Originally posted by Newbie
ok...i know god...i know the stories in the bible... i know about healing...and prayers.. i believe in those. What i don't do is... 'participate'. i've have done foundation readings, said the sinners prayer, i go to church occasionally, i go christian events occasionally. At night i do pray, not for just the sake of it... but i do mean it.
So.. i get friends and families worrying about me getting saved ...going to heaven kinda thing. But i thought believers are suppose to put these 'plans' in god's hands... and not worry about it.
What are the reasons for them questioning your salvation? Is it because you go to church "occasionally"? Not going to church regularly may be one of the reasons.
Furthermore, if you are having any doubts about your salvation, consider the conditions for a true salvation experience. First of all, you must Believe, that Jesus Christ sacrificed Himself for sin for those that believe and that God raised Him from the dead. Second, you must Repent and accept Jesus as Lord of your life, master of all your actions. You must feel true sorrow for your sins, ask forgiveness, and ask God to help you to never return to these sins. This doesn't mean you're perfect, just that you have a new power from God to resist these sins, His Holy Spirit. As a result, your life should be transformed; you no longer wish to sin and hate it when you do. New fruits should start to pop up in your life such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.
Of course, no one can tell you whether or not you're saved or make the decision for you; that's between you and God. Don't get discouraged, just continue to pray; ask God to show you the truth, and He can take you there. Being a Christian is truly a wonderful thing. Just recently I became a true Christian. There is nothing that compares to the hope and peace that comes from God in a secure relationship with Him.... I hope this helps you.
