Hello everyone My name is Erica I'm 26 years old and live in Missouri with my husband and 2 beautiful daughters, this is very new to me but I'm hopeing to gain a beter understanding of what it takes and means to be a christian you could kinda say this is my new begining and way to try and better myself , I've ran into a hard spot in my life and not really knowing how to handle things or where to go I turned to faith in the hopes of becoming a better person and christian . One thing about me is I'm very open and honest so if anybody would like to aske me anything im good with that . Im looking forward to starting this jouney with everyone here and getting to know everyone, God Bless !!!!
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Hello MommaOf2
Welcome
I see by your profile you are not born again.
Well, you are seeking and that is good.
Seek to know Jesus.
I would suggest you read the book of John.
We can not better ourselves, it takes Christ within us.
With Christ we become a new creation.
What it takes and what it means to be a christian are the same....it takes giving yourself to Christ....it means you have given yourself to Christ
Luke 11
9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
After hard times and too many disappointments, we can start to feel hopeless, that a new beginning is not possible. But you dear sister know that a clean slate is possible, that there is joy to be found even in bad circumstances. Joy is something that doesn't come easily unless we make a choice. Happiness depends on emotions and circumstances, but the joy that comes from God can be felt and expressed even when things seem to be going downhill.
Philippians 3:1. "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord."
I want you to start your journey here at TalkJesus with the knowledge that the joy and love that is to be found in the Lord, CANNOT be taken away from you!
John 16:22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
I don't know what hard spot your life contains, and I don't know the details. I DO know though, that God has you in His hands and loves you dearly! Come to Him as you are!
John 6:37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Philippians 3:1. "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord."
I want you to start your journey here at TalkJesus with the knowledge that the joy and love that is to be found in the Lord, CANNOT be taken away from you!
John 16:22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
I don't know what hard spot your life contains, and I don't know the details. I DO know though, that God has you in His hands and loves you dearly! Come to Him as you are!
John 6:37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
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Welcome to the forum Erica and and welcome to the journey of faith.
Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
God is eager to reveal his goodness,love and mercy to us all.
Hard spots are a good place to do that so let's just lift up that situation to God and ask him for wisdom in your situation.
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
James 1:7 For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,
I pray that God would reveal to you the life that he sent us through the Lord Jesus.
Godspeed your journey.
Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
God is eager to reveal his goodness,love and mercy to us all.
Hard spots are a good place to do that so let's just lift up that situation to God and ask him for wisdom in your situation.
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Your off to an excellent start on your journey because there is only one requirement to receiving the wisdom that God freely offers and that is faith.
James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
James 1:7 For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,
I pray that God would reveal to you the life that he sent us through the Lord Jesus.
Godspeed your journey.
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Boanerges
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My friend, we were simply not created to carry the burdens of life by ourselves. We were instead created for fellowship with the One who loves us, with One who gives life and strength. Open your heart to Jesus. Believe that He died for your sin; confess Him as your Savior, ask Him to be your Lord. He will come into your heart and life. Having the presence of the Living God in your life is like stepping from darkness into the light of the noon day sun.
A few things about walking with Jesus:
Christianity is not so much a religion, but it is a living relationship with God Himself.
He does not improve our old life but gives us a new one.
He does not work so much on our exterior, instead He changes our heart and the rest simply follows.
He gives us His precious Holy Spirit to lead, guide, empower, teach and help us.
His favor and blessing are upon us simply because He loves us, for in Christ we become His very own children.
While He did not tell us that out lives would be free from storms and trails He promised to be there with us. When we pass through those trials leaning on Him and standing in His strength we will always come out stronger in faith than when we went in.
You will remain in my prayers.
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Welcome Erica. I haven't been on the forums long, however you have received some very insightful replies already
God is good and He will help you as you grow in your faith. Blessings!
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Many have came to this site seeking a new vision of Christ and a new breath of His spirit in us ..we welcome you to TJ and look forward to seeking the Lords hand moving on the waters of you're life ..Rev
