I’m working on starting a relationship with God, and I was watching this and reading my. bible, I got distracted and tried to get on Tik Tok but it wasn’t working because He didn’t want me to. He wanted me to continue to getting closer to him. How amazing!
There is a lot I think you'll need to find out on your own. I don't know for sure. But this is my experience, if you'll listen. There was a time that I had done something very bad. It hurt people. My mind was then overcome with a guilt. A real guilt to that sin. I prayed to god for strength. I prayed for strength, and he gave me hardship to overcome. To build myself up through him. It was through experience that I wanted to become a good man. To improve myself. Strengthen myself. So I asked God for help. It may not be physical strength. I mean a mental strength. A strength to strive to be better. To be a good man to the people I wronged. My intentions were to be a better person to make up for that. And it may have to them. But what followed afterall was a sense that I can trust God. I live unashamed. I live at peace because I trust in God. That's why I believe that a relationship with God can be established by experiences with God. The church I used to attend made things complicated. And said things to contradict things for me at times. I stopped attending and decided to simply live knowing God exists at least. Just so that I had that belief. But my life changed so much for the better after I experienced that relationship with God. Know he is with you always. It may take some overcoming hard times with his help to really understand it and trust in him. This is just my experiences with it. And I just want to help you I wish you the best my friend.
thanks! I'm 15 years old and i have a problem with my faith with god. I'm doubting whether he's real or nah but I'm still trying because I want to be with him and i think its time to build a good relationship with god
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Same, I’m fourteen and I’m an always doubting whether God is alive but always trying to force myself to believe. But I do really want a relationship with God.
I’m 16, I struggle to believe at times too, however God IS REAL. He’s as real as it gets just go to him in prayer and tell him about anything you’re going through and thank him for all he’s done ! He loves you and wants to hear from you ! But trust me he is real & I wouldn’t lie to you because I would gain nothing from lying ! He’s alive and real !💞
I'm depressed... I'm tired😣😔😢...I feel loneliness, emptiness like no one cares for me, no one loves me. I'm in great pain, sometimes I just want to end my life🔪..... I'm here because I'm seeking for the love and presence of God....I'm here 'cause I want to Start a relationship with God...😭❤🙏
two summers ago, i let god into my heart and asked to him to always forgive me for my mistakes. i felt so different after that, and it feels so good to know that i am saved.
I'm A Chinese and I desprately desire to establish a relationship with God,despite all the scary political circumstances surrding me.Thank you for teaching me !
Mariam Saeed God does not force anyone to Love or Serve him. You must be willing to form a relationship with God through his son Jesus. Just by turning away from willful sinning and committing all your ways to him. That means, doing and speaking as Jesus did. God and Jesus want daily conversation with us. They want to us to talk about the good and bad things that happen in our lives. This brings a person into a personal relationship with God and Jesus. For a sincere, true heart; God will reveal his truth.
Dr. Hugh Ross' Channel is a great place to find spiritual truths .He is a Scientist and a Born Again Christian . I believe members of Scientology, LDS and Jehovah Witness as well as all like cults would benefit deeply from Hugh Ross' astonishing discoveries.
I low key feel guilty. I sin EVERY DAY and Jesus still died for me he thought of me on the cross.he is so good i love him. He really died for us and i will never forget that i will never be able to thank him enough!
Dear God, I am trying to reach you and wash my sins away. I come to you realizing you are the way of life. You created me. I am now on a path to find you in hope that I can be given a better life. and I trust Your will and your plan in Jesus name Amen
I need a relationship with the Lord our savior to help me in these really tough times . Life is very tough but I’m giving my faith in Jesus to help me with my sins 🙏🏻❤️
I am 12 and I have a problem on reading my bible and actualy wanting to. I also worry a lot. So I hope I am able to truly make a relationship with jesus.
Buy the “Jesus bible” the NIV translation. It’s the easiest bible to read and understand!! I think you can buy it off Amazon or eBay.. or any Christian site.
I would recommend reading the Bible with an open mind and heart. And I mean the whole Bible, not not just the bits and pieces that some might suggest. If you try that, there is an excellent chance you will become an atheist. Then you can start trying to relate with real people and solve your (and their) problems.
