how can I truly accept/ know God?

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ali_

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Maybe this question seems stupid . Because my mom is Christian and takes me to church always, I haven't been baptised and recently I haven't had a very good relationship with God, so how can I confess all of my sins and allow him to save me? And also to finally accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior? Should I just start praying for forgiveness and wait until I feel something? Should I delete all my secular music and dress a certain way? And just begin to preach to people? I don't want to ask my mom because im not yet comfortable , and I know shed think something else is going on since I haven't been interested until now, I've always believed there was a God and now I'm positive that he has raised Jesus from the dead and that Jesus died for our sins. How can I express that? My mom is the only truly religious person in out family and I don't currently live with her , I live in a household full of rage , anger and vulgarity. And sometimes I curse , I use the Lords name in vein , but I don't steal and I barely lie and whenever I do i feel extreme guilt weeks after. I try my best tp have a relationship with God but I'm so confused, I once heard in church that Satan can deceive you and pretend to be the Lord answering your prayers, I often hear different opinions perhaps in my head about certain situation, and I honestly don't know if its God speaking to me , Satan, or just me telling myself what I'd like to hear. How can i know God , and truly accept him? What should it feel like? How will i guarentee ive done it right? Help!
 
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Hey ali, I am dealing with this same problem myself. I know I haven't done it yet, but all Christians need to study the Bible, God's Word, to help them. We also need to pray to God for wisdom to do the right thing. About the thing with Satan pretending, Satan is known to be a trickster, so no matter what, ask God to give you the ability to tell whether it's Him speaking or not. God also says in his Word that you are his child, and he loves you unconditionally. Always remember what 1 John 4:4 says:
"He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world. This means God is greater than anything you'll ever face on Earth. So remember, God is strong, and he will help us in the hardest of times.
 
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I too struggled with this when I was a babe in Christ. #1- Hear the word of God. Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. #2 You have to believe with your heart. Hebrews 11:6- But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. #3 Repent, and confess Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour. Turn your back on the world, and turn to God. When you're truly saved, you won't live in the flesh but in the Spirit. Romans 8:1- There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus; who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Romans 12:1- I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. (2)And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Realize that only he can save you! Works, going to church, being good/ nice, these will not save 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. Matthew 10:32-Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. #4 Be baptized for the remission of sins. But remember that this will not save you. It's important to be baptized with water and the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38-Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Hope this helps ;)
 
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Hey Ali I am a Christian and grow up in a Christian home if you feel like God is something you want and you want him to step in and take over your life that is awesome. Ask your pastor or youth pastor if you have one to help you pray and to help you seek God in your life. I have been changed over and over and I go to youth camp and winterfest and God speaks into my life. Ask your pastor to help you pray and ask Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Don't let your believing in God lead you to do things that you know are wrong. Thoughts may go through your head and people will judge you because of it but if you know that God is the one and only God and that he died for your sins and your ready for him to take over your life than ask your pastor or youth pastor to help pray for you. Hope this helped.
 
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believe with all your heart and soul
 
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ali_ said:
Maybe this question seems stupid . Because my mom is Christian and takes me to church always, I haven't been baptised and recently I haven't had a very good relationship with God, so how can I confess all of my sins and allow him to save me? And also to finally accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior? Should I just start praying for forgiveness and wait until I feel something? Should I delete all my secular music and dress a certain way? And just begin to preach to people? I don't want to ask my mom because im not yet comfortable , and I know shed think something else is going on since I haven't been interested until now, I've always believed there was a God and now I'm positive that he has raised Jesus from the dead and that Jesus died for our sins. How can I express that? My mom is the only truly religious person in out family and I don't currently live with her , I live in a household full of rage , anger and vulgarity. And sometimes I curse , I use the Lords name in vein , but I don't steal and I barely lie and whenever I do i feel extreme guilt weeks after. I try my best tp have a relationship with God but I'm so confused, I once heard in church that Satan can deceive you and pretend to be the Lord answering your prayers, I often hear different opinions perhaps in my head about certain situation, and I honestly don't know if its God speaking to me , Satan, or just me telling myself what I'd like to hear. How can i know God , and truly accept him? What should it feel like? How will i guarentee ive done it right? Help!
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I think your okay. I'll show you... read the verse below

Proverbs 24:16

For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.

^^^ Notice how in this verse that the just man falls? The righteous man isn't perfect. The righteous man messes up and sins. BUT, the righteous man rises up again. The righteous man doesn't give up.

So, I think your okay because your going towards God.

