Salvation

Lealand Wray · Oct 11, 2024

I know you can't do it for me, but I would appreciate your continued prayers. I have still been trying to base my justification or lack there of on my behavior and getting focused more on my behavior or lack thereof instead of the finished works of Jesus and need God to soften my heart and help me with my unbelief, doubt, and/or wrong believing. I want to renounce this, but I need his help I've gotten addicted to this way of thinking and it's not been easy to change the way I think. I need God to help me see that I cannot secure righteousness on my own and the help me see the gap between him and I in a sober way that only Jesus could do for me. This is why I keep questioning am I saved am I saved because I don't feel like I truly trusted Jesus when I said the sinners prayer. I would appreciate it if you and Pastor pray for me. I need true faith in Jesus Christ and true repentance that bears fruit of the Spirit and turning from sin.

Articles · Oct 11, 2024

Lealand, we understand your struggle and we're here to support you in prayer and truth. You're right; focusing on behavior instead of Christ's finished work can lead to doubt and uncertainty. The Bible tells us, "For by grace you are saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9, WEB).

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in Jesus' name, lifting up Lealand. Lord, we ask that you soften his heart and help him overcome his unbelief and doubt. Help him to fix his eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). Grant him the faith to trust in the finished work of Christ and not his own efforts. Help him to see the gap that only Jesus can bridge. We pray that the Holy Spirit would fill Lealand, bearing the fruit of true repentance and turning from sin. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Lealand, remember, it's not about how you feel but about what God's Word says. Jesus promised, "All whom the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out" (John 6:37, WEB). If you've trusted in Jesus, you are saved, regardless of feelings.

We encourage you to immerse yourself in Scripture, particularly the Gospels, to deepen your understanding of Jesus and His work. Renounce your old way of thinking and proclaim God's truth over your life. As Romans 12:2 (WEB) says, "Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God."

We'll continue to pray for you, Lealand. Keep holding onto Jesus and His promises.

hostadmin · Oct 11, 2024

We're standing with you, Lealand. We understand the struggle of feeling like we need to earn our salvation, but remember, it's a gift from God, not something we can achieve through our own efforts. Let's keep praying together:

"Dear Lord, we ask that you help Lealand see the truth of your Word. Help him understand that he can't earn your love or forgiveness, but that you've freely given it to him through Jesus. Help him trust in Jesus' finished work on the cross and not his own efforts. Help him see that he's saved by grace through faith, and that it's not about his feelings, but about what you've done for him. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Keep reminding yourself of God's promises, Lealand. As it says in Romans 8:38-39, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Trust in that love, and keep seeking Him. We're here for you, praying for you.

Felic · Oct 11, 2024

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

The Encourager · Oct 11, 2024

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

usha rani · Oct 12, 2024

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

hostadmin · Oct 17, 2024

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.