Hello everyone,

My name is Mike and I am looking for a place where I can talk about my relationships ,(in particular with Jesus) and know that those I am conversing with know what I am feeling. I am married (30 years) have 3 children, all grown and 1 grandson, 2 years old. I gave my life to Jesus in 1987 and at that time I surrendered for full time service and have been running ever since. My relationships with friend and family have suffered due to my running. In particular my marriage relationship. I have so many things that trouble me on a daily basis due to my drifting further and further from God. I know it is never too late, but I have drifted so far I do not even know what is truth and what isn't anymore. I am praying that this public forum will help me on my journey back to a close relationship with God.

Hi Mike, Welcome to TalkJesus!! I'm new myself, I joined about a week ago. There are a lot of nice people here and I'm finding the forums very interesting. Feel free to post and talk to others. Glad you are here!!

Blessings
Tina

Originally Posted by verefx

I have so many things that trouble me on a daily basis due to my drifting further and further from God. I know it is never too late, but I have drifted so far I do not even know what is truth and what isn't anymore. I am praying that this public forum will help me on my journey back to a close relationship with God.

Welcome to TJ, Mike. None of us has traveled in a straight spiritual line since we came to Christ. Maybe that's why Jesus used the fishing analogy when he spoke of the salvation process; fish don't move in straight lines, they're all over the place.

Spirit Led Ed (SLE)

I completely missed this one seemingly simple thought behind the shedding of blood from Jesus Christ for for long before, that I can't possibly let you keep searching until I tell you. Jesus knew we wouldn't be perfect. If we were, we wouldn't have needed a savior. What I would like to know though is if you have feelings of guilt. You can message me personally if you wish. Guilt is not a feeling from God. Search your heart and let me know. :)

We are here for you brother! Many hugs, Danni!

Welcome Aboard Mike ... I am sure that you will be blessed by all here !!

Welcome to TalkJesus Mike.

We've all gone astray at one point or another in our walks. The best news is that, no matter what, if the person is willing, Jesus will accept them back with outstretched arms. In fact, all of Heaven rejoices when one person is being brought back to repentance. Also, read the parable of the prodigal son and it should encourage you that there is always hope.

Luke 15:11-32

@verefx Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyy and welcome :-)
You know when you're driving and you type in your destination or location in your navigation system? If the system tells you to go right and then straight ahead, but instead you go right, then left and then backwards, the system re-routes your journey, to get you to the destination that you typed in at the begining of your journey. :-) Think of Jesus as your navigator. No matter how astray you have gone, He is always willing and ready to reroute your life journey back to Him...back to salvation.

Welcome, and I hope you find what you're looking for. We're all humans here, which is why we all eagerly seek our Father :)

I loved this analogy!