PDA

View Full Version : Non Christian needs help please


fireman9302
31st October 2005, 07:23 PM
Bear with me this is all new to me.

I am a 30 year old fireman, married with two children. 3 weeks ago a couple people from my local church stopped by and invited me to church. I thought I would give it a try for my children. I do not want them to grow up without church like I did.

So that Sunday I went to sunday school and church. Man I felt good all day. I couldnt stop thinking about church. So the next sunday I went again. Same thing happened. I went out and bought a bible and talked to the Chaplin here at work. He told me to read John and it would probally answer a lot a questions for me.

After I read John, I felt like my life was not on course like I thought it was. For the 1st time in my life I feel like I do not have control of my life and that someone else was leading it.

So this sunday I went to church again and during the invitation I felt like something was drawing me to the front to be saved. I did not go but know I feel like I have wasted something.

The reason I did not go forward was I really didn't know what to do. It was a Baptist church and this was just the third time I have ever went to church in my adult life.

I have sooo many questions that I can't ask here becuase of time constraints, but I was hopeing for some help. Please help me.

TwinCrier
31st October 2005, 07:46 PM
Going forward is the best way to get answers to your questions. That's usually all that happens is explaining. They will explain about salvation and baptism and answer any questions you have about, well, anything. As the saying goes, go with your instincts.

Latreia
31st October 2005, 08:06 PM
Knowing that you will be getting many replies about being a Christian and about where to read in the Holy Bible, I also have something I want very much to share with you.

For years I have had so much respect for those who are in the field of rescue and recovery. When I watch such scenes on TV and the men and women who have dedicated themselves in the utmost sense to their fellow man, I see God working in this sad world filled with greed and selfishness.

Those who strive, especially as an occupation, those who efforts bring safety and the restoration of life to so many, including children and babies, what more could even Christianity offer as more worthy and more sacred service to God's world. This dedication and humane regard for the lives of others, gives you, as a fireman, a heart and soul already belonging to the best of all Christianity stands for.

Therefore, proceed on your blessed course to your fellow Christians with some assurance and serenity in learning about the Word of God and the teachings of Christ. I urge you to simply open your heart to gather the love that is already there and share that with your family at home and your family of Christian brothers and sisters who, I have no doubt, are delighted to welcome you to be with them.

Bless you in every way and give you all that you need to become the husband and father and worshipper of our Lord God.


:holy:

carmi
31st October 2005, 08:53 PM
The reason I did not go forward was I really didn't know what to do. It was a Baptist church and this was just the third time I have ever went to church in my adult life.


One morning I also wanted to step forward - without knowing why (at that time my English was even worse than now). I really had no idea what that invitation was about.

After the service I did approach the pastor. (I was worried he'd think I am crazy) I could not really explain. All I know I wanted to step forward but did not what to do / what to say or what it was about.

With regard to time: on that day there was a after service church lunch. The pastor was the one to give blessings and thanks ... without that nobody would start to eat. Nobody rushed me or the pastor - everybody was waiting quietly while he was talking to me and answering my questions.

I on the other hand did not wait quietly (until either I understand what is going on or someone approaches me and asks me question or guesses what questions are on my mind).

Don't wait and don't be quiet. Talk to the pastor or any other member of that church and tell them, ask them.

Flynmonkie
31st October 2005, 08:57 PM
Hi fireman9302! :wave: It sounds like God is speaking with you. That feeling that you need to walk down that isle is probably the Holy Sprit nudging at your heart. There are a lot of very educated and great Christians here in this forum. We might differ in opinion on things but no doubt you have landed somewhere where you can start getting some of the answers you seek! Thank you for posting this! I really needed some inspiration today, this really warms my heart so you were an answer to my prayer!! Welcome! :)

Sword-In-Hand
31st October 2005, 11:57 PM
Hey,

It seems the Lord has a hold of you and that is great. Another great thing is that Jesus made salvation so easy. Your pastor knew what he was talking about when he referred the book of John to you. It gives such good detail into the life of Christ and His humanity and compassion. Other books I recommend reading are Romans, Philippians and James. Of course every book in the Bible is good, but these three deal with human existence alot and I know God will bless.

My advice is to not put salvation off any longer. Just take that step of faith and confess and believe that Jesus is the Son of God, who died for your sins, was risen by the power of God and simply ask Him to be your Savior. He will gladly do it. Sounds wordy, but really it's just simply believing and trusting Jesus is exactly who He said He is.

