Relationship with Christ.

[kittylover0991]

Before i beign, i would like to argue the previous point. We are not automatically linked to the religon of our parents. My dad is a "born-again hindu" my mom belives we get to heaven by good works and won't have anythign to do with God, my brother belives we came from apes, and i KNOW that jesus died on the cross for my sins and i accpeted him as my personal Lord and Savior. I was not born having accepted Christ. Had that been true, how can little children accept Christ?

Now, to answer the question. I will also try to keep this short. When i was abotu eight years old, the Lord set up a bunc of little things that got me to VBS(Vacation Bible School) and the Pastor's wife led me to the Lord. That was June 27th 1998. On August 22, 1999, while my mom was in Korea(military) i was baptised. It wasn't until about 2001-02 that i finally went to someone and told them that i had been dobuitng my salvation for along time. Instead of helping, i just became more confused. Eventually, because of this situation actually, i became sure of my salvation. It was about the summer 2002 when i went to church camp that i actually relized what it was like to know for sure there was a God, that he saved me from the pits of Hell, and that i could trust Him. The first case when i had to trust him was on the white water rapids (levels 3-5).

Around the beginnig of eigth grade(last school year) i relized what it was like to actually understand the bible and have a little prayer. Now, about a year and a half later, i actually have a prayer life, i am not a "double minded man" between home and church, and i try to have devotions every day,and mostly have that. The Lord has been showing me ways that i can be a witness to people and has been giving me the boldness to do so. He has also been giving me a burden for lost souls.

It took time and patience, and it was all the work of the Lord.

[other one]

I grew up in the CoC and knew of the Lord all my life. In my mid teens I had a really big falling out with the doctrine and like any normal teenager instead of looking for the right place I just rebelled. Spent several years I'd give most anything to take back, but that's spilt milk and I'll have to let Jesus take care of those years.

I came to my senses by age 22 or so but didn't really get involved and spent more time reading about pagan and Luciferic doings than I did reading my bible. I had read it several times and thought it was pretty boring to re read.

Late one night in the mid to late 70's, in the shower being forcefully acosted by a demon, I became very confused. I really think I had decided that this demon was on the good side and was about to talk him into my life.

There was a scream of the word "NO" so loud that I actually felt the vibrations in my body. It scared me half to death for I thought it was me that screamed, but my wife was just outside the door and didn't hear a thing.

My life changed drastically from the moment of the word "No". It took me a while to really understand all that had happened, but my studies turned to the bible and all it has to offer.

You could talk to me for the rest of eternity and would not be able to convince me that that "NO" did not come from the Holy Spirit. My walk has grown since that day a little each day, but that night I made the decision that Jesus was my complete Lord and I was his to with as he pleases.

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[ann2]

This may seem "funny" to thoes who have not been thru it ,but i was saved when i was 32yrs. old went to church paid ties walked the walk talked the talked.Then 3yrs. ago i went into deep depression and almost died.My vital signs were so low that the DR. told me later that if i had waited until morming to come to hospital i would most likely died.While in the hospital i started my walk with Christ,after all these years i finally had a relationship with Jesus.My life now is all about Jesus and the joy of finally knowing Him after all these yrs.For yrs. i knew about Him but now He is really in my heart and soul.Praise the Lord.

[Gerioke]

Matthew 18

1 At the same time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

2 And Jesus called a little child to him, and set him in the middle of them,

3 And said, Truly I say to you, Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

I answered the lords voice 3 different times in my life.7yrs old I had a friend that attended bible class after school one day a week. I really enjoyed bible class and although I don't remember professing my faith I reflect and think this was when my name was written in the book. My parents wre agnostic at best so I didn't have a lot of support in that area.

at 19 yeras of age was my second acknowledgement of the Father. A man picked me up hitch hiking in northern Ontario. He claimed to be a carpenter from London Ontario and he was working on a cabin that a recently deceased relative had left his sister. He explained to me how if he hit his thumb with a hammer, instead of cussing he would holler "Praise the Lord". He was an effective witness because right there in the middle of the wilderness on this old logging road he convinced me to become annointed. He stopped his truck on the side of the road, put on some worship/praise music and proceeded to pray for me. It was awesome.I felt like a million bucks for a while. Unfortuneately I never saw him again and once again I didn't have anybody to fellowship with. My relationship with God faded for quite a long time.

32 years of age. My father died of cancer, my girlfriend left me for my drummer and I lost most of my friends do to my negative outlook on life . I did have a couple of friends left. One of those friends was a wee scottish guy that I loved to mock because he believed so strongly in Jesus. Lloyd McMillan was 10 years younger than me but about 50 years wiser than me. He and I had the Beatles in common. We both had our own bands and we both loved the Beatles. I suppose this may have been why he stuck by me in my time of discouragement. He was always witnessing to me and I was always scoffing, until this one time. I had hit rock bottom. I was drinking vast quantities of liquor and sleeping with what ever moved and had constant thoughts of suicide. Lloyd was still hanging in there, I don't know if he preached something different to me but this time it clicked. I had lost all hope in mankind and this Jesus was offering me this free gift. Nobody could take it from me. All I had to do was ask for it. I was simply amazed.Naturally I became an instant zealot and probably did more harm than good for the kingdom but at least rthis time I stuck with it.

Thank you Jesus

[Kitten]

I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior and got baptized in 1998. I was 15 at the time. I was saved at a church event called Hot Hearts '98. I don't remember who was speaking or what they were speaking about. I just remember thinking I needed to walk down from my seat to the front and accept Jesus Christ into my heart. Then I strayed for a long while starting in 2001. Then, last month I discovered Worthy and knew the Lord had directed me here. So I registered and here I am almost a month later.

[hmh]

I was 18 and in boot camp. My parents never went to church. I grew up with them claiming they were going to heaven because they were already in hell. Instead of bibles they had books on ESP, the occult, two Ojuie boards (its spelled wrong but they are wrong anyway), and the satanic bible. I knew as a teenager this was not right, and with an abusive father and a mother I could not trust, the first opportunity I had to get out was joining the military. And in boot camp that's when it all started.

[Annette443pink]

There are a lot of labels, but what is needed is a true relationship with Christ. Few are honest enough to answer "I don't have one" when asked their "religion".

[Guest EKD]

Well this is a good thread for my first post!

I, very honestly, cannot remember a time I didn't have a relationship with Christ. Even as a child (although I'm sure at some point my understanding of his sacrifice for us was limited) I accepted Jesus as our Saviour.

I have never not believed, although I have stumbled and needed his guidance at pivotal times (as well as everyday.)

I don't believe that only adults can make the choice and have a personal relationship, especially now as a parent, seeing my children and how they have clearly accepted and believed, at very young ages.

[sandy]

My parents are in the ministry. When I was born they were pastoring and then from age 4 on they were evangelists. So, I've been in church since 9 months before I was born. I remember the setting but not the date of when I gave my heart to Jesusl. My dad had just finished preaching and was giving an altar call, I was 4 years old and knew that I needed to ask Jesus to be my Lord and Savior. I turned to my mom and asked her to go with me to the altar. We were met by my father, and my sister joined us . I came into the family of God surrounded by and with the guidance from my earthly family. I treasure this memory !! God has always been faithful. Life has not always been easy , but I've never doubted the Lord or my relationship with him. That was 43 years ago and I love Jesus more now than I ever have before.

[other one]

Well, welcome to worthey boards ekd.