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davejag · May 25, 2008, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by Jesushelper76

Hello davejag,

I hope that your doing well. I hope that everything is fine with you. Have you started searching out churches in your local area? Never hurt to check a few out. Are you getting any kind of support about a personal issue yet? Sometimes it takes seeking it out from many different sources. Take care,

I am doing a little better this week, I am going to church this morning for the first time I am bit scared and worried but I have to get over that. I hope I chose a good church we have 10 churches in the city, my husband is not going of course but I am sure I can do this on my own.

SkyGem · May 26, 2008, 07:25 AM

Originally Posted by davejag

I am doing a little better this week, I am going to church this morning for the first time I am bit scared and worried but I have to get over that. I hope I chose a good church we have 10 churches in the city, my husband is not going of course but I am sure I can do this on my own.

I am glad that God has given you the Courage to go to church. Do not worry about being scared as that is not coming from God. The adversary will present problems before you to try to sway your good thinking of doing that which is right. But do not listen! We all know that he is a liar and will often use some of his human followers to lie to us as well. But know that God is with you and sees your effort in going to church and will surely help you. Just reach out to Him as He is there for you!

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." -- PSALM 46:1 (KJV)

And you do not need anyone else to go with you to church. You are solely responsible for your own spiritual growth. No one else can do that for you so please remember that.

When fleeting thoughts come your way that would want to cause you to have fears and doubts, remember this Scripture that God has chosen for you.

"He giveth Power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth Strength." -- ISAIAH 40:29 (KJV)

May God Bless You in your efforts to go to church even if alone. Remember this wonderful Scripture when you go again.

"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the viles of the devil." -- EPHESIANS 6:11 (KJV)

classyT · May 27, 2008, 05:10 AM

Originally Posted by davejag

At an early age my parents always told us to go to church, when I moved out of my house at 18 things changed. It's not that I didn't believe in God I just stopped going to church when I entered University. When Sunday rolled around I made up some sort of excuse not to go, but now I have no excuse and I feel that I need to go. The only problem is for the last 2 years any time I ever prayed or thought of god something would go wrong in my personal life. Let me explain I have prayed about things and then they have gone completely the other way, I am just scared that if I pray today about something it all go wrong. I need some prayers answered or some sort of support about a personal issue but I am just to scared to pray about it or to go to church. Please someone help.

After reading your posts I can see that there is a certain amount of fear for whatever reason. All I know for sure is that we are not given a "spirit" of fear but of LOVE, POWER, and a SOUND MIND. I heard Joyce Meyer say before that FEAR is F - false, E- evidence, A-appearing, R- real. Skygem left some really great verses for you... read them and I would also like to add that you can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens you!

sndbay · May 27, 2008, 06:23 AM

I trust God's Word is enough said for most answers.
Romans 8:15-16 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
*Christ Speaking
*John 14:13-14 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
* John 16:26-27 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

Please note: there are several other refer point in God's Word which state the same truth. ASK IN JESUS NAME for it is the power of strength and truth.

teachercharm · May 27, 2008, 07:19 AM

You shouldn't be... Our God is a very merciful and forgiving God. Whatever guilt feelings you have should be set aside because our God is a loving and faithful God. All you need to do is GO TO HIM by going to Church.

retsoksirhc · May 27, 2008, 07:47 AM

Dave: How did it go?

davejag · May 27, 2008, 08:42 AM

It went really well I thought, I didn't feel as scared and this week feels much better. I am not as stressed out I feel great even with my horoscope reading that my week is horrible, I don't really care. Since Sunday morning I feel a different, happier content. I know my next few weeks are going to be really stressful but I am hoping things will go a bit better. I am going to try to be back next Sunday at church the only thing is I might be in labour by then.

retsoksirhc · May 27, 2008, 08:59 AM

You caught me off guard with saying you might be in labor, lol. I just assumed davejag was more of a guys name :)

I'm glad things went well for you. I'm not really a believer myself, but it's good to see that having faith can help so much in your daily life. You don't have to be a Christian to see that the bible teaches good. Just keep doing what you know is right.

