Before I turned my life over to God, I was a moral person. If the gas station attendent gave me $5 extra I would return it to him. I wouldn't lie or hurt anyone. But my standards were my own: I decided what was good and what was bad and acted accordingly.
When I began reading the Bible and doing what Jesus required of me I found that my heart changed.
One of the most bitter times of my life was during a divorce. My husband and I seperated 2 weeks after my father's death. At Christmas time we had an arguement about visitation rights for the kids. He swore at me, I swore back, and then I saw the look on my son's face. Though I wanted to snarl and return the anger directed toward me I asked God to help me control myself. Throughout the divorce I refused to return bitter words. End result? After 4 years we were able to reconcile and our family is back together. During our time apart God worked in both our hearts, and I give thanks to Him daily. Has God changed your heart?
2007-08-30 01:31:32 · 14 answers · asked by fmckin1 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I had a rough childhood(molested and abused ) I had drugs given to me(12), my mom left me at 3 and then her husband killed her before I got to know her and alot of issues came about from all of that.
I was saved when I was about 14 then I stepped out for 5 years. I got married at 19. My mind was warped I never really got over it all I used drugs to cover my past. My marriage suffered from it.
I was able to get back a hold of God and I will never let Go of Him Again!
We just celebrated 10 years and have 3 healthy children. Praise God!
2007-08-30 04:33:33 · answer #1 · answered by Bobbie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you think about it, the best points made by Christians can be answered like so: 1) We cannot create life from scratch, NOW! We don't fully understand lide YET. Doesn't mean there is a god! 2) We ARE animals! Smarter than all the other animals, but we are still animals. Compare the physiology, bones, teeth, joints, etc. 3) If we don't know how we came about, is it right to guess, and assume that we were created by a god? These are superficial points. Don't be fooled.
2016-05-17 05:52:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find myself to be a stubborn Christian I know what's best for me. Right? Okay atleast I thought I did. When I was 7 months pregnant, my hubby of four years had an affair. He wanted a divorce and out of our marriage. I prayed and prayed that the Lord would convict his heart, I wasn't ready to do the single mommy thing. Well I prayed for three years, I didn't date. I prayed went to church, worked and raised my son. Three years of this not questioning God, just praying and accepting his will. One day (3 years later) I met a wonderful man, we started dating. About three months into this relationship my ex-husband came back to me. He begged for forgiveness and wanted "his" family back. That was the most wonderful day of my life. I stood in our kitchen, and said I forgave you the day I learned of your transgression. However I don't think I would ever be able to forget. I told him no I had moved on. I have been married to my new husband for 6 years now. My husband and I are members in our Church and he is a strong man of God. God knows what's best for us, God has a plan, all that we have to do is trust him and lean on him. He really is there, he is living and he is the GREAT I AM!!!!
2007-08-30 01:47:41 · answer #3 · answered by fire_side_2003 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
God works in mysterious ways...
For me, its more like soul searching... Since I became mature, I tried to find answers regarding spirituality, listening to priests, teachers and pastors. Until one day, my friend and I argued about justification by faith (I was more inclined at that time on works..). She gave me a Bible verse and I continued to refute her with my own beliefs. Until such time I realized that I don't have a basis for my argument. We are the same Christians but my assumptions were baseless, and as Christians, we ought to have a basis of our faith.. that is .. the Bible, God's own written word for us..
Since then, I become fond of reading it, because I believe that the I can be acquainted and became much closer to God through His written Word. My interest became more and more.. Until I realized that reading the Bible has been my way of life.
By the way, the lady that I argued back then became my girlfriend.. and we became steady for 6 years until now. I am planning to marry her on the next 2 years...
My personal experience was not very dramatic.. but that's how it has changed my life since then..
2007-08-30 02:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by Jay R 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I was an alcoholic and self centered. I didn't have hope for anything. Just surviving on a day to day basis, living from paycheck to paycheck. Since I connected with Jesus Christ, no matter what comes along, I can have hope just knowing that He is working in my life. There is such a peace and joy, it's wonderful. The alcoholism is gone, I am outgoing, and involved in many worthwhile ministries.
2007-08-30 01:49:22 · answer #5 · answered by michael m 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, I've noticed that I've changed. I was never an "immoral" person, per se. I was honest, and I didn't steal, and I was never tempted to curse someone, murder, or rape anyone.
However, when my husband and I would fight, I would swear at him a lot, though I hardly ever raised my voice. Since I became a Christian, I don't swear anymore, and I'm considerably more patient and understanding with people, ESPECIALLY my husband. Our relationship has improved in so many ways since I became a Christian...even with him still being a non-religious theist.
2007-08-30 01:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
i too have always had standards and morals, but it wasnt till i accepted Jesus as my savior that they meant much. before i was doing things on my own - rather than doing them for the truly right reason. i spent a few years when i was younger selling/abusing cocaine amongst other things and God brought me straight out of it. through his mercy and grace i survived all those bad situations i let the devil get me into and he snatched me right out!
i feel like now im better able to help people. ive always wanted to do what was right and make a difference in lives but now i know its not just my actions its the power of prayer and knowing that by asking, you shall recieve what is meant to be, everything happens for a reason, and by me finally learning they are Gods reasons instead of my own im a much happier being. - and i am now able to help those around me who are lost through my strength in the Lord.
2007-08-30 01:48:34 · answer #7 · answered by snuggler 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I used to be a worthless, alcoholic and drug abuser. I neglected my wife, children, and myself. Today through the loving Mercy and kindness of God, I have been clean for 15 years.
2007-08-30 01:39:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 1⤋
i started to change when i realized i couldn't. once i found
out how the RUACH HAKODESH/HOLY SPIRIT works
and through HIM i could. turning to the HOLY SPIRIT
when i can't has made the difference. when HE helps
me with anything i give the RUACH HAKODESH the
credit and praise. when i can't HE can. in the TRINITY
lies my deliverance from judy herself.
2007-08-30 01:42:12 · answer #9 · answered by Judy E. T 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I have been a Christian for my whole life, so I can't say He has changed my life, just influenced it. And it is an influence for the better.
2007-08-30 01:52:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