2006-06-05 13:40:49 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In whose eyes?
2006-06-05 13:44:07 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Wow, this can be a very long and intensive conversation.
1) "I have redeemed myself"
Is that even possible? Jesus is the Redeemer. It is He who has redeemed you. That said, you must allow Jesus into your life for that redemption. It is not by works that you are redeemed and saved, but by grace and love and mercy.
2) What makes you say that the Lord hasn't taken you back? If you feel distant from God, you should spend time in prayer and in the Word. That's how you can get closer to him. If you have backslidden and are returning, I would recommend you read Joel 2. "Return to me with all your heart. With fasting and weeping and mourning." (NIV) It sounds like you may have mourning over the loss of this relationship, but you might need to take it that extra step and spend time in prayer and fasting.
God is not one to hold things over your head. The Psalmist writes that The Lord has cast our sins as far as the east is from the west. Another time he casts it into the sea of forgetfulness. If you repent (not just say sorry, but make the conscious decision to TURN from sin), and seek the Lord, - a) He WILL be found by you, b) You will have that right relationship once again.
2006-06-05 13:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by fireproof79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are sure, He probably has. However, I wouldn't phrase it "take me back." The Lord never left you. You left Him.
Are you sure that you are repenting of your sins or just "redeeming" to get it over with so that you can "enter Heaven when you die?"
The Lord is a forgiving and loving God. I'm sure if you have apologized, He has forgiven and of course, never through you struggles stopped loving you. Don't worry; God is always there for you. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
2006-06-05 13:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by Shauna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How did you redeem yourself? Just curious. Jesus redeems you dear one, it's all about Him, and what He has done for you. He loves you, He died for you. Jesus says all who come to Him must believe. Believe that He loves you, redeemed you, you are His.
Whenever we do something that we shouldn't and we go to Him and repent (be sorry, and not do it again) He always is just and is ready to forgive. Maybe you haven't forgiven yourself? Sometimes this happens, just keep praying about it, go to church so He can speak to you thru His word. He loves you, and He is not the one saying he isn't taking you back. He is on your side! He died so that you can have victory. He loves you, believe it. Hope this helps some.....
2006-06-05 13:50:59 · answer #4 · answered by trainer53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how can you redeem yourself. This is all god here....Jesus died to redeem you....Its not anything that you can do but rather his love that has already taken care of whatever it is you have done. Forgive yourself.....ask whoever you offended for forgiveness. Also one more thing that has been floating around my local church lately.....Where in the bible does it say to be led by your feelings.....You might not feel God has taken you back but he is not that far away. Sometimes he will take away the euphoria for your own good for your maturity. Be led by your FAITH. Interesting concept, eh? Well I thought so. Good luck, friend.
2006-06-05 14:14:41 · answer #5 · answered by rainsparrow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not to your understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He shall direct thy paths.
We can only be helped or redeemed through Christ. He takes our weakness, and will make us strong through that very weakness. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
He is able to help us over come any thing because He paid the price at calvary, and made each believer a way to be more then an over comer in spite of any thing.
2006-06-05 14:01:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God always takes you back. If you mean why doesn't He take
you to Heaven NOW, it's because He is trying to get as many
as He can saved so they also can enter His kingdom.
Thats in the book of Revelation - read it for yourself! Satan
LOOSES! GOD WINS! You must wait for Christ to come
back to earth to redeem His people - we all, as Christians wait
patiently for the same thing every day, I myself wonder if He
will come soon - the answer is YES! But it is in HIS timing!
Always believe God knows what He is doing and trust in His
timing and you will never go wrong! :)
2006-06-05 13:47:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't redeem yourself. Jesus died for your sins. Not you. If you are accidentally stating the question incorrectly then I would say that if you have asked Jesus to forgive you of your sins and accepted him into your heart and want to have a relationship with Christ then I would say that he has taken you back. You just need to continue living your life according to the teachings in the Bible. If you don't have a Bible then you really should get one.
2006-06-05 13:52:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing you could do of your own redeemed you. You were redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. God does all things in His own time so until He is ready to call you home, continue to follow in Jesus example and live His truths in this world.
2006-06-05 13:43:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you can't redeem yourself. Only He can. You can repent, ask forgiveness, and if you have sincerely done this, and accepted His promise and salvation, then He HAS taken you back.
Don't allow your human feelings to lead you to believe otherwise. He doesn't always feel close by, but He never leaves us, we only leave Him.
Spend as much time as you can staying in His Word, and know that He loves you.
2006-06-05 13:46:02 · answer #10 · answered by shiba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were never far from the Lord. He doesn't need to take you back because he always loved you and protected you.
2006-06-05 13:46:37 · answer #11 · answered by Ali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