Seeking Help.

[soulfear]

Ok, This may not be a very good reason to search for advice on Christianity, and what-not... But, I'll give it a try.

Just a few days ago, I watched "The Passion," (Mel Gibson Film.) And about halfway into the movie, I had a feeling... Like I was angry, the people were so cruel to him. Spitting in his face, pushing him, punching him... Now, I know that this actually happend. But, What is with this feeling?

I want to turn christian... I feel it's too late for me. How do I know he's in my life? I need help... I've done so much stuff in my life, I feel like he can't correct me. Like I'm going to hell no matter what.

Heres the problem... I don't go to church... I don't really like to. (Ashamed.) Can I still be a Christian? Please... Someone help.

 

[meebs]

it is NEVER too late. You can come to Christ by praying to him right now. pray for his forgiveness, that you want him to come into your life right now. then live your life by following christs teachings to the BEST of your abilities.

As for church, ive been a christian for over 2 years and still havent found the right church!! (the best was st johns in leeds when i was a student) i dont particularly like church either sometimes it can be boring, confusing etc.... but i do like to worship God, find your own way to do this. i would recommend finding a small group of people to worship God with. Pray to God for wisdom. listen only to him. find a way to do that.

God loves us all. dont fall in the trap of listening to people too much. pray that God will help you seperate the bad stuff from the good stuff. also keep to the basics or you can get easily confused. find your own path to Jesus.

and God bless

 

[crossrunner]

Jellybrain speaks well.
I would like to add that you need to read God's word and immerse yourself into it. As long as you live and breath, it is never too late to seek and find He who gave His life for you. Jesus suffered that horrible death and took on all the sin of the world for YOU. You were on His thoughts as He died. He loves you and the stirring that you have inside you is the Holy Spirit gently knocking at the door of your heart. Won't you please answer. I promise that you will not regret it! Here are some Bible passages for your consideration: Luke 11:9-15; John 3; John 8:12, Acts 9 (here is a story of a man, who after persecuting many Christians in his day, was called by God to be one of His greatest apostles),Romans chapters 1-6. May the Lord truly bless you in your search for truth. God bless,
cr

 

[kerux]

Like said before, it is never too late, and there is nothing you have done in your life that God cannot forgive. If you want to, contact me by personal message or something and I would love to talk to you and help you with the way you are feeling. I don't have all the answers, but I will help as much as I can.

God Bless,
Pastor Mike

 

[meebs]

can i just point out that when i was starting to be a christian - i didnt want to go to church (i dont even like church much now) but was scared i would be punished if i didnt go. i now know different.

 

[soulfear]

Guys, I appreciate these replies. Thankyou.

One more question, How do I know I want him in my life? How do I know he has entered?

(Sorry for all the questions )

 

[soulfear]

Like said before, it is never too late, and there is nothing you have done in your life that God cannot forgive. If you want to, contact me by personal message or something and I would love to talk to you and help you with the way you are feeling. I don't have all the answers, but I will help as much as I can.

God Bless,
Pastor Mike

We can talk on AIM, If you have it :-D My screen name is ERehs87 -- I really appreciate it

 

[WashedClean]

Ok, This may not be a very good reason to search for advice on Christianity, and what-not... But, I'll give it a try.

Just a few days ago, I watched "The Passion," (Mel Gibson Film.) And about halfway into the movie, I had a feeling... Like I was angry, the people were so cruel to him. Spitting in his face, pushing him, punching him... Now, I know that this actually happend. But, What is with this feeling?

I want to turn christian... I feel it's too late for me. How do I know he's in my life? I need help... I've done so much stuff in my life, I feel like he can't correct me. Like I'm going to hell no matter what.

Heres the problem... I don't go to church... I don't really like to. (Ashamed.) Can I still be a Christian? Please... Someone help.

Soulfear,

I think one of the reasons you were angry at the way Jesus was treated is because you are already a Christian. I could be wrong, and to be sure you should pray for His forgiveness. But I know that's exactly how I feel when someone takes the Lord's name in vain or makes fun of Christianity. It breaks my heart and cuts me to the bone.

Keep searching for a church where you are comfortable and welcomed. Just make sure they preach the Word of God. Pray and start reading your Bible every day.

God Bless you!

WashedClean

 

[BelievingThomas]

Guys, I appreciate these replies. Thankyou.

One more question, How do I know I want him in my life? How do I know he has entered?

(Sorry for all the questions )

1 John 3:16. It's that simple. Believe "on" not just "in" Jesus Christ and you will be saved. The devil will make you feel unsaved or beyond saving. However, Grace is all about saving those who don't deseve it.

It's not easy, I have daily battles with Assurance and my Salvation. But God is helping me get better.

 

[Sketcher]

Guys, I appreciate these replies. Thankyou.

One more question, How do I know I want him in my life? How do I know he has entered?

(Sorry for all the questions )

How do you know you want Him? I think you already want Him and you know it.

