Then pray this and MEAN it...
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you, I repent. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen
2007-07-14 13:52:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
see this video:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4136610474021109864&q=rawlings
2007-07-14 14:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot force anyone to become a Christian. You cannot force anyone to believe in Jesus. You can pray for them. You can witness to them. You can testify. But you cannot put up a prayer and force it down someone's throat. I understand what you are trying to do, but it will cause nothing but anger among those who don't want to know God [or think they don't]. However, maybe someone who wants to accept Christ will see this... but if they don't, this will have caused nothing but more resent and anger from those who don't believe. When you want someone to accept Christ next time, please think about how you are going about it. Think about how Christ ministered to others. The woman at the well? He didn't go straight to her and say - you are destined for Hell if you don't say this prayer. He loved her, and it was displayed. Even in the short amount of time that they talked. If you want to reach the lost - show them first, don't try to force them. They have to accept Christ in their spirit. Mere words won't do it for them - no matter how many times they recite it.
2007-07-14 14:22:06 · answer #2 · answered by serenity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
friend my mind is in heaven.but we have this 'flesh'life to live still. there's a great song out there called i can only imagine.i chose this song to be sung at my funeral.when i see christ the feeling i think i will feel is unworthy.he knows ALL my sin but still says yes to me because i have said yes to him for my lord and only savior.
2007-07-14 14:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by ronbo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL. Why do I have to pray to go to Heaven? Doesn't He know that I am a good person? Can't he see the things I do every day? Isn't he ALL KNOWING?
2007-07-14 13:57:05 · answer #4 · answered by inbetweendays 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure... just one thing.
Prove your religion is true.
Did you know that there is a difference between your beliefs and the objective truth?
Did you know that not knowing this makes christians seem incredibly unintelligent and narrow minded?
Did you know that your jesus is just a rehash of earlier, cooler gods?
http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_jcpa5.htm
http://www.near-death.com/experiences/origen
http://www.geocities.com/paulntobin/jesus.html
http://www.jesusneverexisted.com/
Did you know that the bible is a pretty horrible book?
http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/
http://www.evilbible.com/
2007-07-14 14:05:18 · answer #5 · answered by Dreamstuff Entity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
man if you are going to be in heaven i prefer hell...well i go to heaven but just if you promise me you will pray those cute prayers of yours in a very low voice
2007-07-14 13:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks. That's all I need to do? Am I now good forever or do I have to say this prayer from time to time? If so how long is it good for?
2007-07-14 13:58:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a) God doesnt exist
b) Jesus has been dead for two millenia
c) Heaven and hell don't exist
d) God is imaginary. the god you feel is your conscience.
2007-07-14 13:57:53 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Socks 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's a load of doo doo
2007-07-14 13:56:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And what if i believe that both are bullshit, and that you are deluding yourself?
2007-07-14 13:57:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, so i say this...then i can still go out for beers and broads? or what?
2007-07-14 13:55:59 · answer #11 · answered by ConstElation 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