Thanks for sharing your this with us and I hope you continue on the boards. Please ask all the questions you want.

sparkyman481
1st November 2005, 12:02 AM
Joh 6:44
No man can come to me,except the Father which hath sent me draw him(Draw in theGreek:
G1670

ἑλκύω, ἕλκω

helkuō helkō

hel-koo'-o, hel'-ko

Probably akin to G138; to drag (literally or figuratively): - draw. Compare G1667.)

:and I will raise him up at the last day.

you don't have a choice if God calls you. You will go forward.

Lisa0315
1st November 2005, 12:08 AM
Bear with me this is all new to me.

I am a 30 year old fireman, married with two children. 3 weeks ago a couple people from my local church stopped by and invited me to church. I thought I would give it a try for my children. I do not want them to grow up without church like I did.

So that Sunday I went to sunday school and church. Man I felt good all day. I couldnt stop thinking about church. So the next sunday I went again. Same thing happened. I went out and bought a bible and talked to the Chaplin here at work. He told me to read John and it would probally answer a lot a questions for me.

After I read John, I felt like my life was not on course like I thought it was. For the 1st time in my life I feel like I do not have control of my life and that someone else was leading it.

So this sunday I went to church again and during the invitation I felt like something was drawing me to the front to be saved. I did not go but know I feel like I have wasted something.

The reason I did not go forward was I really didn't know what to do. It was a Baptist church and this was just the third time I have ever went to church in my adult life.

I have sooo many questions that I can't ask here becuase of time constraints, but I was hopeing for some help. Please help me.

Whatever you need, I will do anything in my power to help you. Mostly, I will pray for you.

First of all, you do not have to get saved at church. You can get on your knees right now. If you want help, I can show you from the Bible right here on line in a PM. All that is really required is simply admitting that you are a sinner and asking for forgiveness. It is really nothing more than that. God does the rest.

Romans 10:9 is referred to as the "Romans Road to salvation", and it is really as simple as it says. My pastor often tells his own salvation in which he was led to Christ via this verse. He says that his pastor told him to insert your own name wherever it says, thou or you.

Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

God knows your heart. Simple words, serious sincere heart. That's it.

Lisa

Asar'el
1st November 2005, 12:44 AM
My advice: Ask the minister at the church all the questions you need answered.

There is nothing wrong with the desire to be saved, and often the hearing of the gospel has that effect!

There is nothing mystical about what you should do - the invitation is made to those that hear the truth of the gospel, and belive it. It is, really, an invitation to declare outright, I believe in Jesus Christ, in His promise and salvation offered, and I want Him to be my God and my Redeemer. If you can say that truthfully, then ask God for courage to step up - and you will find Him most generous! As His word declares, God...giveth grace to the humble.

arunma
1st November 2005, 02:44 AM
Bear with me this is all new to me.

I am a 30 year old fireman, married with two children. 3 weeks ago a couple people from my local church stopped by and invited me to church. I thought I would give it a try for my children. I do not want them to grow up without church like I did.

So that Sunday I went to sunday school and church. Man I felt good all day. I couldnt stop thinking about church. So the next sunday I went again. Same thing happened. I went out and bought a bible and talked to the Chaplin here at work. He told me to read John and it would probally answer a lot a questions for me.

After I read John, I felt like my life was not on course like I thought it was. For the 1st time in my life I feel like I do not have control of my life and that someone else was leading it.

So this sunday I went to church again and during the invitation I felt like something was drawing me to the front to be saved. I did not go but know I feel like I have wasted something.

The reason I did not go forward was I really didn't know what to do. It was a Baptist church and this was just the third time I have ever went to church in my adult life.

I have sooo many questions that I can't ask here becuase of time constraints, but I was hopeing for some help. Please help me.

Wow, this sounds like a great testimony of God's work in your life! I can certainly relate; I also grew up in a non-Christian family. So when I started going to church, it took awhile for me to get used to fellowship with other believers. But God tells us to seek this fellowship because it edifies us. Since I started going to my church's college group, and a small group, God has truly increased my faith even more.

I certainly don't think you've suffered any catastrophic loss by not speaking to your pastor right away, but I can certainly understand why this is a natural feeling for all of us after being saved. When I was saved, I realized how precious the Gospel was, and it made me realize that I'd already wasted 19 years of my life by not studying its mysteries.

