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[supersport]

Hi all... I am a new Christian and it's great to find this site!

I've gone through my whole life with the gut feeling that there was a God. But since I was a kid I used to watch other people pray and it just never made sense to me. I used to try to pray but it never really seemed like anyone was listening. I always used to look at Christians and envy them to an extent because they seemed so genuinely fulfilled. But on the other hand I never could grasp what they were feeling. It's not that I didn't believe them, it's just that I thought it was something self-manifested that I didn't have in me.

This may sound strange, but I had a dream a few months ago where I believe the Lord showed me His presence. I won't get into the details of the dream at the risk of sounding unbelievable, but I was asked in my dream why I wasn't SEARCHING for Him. Interestingly, the next 4 months I slowly became consumed with Him. At first I had opened just a little sliver of my heart for Him. But before long He cracked my heart completely wide open. I simply had no idea the love and power that the Lord has.

I used to think that God was looking down from space (or wherever He resides) and overseeing the universe from that standpoint. But now I know that God is everywhere...and He's not merely living in space, but He's living in our hearts. This is such a simple concept...but it just always evaded me.

The main problem I have now is I look back at my life with guilt. All I see is wasted time that I could have been shining His light. I'm know He forgives me, but it just saddnes me because I could have accomplished quite a lot for the Lord (in myself and in others). But I know that hope lies in the future. S

 

[sunshine307]

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[Suzeva]

Hello Supersport, God Bless, on your newfoundself. Welcome to TJ, Enjoy! Suzeva

 

[Snowrose]

Hello Supersport,

First of all - Welcome to TJ. It is a joy to meet you. May you find encouragement and blessing here.

In reference to your statement "The main problem I have now is I look back at my life with guilt. All I see is wasted time that I could have been shining His light. I'm know He forgives me, but it just saddnes me because I could have accomplished quite a lot for the Lord (in myself and in others)." Dont look to the past for that is what the enemy would want us to do. Hindering our walk with God. Be encourage. All that you did - has been washed by the blood of Jesus. Now look to the future for He has a wonderful plan for you. Trust in Him and follow in His steps. He will help you grow into the man that He had first planned for you to be. God bless.

Best wishes,
Snowrose

 

[Chad]

Amen brother welcome to Talk Jesus. As snowrose put it, don't look at the past.

Isaiah 1:18
"Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD:though your sins are like scarlet,they shall be as white as snow;though they are red like crimson,they shall become like wool

 

[butterfly]

Welcome Sweetie. I'm new to this site aswell and i'm totally enjoying myself.

God has a reason why to not this site.

So take full advance of that and tell us more about yourself.

Luvies.

 

[greyfeather]

Hello and a big welcome to Talk Jesus , this site is full of christian love and support.

 

[hadirfuss]

Welcome to Talk Jesus. This is definately the right site to be in.

God Bless you,

Hadi

 

[SpiritLedEd]

Hi all... I am a new Christian and it's great to find this site!

I've gone through my whole life with the gut feeling that there was a God. But since I was a kid I used to watch other people pray and it just never made sense to me. I used to try to pray but it never really seemed like anyone was listening. I always used to look at Christians and envy them to an extent because they seemed so genuinely fulfilled. But on the other hand I never could grasp what they were feeling. It's not that I didn't believe them, it's just that I thought it was something self-manifested that I didn't have in me.

This may sound strange, but I had a dream a few months ago where I believe the Lord showed me His presence. I won't get into the details of the dream at the risk of sounding unbelievable, but I was asked in my dream why I wasn't SEARCHING for Him. Interestingly, the next 4 months I slowly became consumed with Him. At first I had opened just a little sliver of my heart for Him. But before long He cracked my heart completely wide open. I simply had no idea the love and power that the Lord has.

I used to think that God was looking down from space (or wherever He resides) and overseeing the universe from that standpoint. But now I know that God is everywhere...and He's not merely living in space, but He's living in our hearts. This is such a simple concept...but it just always evaded me.

The main problem I have now is I look back at my life with guilt. All I see is wasted time that I could have been shining His light. I'm know He forgives me, but it just saddnes me because I could have accomplished quite a lot for the Lord (in myself and in others). But I know that hope lies in the future. S

God always knew the longing that was brewing in your heart. When you opened your heart just a little bit, that was all the invitation He needed.

"...whoever would find God must first believe that He exists and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him." (Hebrews 11:6)

Welcome to the family of God.


SLE

 

[butterfly]

Hi Sweetie.

Firstly, Welcome to this site. You are going to have a fab time here and spend most of your time learning new things.
Secondly, there's a reason God has shown Himself true to you now and not before. Don't get me wrong, He has always being there and has guided you without you even knowing. Everything you've experienced in the world brought you to where your are today. So don't feel that you've missed out because you only came to Him now, He wanted you to go through certain things so that you can be a living testominy to someone else in the same position. God has seen your faithfulness and He will guide you to where he wants to use to.He sees your heart and where you've come from and will always be by your side.

Luvies
C