Thank you for this and please pray with me. I have sinned a lot and I wanted to change myself. I have discovered that I have a lot of problems with my behavior and personality because I don't have a functional moral compass. I don't want to be a bad person forever but I discovered that no matter how I try to change myself I still fallback into that same person I was. I will put my faith to God that he will help me become a better person.
Give me Choco! - I have good news and bad news - but first the bad news. All the bad things you described about yourself; behavior, moral compass, etc. are common to all of us. The Bible puts it this way; "All of sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23. More alarming still is the fact that you and I are sinners to the core and there is absolutely no way that we can, on our own, correct the situation. Even when we know that we are doing wrong we can't help ourselves - we do more wrong. Now for the good news; Jesus Christ came to save sinners and that includes you and me. read this verse penned by the Apostle Paul "This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”-and I am the worst of them all." 1 Timothy 1:15. It seems to me that Paul understood exactly how you feel. You will never be able to fix yourself and neither can any one of the rest of us. But Jesus can make you whole if you believe in Him and trust Him. This video does a good job of explaining what Jesus meant when He said "you must be born again." Please take a look. ua-cam.com/video/2CFQehk7tjg/v-deo.html
I want to start my relationship with God. I have always had a loos relationship with God. I have always respected him and only prayed to him when something was going wrong. I want to better it and I want to fully understand Him and put all my faith in Him.
Clarice Waldeck hello!! I'd like to recommend, you start the day with Jesus aligning your heart to His. And end the day with Him, before you sleep thank Him for what you've experience for the day. There are so many great things God has in stored for you. He wants us to dig deeper and search deeper. We can also find Him in the Bible, or even in youtube or other social media. Even in music. I recommend I surrender by Hillsong Worship, and Refiner by Tribl music 😊🎶 guessing you are a musician/music lover 😂
Im here because I have kept God in a box for so long. Only calling upon his name and taking Him out of the box when I needed Him the most. Mostly for selfish reasons. I realized this truth today, and I want to start a new relationship with God. One where He lives inside of my heart everyday, and out of that box. Im a sinner. He is the answer. My faith will be made stronger in Him from here on out. Thank you for the video.
My social and relation life has been terrible my whole life with literally EVERYONE and ive never even tried to build a personal relationship with god. Im 17 and ive been living sin like its a normal lifestyle. Today im willing to stop everything to build a relationship with god. Im ready to live a HAPPY and SINLESS life. I LOVE YOU GOD!
Dr. Hugh Ross' Channel is a great place to find spiritual truths .He is a Scientist and a Born Again Christian . I believe members of Scientology, LDS and Jehovah Witness as well as all like cults would benefit deeply from Hugh Ross' astonishing discoveries.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, I am going through something that can possibly change my love for the worst. I was scared and extremely terrified. Then I realized that god is the only answer is need, I would pray and pray but I felt like nothing was working. Until I realized that prayer means absolutely nothing without faith and trust. So here I say that I trust the lord with everything I am and I know he will save me. All my faith is in him and will always be in him
@@lightworker28 "Jesus didnt believe in any religion,he was Gods son and came to pay the price" Pay the price? If the story is true, he had a shitty week-end and then got to live in paradise and rule the universe. Sounds he had a way better existence than the vast majority of people on Earth.
Thank you for explaining this so well 👍 I've been saved by grace for 10 years now but recently have struggled to connect with the Lord. Distractions have come in and I've allowed things into my life little by little which satan is using to entice me back into the world and away from the Lord. I've tried so many ways to come back to the Lord, but in the end there is really only one way. To come back to the cross. To simply remember all that Jesus has done for me and to pray that I never lose the wonder. (Obviously there are others things we have to do long term to keep from wandering again; for me it's a challenge to have my whole heart on God. The bible speaks in several passages about the "whole" heart, and that's where satan is clever and takes just a little bit. But when we lift our eyes to Jesus and truly see Him, everything else is irrelevant in that moment. All mistakes and losses, all doubts and fears vanish before the King of Kings (I sat there for over 5 mins the other day just contemplating those words: King Of Kings. So awesome!) But thank you for reminding me the simplicity of the gospel and how Jesus has come in to remove God's wrath and forgive ALL our sins. That's no excuse to sin. It just means that I can freely come to Jesus when I do make mistakes, instead of running away from Him in shame. We can't hide from the God Who created us! And because of what Jesus has done for us, He doesn't want us to. He has only our blessing in view and simply desires a response from His creature🙏 What a mighty God we serve.
