I believed in Jesus as a young child. I've gone through a lot of questioning if I would go to heaven and if Jesus would accept me. In high school I had a lot of panic attacks and depression. I'm feeling happier now. I still have an anxiety disorder. Scripture has been a comfort to me as well as...
This thread was inspired by @Rival thread on Christian's favorite Quotes.
What are your favorite quotes? I'm looking for quotes from any sources you like.
From my perspective, it's not about a set words you pray that causes one to be born again. Jesus is the Savior. That prayer is an acknowledgement of one's faith in Jesus and asking him to be their Savior.
I agree with you that effort is important. It's not a either or in my perspective but both. As the apostle Paul said in Colossians 1:29 NIV:
[29] To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.
https://bible.com/bible/111/col.1.29.NIV
I believe that when Jesus washed the disciples feet , He also washed the feet of Judas Iscariot who betrayed Him. I am called to not only love people who love me but to love people who don't love me back and even love them if someone hates. Christians are called to bless and not to curse others...
I used to have a practice where I saluted the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I have since changed this practice to a practice of bowing down before my Lord Jesus and submitting myself to Him. My pastor taught us to pray and ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit and then say that I receive the...
I pray at home and out and about. I'm encouraged by my Lord Jesus to love one another and pray for people. I have a practice of forgiveness and I often pray for people who offend me. I am led by my Lord to practice this. I like to sing both in the house and out in about.