How do you know He has entered? You ask for Him to enter you, and be the boss of your life, and trust that He does. Feelings don't come right away. They don't need to, because if you have asked Him to forgive you and asked for Him to come into and run your life, He did it. One of the great things about God is that He always comes through one what He has promised in the Bible NO MATTER WHAT YOU FEEL.

 

[BelievingThomas]

Faith is a difficult thing to prove. I have heard that the act of faith should involve the physical world as well as the spiritual. In order to nail down your faith, I would suggest doing what the apostles did. In the NT a believer would be baptized. This is a physical act which God uses. It shows our joining to Jesus Christ in his death and ressurection. This may provide an event that makes your faith and decision real.

I hope this helps

 

[I'mHis]

Like so many have said, it is never too late for anyone. Look at the thief on the cross!!!!! Jesus has such an amazing love for you, He is just waiting for you to ask Him in your heart. He would rather go through all that He did (the beatings, spitting, etc) than live without you!!! That thought still amazes me, and I have been a Christian for 5 years!!! lol I felt angry watching that too. I felt like screaming at them, "Leave Him alone! That's enough!" All He did was love, and look how they treated Him. My pastor was talking about that, and he said "People that aren't Christians may wonder why you are angry at the treatment Jesus received, or wonder why you are crying. But if you have accepted Christ, and He is in your life, it is like watching your best friend or family member go through it." I thought that was a pretty accurate description. Anyway, I hope I didn't confuse you or anything. Sometimes I go back and read my posts, and they make no sense to me!! LOL!!! Feel free to pm me or e-mail me if you want to talk more. Also, I have MSN Messenger if you would like to talk sometime.

 

[Emma!]

Just a thing to add, there are some great churches out there that are exciting to go to and help you to learn and grow in God. Try some out, I go to an AOG one and LOVE it!!!

GOD loves you no matter what you have done, and its NEVER too late to accept Him as you saviour.

 

[Khrissy78]

Hello soulfear

I am new to all this so I cant offer much advice but I do know that asking alot of questions on this forum helped me out alot. There are alot of wonderful people on this board who will help you. You said in one of your posts that you were sorry for all the questions, dont be! How will you know if you dont ask? Thats what this board is for. I just asked the board for advice and I had to of had like 20 questions in one post! Whenever you need advice just ask and you will see that so many wonderful people are waiting to help you.

I too cried and yelled at the tv when I watched "The Passion". To be honest I cried so much and so hard that when I woke up the next morning my eyes were so swollen I could not take my child to school! I felt just like 'I'mHis' said, Like I was watching it happend to a family member or like I was there in the movie and knew Him at that time. The only explanation is that He is in my heart!

 

[Untamed Fire]

can i just point out that when i was starting to be a christian - i didnt want to go to church (i dont even like church much now) but was scared i would be punished if i didnt go. i now know different.

It is possible to be a Christian and not go to church -- and there may be times in your life (speaking to the OP and/or anyone else to whom this applies) in which you might find this necessary or preferable -- but in general, it helps to have social and emotional support structures, that is, fellowship, in your walk with Christ. It's an important part of the process of becoming His to become part of His body, and it's vital in any change of lifestyle to form new friendships and social structures because otherwise the temptations to go back to old (pernicious) habits and ways of life are too overwhelming.

Don't choose a church arbitrarily or in a vaccuum though. Paul when he was first converted spent like 3 years studying scripture and praying as a solitary Christian. Not saying you have to do the same, just saying take time to build your personal connection with God and be grounded in His word, then make church selection a matter of deep prayer and much soul searching ... look for a place where your soul/spirit will be nurtured with the Word, your walk will be strengthened by inclusion in ministry and outreach, and your heart will be encouraged by good fellowship with other genuine Christians with whom you can be REAL.

 

[Endure2]

soulfear
you can know that God has entered you heart when youve asked him too, becuase he wants so desperately to get in.
you think you want to be saved, no, its God that wants you saved. if God hadnt given you his grace and this desire you would have never felt it.

friend, Gods wants to be with you much more than you will ever want to be with him, it doesnt take alot to convince God to come in to your life. between the 2 of you, i mean you and God, God is the most enthusiastic one about your salvation, hes the one sitting on the edge of his seat waiting for you just open your mouth and release one breadth that is in response to the feelings and desires hes placed in you, so he can come in to you.

God placed those desires and feelings in you to be saved, if you will simply kneel and open your mouth in response to them than God will most certainly come in and stay as long as youll possibly let him. God did not wait for you to draw near to him, but he came and died before you ever knew or wanted him

all it takes is a response, it doesnt matter how it goes....
"God...please...help.... me" hell come, because hes so desperate to be with you that hell take just about anything.
now i know God isnt literally desperate for anything becuase hes God, but he is love sick to be with you, so, yeah, he actually is.

and friend God is almighty, theres no distance he cant span or sin he wont erase, theres is nothing that can stand in his way of being in your life, if youll just invite him in.

Godbless you friend
Lee.