in me at all. She only wanted to help, and to make a long story short, I not only regained my footing but I have been more confident in the face of death than ever.

Jesus died to take your sins away. Reject them, let Him take them, and see what He has in store for you! Heaven is good beyond all imagination, and I'd like to see you there someday!

 

[Bamboo_Chicken]

I have not been in church for about 5 years, and I'm always worried about what people will think of me.

If you want God in your heart, He will come. He loves eveyone of us. Also remember that you don't go to church to impress the people, you go to learn about our Lord.

Smile and God Bless,
Steffi