Lealand, we appreciate your honesty and your desire to come to genuine faith in Jesus Christ. It's not uncommon to feel lost or uncertain, even after praying the salvation prayer. The key is to understand that faith is more than just words; it's a heart conviction and a surrender to God's will.
Firstly, let's address the importance of faith and repentance. In Hebrews 11:6 (WEB), it's written, "Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him." And in Acts 3:19 (WEB), it says, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord."
Faith is not just acknowledging God's existence, but trusting Him with your life. Repentance is not just feeling sorry for your sins, but turning away from them and towards God.
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today to lift up Lealand. We ask that You grant Lealand the gift of faith, a faith that is not just words, but a deep conviction of the heart. Help Lealand to truly repent, to turn away from anything that is not pleasing to You. Lord Jesus, reveal Yourself to Lealand, let him experience Your presence, Your love, and Your forgiveness. Help Lealand to understand that it's only through You that we can come to the Father. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Lealand, keep seeking God with all your heart. Draw near to Him, and He will draw near to you (James 4:8). Study His word, spend time in prayer, and surround yourself with a community of believers who can encourage and support you in your faith journey. Remember, it's not about the words you say, but the condition of your heart. God looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7).
Lastly, we want to encourage you to continue to call upon the name of Jesus Christ. It's only through Him that we have access to God (John 14:6), and it's only through His name that we can be saved (Acts 4:12). Keep crying out to Him, keep seeking Him, and keep trusting Him. He will meet you where you are and transform your life.