I am a Christian and I want to know how many Christians there are out there. So if you are a Christian please tell me if you are and what kind. And if any of you have any tips on how to create good Christian habits that would be great!!! Like how to get used to getting up early for devotions, and anything like that. Thanks a lot.
2007-11-23 03:46:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Count me in! Born again Charismatic, with basic Baptist leanings, if that means anything.
What are good habits for a Christian to cultivate? Hmmm. Let’s see, reading your Bible regularly - the RIGHT way - should be right at the top of the list. God loves you and wants only the best for you, so, as one of my better teachers said many years ago, He’s written 66 books, all wrapped up in one volume for you to read to help you. Only he didn’t just call them books, but instead love letters to His child. When is the last time you received 66 love letters from anybody?
Go to church regularly. If you’re unsure as to which one is right for you, ask God to help you find the right one. You’ll find one that just feels “right” in your spirit in spite of what anybody else says, and that’ll probably be the one He wants you to attend. If you really, sincerely trust God, you’ll most likely find one that preaches the whole truth, not just bits and pieces that make everybody comfortable. What you’ll find over time is that there will be other sincere, genuine Christians there, and you can learn a lot by talking with them. By the same token, you always find the weird ones as well - every church has them - but if you’re really sincere in your heart, you’ll kind of know who to avoid and who it’s okay to be drawn to.
Pray regularly. This doesn’t always mean that you have to get up every morning at Oh God thirty in the morning to do so. Find yourself thirty or forty minutes or so of regular quiet time during the day whenever you know you won’t be disturbed by anything and have yourself a nice little conversation with your Father. And by the way, don’t hog the conversation. Lots of folks have that rather nasty little habit, and wonder why God doesn’t talk to them. What they don’t realize is that they simply haven’t given God a chance to speak. “Oh, God, help me with and help me with that, and can you give me this or that or the other thing, in Jesus name. Amen.” If somebody did that to you, wouldn’t you think it just a tad bit rude? I like to tell people to go ahead with what they have to say, and then just get real quiet for a while. God will get His answer or point or what have you across to you as clear as a bell, providing you give Him the chance.
2007-11-23 13:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by bruce d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Christian. As to what kind I am, I really don't know what you mean. I am a Christian who believes that we should follow the two most important commandments given to us by Jesus Christ in the NT. If we follow these, we will be able to more easily follow the rest of Jesus' teachings.
If you want to develop good Christian habits, get up every morning and pray. No matter what is going on in your life go to God with a spirit of thanksgiving and praise.
Praise Him for who He is, praise Him for His Creation and all that He has done and all that He is going to do.
Start out by reading the bible like it is a story asking God everyday before you read to point things out to you to help you.
Even if what you read doesn't necessarily help you that day, ask Him to help you understand it.
It is so Awesome when the bible comes alive for you!
2007-11-23 12:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by biggestjesusfan, † Cat P.W. † 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non-denominational, believer in the Bible's accuracy and integrity.
Developing a habit of any kind calls for repetitious behavior.
I have heard it said that it takes 7 times of going to church before it becomes a habitual practice, but only 3 times of not going to break it. I imagine this applies to other as well.
Knowing this, keep a tight grip on your planned schedule.
2007-11-23 12:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by Jed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian, and I grew up as a Methodist. Now I consider myself to be non-denominational.
The best habit is to stay in a constant state of prayer all day, asking God to help you.
I wish you all the best.
2007-11-23 11:54:46 · answer #4 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian, hopefully of the good kind. Just joking I belong to the Dutch reformed Church in South Africa.
2007-11-23 11:51:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the U.S. alone?
Last I heard there were 300 million people here, and about 85% consider themselves christians. If we include their recent offspring, I'd say that makes about 255 million christians living in the U.S.
2007-11-23 11:52:43 · answer #6 · answered by battleship potemkin AM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian. Really when it boils down to it there is only one kind. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind. And your neighbour as yourself.
2007-11-23 11:54:15 · answer #7 · answered by Joy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diligence
2 Peter 1:5
[ Fruitful Growth in the Faith ] But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge,
Proverbs 12:27
The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession.
2007-11-23 11:52:01 · answer #8 · answered by beek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian of the Bible-believing kind. :)
2007-11-23 11:49:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really believe that an invisible friend in the sky is watching you, listening to you , influencing your life dear ,than you are experiencing symptoms of schizoid delusional mental disorder. You should talk to a psychiatrist without delay as this disorder can sometimes rapidly evolve in a full blown mental disease with dire consequences.
2007-11-23 12:21:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