how do you get a relationship with jesus?

Question

im going through a hard time right now and i know i need jesus help because he can get me through this dilema. but how do i ask for help what do i do? will jesus help him?im really concerend about my family because i know that most of them arent saved and i wanna improve myself because im a real angry and negative person and i need some advice.

Answer 1

Salvation in a Nutshell
by Stan Hallett

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"But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared FOR THEM THAT LOVE HIM" - II Corinthians 2:9

Note that they are "prepared for them that LOVE HIM".

Jesus said; "IF YE LOVE ME, keep my commandments." - John 14:15



COMMANDMENT:

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the NAME of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:" - Matthew 28:19
Notice that the word NAME is singular . . . one name. The words Father, Son and Holy Ghost are titles, not names.

Also notice that Jesus said; "GO". He didn't say it "would be nice if you did", or "you might think about it". It was a direction, a commandment to GO do it.


EXPLANATION on HOW to OBEY (What is the NAME?):

Peter was given the keys of the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 16:19) Many people picture Peter at heavens gate because of this. But these were not physical keys! Peter shared these same keys with us. . .
In Acts 2:37 They asked the Apostles what they should do, and Peter said: "REPENT, and be BAPTIZED every one of you in the NAME of JESUS CHRIST for the remission of sins, and ye shall RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST." - Acts 2:38

What is the NAME of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost? Peter knew, and the other Apostles standing there with him knew. This NAME is JESUS!

"Know ye not, that so many of us as were BAPTIZED into JESUS Christ were baptized into his death?" - Romans 6:3

"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the NAME of the Lord JESUS.." - Colossians 3:17

What happens if you do not OBEY? - "And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that OBEY NOT the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;" - II Thessalonians 1:7-9

Don't fall for the lie that you need not obey or do anything to be saved because some doctrine has labeled them "works". Salvation IS a gift. We do NOT deserve it and CANNOT EARN it through "works of righteousness" (Titus 3:5).

Works of righteousness are feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, etc., etc. You cannot earn salvation by doing good works.

"Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." - James 2:17-26

Obedience to God's word is a requirement! If you do not OBEY His commandments you are none of His.

"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the WILL of my Father which is in heaven." - Matthew 7:21

Believing IN the Lord is NOT enough . . . "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble." - James 2:19

We however, should believe ON Him (John 1:12, John 6:29, John 7:39, John 9:35, John 9:36, John 11:48, John 17:20, Acts 16:31, Acts 19:4, Romans 14:24, Philippians 1:29, 1 Timothy 1:16, 1 John 3:23, 1 John 5:3). To believe ON Him is to put ALL your trust in HIM and to Let Him be the Lord over your life. For if He is truly our LORD and Saviour we should OBEY Him and put all of our trust in Him.


HOW CAN YOU BE SAVED? HERE ARE THE "KEYS"

REPENT of your sins. This means to earnestly turn away from all sin, asking His forgiveness. It does not mean to confess your sins then go right back to doing the things you've always done.
"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." - Psalms 51:17


BE BAPTIZED IN JESUS NAME

"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a MAN be born AGAIN, he cannot see the kingdom of God." - John 3:3
"Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a MAN be BORN OF WATER and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." - John 3:5

"BORN OF WATER" is water baptism in JESUS NAME just as stated in Matthew 28:19 and Acts 2:38. It does not mean natural child birth as some foolish people suggest. Note that he says " Except a MAN", He is talking about a man, not a baby. Then He says "born AGAIN" (a second time).

"...while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us. . ." I Peter 3:20,21

"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned." - Mark 16:16


BE FILLED WITH the HOLY GHOST.

This is being born "of the Spirit". There is a marvelous evidence of this infilling of the Holy Ghost. Read of the accounts in the book of Acts. It's happening that same today as it did then. Don't let anyone fool you and cheat you out of your salvation at any cost.
"And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." - Acts 2:4

