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Ka-San

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I figure its been a long time since I've posted, so I do feel bad for that. Although, I feel like since I don't know any Christians aside from my mother, I could at least go online. Christians are Christians everywhere right?I just turned 19, going to college, and am soon becoming an RA. I have enough credits to put me at Junior status (I've only been there one year so far, and entered as a freshman). This may seem like I have my life in control, but I feel as if I'm missing something.I want to be a Christian. I mean, I've been raised Christian, and believe I am one, but when it comes to things of the world, I waver and take part in them. I like to think morally I am somewhat Christian like. I try not to judge or hold grudges against people. I just have a problem with falling off the path, even after promising myself -and God- that I would stop. Thing is, I keep asking God about one certain thing, (a illness in fact) and I feel bad praying for healing even now, because I feel like I'll just mess up again and disappoint him. I suppose this is more a question of "Have any of you ever felt this way before?" Like, that after messing up so many times, he won't listen or care if I go to him promising again? What could I perhaps do to change this mindset?
 

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Ka-sanGod loves you we have all messed up at times to repent means apoligizing from your heart for your mistakes asking forgivness in the name of Christ.You then have a clean slate as far as Gods concerned. everything is forgotten.You just need to trust that he knows your heart and forgives you.For you to allow your mistakes to keep you from him is what would break his heart.There is no wrong way to talk to him he's your father just talk to him like a friendhe doesnt require you to pray to him in a certain prayer or ritual.
 

Ka-San

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But then, if I feel as if I have repented before, only to mess up again; wouldn't that make him not really want to listen to me? Even with a clean slate?
 

Christina

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No we are told we are to forgive time and time again,to turn the other cheekthen how much more than would God forgive? There is not limit on times we can screw up. God would rather have a sinner that keeps trying than one that says oh well I tried a couple times, and now I give up.
 

Ka-San

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That...makes a lot of sense. Thanks a lot for your help. I'll continue doing my best to stay on a righteous path. Your advice was very helpful though. I'm glad i joined a forum as welcome as this.
 

Christina

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We are glad too. Dont hesitate to ask any questions you have we are here to help you along the way. I bet most of us here repent at least once a day for some flesh thought or mistake I know I do. If you are in the flesh we sin whether carelessly or by design so you are never alone in that:) We just keep trying so come along with us.
 

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I figure its been a long time since I've posted, so I do feel bad for that. Although, I feel like since I don't know any Christians aside from my mother, I could at least go online. Christians are Christians everywhere right?I just turned 19, going to college, and am soon becoming an RA. I have enough credits to put me at Junior status (I've only been there one year so far, and entered as a freshman). This may seem like I have my life in control, but I feel as if I'm missing something.I want to be a Christian. I mean, I've been raised Christian, and believe I am one, but when it comes to things of the world, I waver and take part in them. I like to think morally I am somewhat Christian like. I try not to judge or hold grudges against people. I just have a problem with falling off the path, even after promising myself -and God- that I would stop. Thing is, I keep asking God about one certain thing, (a illness in fact) and I feel bad praying for healing even now, because I feel like I'll just mess up again and disappoint him. I suppose this is more a question of "Have any of you ever felt this way before?" Like, that after messing up so many times, he won't listen or care if I go to him promising again? What could I perhaps do to change this mindset?
I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU FEEL MAN...i also am starting college this yr. and basically have things planned out..but there's that 'sensation' that somethings missing..often i think it's something in particular but i never know, so i ask god, and it seems hopeless..my passion is art,and literature too, but there's no inspiration rite now..
 

Ka-San

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It is hard, also when you're in college. You want to be accepted by your peers of course; so you get yourself in situations that you shouldn't be in. I kept a good mindset throughout my first year. The farthest I went was drinking. I don't want to do it again though. I know its wrong.
 

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Deuteronomy 4:31 (For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them.If God were like us - any of us - we'd be in some hot water. All of us forsake God and we will continue to do so. It's the nature of flesh coupled with our weaknesses. However, he made a promise and this is even said again in Hebrews 13:5. He'll never leave nor forsake us. In all of our faults, failures, and flops he is there and will be there.As a certain pastor puts it: he loves you...he might not love what you're doing but he loves you. With some work you can overcome. There are ways to live a happy and joyous life yet still walk with our Father. In his Word is the best place to start.
 

Ka-San

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Deuteronomy 4:31 (For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them.If God were like us - any of us - we'd be in some hot water. All of us forsake God and we will continue to do so. It's the nature of flesh coupled with our weaknesses. However, he made a promise and this is even said again in Hebrews 13:5. He'll never leave nor forsake us. In all of our faults, failures, and flops he is there and will be there.As a certain pastor puts it: he loves you...he might not love what you're doing but he loves you. With some work you can overcome. There are ways to live a happy and joyous life yet still walk with our Father. In his Word is the best place to start.
Thats a great passage; thank you very much for giving me that. Its something like that I need. Bless all of you for helping me out with this, and reassuring me that he still cares, even if I do mess up.