help me with my faith?
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I'd love to help you through your spiritual journey.... e-mail me if you ever have any questions at fancy_tea22@yahoo.com
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Ask Christ into your heart. Believe that he died for your sins and will forgive you and he is the risen Lord. Read the Bible and allow the Holy Spirit to work in your heart. Find someone who is a Christian who can answer your many questions you will have. Find a good church that teaches truth from the bible. Continue to pray and strive to become more like Jesus by reading the bible and listening to Him in prayer.\n---In your question you said "REAL" Christian..These below are of "real" or true Christian ways. \n1. go to church. (the church is the body of Christ, everyone who is a Christian is a part of this, going to church can help you because there are some or many Christians there)\n2. hate everyone who is not of your faith.(not true)\n3. try and convert everyone who is not of your faith.(if you believe and love them you would, but you do not need to make everyone exactly like what you think a Christian is)\n4. call gays bad. (love the sinner hate the sin)\n5. be intolerant of everyone whom you don't like.\n6. fear god (true)\n7. love god (true)\n8. hate the devil (true)\n9. be understanding of hell. \n10. be the best person you can be (Jesus died for all the bad we do..wouldn't you want to do what you can for him?)\n11. don't over due it, as deeds don't get you into heaven. (Most believe we are saved by God's grace and we couldn't do it on our own because we are sinners by nature)
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Find a Spirit filled church. One that uses the Holy Bible (only) and one that urges relationship and not "religion."\n\nReligion is how man tries to reach God/Jesus.\n\nRelationship is how God reaches us through Jesus Christ.\n\nGrace to you and God Bless...
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I think your observation is excellent. Keep up the good work. Right now it's pretty much a theory, but tomorrow it maybe common knowledge. Flesh it out, do more research, look for flaws and answer the questions they raise. Never be afraid to look where no man has looked before. EXCELLENT! God is very pleased by your faith. It takes faith like that for mankind to move forward. Faith is when you step out into the unknown trusting that God will meet you there. When you pray ask God to show you the crux of the matter concerning (a. b.c. etc....) He is faithful to fill your cup. He will fill your cup with new understanding far beyond anything you can imagine. Even to the point you will have to ask Him to "please hold" while you digest. Good luck, Wow, what an awesome vision.
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First understand that faith isn't easy.  Every believer at one point or another questions their beliefs.  If you don't like the bureaucracy in the Catholic Church, you may want to try a new denomination.  Try attending a "non-denominational" church. Last I would suggest that you talk with someone in the church about your concerns, they can offer insight and help you with your doubts.  Best of luck and God bless.
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How do I know if I'm doing what my store manager wants of me? I ask him, and then I listen to the answer. If he wants me to change something, I do. Same thing goes. If you want to know if you're in the right religion, pray sincerely, then sit down with your Bible. Compare what your religion teaches with God's word. Does it match up? Why or why not? Can you find more than one Bible verse to back up the teachings? Are you finding that some verses seem to contradict others? Does what your religion teaches make sense of a loving God? Do they use His real name (Psalms 83:18)? Why or why not? 1 Peter 3:15 says we should always be ready to make a defense to anyone who asks a reason for the hope within our hearts. Can you prove to me, from the Bible, what you believe? \n\nI am giving YOU a new commandment, that YOU love one another; just as I have loved YOU, that YOU also love one another. By this all will know that YOU are my disciples, if YOU have love among yourselves.” (John 13:34,35) Does your religion TRULY love EVERYONE in that religion? Are there racist problems? Can you find peace at every church that claims to be of your religion, everywhere in the world? \n\nOh, and if your pastor/preacher/minister can't answer your questions and says "it's a mystery" you might want to consider changing churches. There ARE answers, and you CAN find them. God would not ask us to worship Him, to believe in Him and not allow us to get to know him. We could hardly love and worship someone we don't know or understand, now could we?
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You need to find a church that makes you feel comfortable and welcome.  You might need to try many.  I think that it is very important to find a church with a pastor that teaches from scripture.  There are so few out there anymore.  So many churches water down the teachings from Christ and put their own spin on the Bible.  How can you learn from God if you are not getting the teachings that he provided for us?  Don't let people bring you down, remember that just because someone believes in God it doesn't make them perfect, we are all sinners and fall short.  It is in our nature to fall short, that is why we need God.  Please don't let your disapointment in a person affect the way you see Christianity.  Pray about it and soon you will find a church home that is right for you, God Bless.
