please guide me

[GerdaHannah]

hi everyone,

I am finally done with living a hypocritical life... and i want to get really close to God. I want to know His will,but somehow they do not pop out and tell me 'do this or do that' in bright neon lights.

So, now that I am starting my Christian life, please tell me what to do, how do I be a christian?

Please tell me a few pointers, like read the Bible etc.

[georgedrw81]

Accpt God.Accept Jesus

Ask forgiveness for all your sins.

Thank God and Jesus everyday.

Read the Bible.

Then things wonderful start to happen.

It worked for me and still does.

Bless you

[Guest LetUsNotSleep]

hi everyone,

I am finally done with living a hypocritical life... and i want to get really close to God. I want to know His will,but somehow they do not pop out and tell me 'do this or do that' in bright neon lights.

So, now that I am starting my Christian life, please tell me what to do, how do I be a christian?

Please tell me a few pointers, like read the Bible etc.

There is absolutely nothing you can do, as John 6:44 testifies, "No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day." But it appears that God is working in your life. There are only two things you can do, as I see it: 1) respond to Him by reading the Bible. Word of caution, though, do not read the Bible as if it were just another book. Close your eyes and humbly admit that you know nothing of Him, but you want to learn. Humbly ask him to open your eyes and teach you. 2) You can do as most do and simply go on with your life, ignoring His tugs.

Another suggestion is to check out these two web sites, www.familyradio.com and www.ebiblefellowship.com. There is tons of information there, all taken from the Bible. However, you probably will not like what you see there. They teach what the Bible truly says, not what some theologian or church teaches. The Bible is the only authority on this planet and not just someone else's opinion. Check them out. If you don't like what you see, hear and read there, then pay them no mind.

Edited April 14, 2009 by LetUsNotSleep

[Guest AllHeart]

"My sheep hear my voice and they follow me". If you are not hearing His voice then you need to think again of whether you are actually His sheep. If you want to know what is to truly be His sheep Jesus said "unless you love me more than your mother, father, brother yes even your OWN life you are not fit to be my disciple". Only 100% submission to follow Jesus will give you that circumcised heart....then you will hear him, I gaurentee it!

[stacey c]

hi everyone,

I am finally done with living a hypocritical life... and i want to get really close to God. I want to know His will,but somehow they do not pop out and tell me 'do this or do that' in bright neon lights.

So, now that I am starting my Christian life, please tell me what to do, how do I be a christian?

Please tell me a few pointers, like read the Bible etc.

Praise God Gerda that you made the committment to follow fully after our Lord and Savior.

As for knowing the will of God, you won't have big neon signs pop out at you. I have found after 32 years as a christian it's a trial and error process, but it does get better I promise. The closer you get to the Lord the clearer His voice becomes in the muddle of our own minds.

Begin reading the Bible, the Gosples......Matthew, Mark, Luke, John.......I have heard others wiser than me suggest starting with John.

And please find a Christ centered church where you can go and learn.

Also continuing here at Worthy, there some really good teachers here where you can learn and grow.

And last but not least pray....pray....pray. Prayer is your life line and it will keep your mind and spirit centered.

If there is anything you need help with or prayer for there are many here waiting and willing to help you.

God bless you

stacey c

[nebula]

hi everyone,

I am finally done with living a hypocritical life... and i want to get really close to God. I want to know His will,but somehow they do not pop out and tell me 'do this or do that' in bright neon lights.

So, now that I am starting my Christian life, please tell me what to do, how do I be a christian?

Please tell me a few pointers, like read the Bible etc.

Praise the Lord!

Here's some pointers (in no particular order):

1. Read the Bible every day.

There are different ways you can do this - Bible in a year programs, one or more Psalms and one Proverbs and one New Testament chapter...or variation on that, start at the beginning and read 3 chapters a day, etc. The point is that you won't now the instructions if you don't read them, right? Or you won't know God if you don't read the testimony about Him.

2. Daily prayer

Now prayer doesn't have to be a "once a day" thing to do, it should be a lifestyle. Imagine the Lord with you 24/7 and communicate with Him as such. But it is good to have a disciplined prayer time as well. Prayer isn't just petitions, it is also thanking Him, worshipping Him, sharing your heart with Him, quoting Scripture as a prayer, etc.

3. Obedience

When you read a command in the Bible (i.e. do not covet), make an effort to put it into practice. We're not always perfect on these, but make the effort. Ask the Lord for help in this as well.

4. Praise and worship

Buy some Christian CD's or listen to Christian radio and let those songs fill your spirit rather than "secular" music.

If you aren't musically inclined, having praise and worship CD's and singing along with them help led you in worship

Here is an example -- Watch what this young man does (you can do this at home).

5. Fellowship

You need to have personal interraction with fellow believers. It can be a church or a Bible study or prayer group that meets regularly. But you need the fellowship of the Believers and spiritual mentorship.

The Lord bless you on this new journey!

[Guest Tierney]

First of all CONGRATULATIONS!!! Find yourself a good bible beliving church and get envolved in a bible study group. I'm very excited and thrilled for you! . http://www.worthychristianforums.com/uploads/emoticons/default_laugh.png' alt=':laugh:'>

[Trusting Jesus]

Study your Bible. Measure all things by what is taught there. If you know what God expects from what His word says you can have guidelines. Yes, a Christ centered Bibe believing church is important. But know the Bible so you can tell if your church is truly Christ centered.

Don't beat yourself up when you fail, but pray and go forward.

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Nathele

[yesult]

Give him your life. That might be something you've already done (and it might sound like a no brainer) but it's really important.

(PS if that might be a bit much at the moment because you don't really feel like you know him well enough to trust him with the whole thing yet - give him the bits you feel comfortable with and watch him in action.) Ask him to show you where sin is in your life and why it's wrong and how it hurts people. He'll give you what you can handle and take you on a journey.

It's one all christians go on when they start truly seeking.

[Guest HIS girl]

hi everyone,

I am finally done with living a hypocritical life... and i want to get really close to God. I want to know His will,but somehow they do not pop out and tell me 'do this or do that' in bright neon lights.

So, now that I am starting my Christian life, please tell me what to do, how do I be a christian?

Please tell me a few pointers, like read the Bible etc.

GerdaHannah, I'm so excited for you!!

Welcome to the large Family Of God!!

Grab a Bible and read it every day. Starting in the New Testament, Matthew is fine. Start off a little at a time and pray to God for guidance from the Holy Spirit as you read - by pray I mean just talk to Him how you would a close friend or close family member - If that is with your eyes open or closed, so be it - it doesn't matter. God is looking for people to worship Him in Truth, not pretense..

As someone has already said - be obedient to His Word. The Scriptures are there for a reason - to be accepted, digested and used through your thoughts and actions/words -

As you get closer to God - and it will happen if you are willing to let the Holy Spirit guide and mould you - you will "know" when the Holy Spirit is prompting you to do/say something - you will get a "pressing" feeling about a particular thing, or even an urgent feeling that won't go away - also if you do wrong - the Holy Spirit will let you know about it too- you will feel grieved as the Holy Spirit will be grieved...trust me, you will be 'aware" of these things.

God Bless on your wonderful journey with Jesus.