New in Faith!
Congratulations! You have accepted Jesus as your savior! That is big! You have been born again. Now what?
Every new believer once they have accepted Jesus and have received the Holy Ghost goes through a High. You have never felt the spirit the way you are feeling him now. Here is the down part. Welcome to the War!
Yes, we are at war with the devil and his minions, but now we have Christ and the Holy Spirit on our side. You did not know it but until you accepted Jesus, the devil thought you were his. You have been born again in the spirit and now you need guidance to make your faith stronger. Yes, you can make your faith stronger. Mine grows every time I pray, read the bible, tell others about Jesus. So, what do you do now?
First, find a church or group if you have not already that believes in God’s Word and his son. It is important to have friends of faith that can help you when you are in doubt or stumbling. It is important to have fellowship with other Christians because we all need each other to grow and be encouraged. As a new believer, we need the support of other believers around us to help you grow in him.
Second, read the Bible. This is important because it has God’s word inside. The Bible stands for Basic Information Before Leaving Earth. That may sound funny, but it is true. The Bible is God’s way of talking to us. The Bible instructs us to read the Bible and listen to God from his word. There are so many verses that help us get closer to God. John 3:16 is a good start. “For God so loved the world, he gave his only begotten son and whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” There are many others for you to find.
Third, Pray, pray constantly, pray about everything. Pray thanking God for the good and the bad. Yes, even the bad. God has a plan for you and if you give your troubles, stress, and life to him, HE can help you and guide you.
Philippians 4:6 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Mark 11:24 - Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
You are a new Christian, follower of Christ. Trying to follow him is now a way of life that will bring you more joy than you can imagine. God and Jesus are preparing a place for us in Heaven. Death should not scare you anymore. Hateful words and curses should not bother you! Read Ephesians 6:10-18 about Gods Armor.
Father, we praise your name and thank you for all you have done for us. We ask you to look deep into our hearts and help us understand your words that we may live according to your will. Father in heaven, may our faith grow stronger each day and please bless us in every way. Amen.