Remember this isn't about you being perfect ok? This is about you moving forward to Jesus ok? No Christian is perfect.

I also think its worth showing you the thief on the cross with Jesus... Please read the verse below... it'll help you a lot, trust me.

Luke 23:32-43

[SUP]32 [/SUP]Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. [SUP]33 [/SUP]When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. [SUP]34 [/SUP]Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”[SUP][a][/SUP] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
[SUP]35 [/SUP]The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.”
[SUP]36 [/SUP]The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar [SUP]37 [/SUP]and said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.”
[SUP]38 [/SUP]There was a written notice above him, which read: this is the king of the jews.
[SUP]39 [/SUP]One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”
[SUP]40 [/SUP]But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? [SUP]41 [/SUP]We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
[SUP]42 [/SUP]Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.[SUP][b][/SUP]”
[SUP]43 [/SUP]Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

^^^ Notice the difference between these two criminals? One criminal a jerk and wasn't humble. The other criminal was humble and knew he was wrong for being a criminal. Jesus accepted the criminal that was humble.

You see, you don't have to be perfect. You have to be humble and keep moving forward. Do the best you can to follow Jesus, BUT you don't have to be perfect. Like the just man

There's more I wish I could explain. I wish I could break it down for you so you can understand very easily. If you get back, I'll do my best explain more. Let me know what you think?
 
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Hi Ali God Bless U.Thanks 4 sharing your heart.What Jesus shared with you is correct.But what seems so difficult 2 you now is easy 4 God,so dont worry.this is not about religion,just a loving relationship with God.God wants 2 give u the gift of eternal life=salvation which only comes through Jesus. God loves u, your his child,very treasureful,valuable,important and he has a great plan 4 your life.Satan feeds us alot of garbage=lies.A simple prayer, God i know i am a sinner,I know u r the Saviour of mankind,the Truth,The Way,The life,to the Father in heaven.I know Jesus died 4 my sins,shedding his sin free blood 4 me.Jesus i open my heart 2 u now so u can live there.I repent of all my sins now and turn 2 u,believing u died on the cross 4 me.U were buried and on the 3rd day rose into heaven.I believe all this in my heart by faith and now confess u as my loving Lord and Saviour and thank you now 4 my new precious relationship with you.it is in Jesus name i pray amen.It is that simple God does not make things difficult.Satan does. Pastor John I did this 31 yrs ago,GBU and hope 2 see u in the rooms.amen
 
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khanmd

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brother tell me who is god first
 
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ali_ said:
Maybe this question seems stupid . Because my mom is Christian and takes me to church always, I haven't been baptised and recently I haven't had a very good relationship with God, so how can I confess all of my sins and allow him to save me? And also to finally accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior? Should I just start praying for forgiveness and wait until I feel something? Should I delete all my secular music and dress a certain way? And just begin to preach to people? I don't want to ask my mom because im not yet comfortable , and I know shed think something else is going on since I haven't been interested until now, I've always believed there was a God and now I'm positive that he has raised Jesus from the dead and that Jesus died for our sins. How can I express that? My mom is the only truly religious person in out family and I don't currently live with her , I live in a household full of rage , anger and vulgarity. And sometimes I curse , I use the Lords name in vein , but I don't steal and I barely lie and whenever I do i feel extreme guilt weeks after. I try my best tp have a relationship with God but I'm so confused, I once heard in church that Satan can deceive you and pretend to be the Lord answering your prayers, I often hear different opinions perhaps in my head about certain situation, and I honestly don't know if its God speaking to me , Satan, or just me telling myself what I'd like to hear. How can i know God , and truly accept him? What should it feel like? How will i guarentee ive done it right? Help!
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Your question is not stupid at all :).
I followed the traditional way of becoming a christian: getting baptized and start going to church.
Baptism is like a sort of engagement in faith and also a concrete way of showing that you repent for your old ways and seek to be born again and be part of the New Creation of God: the Church.
Baptism means also that you die to yourself (to sin, and to this earthly life that leads to death) that you unite your death with Christ' death and that you resurrect as a new creature.
Being part of the Church means being part of the Body of Christ (and also being within the New/Renewed Covenant of God).

Do not ask yourself "what should I feel like?" and do not provoke to yourself feelings that you don't really have. Be honest with yourself and with God. He knows you better than you do and He patiently waits you with wide open arms (just like He did with the prodigal son).
God has already forgiven you, He waits that you also forgive yourself and your family and that you make the first step: open the door of your heart and allow Him to work into your life.

Be blessed forever!
 
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