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Hi\nNice to hear you are starting to look again...\nI know, it is very hard to find the right church and all.\nSoo much corruption etc, however if you meditate on the word of God (kjbible) and listen to what the Spirit is pressing upon your heart, He will help you in making a good decision.\nSeek God first, not religion, where people can make mistakes.\nGodbless you as you seek the truth! -LIVE4TRUTH=]\nhttp://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/
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Pray about it first and ask the Lord to guide you. Then visit a few churches. You'll feel it in your spirit when you've found the right church home for you.
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contact every church in your phone book and ask them to post your need in their church bulletin.\n\nI will pray for you both!\n\nAlso whatever you belive will happen!  Believe in great things for yourself..\n\nNever Give Up....repeat after me "Never Give Up!"
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God has been my only companion through my depression. You should never ? God, you should go to mass, pray and ask god for something that will help you renew your faith. If you need you can contact me for more help, i've got tacts (contacts)
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Doing your devotionals, reading the bible, attending church, being involved in youth group. All those things are great. They will help you grown in your faith, but that's what they do help you grow your  faith. The one question you need to ask yourself is "Have I come to a place in my spiritual life where I am sure I will go to heaven when my life is over here on earth? If you aren't sure you need to get right with God before any of the devotionals ... etc will help.  I am an old man and I don't think our communication would be a good idea.. I recommend a good talk with your youth pastor, ok....  Jim
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Praise God,welcome to the Family! My advise would to be DAILY in the Word(the King James Version Bible),pray daily,not just in church,keep your eyes on Christ,not on other christians,not on the world,dont care what others say unless they are quoting from the scriptures,you can NEVER go wrong by listening to the scriptures. Go to www.chick.com to continue your Christian growth,they have a lot of good christian reading material that you CAN TRUST.God's greatest blessings to you!
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Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge the Lord and He will direct your paths.  I am a christian and know that if you ask God to Direct your life He always will and the end result will always be good. So my advice is to Be confident in your own qualities and also add prayer and If you ask God He always has a good plan for you... God luck with your search!
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Decide what differences exist in your beliefs exactly then stick to the truth of Gods' word. Always in love and kindness, with meekness and humbleness. Fall on your face about this before you enter into it. Seek help from our father and our Lord. Be sincere and you will succeed as long as you do not offend. It may take time. Always remember The Lord is your Shepard. So let him lead. listen to your subject and see what they need by letting them reveal it to you. Edify their spirit but nullify their mis-information with the word. May God be with you and peace be to you and yours.
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You will need to check all directions and guidance from what the Bible teaches anyway so one of the best things you can do is to read and study and familiarise yourself with The Bible - a bit like the Bereans in Acts17/11.\n\nGod through the Holy Spirit is able to guide and lead and open your understanding, especially through The Bible. Just ask Him, and watch and pray.\n\nHaving said that it can be very helpful to have someone who can help spiritually and I strongly suggest you pray to God Himself to provide you with someone suitable. He is well able and it would be a good spiritual excercise to place it in His hands and wait on Him for His answer while you look.\n\nIn addition, if you are able to meet with other Christians that can be very encouraging and helpful and probably it is best to take time to get to know them to find out who is trusworthy and Biblically sound.\n\nMay God's provision prevail.
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1.  I must realize that in my present condition I am a sinner bfore God. "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3.23.)\n2. I cannot save myself from eternal punishment in hell  "For the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord: (Romans 6:23)\n3.  Christ has paid for my sins and my punishment with His death on the cross.  "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him (Jesus should not perish, but have everlasting life: "(John 3:16)  \n4.  I must accept His crucififixion as payment for my sins, personally.  "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10:13)\nIf you would like to have assurance of eternal life, then pray this prayer:  "Lord, I know I am a sinner.  I believe Your Son, Jesus Christ, died on the cross for my sins.  Please forgive me of my sins and make me a new person.  I commit my life to you today. Amen,"\nIf you prayed this prayer you can send for Dr. Stanley's booklet, "The Only Door to Heaven."  www.intouch.org.\nWhen you are saved, you are sealed with God's Holy Spirit for eternity.  You cannot loose your salvation because you are now adopted into the family of God.  \nIt is important to find a bible teaching church and become part of the body of Christ to help you grow in your walk with the Lord.  Read the Bible daily.  You will find it easier to understand if you read it with a daily devotional magagine such as The Daily Bread or In Touch by Dr. Charles Stanley, which is on line at the above web site.  Set at time aside daily to talk to God in prayer.  Your prayers should include 1. Affirmation of God's character, confession, thanksgiving and supplication. (ACTS).  If your church is a bible teaching church, they should practice believers baptism.  You should be baptized out of obedience to Christ, but it is not required before salvation, but should be done after you become a believer.  Welcome to the family of God.  God Bless you in your walk with Him.