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Precious friend, rather than ever leaving, He Always Stays, and One of His Works Is
"helping our infirmities":
God's Grace Word for our infirmities! ( see especially # 7! )
Amen.
John 5:24 ESV
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.
Do you believe in Jesus who on behalf of the father died for your sins? Resurrected on the 3rd day? For the forgiveness of your sins?
Yes, I do! But Ive had so much come against me, Ive begun to doubt when the Lord was speaking to me. Im very scared. I know I was saved on November 23, 1975 but my assurance is still shaky. The ene.y has done a nu.ber on me.
Start believing God's word. He is faithful to His promises. He said, "I will never leave you or forsake you". (Hebrews 13:5)
Study God's word. Ask Him to reveal Himself to you. As His word gets into your heart, faith will arise. Your mind will be renewed and faith will replace fear. It will take time, but the sooner you start, the sooner you will be free. Let nothing stop you. We will pray for you, but you need to do your part.
Hi Shoshie,
That's the best question/ desire I've heard.
I am confident that the Lord will answer it right now. I will provide a few brief videos that will give Bible sources. He wants you to know, so ask Him again and beg Him for understanding. Tell Him you do not want man's opinion, but instead want His. After listening to these closely with an open Bible, I will answer all your questions from His Word that might come up.
Just you write them down.
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John 5:24 ESV
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.
Friend, if you believe and know the Lord to be who He says He is, then just rest in His Words above. He says you have eternal life, no longer judgement, and have passed from death to life. Meditate and rest in those words. Christians are not immune from hard times so no worries in that area, it almost expected of true Christians.
I will certainly pray for God to remove this anxiety and provide you with blessed assured hope.
Hello Shoshie, living w/o assurance is a very difficult thing to be sure! This is one of the reasons that He wants us to "know" that we are saved and already possess eternal life .. e.g. John 5:24, and why He admonishes us to examine ourselves to be sure that we are truly in the faith .. e.g. 1 John 5:13; 2 Corinthians 13:5 (as others here have already mentioned).
You came to saving faith almost 50 years ago, so (if you don't mind me asking and if it's not too personal), what has shaken your assurance to such a great extent recently
Is it a sin/sinful lifestyle choice that you've made (or something else that you can point to), or is it something more like thoughts or feelings that you've been having here of late (the latter is often the point of attack by our common enemy).I have more to say about this (having been through it myself), but I'll wait to hear from you before I continue.
Thanks
Praying for you!
God bless you!!
~Deuteronomy (David)
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Hebrews 11:1
"11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see"
"11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see"
Hello Shoshie, living w/o assurance is a very difficult thing to be sure! This is one of the reasons that He wants us to "know" that we are saved and already possess eternal life .. e.g. John 5:24, and why He admonishes us to examine ourselves to be sure that we are truly in the faith .. e.g. 1 John 5:13; 2 Corinthians 13:5 (as others here have already mentioned).
You came to saving faith almost 50 years ago, so (if you don't mind me asking and if it's not too personal), what has shaken your assurance to such a great extent recently
I have more to say about this (having been through it myself), but I'll wait to hear from you before I continue.
Thanks
Praying for you!
God bless you!!
~Deuteronomy (David)
There have been things said that were horribly wrong but repented of and forsaken but so bad
Hello Shoshie, living w/o assurance is a very difficult thing to be sure! This is one of the reasons that He wants us to "know" that we are saved and already possess eternal life .. e.g. John 5:24, and why He admonishes us to examine ourselves to be sure that we are truly in the faith .. e.g. 1 John 5:13; 2 Corinthians 13:5 (as others here have already mentioned).
You came to saving faith almost 50 years ago, so (if you don't mind me asking and if it's not too personal), what has shaken your assurance to such a great extent recently
I have more to say about this (having been through it myself), but I'll wait to hear from you before I continue.
Thanks
Praying for you!
God bless you!!
~Deuteronomy (David)
Hello Shoshie, living w/o assurance is a very difficult thing to be sure! This is one of the reasons that He wants us to "know" that we are saved and already possess eternal life .. e.g. John 5:24, and why He admonishes us to examine ourselves to be sure that we are truly in the faith .. e.g. 1 John 5:13; 2 Corinthians 13:5 (as others here have already mentioned).
You came to saving faith almost 50 years ago, so (if you don't mind me asking and if it's not too personal), what has shaken your assurance to such a great extent recently
I have more to say about this (having been through it myself), but I'll wait to hear from you before I continue.
Thanks
Praying for you!
God bless you!!
