So I've been saved for a VERY small amount of time, and the things God has done in my life since then have been nothing short of radical. He has changed me so much that even my "friends" shyed away from me because they didnt like me anymore. Now me being the filthy sinner I am .. held fast to some of the things in my life I should have just given straight to Christ...So here I've been living my life for christ in front of everyone else, and reading my bible and being in prayer but occasionally I let the lust of the flesh take over and do something (knowing full well what I'm doing) I just shouldnt do. So God has been laying some SERIOUS convictions on my heart and tonight I just let it all go .. I prayed so hard tonight I started to sweat. But the point is.. I already know God has answered my prayer..I feel no more hatred for my father, and I feel no more self pitty for my past..I just let God have it all .. and I praise God that He has done so much for me and given me the most precious gift of Salvation and Himself. He is holy and majestic and deserves so much more than I can give. Praise Him!
Praise King Jesus.
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yesss!!! truly praise him brother!!! yes my the hatred that i have for my father is now gone and im really praying God for it before...and now im happy with my whole family. I love them all no matter what.Thank you God a lot!
That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2Thessalonians 1:12
Greetings Meagen,
Your testimony brings delight to my soul.
Only our Lord Jesus can do such beautiful works in our hearts as you describe.
As for your flesh... I used to battle all sorts of weaknesses, and get upset with myself... or, even worse, I would be riding a high cloud... feeling pretty pleased with myself that I was not giving in to my flesh. But no matter what I might think, it, the flesh, just keeps lusting and warring against the Spirit.
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
1Peter 2:9-11
Yet as Paul points out,
For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
Romans 7:15-25
and then also we are exhorted in Galatians 5:16-17 .... This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
So, Meagen, the battle goes on.... BUT, in Christ we have redemption and hope, we have victory and joy.... and Salvation and peace.
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
Romans 8:1-11
And touching forgiveness.... how blessed we are to be given forgiveness and so be able to forgive others. We have been set free from the chains that bind us to unforgiveness which ends in bitterness and pain... yes, we have been set free to life, an abundant life of joy in Jesus Christ the Lord. Yes, praise His lovely name.
Yes, and when we consider how the Lord forgave those who crucified Him and argued over His belongings, how much more we are strengthened to also forgive...Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Meagen, thank you for sharing this testimony of what Jesus has done in your life. May you continue to see the hand of the Lord at work in you and give thanks and praise to Him.
Bless you ....><>
Br. Bear
2Thessalonians 1:12
Greetings Meagen,
Your testimony brings delight to my soul.
Only our Lord Jesus can do such beautiful works in our hearts as you describe.
As for your flesh... I used to battle all sorts of weaknesses, and get upset with myself... or, even worse, I would be riding a high cloud... feeling pretty pleased with myself that I was not giving in to my flesh. But no matter what I might think, it, the flesh, just keeps lusting and warring against the Spirit.
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
1Peter 2:9-11
Yet as Paul points out,
For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
Romans 7:15-25
and then also we are exhorted in Galatians 5:16-17 .... This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
So, Meagen, the battle goes on.... BUT, in Christ we have redemption and hope, we have victory and joy.... and Salvation and peace.
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
Romans 8:1-11
And touching forgiveness.... how blessed we are to be given forgiveness and so be able to forgive others. We have been set free from the chains that bind us to unforgiveness which ends in bitterness and pain... yes, we have been set free to life, an abundant life of joy in Jesus Christ the Lord. Yes, praise His lovely name.
Yes, and when we consider how the Lord forgave those who crucified Him and argued over His belongings, how much more we are strengthened to also forgive...Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Meagen, thank you for sharing this testimony of what Jesus has done in your life. May you continue to see the hand of the Lord at work in you and give thanks and praise to Him.
Bless you ....><>
Br. Bear
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Dear Meagen
Praise the Lord for His saving grace and for His wondrous working in your life. We indeed have an Almighty Saviour.
I stand in agreement with the words Br. Bear has written for you. As I read through I had one other little thought to add:
I was looking at how you use the word filthy in your post and thought to myself, yes, these lusts of the flesh can leave long lasting feelings of guilt and disgust........
but Praise Jesus, for then I remembered the adulteress who the Pharisee's were going to stone for her sexual impurity. Yet in the midst of condemnation how beautiful the Lord's word's
Neither do I condemn thee. Go and sin no more (John 8)
Sins of the flesh are all covered by His precious blood... And as you prayfully commit your will to Him daily, He will provide you with the strength to resist temptation.
Praise the Lord that He freely forgives all sins, and is with us on every step of our journey.
I live; yet not I but Christ liveth in me Galatians 2:20
God bless you Meagen, I will pray for you
Julia
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I'm very happy to hear that you've been saved Meagen. I would strongly encourage you to study the parable of the sower (search for "a sower went out to sow") and pray often so that your faith will endure and so that you will bring forth much fruit unto the Lord.
In particular, consider this verse, and Jesus' interpretation of it:
Luke8:6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
...
Luke8:13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
or as it is put in another place:
Mark4:5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
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Mark4:16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
Mark4:17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.
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Persecution WILL come because of Jesus and his gospel. But he that endures until the end shall be saved.
Mat10:22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved.
In particular, consider this verse, and Jesus' interpretation of it:
Luke8:6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
...
Luke8:13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
or as it is put in another place:
Mark4:5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
...
Mark4:16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
Mark4:17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.
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Persecution WILL come because of Jesus and his gospel. But he that endures until the end shall be saved.
Mat10:22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved.
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Beautiful testimony Meagen
Eph 3:16 I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through his Spirit to be strong in your inner selves,
Eph 3:17 and I pray that Christ will make his home in your hearts through faith. I pray that you may have your roots and foundation in love,
Eph 3:18 so that you, together with all God's people, may have the power to understand how broad and long, how high and deep, is Christ's love.
Eph 3:19 Yes, may you come to know his love---although it can never be fully known---and so be completely filled with the very nature of God.
Eph 3:20 To him who by means of his power working in us is able to do so much more than we can ever ask for, or even think of:
Eph 3:21 to God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time, forever and ever! Amen.
Eph 3:16 I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through his Spirit to be strong in your inner selves,
Eph 3:17 and I pray that Christ will make his home in your hearts through faith. I pray that you may have your roots and foundation in love,
Eph 3:18 so that you, together with all God's people, may have the power to understand how broad and long, how high and deep, is Christ's love.
Eph 3:19 Yes, may you come to know his love---although it can never be fully known---and so be completely filled with the very nature of God.
Eph 3:20 To him who by means of his power working in us is able to do so much more than we can ever ask for, or even think of:
Eph 3:21 to God be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus for all time, forever and ever! Amen.
