Anyone got religious?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:46 am

Matt...I would like to share a little video with you

If you will take the time to watch this little video, then, I am sure it will help you to understand where we are coming from!!!

I can tell that you are a very open minded individual, so, I pray that you watch this video in its entirety!!!

Here is the video... Former Muslim Woman...Layla's Journey!!!

I pray you have a wonderful day!!! God Bless You Matt!!!

AZNATE · Post by **AZNATE** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:50 am

I want to get into religon but I have no clue how or where to start!!!!!! Any advise?

KDlady · Post by **KDlady** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:02 am

Hi Aznate!
If you're new to religion, I'd really suggest A CASE FOR CHRIST by Lee Strobel. He has a really good DVD that helped me big time to decide where I could put my faith and why. good stuff.
The bible can be super intimidating, but a good place to start is to read the book of John. It explains the basics.
There IS a God and He's left us evidence of His love and purpose. All the best on your investigation

2 Cor. 5:7 "We walk by faith, not by sight"

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:20 pm

Hi AZNATE,
I will never forget the day that I was "born again"

It was 22 years ago and I was going through a very difficult time in my life!!!

I can remember going outside and looking up into the clouds and wondering how far Heaven was from earth!!!

I began seeking Jesus' face as one would seek the most valuable pearl!!! In other words, I began to pray and would not give up, until, the day HE saved me!!!

I can remember seeking HIM for about 6 months before I actually had my "born again" experience!!!

I had to become humble as a little child and cry out to HIM!!!

I can remember kneeling beside my children's bunk beds and begging Jesus to save me!!

I had come to the end of my strength and I knew that I needed HIM more than anything in this world!!!

I had always believed there was a Jesus in my mind, but, until that day, I never knew HIM!!

There is such a huge difference in believing in your mind that someone exists than in actually knowing that person!!!

I can still remember the day of my "Spiritual Birth" as though, it was yesterday!!!

I was crying out to Jesus to save me!!! I said, "Jesus I know that you died on the cross and arose on the 3rd day, just for me, and I believed it in my heart!!!"

I had already gotten up from prayer and had walked into my living room, when, in the blink of an eye, I saw a light very close to my chest!!!

I didn't know nothing about a soul at that time, so, at that time, I called it a cup!!!

I physically felt like there was a cup inside of my chest and when that light came in, I could feel that cup being filled to overflowing with the most perfect peace!!!

I can not describe that peace, since, it is soooo much greater than any peace one feels in their everyday lives!!! It just surpasses all understanding!!!

I felt like a brand new person!!! I did not have one care in this world!!! Honestly, I would not have cared if my house burned down that moment, that peace was that great!!!

Not everyone sees lights when they get saved!!! This is my experience with salvation!!!

The Bible says you know you have passed from death onto life because you love your brothers!!! God is love!!! Everyone who is born of God is born of love!!!

Peace, joy, happiness and that great love that surpasses all understanding came into my soul that day in one package!!!

BTW: I can't remember my "natural birth" and I cannot forget my "Spiritual birth" neither, would I ever want to, since, it was and still is the very best thing that ever happened to me, since, I have been living on this planet!!!

I pray this helps you understand what true salvation is all about!!!

Have a great night's rest!!! Love in Jesus Christ!!!

BTW: Hey, I do not have to pray looking up at the clouds anymore, since, HE moved into my soul!!! I pray and talk to HIM daily!!! He is my Everything!!! My Father, Best Friend, Teacher, Counselor, and every other good descriptive word under the sun!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:01 pm

I think I will post my "born again" experience on the Spirituality Section, as well!!!

Goodnight Everyone!!!

Sybil McKissick · Post by **Sybil McKissick** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:36 am

I was raised in God, knowing God as a friend a father, and someone to talk too. I was also the product of a mixed famiy, my mother knew God, my father didn't.
I went to church every sabbath, went to church school and to the academy (highschool),and to the college. When I got into the workforce, I found that it was easier to drift with my friends and run with the crowd.
Never even thought it made a diffenrence in my life, he was still there, waiting.
Than I got married, had kids, I wanted my kids to have the security of the father above, who is more powerful than any father on earth.Every time I strayed, I lost a glimpse of his face, and my family suffered. But I never thought anything would happen to my family, becouse we were good we knew God, and we were a strong family and abided by the law. We had three tradeies in a three month period that shook my world, left me and alcoholic, depressed, seeking anything to forget,I lost my way. But God was always there, I hid in a pill bottle after four surgeries in one year. Ate vicotin and was a pill garbage gut for two years,hurt my family, depressed lost my nursiing license, and wanted to die, My 24 year son found my dead in my bedroom and called he perimedics, and my sister, God let me live, even though they could get a pulse or heart beat. i had to fight the depression, find myself, anxiety that I wouldn't make it caused seizures out in public, its frightenion. But I still pray for my family and find strength in my tapes, knowledge and prayer for the holy spirit, GOd the Father and the Calming Palm of the Holy Spirit each night to let me sleep, wake up refreshed to start another day. Hang on to that like a life line. Syb

barbgavon · Post by **barbgavon** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:50 am

Pear and Aznate,

I'm so glad for you both to want to seek more of God. Yes the book of John is a good place to start.

Aznate, You said you don't know where to start to get into religion? The starting point is a relationship w/Jesus Christ, exactly what Ms.T is talking about. Talk to Jesus. Confess your sins and ask him to forgive you. Invite Him into your life to have that relationship with Him. He waits for you to open the door of your heart to be your Lord and Savior. You may know he saved you from sin. Many people have him as Savior but not everyone has Him as Lord. Tell him the things you struggle with. He will help you. It's the greatest life because He's there for you every step of the way.

God bless U both!

Barb

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:14 pm

Dear Sybil,
As I read your story, I must say that my heart cried out for you!!! I pray that you find sooooo much peace, joy and love in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ that it completely fills you up and heals you from all of your life's burdens and troubles!!!

God loves you sooooo much Sybil and I believe with all of my heart that HE spared your life for a reason!!! He has a great job for you to do for HIM, so, please get out there on the battlefield and work for HIM all the days of your life and you will never regret it!!!

HE has sooooo much to offer you and HE does not want you to be discouraged or to feel forsaken or alone!!! HE will never leave or forsake you, but, will go with you until the end of this world!!!

HE will go before you in the work that HE has for you to do, so, you have nothing at all to fear!!!

HE will give HIS HOLY ANGELS charge over you and HE will lead and guide you all of the days of your life!!!

HE is not slack concerning HIS promises!!! HE loves you with an everlasting love and it is HIS will that you prosper and be in good health to serve HIM in the service HE has given you to do as HIS child!!!

You are sooooo valuable in HIS eyes!!! You are a pearl soooooooo very precious to HIM!!! HE loves you more than you could ever begin to imagine!!!

So, get up and get out there and do the work that HE has for you to do!!! I am sure HIS HOLY ANGELS will be cheering you on...

I love you dearly!!! God Bless You Sybil in all of your comings and goings in the Precious Name of Jesus Christ is My Prayer For You Tonight and Always!!! Amen and Amen!!!

barbgavon · Post by **barbgavon** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 4:30 am

I also meant to say anything from Joyce Meyer is very helpful. She has many,many books, tapes and CD's that are so helpful. You can go to her website and get much helpful info. Just type in JoyceMeyer Ministry