I am feeling good. Been having a good week. I have been working hard to do what I can to fix what I have messed up and done wrong. I am starting my new life, the good life with God. I can look back now and see all I have done, and what was wrong. At that time I didnt think nothing about it, cause I didnt care. Now that my life, well, it was bad, and I was going down hill fast, I was losing my good friends, I had lost my family, and I had lost my faith and my sense. I Let God, my family, and myself down. So I am picking myself back up. No more being bad.
So I want to take the time now, to Apologize to EVERYONE...everyone that knew me, and the ones who dont and just now knows me. I am sorry for living and being the bad person I was, for living in sin. I am no longer that person anymore. Thank you for all your help. I am glad to have friends like you all. Instead of the ones I had before.
I went to church this morning, for the first time in a long time. I was very nervous, but excited at the same time. :)
It is my great pleasure to be able to type three of the gretest words that can ever be spoken.
Although I can not speak for God, I can speak for myself- and from my end at least...
YOU ARE FORGIVEN!
(I love those three words!)
HEBREWS 10:8-23
It is so good to hear your heart pour out, and it is encouaging to hear that you are finding joy again. We love you a ton-
It is encouraging to hear another person have a desire to want to serve God in this hypocritical world where there is no fear of God, I commend you for that,and I hope you keep your light shining in this world of hate.
Its interesting, I also have, in the past, faced a similar path as it sound you are. I was going to church, but going down the wrong path in life, I lost my friends and some family as well. I eventually came to my senses, and was baptized...and now, I look back and see I was going down a dead end. But Hallelujah Jesus our Saviour can, through his Death FORGIVE our sins!
Well, as you all know I have decided to put my life back together and follow in the steps of Christ. I tried contacting my mother about 4 days ago, and she has never contacted me back. I talked to my sister and she said that my mom doesnt want to talk to me and is upset at me with what I had done with my life. I told my sister that I was no longer without God, that I had changed for the best. My mom still hasnt called me. I tried calling her and my dad, but nither will talk to me. I feel so bad about it, and I dont know what to do, so for now I am on my own. Thats ok. Thank you all for all the help and support you are giving and have given me. I love you all.
Have a nice and safe week.
It takes time to prove to others that you have truly repented. Thank God it doesn't take Him any time at all to forgive! I still have relatives who won't speak to me, but here's what my rule of thumb is: Always, always leave the ball in their court. Over and over--that means you continue to try even if you get no response. Not to the point of pestering, but that you routinely let them know you remember them and love them. That way, you can look back without regrets, knowing you did the best you could.
It is sad that you are finding joy and freedom, and they are still stuck in bitterness. It must be difficuilt to live like they do. Have mercy on them.
Matt 12:48-50
Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?"
Pointing to his disciples , Jesus said, "Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."
I'm happy to be your brother.
I'm happy to be your friend.
You bring me joy.
But even better.... Jesus is not ashamed to be your brother... in fact he's proud of you too!
Heb 2:11
Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers
Things will work out.
Keep your resolve, keep your joy, be a light
Jesus is LORD.
Sometimes, when we mess up, it takes others time to process the idea that we are returning to God. They may wait to see those changes manifest themselves in your life. Give them time, and keep reaching out.
Luke 12:51-53 Jesus says... v.51"Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: v52.For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. v53. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Like everyone else has said don't give up. It might take your parents a while to come around, but if they have their hearts in the right place they will. Pray that their hearts will soften and that they will forgive you, and pray that you will have the conviction to carry on. Hold fast to God and He will hold you! I'll be praying for you and your parents.
Jesus knows that most people will reject Him. He knows that our families may turn against us and thats where Matt. 12:48-50 comes in. They may be your blood , and I will pray that they will accept you and become christians as well..but if they dont, remember that Jesus will always Love you and be your friend ..and so will we. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.
Well, everyone else has pretty much said all there is to say already. But I'll just say it again because I know how good it is to hear: don't give up! Your brothers and sisters in Christ are your family now, and will always be here for you. Give your parents time to see that you are who you say you are, and they will come around. Just remember, you aren't doing this for them and you don't have to "prove" anything. This is for your and God, just remember to keep that focus and everything else will take care of itself.
I will certainly help you all I can.
I'll give you some starter advice.
Acts 17:11
Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.
Examining the doctrines and teachings you hear ius not a bad thing, if done with a good heart.
You are not being converted to a congregation or to people, but to Christ.
Maybe the reason God has you going where you are is so YOU can encourage them! Not just to change them, or correct them, but to encourage them.
Let Jesus be your Lord- he is the one who has never let you down.
and he alone has the power to give you the joy you have desired.
John 10:10.
Read the stories, and look at the Histories....
The woman cought in adultery- she DID go and sin no more. and died a saint working with James.
The prodigal son? Back in his father's arms with a new outlook on what is important.
and Peter- even after denying Jesus 3 times he ended up with the keys to the Kingdom.
The Bible is filled with stories just like this!
God's specialty is using the weak like me to shame the strong. He can use you too.
P.S. I LOVE the fact that you dress Goth.
Dress a pure heart, in a black robe and it shines all the brighter. I get a feeling that you may be able to show so many what LOVE really means.
You are in the hands of a great and powerful God.
He loves you intensely- enough to die for you.
He had all of creation, he made it.
He had the purity of heaven, because he designed it after his own nature.
He had every good thought, every pure love, and every whispering hope... they came from his very being.
and he left all of that to come back and get YOU.
I think you (and the rest of us) are in good hands.
Stick with him, and you'll be fine.
Just don't ever let him become religion again... rules, and guides... a "contract for salvation"
Worship him.
Follow his will.
and never forget... what he wanted most was the relationship.
THAT- and the gift that he allows YOU, to share in what it is like to be like HIM!.
Well, thats the best news I've had in a while. I am very happy for you. If you ever would like to have a study with other christians, I would be glad to assist you spiritually as others are willing to do.
For some reason this week has worn me out! Im ready for a nice quiet weekend....NOT! Im planning on playing music and guitar really loud! WHOOOHOO! Have a great weekend everyone. Rock on!
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HI, Angel-
Nice to meet you.
"Dark angel" was one of my wifes favorite TV shows... she still watches the DVD's.
If you are interested... pop over to my blog. We are going through the Gospel of John a chapter at a time.
Today was mine and my boyfriends first anniversary. We have been dating a year. We had fun today. It snowed today also. We are looking for a house, log house, to live in after we get married. Well, got to go. Bye.
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