Advice please?

Question

I got saved in March of this year and was doing very well as far as going to church, bible study and reading my bible and praying. After an accident happened in July, I got side track and have been backsliding. I have been doing some things that I shouldn't done and have ask God for forgiveness and prayed on it to help me do right. I am tired of living the way I am and want to change for the better. I am serious, I dont want to do the same things no more. What should I do concerning getting my self back to the way I was when I first got saved and as far as forgiveness. Do Jesus forgive you if you made the same mistake over and over?

Answer 1

There are many different understandings of what "being saved" means.

Some people think it is an instantaneous life altering experience that will make them automatically better people (without having to struggle).

It might help to look at your experience as the starting point of a life-long journey that will involve many ups and downs, straying and returnings. This has been the case with most Christians, and even the apostle Paul speaks of his own struggle --his mind was willing, but his flesh was weak, always doing the very thing he had resolved not to do.

You are no different than any one else in that sometimes you are going to have smooth periods in your life where you are right on track and other periods that are times you just can't seem to get a handle on. And yes, we all so often make the same mistake over and over. It often takes a lifetime to overcome some things, and even then, we may die trying to overcome.

The key is that you want to change and that you are working to get yourself back on track. This is saying a lot about who you are and your willingness and openness to become something different--this is the important part of the process.

One thing that can be helpful is to know that you are not alone on your spiritual journey. It helps to talk to others about what you are going through and to listen to how others are struggling. If the "mistake" you say you keep making over and over again is something that there might be a support group for, try going to a few meetings and see if this helps. As well, sharing your frustrations with a few who will pray for you can also give you the added boost to get past a bad spot in your life.

Sometimes the mistakes we make over and over again have something to do with the ways we were raised, traumas we have experienced, or mental/emotional problems we have. Some of what you are dealing with might have its roots in the past and some counseling might help.

And finally, pastors are good ones to talk things over with. A loving, caring pastor can encourage you and support your journey --and some congregations even have mentors or elders who are assigned to walk with you on your journey --if this is the case in your church, take advantage of it!

Answer 2

Seek him out in prayer, the Bible and start going back to church. Jesus can see if you are truly sorry in your heart. Even if you make the same mistake over and over. Hold tight to the Lords unchanging hand. If you want to change you life and the way you live then that's what you will do with Jesus' help. God will always be there for you if you just let him.

Answer 3

Yes Jesus forgives and forgives and forgives!!!!! Read your Bible esp. the New Testament,and get yourself to a good church talk to someone there that is what they are there for.You've asked for forgivness God has forgiven and forgotten. I'm serious get around other believers,there's strength there. Good Luck and God Bless

Answer 4

Everything in life is forgiving as long as you really truly believe that you repent what you might think is wrong. What might be bad for you it might be therapeutic to others, which makes me think that that was the case with you. Its OK to be religious up to a certain point, but some people cannot handle a situation like the one you have just described.

Answer 5

Your attitude of admitting and taking responsibility for your sins is the first step.
You have to continue to remind yourself of your goal and what you want to accomplish.
Your determination will get you through challenging times.
Just keep in mind that life is full of trials and tribulations. Just continue your dialog and your relationship with the Lord. He will always take care of you.
the Lord is merciful and forgiving. He will forgive you for your sins. Even the ones you already committed and asked forgiveness for before. Just don't abuse His kindness. If you know you can avoid something, do it.

Answer 6

Forgiveness of all our sin was accomplished at the cross. The fact that you are feeling guilty over somethings in your life is a way of God helping you to depend on him for his mercy and his grace. But, don't let condemnation get a hold of you. If you have asked for forgiveness with a repentant heart, then you ARE forgiven. Get with other people who want to grow in their walk with God and just keep walking with the Lord. When we fall, he picks us up and keeps on helping us to grow.

Answer 7

God is not changing the people if they do not change themselves! If you need forgiveness from God you have to follow his revised procedure of praying seeking for his forgiveness. This procedure has come with his last prophet to earth. Discover him!

Answer 8

Jesus knows you will come short, cause you are still in that rotten flesh. I am out of church myself, and fellowship as well. I wished I could say get up and get back in church, but I would need to be there myself before I could ask that of you. I do know satan likes it that we are out of church, and as for me out of fellowship. Yes Jesus does forgive us no matter what it is, and how many times we stumble over it, but keep praying he give you victory over that sin and he will.

Answer 9

Look honey, it is obvious you are unclear and lost about how to set yourself free. first of all no human being could save you, jesus was and is a baby born by God He is one of the greater prophets of God, once you recognize that God will bring his mercy toward you:

"Behold!' the Angel said, God has chosen you, and purified you, and chosen you above the women of all nations. Mary, God gives you good news of a word from Him, whose name shall be the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, honored in this world and in the Hereafter, and one of those brought near to God. He shall speak to the people from his cradle and in maturity, and he shall be of the righteous. She said: "My Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me?' He said: "Even so; God creates what He will. When He decrees a thing, He says to it, 'Be!' and it is." [3:42-47]

Answer 10

Christianity is about knowing someone. You 'got saved' making a decision to be in relationship with him. Getting back to that isn't about behavior, it's about getting the realationship back. That's first. Relationships are built with communication and trust. The relationship then leads to changes in behavior - eventually.