"For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call." - Acts 2:39

"And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?" - Luke 11:9-13

"Let God be true, but every man a liar" - Romans 3:4

Answer 2

Stay in the Word of God. Mainly in the Gospels where you can see the words of Christ over and over. Pray as often as you think of Him. The thing that got me to studying so much was a book I read about some key things that are taught by mainstream churches that are not actually in the Bible..it helped my faith tremendously because there were so many thoughts and ideas I had in my own understanding that didn't make sense...now they do and the Bible, outside of any Church has sincerely brought me through. I truely believe it is the Daily Bread and the Body of Christ..so being in it, studying His words keeps me close. I also listen to Christian music exclusively..there is massive good stuff out there..I'll burn you a sample CD if you want. I spent alot of time studying and still do things about nature and animal species, the weather, space and earth science. Why? Because in knowing that He created all these fantastic systems and melded them together to not just co-exist but to enhance each other is just so faith inspiring...if He is that powerful..what couldn't He do with me and my life. You see, Satan always boggs us down with our own flesh and bone limitations, our emotions, our situations and ruts..the neurons fire off in our brain a certain way for so long its hard to change that neuro pathway..God can do it. I know because I am not the same person I was 10 or even 5 years ago. He has brought me so far. However, you have to get rid of all the negative influences in your life..its your life and if you are giving it to God then these other things if they exist to bring you down have to go..Music, movies, books, friends, habits, hang-outs, thinking patterns, and even family members must be distanced. You belong to Christ..He is everything you need and if they will come around they will come to you. Especially when they see you glorifying God with all that is great and wonderful in your life. I know about the anger..its the strangest thing isn't it..to feel that bad and have it feel good at the same time...rage, frustration and wrath..wanting to take it out on someone and the thoughts are pervasive. I still feel it..but its nothing like it was. Now..its like a nudge rather than a full body slam. So...with some prayers for you..email me for that CD and God bless you. Love in Christ, ~J~ <><

Answer 3

A relationship with Jesus is, in fact, the process of salvation. Commercial Christianity believes in the idea of "get saved, be born again, do nothing, disobey God, and go to heaven." But the scriptures tell a very different story.

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Answer 4

All you have to do to be saved is to admit that you are a sinner, unable to make it on your own(which you have stated in your text), ask Jesus into your heart sincerely and accept him as your Lord and Savior. If you do that he will come into your life. He is not a magician though, you need to understand that even with Christ in your life you will continue to face hardships and have difficulties. My advise to you is to seek out a good church, speak with the pastor, and also to get some help with anger management. Once you become a born again Christian some of the people around you will turn away from you because if you really lead the lifestyle they will be bothered by it. all you can do as a christian is show the love of Christ to those around you, you plant the seed God will grow the garden. Good luck and God Bless you.

Answer 5

You've already received some good advice, but to understand more about how to deal with your problems and life in general, start reading your Bible and pray that God will show you what it is that you need to know. The Bible says, "seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you". We are also told, that the prayers of a righteous man do a lot of good (my paraphrase). God knows your needs and your families needs even better than you do, and He will hear and answer you needs according to His timing and His plan. He has only good plans for you and your family so take encouragement from that.

Answer 6

1 accept jesus as ur lord
2 sing and pray to God and Jesus
3 demand nothing from them
4 contribute 10% of what u earned,thats very little.
5 help people
6 look in mirror and say"i am a sinner"
7 we all sins don't b a hippocrit
8 tell the world"i am a sinner"
9 try to love,ok?
10 good luck.

Answer 7

You could try buying him a drink, I suppose. I doubt this question is intended in a serious manner, but I'll give you a serious answer: praying to a potted plant and praying to Jesus give about the same result. Why not have the courage to solve your problems for yourself, then you'll be off to a good start.

Answer 8

You've already begun to know Him by acknowledging your need for Him, none come unless they are called.
2Tim 2:11-13 This is a true saying: If we die with Him, we well also live with Him. If we endure hardship, we well reign with Him. If we deny Him, He will deny us. If we are unfaithful, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
Jeremiah 29:11-12 "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen."
We were not designed to carry burdens of our own or family members, give them to God and be faithful and pray, He will give you peace and assurance and you will know it is Him, not anything in this world, that gives you joy.

Answer 9

PRAY TO JESUS! ASK FORGIVENESS FOR YOUR SINS. LEARN TO HATE SIN AND LOVE GOD.
PLEASE READ: ROMANS 3:23 6:23 5:8 10:19 10:13
2ND CORINTHIANS 6:12 AND JOHN 3:16
LIVE AS AN EXAMPLE OF GOD'S LOVE BEFORE YOUR FAMILY. IF THEY SEE YOUR HAPPINESS THEY MAY WANT TO FOLLOW YOUR EXAMPLE.
HOPE THIS HELPS.

Answer 10

first relax
Jesus is a caring shepherd -he understands
this prayer helped me-Jesus im sorry for my sins my anger and all my negativity-come into my heart and help me, be my friend-amen" it comes from Revelation 3 vs 19&20 where he says he knocks on our heart to come in
if you got a 360 come to mine and join as a friend thanks-prayin for u either way-give it all to Jesus trust means you give him the control oooh yesss

Answer 11

By praying to Jesus, meditating, concentrating on Jesus and thinking about Jesus and his faith/sacrifice for the people.