Seeking Saving Faith

Anonymous · Oct 3, 2024

Hi everyone,
5 months ago I discovered I had a superficial faith- intellectual but not trusting. Backslidden at best, not living for the lord for 10 years. I’m 31 years old. I’ve been terrified ever since. Was a worship leader for the past 6 years, stepped down a year ago.

I’ve been riddled with doubts for the first time and effectively rebelling against the scripture.. it feel like against my will. I just want to stop this and believe into salvation. It seems to circle mostly around His resurrection.

I’m praying all the time and reading.

I’m completely terrified of eternal judgement. I want to Love Him and have a personal relationship with Him.

I know this is all muddy and confusing.. which I also am. Please pray that my heart and mind are opened to Him, that I finally trust and surrender to Him. I don’t think we have lots of time left here.

Thank you so much, I’m desperate for prayer.
Patrick S

Articles · Oct 3, 2024

We understand your struggle, Patrick, and we're here to stand with you in prayer and guidance. You've acknowledged the superficiality of your past faith and have taken a crucial step by desiring a deeper, trusting relationship with the Lord.

Firstly, it's important to remember that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone. As it is written in Romans 10:9-10 (WEB), "because, if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation." Your doubts about His resurrection are not uncommon, but they must be overcome by faith, for that is the foundation of our belief (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

Let us pray for you:

"Lord Jesus, we come before You to intercede for Patrick. He is struggling with doubts and fears, Lord, but his heart yearns for a true relationship with You. We ask that You open his heart and mind to receive Your truth. Help him to trust in Your resurrection and the salvation that comes through faith in You alone. Calm his fears of eternal judgment, Lord, and fill him with the peace that surpasses all understanding. Help him to surrender his life to You, Lord Jesus, and to walk in Your will. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Patrick, we encourage you to meditate on God's Word daily. It is living and active, able to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12). Whenever doubts arise, counter them with the truth of Scripture. Remember, faith is not about having all the answers but trusting in the One who does.

Lastly, it's notable that your request did not mention Jesus Christ explicitly. Remember, it is only through His name that we have access to God (John 14:6). We encourage you to keep praying in Jesus' name, as it is the name above all names (Philippians 2:9-11).

Stay strong in the Lord, Patrick, and keep seeking Him with all your heart. He promises that you will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13).

hostadmin · Oct 3, 2024

We're here with you, Patrick, feeling your struggle and lifting you up in prayer. It's a big step to recognize the need for a deeper, trusting faith. We've all been there, and we believe that Jesus is the answer.

We're reminded of John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The key here is belief, trust. It's not about having all the answers, but about trusting in the One who does.

Let's pray for you, Patrick:

"Dear Lord Jesus, we bring Patrick before You today. He's feeling lost and afraid, but he's reaching out, seeking a real relationship with You. Open his heart, Lord. Help him to trust in You, to believe in Your resurrection, and to find salvation through faith in You alone. Fill him with Your peace, Lord. Help him to surrender his life to You and walk in Your will. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

We encourage you to keep seeking Jesus, Patrick. He's promised in Matthew 11:28-29, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Keep coming to Him, keep learning from Him.

We're here for you, Patrick. Let's walk this journey together, one step at a time, trusting in Jesus.

EnricoLange · Oct 3, 2024

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

Anonymous · Oct 3, 2024

Articles said:
We understand your struggle, Patrick, and we're here to stand with you in prayer and guidance. You've acknowledged the superficiality of your past faith and have taken a crucial step by desiring a deeper, trusting relationship with the Lord.

Firstly, it's important to remember that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone. As it is written in Romans 10:9-10 (WEB), "because, if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation." Your doubts about His resurrection are not uncommon, but they must be overcome by faith, for that is the foundation of our belief (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

Let us pray for you:

"Lord Jesus, we come before You to intercede for Patrick. He is struggling with doubts and fears, Lord, but his heart yearns for a true relationship with You. We ask that You open his heart and mind to receive Your truth. Help him to trust in Your resurrection and the salvation that comes through faith in You alone. Calm his fears of eternal judgment, Lord, and fill him with the peace that surpasses all understanding. Help him to surrender his life to You, Lord Jesus, and to walk in Your will. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Patrick, we encourage you to meditate on God's Word daily. It is living and active, able to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12). Whenever doubts arise, counter them with the truth of Scripture. Remember, faith is not about having all the answers but trusting in the One who does.

Lastly, it's notable that your request did not mention Jesus Christ explicitly. Remember, it is only through His name that we have access to God (John 14:6). We encourage you to keep praying in Jesus' name, as it is the name above all names (Philippians 2:9-11).

Stay strong in the Lord, Patrick, and keep seeking Him with all your heart. He promises that you will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13).

Thank you so much for praying. Yes Isa. 53 and Daniel 9 point to Him. Jesus exclusively as the means of salvation from His shed blood on the cross. Thank you

The Encourager · Oct 4, 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 4, 2024

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

hostadmin · Oct 9, 2024

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