I hope you'll consider talking to the pastor at your church, and becoming more involved. We don't need to know what to say, because the Holy Spirit will teach us. I'm not entirely certain from your first post, but it sounds to me as if you've received Christ Jesus and experienced his salvation. If so, then you belong to him, and obeying his commandments will only bring you more joy.

newbeliever02072005
1st November 2005, 09:15 AM
Bear with me this is all new to me.

I am a 30 year old fireman, married with two children. 3 weeks ago a couple people from my local church stopped by and invited me to church. I thought I would give it a try for my children. I do not want them to grow up without church like I did.

So that Sunday I went to sunday school and church. Man I felt good all day. I couldnt stop thinking about church. So the next sunday I went again. Same thing happened. I went out and bought a bible and talked to the Chaplin here at work. He told me to read John and it would probally answer a lot a questions for me.

After I read John, I felt like my life was not on course like I thought it was. For the 1st time in my life I feel like I do not have control of my life and that someone else was leading it.

So this sunday I went to church again and during the invitation I felt like something was drawing me to the front to be saved. I did not go but know I feel like I have wasted something.

The reason I did not go forward was I really didn't know what to do. It was a Baptist church and this was just the third time I have ever went to church in my adult life.

I have sooo many questions that I can't ask here becuase of time constraints, but I was hopeing for some help. Please help me.

Good morning fireman,

I wanted to say hello and mention a bit of my story. Maybe, it could be of encouragement for you.

You mentioned that you wanted to go forward during the invitation. I know what you mean , it is rather scarey to step out into the unknown. I started going to church the beginning of this year. Going by myself for the very first time. At that time I was a social phobic and had panic attacks when I felt overwhelmed with anxiety. When I went inside of the church I was received with warm welcomes and loads of smiles. I sat in the back and listen to the sermon that day and was feeling the tug at my heart as well. But nervousness held me back. I went back four more times to listen to the sermons. I finally had enough and wanted to know, that desire was very strong. However that feeling didn't hit me until I was at home. I found myself making a phone call to my pastor and asking if I could "invade" his home and get some answers. He was more then gracious and allowed me to come to visit. Once I got there I had his undivided attention and could ask all that I wanted. I was in a relaxed setting and with no pressures of time. An hour later I was asking Jesus into my heart. I just know that God uses all of His people to make available to the ones that are searching. My pastor was that person God used to help me understand and then finally reach out in faith to accept Him.

I am sending prayers up for you and your family. My advice to you is to find a setting that is comfortable to you. If it means asking the pastor to come to your home for a visit, or to visit a congregational member that you've connected with already or even someone here online at CF......ask your questions and then step out on faith that receiving God into your heart is the right way to go. Once you get past the fear of not knowing then you and your family will be blessed abundantly for that leap of faith.

Łamb
1st November 2005, 05:12 PM
Bear with me this is all new to me.

I am a 30 year old fireman, married with two children. 3 weeks ago a couple people from my local church stopped by and invited me to church. I thought I would give it a try for my children. I do not want them to grow up without church like I did.

So that Sunday I went to sunday school and church. Man I felt good all day. I couldnt stop thinking about church. So the next sunday I went again. Same thing happened. I went out and bought a bible and talked to the Chaplin here at work. He told me to read John and it would probally answer a lot a questions for me.

After I read John, I felt like my life was not on course like I thought it was. For the 1st time in my life I feel like I do not have control of my life and that someone else was leading it.

So this sunday I went to church again and during the invitation I felt like something was drawing me to the front to be saved. I did not go but know I feel like I have wasted something.

The reason I did not go forward was I really didn't know what to do. It was a Baptist church and this was just the third time I have ever went to church in my adult life.

I have sooo many questions that I can't ask here becuase of time constraints, but I was hopeing for some help. Please help me.

I haven't had a chance to read everybody else's posts so please excuse me if I repeat what may have already been said..:). In our church, when you go forward, someone will take you aside into another room. There they have a chance to talk with the person who is making a decision to follow God. Many questions can be asked and be answered by this person. God is truly drawing you to Him. Don't worry, that wasn't you're only opportunity to go forward. Going forward isn't part of the salvation, but more about making a public statement that you do believe in God and to be able to pray with someone else and ask questions. When I say public statement...I don't mean you have to stand in front of the church and give your life history...;). It's showing people that you have made a decision to follow God.

If there are questions you have...please ask anyone here. We'll help out because no question is dumb. And most definately...keep readin' your bible!