~Deuteronomy (David)
Let me say, I uttered words out of my mouth no one should ever say. I make no excuses but the enemy camexat me hard. I repented and truly believe the Lord forgave me. I've struggled with much over the past 6-12 months with both parents dieing and the guilt associated when I feel Ibfailed at caregiving at different times. Iwas angry at me and at
God. I began a Griefshare group and am seeing a Christian counselor. Ive repented and the Lord has given me many Scriptures re: His never leaving or forsaking me but because my feelings dont line up or I don't feel a certain way when Ivrepent I fear all the time Hexwill leave me!!! I have little peace. My mind stays in confusion. He spoke to me just yesterday, He who comes unto me I will in no wise cast out. But the torment goes on. It really scares me at times. Maybe this explains it some.
God. I began a Griefshare group and am seeing a Christian counselor. Ive repented and the Lord has given me many Scriptures re: His never leaving or forsaking me but because my feelings dont line up or I don't feel a certain way when Ivrepent I fear all the time Hexwill leave me!!! I have little peace. My mind stays in confusion. He spoke to me just yesterday, He who comes unto me I will in no wise cast out. But the torment goes on. It really scares me at times. Maybe this explains it some.
God does not change! His word does not change and it is our standard that we live by.
What does change are "feelings". Our feelings are not reliable. You can not make good, solid decisions by using feelings.
"Does God love you?" The answer is always YES! Did He know from the beginning of time that you would come to this point in life and "feel" so lost and hopeless? Yes, He knew this! The enemy uses your hopelessness to condemn you. When you begin to tell Him "God, I love you! I am a mess right now but I know You love me and I confess this right now!" I repent of my darkness and my sin and CHOOSE to TRUST YOU WITH ALL MY HEART! When you do this it takes the power of the enemy away. You then TRUST GOD not your feelings.
Keep telling God and Jesus you love them in your prayers! Over and over! You choose to love them and not the dark hopelessness that has you held captive.
Thank you Father that you are our deliverer! When we turn our minds and trust to you, you move and power and might to deliver us from the lies of the enemy. Touch my brother today and he prays and gives everything over to you! Fill him with your love, your peace, and your forgiveness that is freely given by you! Amen.
What does change are "feelings". Our feelings are not reliable. You can not make good, solid decisions by using feelings.
"Does God love you?" The answer is always YES! Did He know from the beginning of time that you would come to this point in life and "feel" so lost and hopeless? Yes, He knew this! The enemy uses your hopelessness to condemn you. When you begin to tell Him "God, I love you! I am a mess right now but I know You love me and I confess this right now!" I repent of my darkness and my sin and CHOOSE to TRUST YOU WITH ALL MY HEART! When you do this it takes the power of the enemy away. You then TRUST GOD not your feelings.
Keep telling God and Jesus you love them in your prayers! Over and over! You choose to love them and not the dark hopelessness that has you held captive.
Thank you Father that you are our deliverer! When we turn our minds and trust to you, you move and power and might to deliver us from the lies of the enemy. Touch my brother today and he prays and gives everything over to you! Fill him with your love, your peace, and your forgiveness that is freely given by you! Amen.
Satan is the accuser of the Brethren. Resist the devil by telling him to get out of your life. Remind him of his defeat at Calvary and the precious shed blood of Jesus. As the blood of a lamb caused the destroyer to pass over Israel, so the blood of the Lamb of God forces Satan to leave you be.
Don't be passive. Quote scripture, which is the sword of the Spirit (Hebrews 4:12). Take those thoughts that trouble you captive. Command those thoughts out of your mind. If you did not choose to think them, they are injected by evil spirits. You have authority and power to take back your life. Use it. If you know a strong believer, ask them to pray with you as well.
I've been where you are. It's miserable. But you can put an end to the torment in no time. You have God's armour, so put it on. Ignore your feelings. They are of no use in these situations and can even work against you. The truth will set you free.
Hi Shoshie,
That's the best question/ desire I've heard.
I am confident that the Lord will answer it right now. I will provide a few brief videos that will give Bible sources. He wants you to know, so ask Him again and beg Him for understanding. Tell Him you do not want man's opinion, but instead want His. After listening to these closely with an open Bible, I will answer all your questions from His Word that might come up.
Just you write them down.
How You Can Know 100%<
What Happens When We Sin AFTER Salvation?<
Good News in 4 Minutes
Im just so afraid!!! I came in from work. I work nights shift. I have to go back to work tonight. I listened to some of the videos in completion. I just am afraid God is going to leave me. I can't feel His presence drawing me lije I used too but I want too!!! Hecseems so far away. I know it says,He will never leavecus or forsake us but what if we leave Him. I feel Im barely holding on. Im scared!!! I dont want to go to Hell!! What can I do!!!