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• Jan. 12, 2008 - Assurance

Amy over at Dandelion Seeds has written a wonderful post on the "assurance" we have as believers. It is well worth your reading time to go and check it out!

I have been a believer since I was 14. However, I still have the same thoughts now as I did then. Yes, I was saved at a summer camp in June 1984, and yet I still don't have this ASSURANCE that I KNOW I should have about my salvation. It is something that is always in the back of my mind..haunting me almost. I honestly don't know if I were to die right now if I would go to heaven. I am sure that comes as a shock to some. I want so badly to have that assurance...I want to know FOR SURE that I will see Jesus in heaven. I know that salvation is a gift..I can do nothing on my own to get it...it is a free gift from God. I also know that He draws us to Himself..He gives us the desire to know Him. I "know" in my head the way to salvation, yet in my heart I am still doubting if I am "truly" saved. I so want that assurance. I want so much for my fear of death to go away, and to know fully and completely that I am saved. So my prayer request would be for me to have Complete Assurance of my salvation.

• Jan. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Candy

Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.

Glory be to God, it is now easy to get a Bible, so now we can increase our faith by also reading the Word.

I got saved when I was 17. I have never doubted my salvation, and I attribute that to my having my nose stuck in the Bible for almost 13 years.

Read that Bible, and read it fearcly. Do you belive what it says? It says you have eternal life.

Winds of doctrine blow about us constantly. Doctrines jump out at us from the internet, radio, music, TV, friends, and even churches.

One of those many winds are winds of doubt. You are assailed every day with winds of doctrine. Even if you've read the whole Bible, you need to keep reading and re-reading it. You need your nose in that Holy Book EVERY single day.

The enemy steals away the Word, so we must constantly re-fill ourselves with the Word.

-Candy
http://www.keepingthehome.com

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• Jan. 13, 2008 - Assurance

Posted by Anonymous

I must say I have struggled with the very same thoughts and feelings/doubts that you have!! I know where you are coming from. And Candy is right, I do not read my Bible near enough as I should. I have struggled with doubts and lacking assurance of my salvation for years (I am 25, Christian since I was 7). I honestly pray I will someday have that assurance too as you also desire. It would also be a shock to some for me to admit. But I just wanted to let you know you are not alone.

Love Nina

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• Jan. 15, 2008 - Assurance!

Posted by blessinghill

You know that was so much my struggle; what will happen to me when I die? I struggled with this for many years. Somewhere along the way God blessed me with the assurance that He has indeed saved me. Occassionally the doubts will creep in, but the constant cloud of doubt is no longer there. A great verse is Hebrews 11:6 -"Without faith it is impossible to please Him; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that deligently seek Him." The second part is so important, because even the demons believe . But we must also believe He does what He says he will do- that He has forgiven us on the cross of our sins and will save us through His blood, not by anything we do. All we have to do is believe. One thing that has always helped me, is remembering the thief on the cross. All he said to Jesus was "remember me when you enter your kingdom." And Jesus said back "..today you will be with me in paradise." How little the thief had to offer, except his belief in Jesus. I know that sometimes it's so hard to get our head belief into our heart and soul. I'm so glad you shared so honestly. It's hard to come out and say we're having trouble with something that we feel we should have no trouble with. I will pray for you - that God will give you the assurance you need so much.

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• Jan. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by HsKubes

Oh, yes... It is crucial to be in God's Word.
Repeating the above Scripture:
"So then faith cometh by hearing,
and hearing by the word of God."
~ Romans 10:17

IF you have already accepted Christ as your personal Savior, then your sin debt is paid in FULL. Praise God that our salvation is not dependent upon if we feel saved or if we're being "good" enough to "stay" saved.
Praise God that He
"...commendeth his love toward us,
in that while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us."
~ Romans 5:8

Praise God that
"For whosoever shall call upon
the name of the Lord shall be saved."
~ Romans 10:13

Praise God that
"But as many as received him,
to them gave he power to become the sons of God,
even to them that believe on his name."
~ John 1:12

And praise God that He is Almighty and that His promises are TRUE.
Praise the Lord for HIS assurance:

"And this IS the record,
that God hath given to us ETERNAL life,
and this life is in his Son.
He that hath the Son hath life;
and he that hath not the Son of God
hath not life." ~ 1 John 5:11,12 (emphasis by me)

"These things have I written unto you
that believe on the name of the Son of God;
that ye may KNOW that ye have eternal life,
and that ye may believe on the name
of the Son of God." ~ 1 John 5:13 (emphasis mine)

Praise God that:
"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them,
and they follow me:
And I give unto them ETERNAL life;
and they shall NEVER perish,
NEITHER shall any man pluck them out of my hand."
~ John 10:27,28 (emphasis added by me)

Get in His Word, memorize it (especially verses regarding assurance... fight off that devil), meditate on His Word. When we are reading, meditating on, and memorizing His Word, His thoughts will become our thoughts.
Praying for you ~
Christina
http://hskubes.blogspot.com

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• Jan. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Bearingfruit

Hello Holly,
One of the things I love about you is your transparency and how much you are willing to be so honest!
I have had the same feelings as you posted about at different times in my life and just like all the sweet ladies who posted above me, it's GOD'S WORD that gave me peace and assurance!! God knows your insecurities and wants you to have PEACE with this. We've all made mistakes and it's those who come to Him as a Child that he loves to help.
I don't see many perfect families in the WORD, yeah! I really have to keep a check on wanting to be like other families, especially those I see on the blogs and think, Wow, they are so perfect. I have even thought of not blogging because of this at times. I have to say to myself, I am who God made me to be and where He wants me to be. I must serve Him and love Him as He created Me, not like so and so.
I love you my friend,
Tina

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I am the mother of 7 children here on earth and 4 in heaven. They are Jon(17), Charles(15), Zoe(13), Madeline(12), David(6), Daniel(4), Rose(2), Baby Boy Shell(Dec. 1989...in heaven), Baby Girl Shell(Spring 1992..in heaven), Baby Stephen(Aug. 20, 2004...in heaven), and Baby Jonathan(Dec. 27, 2006...in heaven). I love cooking for my family, collecting old cookbooks, watching Little House re-runs, the sweet smell of a baby, and spending time with my children. Hope you enjoy getting to know our family. Welcome to the Garland House! Maidens for Modesty

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