I want to go to church and to accept Jesus Christ as my Savior?

Question

My mother is a Christian, and I want to become one.
I am reading the bible, praying, and thanking Jesus and the lord every day.
I've asked my mom so many times if we can go to crurch, but she says no,"We can't because they'll ask where my husband is...It's not right for usto go without him"
I want her to understand that I want to go to cruch, dad or no dad-but I have the worst time standing up to her...I need some help-please?

No, I am not old enough to go by myself, I am not as near the age to even drive yet.

Answer 1

Your mother is a Christian, not a Catholic, so it shouldn't matter to the church if her husband is there or not. It's also more important that you practice your faith then who you go to church with to practice it.

Answer 2

When I was a young teenager I wanted to become a Roman Catholic. My parents did not go to church. They didn't care if I went and I could walk to a Baptist church and did for about a year. But then I decided that I wanted to be a Roman Catholic. They would not allow me to do that or to go there. What I did was to make a rosary and say it every day and read my bible every night. If you want to be a Born Again Christian all you need to do is to ask Jesus to come into your heart where ever you are. Get a good plain English bible and read it, the new testament is best if you are young, you will not understand the old testament. Go to a good Christian bookstore and find a book of prayers and read a few of those each day. It is a custom from long long ago to read the Psalms every day. You can get a book of Psalms (like the Grail version) and divide them up in groups that add up to 30. Then read group 1 on the 1st of the month, group 2 on the 2nd and so on. That will bring you great comfort and peace. Then when you are older you can go to a church on your own.

Peace.

Answer 3

First, from a Christian viewpoint, if you've already accepted Christ as your savior, you're a Christian; your mother's reluctance notwithstanding. Church is where you go to commune with other Christians, but not going there because your mother doesn't want to isn't your problem.

You've accepted Christ, you're a Christian. It's that simple. If your mother doesn't want to go to church, perhaps you can find a believing neighbor to take you with them. Some churches actually have busses that will travel around offering rides. Call around.

As far as your mother's husband, ask her about the woman who was the prostitute and what Christ said to her when the people were about to stone her. Jesus didn't deny anyone who wished to follow him.

Answer 4

If your Mother attend a church that looked down upon her because her husband was not with her then in my opnion she attended a church of hypocrites..... The bible says not to judge for the Judgement is God's job and will one day be done.. As far as standing up to your mom try a subtle approach...maybe a letter expressing to her that it is your decision to go to church and hers as well if she so chooses.. Maybe try to find a Church in your area or that your interested in with a bus that maybe you can call and come pick you up... or Find people in your school that attend church and ask them for a ride... I know that sounds hard but as christians they should have no problem doing it. As far as your dad not wanting to go.... remember to pray for him daily. God will get a hold of him in God's time.... these things can not be rushed.

Answer 5

My mother in law attended church for 8 years without her husband. Thank God he is a Christian now after all the years of prayers. Anyway you don't have to be in a church to accept Christ as your Savior.

Maybe a church nearby you has a bus pick up, ours does, maybe you check in on that.

God bless and congrats on your walk in the Light

Answer 6

If you are old enough go by yourself or a friend if she agrees.
You can pray and ask Jesus to forgive you or your sins and accept Him as your personal Savior right at home. You don't have to go to church to be a Christian, but it helps you be a better Christian.
Continue reading your Bible and talking to Jesus every day.

Answer 7

The Bible says that you should honor your parents, but if they're going agaisnt His Word then you need to take a stand for yourself and God. If you can, find another church. What would be the worst case scenario if you said no to your mom. The worst case scenario if you didn't go to Church and you started running low on your passion for God, and you started turning away from Him then you would go to hell. Whats your choice.

Answer 8

Continue doing what you are doing at home as far as praing, reading the bible and thanking Jesus. Is it not possible for you to go to church with another family member or a friend? Unfortunately your mother has a misunderstanding in regard to HER faith and relationship with God. It is not up to the church to judge her whether your dad attends church or not. In fact, I would say that she might be pleasantly suprised that her husbands's faith, relationship with God has nothing to do with her. The only thing that your mom can do in this situation is to pray for your dad and let God work on him!

When it is our time to go to heaven or hell God is not going to ask your mom about your dad's salvation...she will only need to answer for herself. I pray that God will grant her clarity in this situation.

You, should continue to ask your mom to allow you o attend church, but in the meantime continue with what you are doing and pray for God to open up your mother and make this possible for you...There truly is no greater love than the love of God so just know that He hears you and knows the desires of your heart. Hebrews11:6 says "Without faith it is impossible to please God. But anyone who comes to Him must believe that he exists and that he rewards thos who earnestly seek him." Keep seeking God andhe will see that you are rewarded. Also know that the moment you accept Jesus Christ as your saviour, belive that He died on the cross for your sins and that He rose again with all power you ARE SAVED!!! You don't have to be in a church to accept Christ.

Answer 9

if you want to accept Jesus as your savior you do not have to go to a church building you can ask him to come into your heart wherever your at. And if it is difficult for you to attend a church find a good bible teaching radio station in your area or call your local church and ask if you could have a Bible study at your home!!

God Bless you...

Answer 10

Good for you.. I want you to keep praying for your family and especially your mother.. Yes, your mother.. She needs to realize that when the end comes dad not going to church isn't going to help her case for not taking you... Jesus said "suffer not the children unto me".. It's our responsibility to secure a relationship between him and our kids.. Just keep praying and God will make a way.. Do you have any friends that go?? Maybe ride with them if you do.. God bless this child...My prayer for you..

Answer 11

I'm so glad that you want to become a Christian,and no you don't have to go to church to become one.You can just pray and accept Jesus.

If your mum doesn't want to go without your father,but you want to go to church,maybe you could join a youth group?That way you could learn more about God,and be in fellowship with other believers,but it wouldn't be a problem to your mum.

I hope everything goes well for you :)