davejag · May 27, 2008, 09:08 AM

I know my husband started to go onto this site when I got pregnant ( we had a lot of complications with this pregnancy). So when I found out about this site I just used his name, so that's why I am pregnant not my husband lol. I don't think I am a full christian either I do have sins and I am not perfect by far, but I am trying I really am. I don't seem to pray everyday I do have to try to do that more.

tawnynkids · May 27, 2008, 10:05 PM

Dear... why do you say you don't think you are a "full Christian"?

cal823 · May 27, 2008, 10:24 PM

whoa whoa whoa... you think that christians aren't sinners? We are all sinners!
if we were perfect, we would not need jesus. No one, not even chrisitians, deserve to go to heaven. We all go to hell by default, because we sin at least once in our lives. But god, because he loves us, sent jesus to take out place. A popular way of describing it is this - say that you have committed a crime, you have been convicted guilty, but then, after the judge sentences you, someone walks in and says "i will take their punishment", and that person goes to jail for you. Jesus didn't just agonise on the cross, he went to hell, and he defeated the devil. If you believe in jesus, and accept his sacrifice, and embrace him, you are just as much of a christian as the pastor. No one is more loved than another in gods eyes.

JoeCanada76 · May 28, 2008, 02:25 AM

You have had some awesome posts here.

As far as your horoscope, it is better to rely and trust God on your daily life. Not a horoscope.

Before in fun, used to read them but I just stay away from them now.

Good that church is well. Your not as scared. You believe in God, you believe in Jesus. You're a Christian, whether you go to church or not. Church is there to help you grow in your relationship with God and find fellowship with others.

Take care, and God bless.

Joe

tomterm8 · May 28, 2008, 03:27 AM

Originally Posted by davejag

or some sort of support about a personal issue but I am just to scared to pray about it or to go to church. Please someone help.

There are christians of all denominations on here. If you ask a question on here you are anomynous... so why not ask for support on here? What is your problem? I am sure people will try to help.

As for going to church, either god is what the Christians say in which case he will accept you with open arms, or he is not, in which case there is not much point going to a christian church anyway.

sndbay · May 30, 2008, 07:13 AM

I am scared to go to Church

Happy to read the out come davejag.. Because we christians are all targets for satan and his goal, we need to remember God's promises. The Truth and the Light has us protected. And prayer in Jesus Name will be answered in His glory. All power has been given to us over our enemy. Luke 10:19

Allow God to send His holy angels to watch over you as you put your life in His Will to be done.

Allheart · May 30, 2008, 07:26 AM

Sweetheart,

Never be afraid to turn to God's loving arms. He will keep you safe and protect you. God indeed answers prayers, but what we think is what we want, or is good for us, may truly not be.

Trust in Him, that He loves you and will always do what is best for you. Even during moments of great despair, the situation may not change, but I promise you, He will lift you from the despair and help you deal with the situtation.

God never promised us an easy road, but He did promise to always be by our side, when that road gets rocky. As long as we always turn to His loving arms.

Allheart · May 30, 2008, 12:18 PM

Thanks tawnykids :)

I am so sorry - I hope I did not give Davejag the imression that I thought she was afriad of God. I was just reminding her, of what she already knew and just trying to give her a little love and support. :)

andy305mia · Jun 9, 2008, 11:56 PM

The problem is that won't answer you because you left god for 2 years. He tells you to do things but you ignore them the only way god will listen to you again is if you prey for forgiveness. And really mean. And when you asked 4 something remember to have patience because sometimes you won't get this thing that you need for years. But god will give you anything that you need just have patience and prey for forgiveness and god shall forgive u.

andy305mia · Jun 9, 2008, 11:56 PM

The problem is that won't answer you because you left god for 2 years. He tells you to do things but you ignore them the only way god will listen to you again is if you prey for forgiveness. And really mean. And when you asked 4 something remember to have patience because sometimes you won't get this thing that you need for years. But god will give you anything that you need just have patience and prey for forgiveness and god shall forgive u.

andy305mia · Jun 9, 2008, 11:56 PM

The problem is that won't answer you because you left god for 2 years. He tells you to do things but you ignore them the only way god will listen to you again is if you prey for forgiveness. And really mean. And when you asked 4 something remember to have patience because sometimes you won't get this thing that you need for years. But god will give you anything that you need just have patience and prey for forgiveness and god shall forgive u.