A Prayer for Truth and Insight

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A Prayer for Truth and Insight

Postby nightblade » Wed Mar 03, 2004 11:55 am

I've been going to church and stuff for about 6 months now (my youth group) and 2 1/2 years with my church choir and even though I've done the retreats, camps, and all that I've been feeling like a fake.

I think I might never have actually recieved Christ so I hope anyone will pray that I find some truth or insight.

Also if you guys can suggest verses/books to help, that'd be great. Thanks
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Postby Staci » Wed Mar 03, 2004 12:48 pm

nightblade wrote:I've been going to church and stuff for about 6 months now (my youth group) and 2 1/2 years with my church choir and even though I've done the retreats, camps, and all that I've been feeling like a fake.

I think I might never have actually recieved Christ so I hope anyone will pray that I find some truth or insight.

Also if you guys can suggest verses/books to help, that'd be great. Thanks

Awwww! I have a suggestion for you: have some of your Christian friends pray with you while holding hands, and ask that Christ and the Lord both be accepted into your heart. I used to feel the same way you did because I did this on my own, but when I had friends there holding my hand, it made the difference. Oooooh, even though I am not Baptist, you may try getting Baptized - this shows a commitment to the Lord. (Suggestions only, you do not have to do them if you feel uncomfortable.)


As for parts of the Bible, I suggest Acts - Saul/Paul being spiritually reborn into the Lord's love. It is not only a good read but you can identify with it! ]


[size=84]I shall also pray for you! Good luck!
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Postby nightblade » Wed Mar 03, 2004 3:28 pm

Thanks :thumb: i'll try that
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Postby Spiritsword » Wed Mar 03, 2004 5:24 pm

I will pray for you to receive wisdom and insight through the Spirit.
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Postby Rogie » Wed Mar 03, 2004 6:22 pm

I'll pray for you. I suggest reading the book of James. It's a great guide for thinking and acting more like a Christian. Also, "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis and "Stepping Heavenward" by E. Prentiss are great Christian books that have helped me to grow tremendously. Note: I'm not sure if you're male or female, nightblade, but "Stepping Heavenward" is targeted more toward women. However, it still helped me a lot even though I'm a guy. Only a few parts don't really apply to guys, but overall, it's great.
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Postby Reverie » Thu Mar 04, 2004 4:09 pm

I'm praying.
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Postby blueraven » Thu Mar 04, 2004 5:50 pm

I'll be praying for you.
"Tell me not, in mournful numbers,
Life is but an empty dream!
For the soul is dead that slumbers,
and things are not what they seem.
Life is real! Life is earnest!
And the grave is not its goal;
Dust thou art; to dust returnest,
Was not spoken of the soul."
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Postby Mave » Fri Mar 05, 2004 6:59 am

I'll pray that God may touch your heart and that you'll have a personal relationship with Him.

You're welcomed to PM me if you need to talk. I don't know all the answers but I'm willing to listen and help wherever I can. ^^
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Postby Da Rabid Duckie » Fri Mar 05, 2004 7:37 am

*thinks*

Hmmm.... I know there's a scripture. Aha!! *lightbulb*

Here's the scripture that literally saved my salvation (pardon the pun):

Proverbs 24:16 -- For a just man falls seven times, and rises up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

The Duck's translation: Christians screw up. But what makes us Christians is the fact that with God we get right back up again while the rest of the world falls into sin.

I don't think perhaps that it was in the context you were looking for, but still... there's a LOT of truth in that scripture. Scriptures have a habit of being truthful. :p
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