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first day at this...scared.

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babysteps

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I haven't really spent much time on here, maybe a total of 10 minutes before I registered..but so far I think it looks pretty nice.

I just asked God into my life this morning. I've been questioning and searching for about 2 years now and just really got the nudge this morning to do something about it. To tell you the truth, I'm scared to death and kinda already feeling like I'm regretting what I did. I feel like I stepped into a place that I don't deserve to be. I mess up so much and have a hard time understanding why God would even love me. I'm hoping to kind of find some rest here, and possibly even someone to lean on with all of this since it's so new to me.
 
Hello and welcome to the forum! Congratulations on finding salvation in Christ!

If you need to talk, there are many here for you. The Christian Talk and Advice forum is for Christians only and hidden from the public. If you want to talk about sensitive material please know that the forum is private and a safe place to talk!

I know you said you are feeling scared and that's okay. I felt the same way when I first met the Lord. Why are you feeling regret, though?

You say you don't deserve to "step" into this area (to be a Christian?), but that's okay. None of us deserve to be reconciled with God. No one is deserving, and it is mercy and God's love that is glorified. Instead of focusing on yourself, when you feel that way, simply remind yourself that God's love has forgiven you. And now, He'd like to get to know you and for you to get to know Him and His heart and His ways.

I mess up so much and have a hard time understanding why God would even love me.
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This is going to be something that the Lord is going to get you to understand as you grow. We all mess up. Only Jesus was perfect and He was divine, i.e. Only God is perfect! The rest of us, we make mistakes, we fall, and God is there to forgive and help us back up when we do.

God loves you because you are His child. Ask your father or mother why they love you. You came from them, they raised you, and they were there for you. Father God is no different! He loves you and He will help you come to a deep understanding of His love for you if you are open to letting Him.
 
babysteps said:
I haven't really spent much time on here, maybe a total of 10 minutes before I registered..but so far I think it looks pretty nice.

I just asked God into my life this morning. I've been questioning and searching for about 2 years now and just really got the nudge this morning to do something about it. To tell you the truth, I'm scared to death and kinda already feeling like I'm regretting what I did. I feel like I stepped into a place that I don't deserve to be.
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The really scary part is that you are entirely correct
I mess up so much and have a hard time understanding why God would even love me. I'm hoping to kind of find some rest here, and possibly even someone to lean on with all of this since it's so new to me.
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As believers we , despite our disagreements share something of far greater import; In life ; A debt we can never hope to pay, and a love we cannot comprehend.
You have a lot of company, Im glad you made it, hang on it can be frightening.
 
When I say regret, I guess I really just mean that I'm scared that I jumped into this too early. I feel like I'm so unprepared for God. I feel like I need to be at a certain place before I'm allowed to "have God." I know it's not right, but my mind is so set on it.
 
I'm feeling regret because I am scared that I jumped into this too early. I feel like I need to be at a certain part on my christian walk before I can ask god into my life. I know that it's not right, but for some reason, that's the way I see it.
 
babysteps said:
I'm feeling regret because I am scared that I jumped into this too early. I feel like I need to be at a certain part on my christian walk before I can ask god into my life. I know that it's not right, but for some reason, that's the way I see it.
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Maybe if you try to think of it a little differently.

From deep in your soul ask the Lord to let you in.

Its impossible for men to come near God, except first the Holy Spirit nudges them. If indeed you have moved toward Christ it is only because of previous ministrations on part of the Spirit.

The time is now, come on :)
 
you're right. I need to completely switch my thoughts. Stop thinking about what I think Christianity means and start looking at what God says Christianity is.
 
babysteps said:
I haven't really spent much time on here, maybe a total of 10 minutes before I registered..but so far I think it looks pretty nice.

I just asked God into my life this morning. I've been questioning and searching for about 2 years now and just really got the nudge this morning to do something about it. To tell you the truth, I'm scared to death and kinda already feeling like I'm regretting what I did. I feel like I stepped into a place that I don't deserve to be. I mess up so much and have a hard time understanding why God would even love me. I'm hoping to kind of find some rest here, and possibly even someone to lean on with all of this since it's so new to me.
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Thats great news congrats. Its not easy walk brother, but worth it. Glad you accepted Christ as your Saviour. When I first did Satan attack through family and friends, cause I stopped drinking and etc...

No one deserves it. But thats what grace and mercy is about. We all mess up daily. But God will forgive, just talk to him. And don't lean on man, lean on God. Get yourself a good study Bible and get close to the Lord.
 
Hey.. welcome!

This is THE single, best decision you have/will ever make in your life :)

And don't expect to know everything or find everything out. Just do your best :thumbsup
 
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