Tiny
1st November 2005, 05:34 PM
Neither worry nor panic, as others have said God is calling you and you have heard. A place like this is good to ask Qs, but all messageboards are an intersting mix of opinions and interpretations, so I wouldnt rely on them for your Christian foundations.

Talk to the pastor and tell him what you have told us, his face should light up (I am currently grinning) and he should help answer the Qs you have and pray with you

Be richly blessed
Tiny

Ragamuffins
1st November 2005, 05:40 PM
Fireman,

On your job, if you are not prepared when you fight a fire or respond to an emergency call people die. The samething happens in the afterlife. If you are not prepared in this life or make the right choice in this life...

You have heard very good answers here so i will be brief, but run to the altar next Sunday and recieve the Grace of God:)

God thought enough of you to drag you to church to give your kids a great upbringing. But God probably realized and maybe you will to that without their father living that same life, they will not be inspired to do so either. Perhaps he wants you to have a good upbringing too?

Friend, I am so envious of you and your journey to Christ!

Peace be with you!

fireman9302
1st November 2005, 09:43 PM
Well here is an update, I am going to Bible Study Wednesday (tomorrow) we will see what happens, I also have a plan to talk to one of the decons (sp). He is a very good friend.

Lisa0315
1st November 2005, 09:47 PM
Well here is an update, I am going to Bible Study Wednesday (tomorrow) we will see what happens, I also have a plan to talk to one of the decons (sp). He is a very good friend.

Praying for you!

Love ya like a brother already!

Lisa

newbeliever02072005
1st November 2005, 11:59 PM
Well here is an update, I am going to Bible Study Wednesday (tomorrow) we will see what happens, I also have a plan to talk to one of the decons (sp). He is a very good friend.

Just Awesome!!! :thumbsup:

You will do just fine and know that you have plenty of people praying for you.

God bless,
newbeliever :wave:

Flynmonkie
2nd November 2005, 01:43 AM
Well here is an update, I am going to Bible Study Wednesday (tomorrow) we will see what happens, I also have a plan to talk to one of the decons (sp). He is a very good friend.
How Cool is that! :prayer: :amen:

Hisbygrace
2nd November 2005, 06:58 AM
The reason I did not go forward was I really didn't know what to do. It was a Baptist church and this was just the third time I have ever went to church in my adult life.

I have sooo many questions that I can't ask here becuase of time constraints, but I was hopeing for some help. Please help me.

I would say that god was speaking to your heart calling you to Him.
I understand your hesitation, because it is so new to you.But God works in such myserious ways. Sometimes He calls people right away and sometimes He works with them foe a little while. I agree with the other poster that going up at altar call will help to answer some of your questions for they will have someone talk to you about what you are feeling and thinking. I suggest that you take the step and answer the altar call.

Ragamuffins
2nd November 2005, 09:40 AM
Very good, have a great time :)

2scoops
2nd November 2005, 11:45 AM
Jesus is tugging your heart to make a decision. That is really good news. He is convicting you to accept Him into your life and to follow Him. I was raised in a baptist church, I went up front when I was 6, but I do not feel I knew what I was doing, I did it to please other people. In my teens, that's when the Spirit really started to convict me.I just would sit in my pew and ask Jesus into omy heart, as I have heard the message of salvation many times. But I never went up front to the altar call. I was afraid of what others would think of me. Those people that thought I was a chrisitian since I was a kid. I did not go up front and I knew I should have. I am truly sorry for that fact, and I hope that God has/can forgive me. Anyway, go just as you are, and you will never regret not going, take it from someone who had so many chances. God bless

Hisbygrace
2nd November 2005, 12:08 PM
Well here is an update, I am going to Bible Study Wednesday (tomorrow) we will see what happens, I also have a plan to talk to one of the decons (sp). He is a very good friend.

That sounds good and reassuring...

bethdinsmore
2nd November 2005, 03:37 PM
I am so happy that you are striking while the iron is hot. I remember when I was in high school I went to a meeting with a friend. She went up front at the invitation. I wanted to, but didn't understand exactly what it meant. I never checked it out, and it took a lot of pain and years before I finally did find out how to be saved. I was 30 when I made the decision to rely only on Jesus to pay for all my sins and to get me to Heaven one day, without relying at all on my good works or promises. That was 33 years ago, and the best decision I ever made.

By the way, I am almost certain you realize this, but just in case - we don't have to walk an aisle to be saved - it's a simple decision, that can be done anywhere.

