wht do u think?

Question

ok i had a strong relationship wit our Lord but as i started to get older i became weaker....i gave into peerpressure i became some one i wasn't....and i have fights wit my parents about EVERYTHING! i don't really like the life i live but tht is why i turned to the Lord in the 1st place...and now im slippin again i miss thtt closesure..i want it again....but i want to hear some of ur basics on ur beliefs and if u don't have a religion i dn't wanna hear ur smart mouth comments .....but im talkin to ths lady who is helpin me get back in and she told me to read James .....and im startin today i just want to hear things from u guys ....to sorrda give me a boost so to say .....THANKS FOR THE HELP~1~real

Answer 1

you are on the right track so be encouraged. No matter how strong a Chrsitian or how long we walk with the Lord, we all slip, we all turn away,.
Some of the most important things we need to remember are that God's Word, the Bible is for our instruction, encouragement and training in truth. Even if it is a little bit each day, don't neglect reading and memorizing scripture. If it helps, get the Bible on tapes or CDs and listen to them as you go to sleep at night and/ or in your car. Next, fellowship, do not neglect fellowship. It is so easy to get out of fellowship with other believers because we feel intimidated, get offended, etc. But remember none of us are perfect and we need to give our offenses over to the Lord and honor one another above ourselves. Get involved with a ministry, invite other believers over for lunch or coffee or whatever, get involved in a oyuth group or ladies fellowship and go to church. And lastly, take time each day to pray, talk to the Lord - it does not have to be eloquent or long winded, just take the time to take your concerns to the Lord, worship and have an attitude of gratefulness and be still and listen.
Be encouraged, be blessed and be a blessing!

Answer 2

First as a Youth Pastor in California it is good to see a young lady interested in religion. Where to start? we all go through highs and lows in our faith I think that it is human nature to get caught up in life and to sometimes do stupid things that get in the way of our relationship with Christ. The fact that you are wrestling with the way your life is is awesome, it tells me that God has covicted your heart. Remember that we always give up on God but He never gives up on us. If you have excepted Christ as your personal Savior you are saved by his grace Romans 5. I am glad that a lady has come into your life who is dicipling you. I dont know if I would agree with you reading James at this time, But I dont know you so maybe she felt that it was appropriatwe for you. If I were to give you a book to start with it would be Romans. I would also tell you to get involved in a healthy church that has a healthy Youth group.

Answer 3

It will help you to read Deuteronomy 4:29-31. Even though this is in the Old Testament, it is still valid when you consider Lord to be either God or Jesus, as it is commonly used.

Answer 4

So you're a teenager? You're at a stage in life when your mind and body are growing, and you have new feelings, goals, and priorities. That's going to change everything right there, including how you feel about God and religion. Don't beat yourself up too hard.

Answer 5

real,seek with purity of heart and you will find. when the student is ready the teacher will appear.
life is a spiritual school,the bible is like the grades from kindergarden to PHD,then on job training.
If you get stumped you can alwaws go directly to the headmaster,,just get still, then go directly to GOD, INSIDE YOUR OWN HEART and pray he send you the teacher you need.
love Whistle Britches

Answer 6

Open you eyes and see the TRUTH.

Matthew 15:4 - For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.

Matthew 19:5 - And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

Mark 10:7 - For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;

Mark 10:19 - Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.

John 6:42 - And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven?

Ephesians 5:31 - For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

Ephesians 6:2 - Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;


"respect" was found 12 times in 12 verses in the New Testament.

Acts 10:34 - Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Romans 2:11 - For there is no respect of persons with God.

2 Corinthians 3:10 - For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.

Ephesians 6:9 - And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

Philippians 4:11 - Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

Colossians 2:16 - Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:

Colossians 3:25 - But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Hebrews 11:26 - Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

James 2:1 - My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.

James 2:3 - And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:

"respect" was found 12 times in 12 verses in the New Testament.

James 2:9 - But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

1 Peter 1:17 - And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

Answer 7

Read John as well, it may give you a reminder of just who Jesus is. Also, pray about it, and you'll feel a lot better!

Answer 8

b4 u start reading, search the history of the bible

Answer 9

you don't need a reLigion to be a nice guy.

Answer 10

i think i can help, but i need a tea bag first