I'm new in being a christian.Can u help me?
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Lectio Divina is Latin for “spiritual reading” and represents an early monastic technique of prayer which continues in practice though less widely, intended to achieve communion with God as well as providing special spiritual insights and peace from that experience. It is a way of praying with Scripture that calls one to study, ponder, listen and, finally, pray from God's Word.\n\nHistory\nLectio Divina was first expressed in the year 220 AD. It was found that to read the Bible profitably it is necessary to do so with attention, consistency and prayer. The systematization of “spiritual reading” into four steps dates back to the 12th century. Around 1150, Guigo II, a Carthusian monk, wrote a book entitled “The Monk’s Ladder” (Scala Claustralium) wherein he set out the theory of the four rungs: reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation. In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI stated, “This is the ladder by which the monks ascend from earth to heaven.”\n\nMethod\nLectio is typically practiced daily for one continuous hour. A selection from the Holy Scriptures is chosen ahead of time, often as a daily progression through a particular book of the Bible.\n\nTime\nSelecting a time for lectio divina is important. Typical methods are to pray for one hour in the morning, or to divide it into two half-hour periods, one in the morning and one in the evening. The key is to pre-select the time that will be devoted to the prayer, and to keep it. Using the same time every day leads to a daily habit of prayer that becomes highly effective.\n\nPlace\nThe place for prayer is to be free from distractions. This means it should be isolated from other people, telephones, visual distractions, etc. Some find a religious icon to be helpful. The same place should be used for lectio if possible, especially as one first begins to practice it. Familiarity with a location reduces the possibility of distraction away from the prayer. Some practitioners conduct other devotions, such as praying before the Catholic Eucharist, as a preparation for Lectio Divina.\n\n Preparation\nPrior to reading, it is important to engage in a transitional activity that takes one from the normal state of mind to a more contemplative and prayerful state. A few moments of deep, regular breathing and a short prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to guide the prayer time helps to set the tone and improve the effectiveness of the lectio.\n\nOnce the stage is set it is time to begin the prayer. There are four phases of the prayer, which do not necessarily progress in an ordered fashion. One may move between different phases of the prayer very freely as the Spirit guides.\n\nThe Four Moments\nLectio\nRead the passage several times.\n\nMeditatio\nReflect on the text of the passage, thinking about how to apply to one's own life. Gravitate to any particular phrase or word that seems to be of particular import. This should not be confused with exegesis, but is a very personal reading of the Scripture and application to one's own life.\n\n Oratio\nRespond to the passage by opening the heart to God. This is not primarily an intellectual exercise, but more of the beginning of a conversation with God.\n\n Contemplatio\nListen to God. This is a freeing oneself from one's own thoughts, both mundane and holy. It is about hearing God talk to us. Opening our mind, heart and soul to the influence of God. Any conversation must allow for both sides to communicate, and this most unfamiliar act is allowing oneself to be open to hearing God speak.
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To become a Christian.\n\nIt's a process over time, it's not going to happen overnight.\n\nBut there are steps to take. \n\nFirst pray and ask the Father into your heart (mind) and life. Ask for change of you. Ask for guidance and direction. Ask for forgiveness of your sins. Do all this in Jesus name (authority).\n\nCome to the reality that as long as you dwell in the flesh body you are going to fall short. All are sinners.  Repentance is a change of mind, not a license to sin. Perfection is maturity or full age in His Word. We are to produce fruit. His Word is an life learning process. Trust this man or no man, unless you check it out in His Word.\n\nHey, I've been at it deeply for 15 years. I'm producing fruit but feel I'm still in the process.
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Kewtasabutton, \nGod Bless you for asking this. So many people are afraid to and then when they do, there are more people afraid to answer.\n\nGod loves you and me just as we are, you remember that. Now that does NOT excuse your sin or mine. But it helps you to understand how much He loves you. \n\nI have been a Christian since 1993. Have I been perfect? NOT ONE SINGLE DAY. I do try not to sin, and I always ask forgiveness for my sins. All sin is the same in God's eyes whether you kill or tell a lie. Sin is judged completely different in man's eye. You can tell a lie and not go to jail, but if you kill you will. \n\nGod says that all men are short of the glory of God. All means all. It means you, me, any preacher, pastor, and the Catholic Pope (I want go into my opinions of that). \n\nThe things that you are struggling with are no match for God. He can conquer all of your sins. The devil is getting you to do all of these things and then running back to God and tattling on you, trying to convince Him that you don't deserve to go to Heaven. But God has already stated that fact about all of us. Sweetheart, as long as you accepted Jesus into your heart, and you are truly asking forgiveness, you will overcome all of these faults. Satan is attacking your morality and your sexuality. He may win several times, but God will let you use this as a testimony one day. \n\nDon't go out and sin all you can, now. You still must do your very best to resist so that God can help you. \n\nGod doesn't expect you to change all at once, He just expects you to have the desire to. And, based on what you are saying, the desire is there, and it WILL happen. It may take a while.\n\nYou are absolutely precious!
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First of all the Holy Spirit must be dealing with your heart and you will know. You ask Him to forgive you of all the wrong you have done and really mean it, you will know that He is there, He will come and live inside your heart and you will be a brand new person. God Bless you.
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Haven't you heard of the word REPENTANCE? Confess your sins and ask [even beg!] for forgiveness from the ones whom you have wronged and then from God. Then promise to sin no more...\n\nPeace be with you!
