Since I've given my life to Christ, and finished reading the Bible, I've been getting attacked, and some of it is my fault by losing my passion to stay in the word after this.
I've sinned big time----in the flesh, mind, and spirit (lust, bad mouth, depression, covetousness, doubt , lack of faith, and worry), and I've repented.
I remember when Peter denied Christ, but after his death and resurrection, he came back stronger.
I feel condemned at times, and I need tips to stay on the right track. I don't want to fall back into these things.
Please give me tips.
2007-09-16 09:27:49 · 27 answers · asked by Deelite Me! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Surround yourself with true Christian friends.... thru the church or school... who can help you be accountable for your actions.. and who will back that with Christ based wisdom and ideals.
Stay in the Word daily. We can do all things thru Christ who strengthens us. If we are away from His teachings and words, we fall easily into the pit of sin.
we are to be set apart from what the world accepts as 'good' ... we need to rise above those things!
Praying for you ... for strength and wisdom, for comfort and assurance of being In Christ daily
2007-09-16 09:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by Mewsic 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Start by taking back some of your life. Having faith and a relationship with God is personal.
Ease up on the passion part relax it's all good. If you have already acknowledged your sins then move on. You only have to go ask God once and it's done. If you are asking forgiveness over & over again then you don't get it or don't truely believe in the benevolence of the universe
Be pround and courages in your life don't bow your head remember God is on your side you have the strongest & mightest with you at all time.
You are not condemmed to anything except your own internal voice constantly pushing at your self esteem.
Go see a shrink or a pastor someone that can show you how to have your faith & beliefs without it being so freaking burdensome.
Be joyful in your walk. God speed your jouney.
2007-09-16 09:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by theladygeorge 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Life is hard, and following Christ is hard. There is no easy way, but there is victory, if we endure troubles and hardships, thats a promise from Jesus.
Sometimes God sends us tests to see how we will react, and sometimes the devil will try to trip us up, so that we will fall away from the truth...He would love that ! And sometimes we fall into wrong places and bad situations because we are weak ! Thats why we need God.
Stay connected to God, and Gods words, and Gods people, and things will eventually change for the good !
2007-09-24 08:28:10 · answer #3 · answered by sharky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we all experience this sometime in our walk with Jesus. That sin thing is really hard to get under control It is good that you repented, the Holy Spirit will cleasnse you of all unrighteousness. Like Peter, in some way we have all denied Him and in the same way we feel bad. Remember that God will use even the bad and turn it into good. Just keep trusting in Him, praying and calling on His name. To feel bad is okay, but to feel condemned is satan trying to wear you down. Don't give into his ugly ways. Remember that Jesus is for you and on your side always.
2007-09-16 09:46:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost you are a child of God and God loves you more that you can even get your mind around. You can begin to surround yourself in God's white protective light. Just imagine it coming from the God within and surrounding you as it joins God's light. Jesus was asked what the most important commandment is. He answered, "To love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might, and to love your neighbor as you love yourself." He was also called a "good man", and he rebuked them saying, "only my Father in Heaven is good." He came to fulfill the Law, (commandments), and give us new instructions regarding how to live. You know, like the last will and testament people write before death? That's what happened to the old testament, it was done. Jesus started a new testament that I believe needs to be followed. Christ didn't come to destroy the world, but to fulfill it that it may pass away. As we continue on with our relationship with a living Creator the relationship will change and grow, just as any other living relationship does.
Don't forget, even his disciples stabbed him in the back, and still sinned. You aren't going to be perfect. So follow the commandment and love yourself. Let me know how this goes for you if you don't mind.
Blessed Be and may peace be with you
2007-09-23 02:19:34 · answer #5 · answered by Linda B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what Jesus sacrifice was all about. It was for forgiveness of our sins and so if you have faith in the blod shed by Christ Jesus then you know you have forgiveness. Do pray and ask for forgiveness and take time to read the Bible daily and meditate on what qualities that passage shows from God and imitate in your personal life.
2007-09-24 05:52:19 · answer #6 · answered by yorkmaybeblue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at Him as being the one that will always be there for you. He knows you're not prefect and you're gonna make some mistakes but He does want you to ask for forgiveness and try harder. Maybe you could buy something, like maybe a cross necklace as your reminder. A friend of mine got a tattoo as a reminder. Whatever it is for you , have that with you and take it seriously. Try really hard and show Him how you serve Him. Hope this helped.
2007-09-22 13:34:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray and read little devotion or two during the day as a reminder , also read you Bible a bit every day . Most Christians have been down and out at least once but dont realize if truly saved God wont let you go.
2007-09-16 09:55:42 · answer #8 · answered by the only 1 hobo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An old Preacher once asked an older member of his church if Satan ever came around to temp him. He said no pastor.
The preacher was shocked and said you've never been temped by the devil? Now I didn't say that. You see when I got saved he just moved in with me. The more you stay in the word the easier it will be to over come the temptation.
2007-09-24 04:06:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like a new Christian. I think you are to hard on yourself. Let Jesus change you. Get to know Him and cultivate a personal relationship with Him. Jesus loves you just as you are. He knows your heart. He knows you love him and want to do His Will, but your humanness is getting in the way. Just pray for strength to 'walk the walk' and wisdom to understand his teachings and what he desires of you, and passion to desire what He desires. You will find, as you get to know Him and His teachings better, that some of the 'old ways' will just disappear. You will think differently, make wiser decisions, desire the things that are holy and godly. Let God change you from the inside out. I strongly suggest that you meet with a pastor and get into a Bible Study and let the word of God speak to you. God wants to be in the details of your life - let Him in. God bless you.
2007-09-23 07:08:33 · answer #10 · answered by Mercedes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going through some trials and I will pray for you to keep your faith. I am recently going through some trials too but it has brought me closer to the Lord. You may feel condemnded at times but just stick with your Bible and ask God to guide you and give you strength to get through what you're going through. I did and I am closer and happier than I have ever been. I would tell you what I went through but I rather not just let anyone know. I only share what I have been through with fellow Christians that might get something out of what I have been through. I will pray for you and I will ask my friends to pray for you also.
2007-09-24 08:41:23 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