God bless you, friend. I'm praying for you. Please let us know if you have specific questions. We all care.
Aloha in Jesus.

fireman9302
2nd November 2005, 04:16 PM
By the way, I am almost certain you realize this, but just in case - we don't have to walk an aisle to be saved - it's a simple decision, that can be done anywhere.
Aloha in Jesus.

I thought you had to walk the aisle. Make it public, that is the way I understand it.

carmi
2nd November 2005, 07:10 PM
I thought you had to walk the aisle. Make it public, that is the way I understand it.

No. That is up to the person.

The pastor to whom I talked told me that I would be under no obligation or should not put myself under any pressure when he makes the next invitation call.

He told me that - unless there would be new visitors the following Saturday - he would not make an invitation call, if I felt uncomfortable or pressured. He did not want to make me feel I had to do or otherwise I would not be saved. He said you are already saved ... making it public means telling it to the other members and it would also help me to later make that statement to non-believers.

I told him that I wanted to make it public. And he called me every afternoon :) assuring me that anytime I could tell him "not now". He was very supportive, understanding and encouraging ... I believe if he had pressured me or told me I have to do it, I might have flunked :)

Flynmonkie
2nd November 2005, 09:31 PM
I thought you had to walk the aisle. Make it public, that is the way I understand it.
What they might be talking about is if you confess with your mouth. But most times it is just to make you feel comfortable you have another more mature Christian to share the experience with that completely understands what you are going through.

Romans 10:9
9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.


A public confession of faith. I am not sure of a "requirement" in the church of this. But I am certain God does not care how you come to Him, just that you come. You can start a relationship anywhere with God :) Christianity is not a denomination, or a religion. It is your own intimate personal relationship with God. Between you and He.

JPPT1974
2nd November 2005, 11:42 PM
I hope & pray that you do make the right choice and decision.
I will be praying for you my friend.
But it ain't telling you what to do as praying and hoping and telling you what to do are two different things. :groupray:

Asar'el
2nd November 2005, 11:44 PM
There is a favourite text that says,

For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

May God be pleased to make this true for you, and bring you to the brotherhood of His elect.

fireman9302
6th November 2005, 10:35 PM
Bear with me this is all new to me.

I am a 30 year old fireman, married with two children. 3 weeks ago a couple people from my local church stopped by and invited me to church. I thought I would give it a try for my children. I do not want them to grow up without church like I did.

So that Sunday I went to sunday school and church. Man I felt good all day. I couldnt stop thinking about church. So the next sunday I went again. Same thing happened. I went out and bought a bible and talked to the Chaplin here at work. He told me to read John and it would probally answer a lot a questions for me.

After I read John, I felt like my life was not on course like I thought it was. For the 1st time in my life I feel like I do not have control of my life and that someone else was leading it.

So this sunday I went to church again and during the invitation I felt like something was drawing me to the front to be saved. I did not go but know I feel like I have wasted something.

The reason I did not go forward was I really didn't know what to do. It was a Baptist church and this was just the third time I have ever went to church in my adult life.

I have sooo many questions that I can't ask here becuase of time constraints, but I was hopeing for some help. Please help me.

This morning I asked the lord to be in my life. I thought you all should know this. Thank you all so much for your help and prayers.

arunma
6th November 2005, 10:40 PM
This morning I asked the lord to be in my life. I thought you all should know this. Thank you all so much for your help and prayers.

Bless the Lord! Thanks for this joyous news.

Lisa0315
6th November 2005, 10:42 PM
Fireman!!!!!!:clap:

There are just no words to express the joy that I feel for you! I know you are walking on air right now. There is just nothing like it! WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD! You are now co-heir with our Lord Jesus Christ! A child of the King of Kings! Awesome! Awesome news! Thank you for sharing this with us!

Your sister in Christ,

Lisa

newbeliever02072005
6th November 2005, 11:35 PM
This morning I asked the lord to be in my life. I thought you all should know this. Thank you all so much for your help and prayers.


:amen: That is just absolutely, positively the best news I've heard all day!

You are going to just love this new path you have set for youself in life. God is going to be good to you and bless you and your family beyond measure.

Congratulations to our new brother in Christ!!

Newbeliever :hug:

DeaconDean
7th November 2005, 12:08 AM
Fireman...Welcome to eternity! Welcome to the family of God! Welcome, welcome, welcome! You are now a child of God, you can call Him Father, and He can call you son! Do you realize just how wonderful that is? If you let the Holy Spirit lead, and you follow, you'll never fall into a ditch! Follow the Lord and keep your eyes on the cross. God Bless You!