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Well you're not really converting if you were already a Christian. Just choose whichever denomination you fell most comfortable with. None of them are perfect. Maybe you should tryout a few different ones to see what you might like.
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You are saved when you have accept Jesus as your savior and ask him to come into your life.   Jesus died for your salvation.  \n\nSometimes we humans need to see a "miracle" or an answer to prayer to give us a boost in our spiritual lives.  I think you just had one.  \n\nGod honored your prayer so please do your best to honor God by keeping your promise.  It is you who will benefit by the knowledge of God's kingdom and His purpose and will in your life.  Believe me, God wants to bless you far more than you want to be blessed.  \n\nMay I make a suggestion about your bible?  I don't know which version you use, but I suggest you visit a local Christian book store and look through the many versions to find the one you understand the most clearly.  I prefer the Zondervan New International  Version Study Bible, but my husband prefers the New King James Version.  \n\nBefore you read the Bible, you should always ask that God open your eyes to the meaning and understanding of what you are reading.  Nothing will stop you from reading the bible quicker than not being able to understand it.\n\nFinally, have a plan to read it.  Most Bibles have a one year reading plan in them that includes daily readings from both the Old and New Testaments.  And do not be afraid to ask trusted Christians what a verse means.  You can study it together if you need to.
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do u believe in Jesus? if not believe now and turn away from ur sin, i don't need nothing from u but, the only think is that u repent from  your ways can u? the kingdom of heaven is near, thank u and have a nice day, we love u. when u done help the poor people please
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If you have a trinitarian baptism, then yes you are a Christian.  That is the 2000 year definition of what makes a Christian a Christian.  If you do not believe me, read what the early Christians wrote and believed.  I suggest THE FAINT OF THE EARLY FATHERS by Jurgens.\n\nNow you can ask if they are actualy practicing the Christian faith, but if you have a trinitarian baptism, then you are a Christian for all time (baptism is an ontological change in the individual)
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I like what has been said.  The whole point of being a Christian (past the salvation part) is to become like Christ.  How do you do this??  Good suggestions have been given, and here are some more:\n-get into the Word every day.  God is going to talk to you through the ultimate "user manual".  \n-Get plugged into a Bible based church.  Get involved!!!  \n-Be open to letting the Spirit help you in life with making choices and reaching out to others.\n-Memorize Scripture- that helps write His Word on your heart, and you will pull that out of your memory when you least expect to.\n-Clean up your "house" bit by bit.  If you wear clothes that are making guys think unholy thoughts, make the choice and wear something else.  If you have a potty mouth, bite your tongue.  We ALL have things that we are working on.  Others will see this change in you, and see how Christ is changing you.  \n-praise God all throughout the day, this helps focus on what He has made good.\n\nI have been praying for you already!
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Once I was asked “Have you found Jesus?” I replied “Damn? You guys just keeping losing him” (and probably your faith as well). And while I appreciate your thought and intent the answer is “No Thanks”.  I am pleased that you have found a path but with all due respect, do not try to drag others along! (Usually kicking and screaming).  Make you a deal! I’ll attend a service with you if you attend one with me! Neither will probably convert but I’ve seen yours before. You attending mine may uplift you and at least give you a different perspective.
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I don't think you need to be worrying about that if you are a christian and you love the lord and you are saved.And you truly believe in the lord you have no need to worry God will take care of everything.He loves you and only he knows exactly when the end is near.Please don't worry about this.Put your trust in God.
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The following link has a very good illustration of the Salvation Message.\n\nhttp://www.navigators.org/us/resources/illustrations/items/bridge\n\nAnd, you do not have to "check your brains in at the door" in order to be a Christian. Jesus Christ claimed to be God, and proved himself by predicting his own death and resurrection. This is not an intellectual argument, it is spiritual. Their have been many atheists who have set out to prove the Gospel of Jesus Christ to be nothing more than fairy tales, only to find that the evidence for Jesus was overwhelming, and they became followers of Jesus (Christians) because of their studies. C.S. Lewis was one such person. Visit the link above for a good picture of what Christ did for you (and all of the world). \n\nA great book to start you out on your walk with Jesus is "More Than A Carpenter" by Josh McDowell (another athiest turned Christian). \n\nAnd lastly, find a good church. Not a church filled with legalism, but a church that understands Jesus Christ came to set man free. Colossians 3:20-23 says \n\nTherefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations— “Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” which all concern things which perish with the using—according to the commandments and doctrines of men? These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.\n\nBasically, man's religion is empty and has no power to change you from the inside. So, find a support group that can encourage you in your new life, not with rules and regulations, but with love and support.\n\nMay God Bless you in your new life with Him!
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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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Read God's Word...meditate on it [mull it over]....pray & seek God's will & obey His leadings.....[in all of this, I presume you're already a believer in regular attendance @ a local church]
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You are spiritually lost. I wish I had a personal encounter to spend hours, days or weeks to explain. Get in a Bible Based Church. Read the Bible. Talk with God. Talk with fellow christians at your church. Seek spiritual guidance from spiritual counselors! The danger is, you are very mixed up and your comments may lead other astray, who do not have a sound faith. Please get help for yourself, so that you may someday help others too!\nYou need to get to know Christ as a personal Lord & Savior. You may know a little about him...but you do not know him. There is a great difference from knowing about someone, than it is about really knowing them. Jesus wants a personal relationship with you. Pray to him for understanding & direction. \nGod Bless you in love & direction!
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i'm a christian.\nyeah i agree to what u wrote.\nbut what is ur quetion?\n???