Hello everyone, I recently invited Christ into my life. I have been unhappy for years since the suicide of my father. I finally set down to examine what was missing from his life and it was Christ. My father and mother split up and my father couldn't handle it and that's why he committed suicide. I know if he had Christ in his life, he would have made it through. I am having my own struggles with my wife and troubles at work. This struggles led me to Jesus and I have seen a difference. It has been a struggle to turn my life around from one of sin to a christian lifestyle. I joined this forum to find people to talk to during this time, when I have troubles
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Welcome to Christianity Board jkeithbrock. It is extremely sad that your father committed suicide. I almost had twice in my past...but I don't need to worry about it anymore. I'm glad you have Christ in your heart and your life.
He is so wonderful.JagLovest ye in Christ Yahshua our Lord and Saviour.
Welcome jkeithbrock, I'm so sorry to hear about your Father. I have recently become a Christian too, I have noticed big differences in my life since I have let Christ in. If you ever need to chat pm me.Kind RegardsVicky Lea
Thank you for the reply. I feel good that I have devoted my life to Christ. I just still feel sometimes that the more I try to be a better person, the worse off things become. The only thing that keeps me sane is that I know Jesus will always be there
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Thank you for the reply. I feel good that I have devoted my life to Christ. I just still feel sometimes that the more I try to be a better person, the worse off things become. The only thing that keeps me sane is that I know Jesus will always be there
Thanks for your vulnerability in sharing the sad things you have gone through and the joy you find in Christ.The gateway to victorious Christian living is in Christ. Remember, when we first come to him our minds want to the right thing but all too often the Christian utterly fails. There are many reasons for this, but one of the main reasons is that many converted people think that there flesh has been converted. It is only the mind that is converted. When many first come to Christ, the only concern is to obtain forgiveness for sins so that they may escape punishment and make it to heaven. We have no idea how exceedingly sinful our flesh is. Romans 7. "For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit; and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other" (Gal. 5:17). This can be a great Christian awakening for many, we can now intelligently recognize why struggles are taking place.That's why we claim God's promises, not our promising things we will do for God. Our promises only shut out God's promises, for certainly His promises are sure. Jesus said, "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light" Matthew 11:28-30. Purchase a book full of God's promises to get familiar with the Bible's promises.Jake
Thank you for the reply. I feel good that I have devoted my life to Christ. I just still feel sometimes that the more I try to be a better person, the worse off things become. The only thing that keeps me sane is that I know Jesus will always be there
Thanks for your vulnerability in sharing the sad things you have gone through and the joy you find in Christ.The gateway to victorious Christian living is in Christ. Remember, when we first come to him our minds want to the right thing but all too often the Christian utterly fails. There are many reasons for this, but one of the main reasons is that many converted people think that there flesh has been converted. It is only the mind that is converted. When many first come to Christ, the only concern is to obtain forgiveness for sins so that they may escape punishment and make it to heaven. We have no idea how exceedingly sinful our flesh is. Romans 7. "For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit; and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other" (Gal. 5:17). This can be a great Christian awakening for many, we can now intelligently recognize why struggles are taking place.That's why we claim God's promises, not our promising things we will do for God. Our promises only shut out God's promises, for certainly His promises are sure. Jesus said, "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light" Matthew 11:28-30. Purchase a book full of God's promises to get familiar with the Bible's promises.Jake
I think forums are great for sharing & chatting, but have you found a group of believers that share your faith to worship with? A church can be a wonderful support and will nurture your walk with Christ. I am so sorry about your father. May he rest in peace. God bless you.
Yes I have found a church to worship at. The problem is my wife. She never likes any church we go to. We go to one for a while and then she does want to go anymore. We went this morning and it was my first time going to a men's bible study and I loved it having a group of men to worship with. She didn't like it because the womens group was all elderly people, and she said if i kept going then she would have to sit in one of the other classes by herself. Throughout our marriage this seems to be the case, that she is serving as a barrier
Then have a Bible study hour at home with just you and her about what you learnedchurch isnt a requirment God says where ever two or more gather in my name is churchlarge groups of Fellowship is great for those that enjoy it but fellowship can be two studying together at home. Just because she doesnt enjoy learning in a group doesnt make her a barrier she just has differnt preference. And its just as biblically correct as yours
What I meant was that whenever I get involved in a church, she always find a reason to dislike the church and says she doesn't want to go back. She also acts like the only time you need to talk to God is when things are bad. I have tried to get her to talk about what was discussed in church and have our own study group but she would rather watch reality shows
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What I meant was that whenever I get involved in a church, she always find a reason to dislike the church and says she doesn't want to go back. She also acts like the only time you need to talk to God is when things are bad. I have tried to get her to talk about what was discussed in church and have our own study group but she would rather watch reality shows
If she really doesn't want to go back, then don't insist, but tell her that church is a blessing to you and you're going to continue to go. The men's bible study sounds like something that might really help you as you continue to grow in Christ. I think most people need the encouragement and fellowship with others, so please don't let your wife hold you back from attending for a few hours every week if it's important to you. I assume she does things without you that are important to her (watch reality shows?) so fair is fair. Besides that, PRAY PRAY PRAY for her - that the Holy Spirit would soften her heart and give her a greater love for Jesus. And then just love her & be the best husband you can be. I'll say a prayer for you both.
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What I meant was that whenever I get involved in a church, she always find a reason to dislike the church and says she doesn't want to go back. She also acts like the only time you need to talk to God is when things are bad. I have tried to get her to talk about what was discussed in church and have our own study group but she would rather watch reality shows
If she really doesn't want to go back, then don't insist, but tell her that church is a blessing to you and you're going to continue to go. The men's bible study sounds like something that might really help you as you continue to grow in Christ. I think most people need the encouragement and fellowship with others, so please don't let your wife hold you back from attending for a few hours every week if it's important to you. I assume she does things without you that are important to her (watch reality shows?) so fair is fair. Besides that, PRAY PRAY PRAY for her - that the Holy Spirit would soften her heart and give her a greater love for Jesus. And then just love her & be the best husband you can be. I'll say a prayer for you both.
ray3:I would just like to thank everyone for their replies and advice. After reading everyone's messages and thinking about my own experiences, I have come to the conclusion that she will need to have her own experiences to draw her to Christ like I did.
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