California Dreamin'
7th November 2005, 12:58 AM
I am a volunteer firefighter!

live4grace
7th November 2005, 10:09 AM
You will not regret your decision. I will pray for your steadfastness and rich blessings in answered prayer and deep, abiding joy!!!

Ragamuffins
7th November 2005, 02:49 PM
This morning I asked the lord to be in my life. I thought you all should know this. Thank you all so much for your help and prayers.
Best news I have heard all day :) Welcome to the family!

bethdinsmore
7th November 2005, 04:33 PM
Congratulations on the decision, friend. I rejoice with you. Thanks so much for telling us.

Once you decided to rely on Christ alone to save you and get you to Heaven one day, you received eternal life, and - more good news - you can never lose it. God will lovingly discipline us for our own good when we do wrong and don't confess it and rely on His strength to overcome, but He will never cast us out of His family. Here are some clear verses about that:
Rom 6:23
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NIV)
Rom 11:29
29 for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable. (NIV)
John 10:28
28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. (NIV) (we can't even snatch ourselves out of God's hand)
If you are ever given verses that seem to contradict these, just pray and ask God to show you which are the unclear verses (ones that could be taken more than one way). Because God doesn't contradict Himself.

Now you are a soldier in the army of God. The way to lead the victorious Christian life is this: FROG (fully rely on God). You have the Holy Spirit in you now, to guide and strengthen you.

2 Pet 1:3
3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
(NIV)
So start getting to know Him - one good way is to read a Gospel. Then I suggest you read what was written about Him 100s of years prior to His birth - Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22.

I could go on an on, but I'm sure others have many valuable things to say. I will just leave you with one wonderful promise:
Phil 1:6
6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
(NIV)

:wave: WELCOME :wave:
TO THE FAMILY
OF GOD

:) ALOHA IN JESUS, FRIEND :clap:

eldermike
7th November 2005, 04:52 PM
This morning I asked the lord to be in my life. I thought you all should know this. Thank you all so much for your help and prayers.

Praise God!

Łamb
7th November 2005, 05:02 PM
I read that you have accepted the Lord! :thumbsup:

I haven't had a chance to respond but here's one thought to show how special you are to God:

Luke 15:10 "In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

Out of millions of people here in this world, when one sinner repents, the angels in heaven rejoice. How special that it is to everyone that there is joy in heaven as there is in your heart! May God keep you strong and to persevere even in the tough times that you will face being as a new believer.

2 Timothy 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Asar'el
7th November 2005, 08:13 PM
The shout of the angels at the birth of our Lord,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

comes to mind every time a welcome bit of news like this is heard!

You are come to an everlasting kingdom, and are heading for an eternity with the Creator of the universe!

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.

This truth will we declare: God is faithful to His promises!

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Looking forward to see you with Him, in this world and the next!

daveleau
7th November 2005, 08:26 PM
This morning I asked the lord to be in my life. I thought you all should know this. Thank you all so much for your help and prayers.

Oh, that's awesome! :clap::clap::clap:

Daisysqueaks
7th November 2005, 09:14 PM
Praise the LORD!! Welcoming you with open arms into the family of Christ!! Thanks for sharing!

Flynmonkie
8th November 2005, 03:59 AM
This morning I asked the lord to be in my life. I thought you all should know this. Thank you all so much for your help and prayers.
I am so thankful! Wonderful News! :prayer: God is Just awesome! My first piece of Christian advice? Get to know His promises to you - One of His- When you do - everything else will fall into place! And now, not only will you have a support system of other Christians at the church but you also have us here! Thank you for sharing this!

SpiritPsalmist
8th November 2005, 03:57 PM
http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies05/ohyes.gifWelcome to the family.

Sword-In-Hand
8th November 2005, 04:17 PM
hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!

you made the best decision of your life my new brother. welcome to the Army of the Lord!

awesome news.:thumbsup:

JPPT1974
8th November 2005, 07:38 PM
Welcome to the family my friend!
Feel free to post & don't be shy at all!
God bless and keep you!
:hug: :kiss:

P_G
8th November 2005, 09:33 PM
I thought I heard a ruccus in the heavenly realms
Must have been them angels having a party in your honor!

We are your brothers and you sisters and here to love and support you any way we can

Pastor George

If Not For Grace
9th November 2005, 06:31 PM
This morning I asked the lord to be in my life


Glory. News was made in heaven on that day. Hopefully others will follow suit.

It only gets better........