I prayed the sinner's prayer today

[serina]

I have been struggling for weeks/months over whether i am saved and a Christian. i have been seeing a Christian counselor, reading, praying. i have struggled with this for years. today, i started crying and just got down and prayed to God that i would be saved and never doubt it again and i told him all the reason i have doubted it and the things i am ashamed of. it was a LONG prayer! I said the prayer by myself as i am home today. i haven't been in church regularly and wondered if i should wait and pray it with someone at church....but i just felt desperate.

i had prayed the sinner's prayer many times before but don't think i fully realized what it meant and always felt so fearful that i would die and be judged. i just needed to go ahead and pray it because i can't take another day of the doubt and anxiety feeling no hope. now i just need to have faith that i am saved. i went online and ordered the free Bible study materials and emails from BillyGraham.org. they emailed me a Bible Study right away. I have just started going to Celebrate Recovery at a church but now i will also find a church to attend regularly. i just wanted to share this with others.

[caileesnana]

I think it is important to find a church to be active in. I don't think you have to be in church to pray or be a christian. Congratulations on your decision. It is one that will never "leave or forsake" you!
susan

[serina]

Thanks Susan. I plan to go to church this sunday. I have my celebrate recovery group friday and saturday night. i may visit with my Dad sunday at his church for Father's day. i may visit the church that hold CR again as well.

[best]

Where you say your prayers or even the words you use when you say them isn't the important part. This is the important part...

just got down and prayed to God that i would be saved and never doubt it again

and

now i just need to have faith that i am saved.

Romans 10:9
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

God's word says it and I believe it.

[best]

Originally Posted by serina

i may visit with my Dad sunday at his church for Father's day.

I can't think of a nicer gift my daughter could give me for Father's day then that.
I hope your dad enjoys your visit to the fullest.

[rayofsunshine]

Congratulations on your decision. May God fill you with peace where you are struggling.
Billy Graham's site is full of good information. I like reading the Q&A's of others who are struggling like me. God doesn't love us because of what we are; He loves us in spite of what we are!

[classysista]

This Is Awesome... You Have Totally Surrendered Yourself To God.. There Is Such A Great Freedom That Comes Along With That.. I Am So Happy For You... Stay N Your Bible And If That Devil Trys To Pop Back Up Tell Him He Has No Hold On You And He Must Get Behind. Start Reading Scripture Out Loud So The Presence Of The Lord Can Be Released And The Enemy Can Hear You.. He Cant Read Our Minds Or Hear Are Thoughts But When You Speak Scriputure To Him He Hears You And He Must Flee.. Im So Excited For You.. Talk To You Soon We Are Here For You God Bless

[namommy]

I said the sinners prayer last night and today also. It feels so good.

I am going to check out the other sites later about study material.

My friend told me to get the "Life Recovery Bible" it is the Bible and the 12 steps and how they relate to one another. I'm going to look for it next pay check.

[serina]

I read from the Life Recovery Bible too. I do recommend it. it has step devotionals and studies.

[Cynay]

HEYYYYYYY!!!!!

I did not know we sinners had a prayer!

Dont keep the secret ... what is the prayer cuz Im a sinner and really could use it.

[IO Storm]

Serina...

I wept just looking at the title of your post.

Know something? The angels in heaven are rejoicing....

The Lord himself is dancing over you with joy.

Jesus is carrying you in His arms..

The precious Holy Spirit is empowering you to live a victorious

life and overcome all obstacles.

A measure of faith has been given you..you just need to use it!

Bless you sweetie..


Love,

IO

[serina]

I wish I could say I feel so much better this morning but i'm still struggling with depression and anxiety. I had the anxiety last night and read my Bible. I woke up this morning with it. I am struggling to hold on to keep my faith. please pray for me. i attend celebrate recovery tonight.

[best]

Depression and anxiety pass the more deeper we get into our Christian walk.
Or maybe it doesn't and we just learn how to deal with it better?
If you find that depression and anxiety continue, you may want to talk with your Dr and see if it is something that needs be treated in other ways. A chemical imbalance can be treated if such is the cause.

[rozied]

Hi Serina, I am very glad you said The Sinners Prayer & that you are now saved. I was reading how you are still struggling with anxiety & depression & want to share what happened to me.
I lost my faith at age 6 when I prayed to Jesus to heal my younger sister and He didn't. I didn't know the word Agnostic all I knew then was I felt if there was a God He didn't know I exsisted & I was on my own in this big world. I grew up, married at age 18, was divorced from the same guy twice by the age of 27 & felt my life was ruined. I cried out one nite Lord if your real come in & runmy life cuz I can't do it anymore. I forgot about it until a few mts later when I said to my friend things are better & she said of course you invited The Lord into your life. 9mts & 2 wks to the day after that I was tutoring a friend in Pathophysiology & found a faith in God The Father. I was raised Roman Catholic & knew NO Scripture & when I told the friend I was helping what happened she told me Jesus said " Only through the Son can you come to the Father " I then knew that I knew there was a God. I've never doubted it since but the reason I am writing is to tell you what happened after that. After I found my faith I felt I had to get ALL sin out of my life & promptly threw away my cigs etc & etc. A short time after that I was so depressed & anxious. I was a single parent, going to college full time & my health went. I needed professional help. At the time I couldn't understand that since I had Jesus in my life why did everything more or less fall apart then. In time I came to understand it was all part of The Lord's plan for my life. Just because you are saved don't think as I did that everything will now be perfect. The Lord allows certain things to happen in order to heal us on the inside too. It takes yrs & it is all in His Perfect Timing that things become clear & you will see it is The Lord working out His Plan for your life. " Trust in the Lord with your whole heart & lean not to thine own understanding "

Love & Prayers,
Diane

[rayofsunshine]

Hey Cynay.... this is

"The Sinners Prayer"
Heavenly Father:..........
I come to you in prayer asking for the forgiveness of
my Sins. I confess with my mouth and believe with my
heart that Jesus is your Son, And that he died on the
Cross at Calvary that I might be forgiven and have
Eternal Life in the Kingdom of Heaven. Father, I believe
that Jesus rose from the dead and I ask you right now
to come in to my life and be my personal Lord and
Savior. I repent of my Sins and will Worship you all the
day's of my Life!. Because your word is truth, I confess
with my mouth that I am Born Again and Cleansed
by the Blood of Jesus! In Jesus Name, Amen.

If you read the Sinners Prayer and truely believe the words you read, then
Praise the Lord as you have been saved and your name will appear in the
"Lambs Book of Life!"............................................ .......
The (1st) step is to purchase a Bible, so that you can start your relationship
with God! The next step is to find a church where you and your family can
go to worship. Did you know that, God and his Angels Celebrate, when his
children that were lost, come home? Well, they do! Praise God for Mercy.

[rayofsunshine]

Still praying for you Serina.

[namommy]

Serina, I still have you in my prayer jar. I will keep you there.