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Tristan77

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It's stupid but I'm actually terrified to be Christian I don't know why it's just really scary... need someone to talk to.
 

Blain

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Why are you scared to be a Christian? is there a specific thing that scares you?
 
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It's stupid but I'm actually terrified to be Christian I don't know why it's just really scary... need someone to talk to.
That's more than almost normal and to be expected, considering the horrible picture of God many churches have painted for Unbelievers and Believers, alike,
 

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That's more than almost normal and to be expected, considering the horrible picture of God many churches have painted for Unbelievers and Believers, alike,
You must spread reputation before giving to willie T again
 
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Tristan77

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1st off I feel like I'm to much of a bad doers on for god to still love me if he does exist and also its the part where you have to throw away all doubts and put faith in the lord. I don't know if I can do that...
 

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1st off I feel like I'm to much of a bad doers on for god to still love me if he does exist and also its the part where you have to throw away all doubts and put faith in the lord. I don't know if I can do that...
Believe it or not even the most experienced Christians still feel that sometimes, even as close as i am to God I sometimes feel to far gone or to sinful for God to love me it's just how we humans are we often times need to be reminded how he really sees us.
As for throwing away all doubts and having faith in God that is not something that you are enforced to do it's something that grows inside you slowly as you learn more of god and grow closer to him it's like how a giant tree takes years to be fully grown.

This song here has always helped me when i was feeling like you [video=youtube;xrPJZYywTuA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrPJZYywTuA[/video]
 
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Ugly

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Being a Christian isn't about being perfect, it's about having a heart that desires to live for and with God. Sometimes you screw up a little. Sometimes a lot. But what matters most is that even when you screw up you run back to God, pray for strength go keep walking with Him and move on. God grows us into who He wants us to be, He doesn't expect us to come to Him the way He wants us to be
 
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Tristan77

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I feel unworthy of God's love
 

Blain

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Thank you........ but your post was much more compassionate.
Maybe but what you said hit the nail on the head, Tristan is a perfect example as how the church has made God a scary requirement or else i don't love you kind of guy
 
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1st off I feel like I'm to much of a bad doers on for god to still love me if he does exist and also its the part where you have to throw away all doubts and put faith in the lord. I don't know if I can do that...
Killed anyone? I have.... and not always because I had to for self protection.
Ever stolen anything? I have, several cars, money, and a few other things.

And, of course the list could go on and on. But the more important thing is that just because I became a Christian 38 years ago, some of those temptations still tugged at me. And not for just the first few months or years. They still come around even today. No, nowhere as strong..... but the point is that Satan still tries to get me to think I am not worthy of being anywhere around Jesus.

And, "Yes", over the years, I did still give in to some of those temptations, even though I was trying to follow Jesus.

One of the most frequent ploys Satin uses is to get you to think that because you have not convinced yourself that you are now totally sinless in your thoughts and actions....... and there actually are deluded individuals who will lie to your face (sinning, BTW) that they no longer sin, at all..... it is something the Bible tells us we will deal with as long as we still draw breath.

It all really DOES come down to deciding if you really CAN... and will.... and do.... trust that what Jesus says is true. That is the end thing you need to look at. It takes time. And some effort. Even a sensation of risking.

Really, there is not much more to this Christianity thing. Some do, some don't, you decide for yourself.
 
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Blain

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I feel unworthy of God's love
none of us are worthy of his love we all have sinned and we all screw up we all are not even close to being worthy of him loving us and yet he does. You see an evil doer he sees a spark that will turn into a flame you see someone unworthy he sees a child with a crown of honor on his head you see a weak sinner he sees a mighty warrior of light.

Believe it or not how we feel or think about ourselves is often times quite the opposite, never trust how you feel because only by seeing with his eyes can you know what he really thinks of you
 

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1st off I feel like I'm to much of a bad doers on for god to still love me if he does exist and also its the part where you have to throw away all doubts and put faith in the lord. I don't know if I can do that...
Doing good, doing bad, has NOTHING to do with God saving you from the result of your sin, eternal death.

This is the Gospel. God wrapped Himself in human Flesh, in the form of His Son, Jesus Christ, who was born of a woman conceived by the Holy Spirit, suffered, was crucified, died, and rose to Life again on the 3rd day, according to the Scriptures.

Now that you have heard the Gospel, confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord (who He is) and believe in your heart that God raised Him to life on the 3rd day.(what He has done)

If those things took place you are a Christian. WELCOME TO ETERNAL LIFE!!! NOW, we need to talk about what you should do with your new life as a Christian. But make no error, it is SOLELY Faith in who Jesus is, and what He has done, that saves.
 
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Tristan77

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How do I accept jesus.
 
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Killed anyone? I have.... and not always because I had to for self protection.
Ever stolen anything? I have, several cars, money, and a few other things.

And, of course the list could go on and on. But the more important thing is that just because I became a Christian 38 years ago, some of those temptations still tugged at me. And not for just the first few months or years. They still come around even today. No, nowhere as strong..... but the point is that Satan still tries to get me to think I am not worthy of being anywhere around Jesus.

And, "Yes", over the years, I did still give in to some of those temptations, even though I was trying to follow Jesus.

One of the most frequent ploys Satin uses is to get you to think that because you have not convinced yourself that you are now totally sinless in your thoughts and actions....... and there actually are deluded individuals who will lie to your face (sinning, BTW) that they no longer sin, at all..... it is something the Bible tells us we will deal with as long as we still draw breath.

It all really DOES come down to deciding if you really CAN... and will.... and do.... trust that what Jesus says is true. That is the end thing you need to look at. It takes time. And some effort. Even a sensation of risking.

Really, there is not much more to this Christianity thing. Some do, some don't, you decide for yourself.
At lease you are able to admit your wrongdoings & accept what you have done. There are some people so full of pride they will shift the blame to everything other than themselves
 

Blain

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How do I accept jesus.
Ask him to come into your heart and to help you to get to know him ask him to forgive you for all your sins and to fill you with love and peace and joy.
 
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Tristan77

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Because I've been sitting here watching you guys and everything you guys have said shows me that you all fully believe in him aND put your faith into him. I want to be able to put my love and faith into something, someone, and have a peace and easy feeling knowing I'll be saved. Sorry of the wording was bad