And the Lord Said...
I had a bit of a relapse into the past. Nervous about the recent sale. I walked out of my house and my neighbor who attends church with me was just coming home from Destiny. Guilty. She told me to have a good afternoon, when she usually would come and join me. Then I heard it. A voice. I ran to the computer and closed my eyes and typed what was below. I haven't read this yet. But I will comment after.
"What do I have to do, in order for you to commit to me. U get high and stoned trying how to escape me but eventually you end up wanting me. Tossed between faith and hope living on the end of your rope, taking a dash at the endless mash of existence and free spirit. The life is so hysterical when yyou continue to grow and tkae yourself down. Come and be free. Com e with me. Eternity. I am . the solution fo rht end. See the star. the highest, the one from abraham and judah paparntly I can only get into you this way. so you can opay the law. walk the line no more.take the plunge or..."
At first I thought about editing it. But it was so deep. I tell you this, in the middle I did interrupt because with my eyes closed I saw a star...and I realized I was in favor. My inter being was touched. It was sad, happy, and felt like home...thats all. Life has to move on. So I'm going to take a pause.
I googled this in Safari. (http://www.allaboutgod.com/salvation-prayer.htm)
What is the so-called Salvation Prayer? What do I do to get "saved?" At one point or another we all ask ourselves this question.
"That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9)
"Jesus answered and said to him, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'" (John 3:3)
The Salvation Prayer is merely a road to rebirth in Jesus Christ. To be born again you must confess Jesus as Lord and believe that He is. When you ask Him into your heart, you are allowing Him to be the Lord of your life. Unfortunately, the Church today has complicated the Salvation message with various layers of extra "stuff."
So, let's get back to the basics!
A. Salvation is the "permission slip" to enter heaven when you leave this world.
B. Salvation takes place when a person listens to the salvation message, believes it, and makes a decision to receive Jesus into his or her heart.
Salvation Prayer - The Simple Steps:
1. Acknowledge in your heart that Jesus is Lord.
2. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord.
3. Believe that Jesus died for your sins and was raised three days later.
4. Repent of your sins and get baptized in the name of Jesus.
Salvation Prayer - Merely a Tool to Communicate Our Faith
The Salvation Prayer is not a ritual based on specific words. This is not the power of a prayer, but the power of truly committing our lives to Christ as Savior and Lord. The following is merely a guideline for our sincere step of faith:
"God, I recognize that I have not lived my life for You up until now. I have been living for myself and that is wrong. I need You in my life; I want You in my life. I acknowledge the completed work of Your Son Jesus Christ in giving His life for me on the cross at Calvary, and I long to receive the forgiveness you have made freely available to me through this sacrifice. Come into my life now, Lord. Take up residence in my heart and be my king, my Lord, and my Savior. From this day forward, I will no longer be controlled by sin, or the desire to please myself, but I will follow You all the days of my life. Those days are in Your hands. I ask this in Jesus' precious and holy name. Amen."
If you decided to repent of your sins and receive Christ today, welcome to God's family. Now, as a way to grow closer to Him, the Bible tells us to follow up on our commitment.
Get baptized as commanded by Christ.
Tell someone else about your new faith in Christ.
Spend time with God each day. It does not have to be a long period of time. Just develop the daily habit of praying to Him and reading His Word. Ask God to increase your faith and your understanding of the Bible.
Seek fellowship with other followers of Jesus. Develop a group of believing friends to answer your questions and support you.
Find a local church where you can worship God.
Come with me...its going to be one heck of a ride. Why not...we've seen it all.
En Faith.
"What do I have to do, in order for you to commit to me. U get high and stoned trying how to escape me but eventually you end up wanting me. Tossed between faith and hope living on the end of your rope, taking a dash at the endless mash of existence and free spirit. The life is so hysterical when yyou continue to grow and tkae yourself down. Come and be free. Com e with me. Eternity. I am . the solution fo rht end. See the star. the highest, the one from abraham and judah paparntly I can only get into you this way. so you can opay the law. walk the line no more.take the plunge or..."
At first I thought about editing it. But it was so deep. I tell you this, in the middle I did interrupt because with my eyes closed I saw a star...and I realized I was in favor. My inter being was touched. It was sad, happy, and felt like home...thats all. Life has to move on. So I'm going to take a pause.
I googled this in Safari. (http://www.allaboutgod.com/salvation-prayer.htm)
What is the so-called Salvation Prayer? What do I do to get "saved?" At one point or another we all ask ourselves this question.
"That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9)
"Jesus answered and said to him, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'" (John 3:3)
The Salvation Prayer is merely a road to rebirth in Jesus Christ. To be born again you must confess Jesus as Lord and believe that He is. When you ask Him into your heart, you are allowing Him to be the Lord of your life. Unfortunately, the Church today has complicated the Salvation message with various layers of extra "stuff."
So, let's get back to the basics!
A. Salvation is the "permission slip" to enter heaven when you leave this world.
B. Salvation takes place when a person listens to the salvation message, believes it, and makes a decision to receive Jesus into his or her heart.
Salvation Prayer - The Simple Steps:
1. Acknowledge in your heart that Jesus is Lord.
2. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord.
3. Believe that Jesus died for your sins and was raised three days later.
4. Repent of your sins and get baptized in the name of Jesus.
Salvation Prayer - Merely a Tool to Communicate Our Faith
The Salvation Prayer is not a ritual based on specific words. This is not the power of a prayer, but the power of truly committing our lives to Christ as Savior and Lord. The following is merely a guideline for our sincere step of faith:
"God, I recognize that I have not lived my life for You up until now. I have been living for myself and that is wrong. I need You in my life; I want You in my life. I acknowledge the completed work of Your Son Jesus Christ in giving His life for me on the cross at Calvary, and I long to receive the forgiveness you have made freely available to me through this sacrifice. Come into my life now, Lord. Take up residence in my heart and be my king, my Lord, and my Savior. From this day forward, I will no longer be controlled by sin, or the desire to please myself, but I will follow You all the days of my life. Those days are in Your hands. I ask this in Jesus' precious and holy name. Amen."
If you decided to repent of your sins and receive Christ today, welcome to God's family. Now, as a way to grow closer to Him, the Bible tells us to follow up on our commitment.
Get baptized as commanded by Christ.
Tell someone else about your new faith in Christ.
Spend time with God each day. It does not have to be a long period of time. Just develop the daily habit of praying to Him and reading His Word. Ask God to increase your faith and your understanding of the Bible.
Seek fellowship with other followers of Jesus. Develop a group of believing friends to answer your questions and support you.
Find a local church where you can worship God.
Come with me...its going to be one heck of a ride. Why not...we've seen it all.
En Faith.
posted by cr8tv1 at 8/03/2008 10:10:00 AM
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