Bible Question: I have been with and away from God in some rather extreme fashions for the last six years. I want to make the commitment, but it's so hard to find a niche for my personality and the motivation and determination to stay on the right path. Can anyone make suggestions as to how one is supposed to commit wholeheartedly to their Christian walk? Please help! |
Bible Answer: Fred: The fact that the desire has been placed in your heart to make a commitment means to me that it's time to follow that calling of God and accept what He is offering you...forgiveness. That requires repentance on your part, which it appears you recognize you need. A good place to start is to get on your knees, talk to God straight out, confess, and ask for His forgiveness which He will give you. Making a commitment to God and finding "niche for [your] personality" are two very different things. God will lead you to the "niche" you belong in, if you mean a church. It is important that you find a church (a fellowship of believers) to belong to; one that preaches the Biblical Truth and not some watered-down, politically correct mumbo-jumbo. The fellowship you join will love you and help hold you accountable, which you say you are looking for. It will be hard to "hear" the corrections and changes you may need to make in your life. And it will take time. Especially if you have made choices in life that were opposite of God's ways. (Which, by the way, we ALL do! So we share the same boat brother!) :-) Struggle to listen to what must change in your life. Fight to do it, one at a time. With the Holy Spirit's help, God will make you successful. Depending on how "extreme" you went in going away from God, may I also suggest a 12-step support group. I found a group like that (for children of alcholics) extremely helpful in holding me accountable week-after-week until I was strong enough in the Holy Spirit to not need to go any more. I also echo (loudly) Emmaus' suggestions. From reading his posts, I sense he is one to trust. God will bless you, Fred, as you seek His face and serve Him. Beensetfree |