"In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” Luke 15:10 It is quite amazing that your decision has been a cause for rejoicing in heaven. There are 12 Foundations video clip and I encourage you to watch each one carefully. Now that you have begun a personal relationship with God, you really need to get to know Him. We do that by reading His Word, the Bible - I would start by reading through The Gospel of John. In addition you need to start praying to God. There is nothing magic about prayer - it is about communication with God who loves you more than you love yourself, knows everything about you and still loves you. This video will help you understand the dynamics of prayer: ua-cam.com/video/uivl2qDYMXg/v-deo.html Finally, you need to find a good Bible believing church and begin forming relationships with fellow followers of Christ. We are so happy for you and hope that you keep us informed and ask for information if you need.
Rodney moon The beginning of repentance is acknowledging you have sinned. You did that. Now believe that Jesus died on that cross for your sins and rose from the dead and is seated at the right hand of God. Then trust that Jesus will take you home because he died for your sins. May God be with you.
Rodney moon do not give up. I have experience God grace and my brother has heard the voice of God when he was in prison. Look for him with all your heart and youu will see.
God I realize lately in my life I have been filled with lots of bad and hardship. I am ready to start a relationship with you god and I want to turn to you for guidance as I know you know the right path for me to turn that around and restore my faith and change the bad in my life to positive .
Dr. Hugh Ross' Channel is a great place to find spiritual truths .He is a Scientist and a Born Again Christian . I believe members of Scientology, LDS and Jehovah Witness as well as all like cults would benefit deeply from Hugh Ross' astonishing discoveries.
I’m going through the darkest time in my life right now and feel so alone.. when I was a teenager I used to attend church every week, read the Bible daily and had such a positive radiant energy. I feel like I am losing myself and I admit I’ve neglected God and I just feel so ashamed and disgusted with myself. I need you God.. please pray that I will find the light again and remain there. I want to give everything to you God, I am ready to fully accept you now.
Thank you for clarifying that we are to have a personal relationship with God first and then with people. I tend to focus on the personal relationships and what is wrong with them but perhaps if I would seek God more fervently the personal relationships would come.
I truly feel I’m at a point in my life where my only way out is faith in God and Jesus Christ. It’s a a while now from when I first started watching David Wilkerson and others sermons and something got into me that doesn’t go away! So for the first time now I actually started searching for ways to get to know God and His words! I feel like a kid in the first day of school all that excitement and hunger for knowledge! I hope from all my heart that I m on the right path and I wish you all to get that burden in your hearts that will make you have the courage to search for Him because thatS a tough battle in this modern world. Pardon me for bad english. God bless you all !
I just want to say ty so much for taking the time to post this video. Ive been a christian 18 years.. but ive never actually figured out how some of the christian friends i have stay so peaceful, happy, and loving life. I also didnt know alot of the things you mentioned here. I loved it so much im going to keep watching the rest... god is truley amazing. I am so greatful for Him and i am so greatful that there are people in this world who God can speak to to help us become stronger christians its amazing to me. Thank you so much you really helped me... Im working on not yelling at my kids so much. Also i have anxiety and its hard when you have it it changes your reaction to things... so keep me in prayer i will definintly be praying for everyone here in these comments too. The exploding potatoe thats amazing how you confest your sin.. it inspired me to open up... thanx.. I pray all is going good for everyone
Laira Rodriguez try this link for your anxiety, and check out the other topics on our website. You will love it! www.pursuegod.org/top-5-verses-for-anxiety/
Laira Rodriguez yes I have the same problem my anxiety gets to me I have 7 kids and I try not to yell so much please pray for me. I need Jesus in my life I won’t give up on my relationship with him.
God I have a problem with lust of sex and texting girls talking about sexual things and I ask God to deliver me and used those spare time to perfect the relationship I have with you even more and also I want you to mold me into a future husband to whom ever you lay in my path and I trust Your will and your plan in Jesus name Amen
This is wonderful news. We rejoice with you, as do even the angels in heaven In Luke 15:10, Jesus told a short story about a poor woman who turned her house upside down searching for a lost coin. "And when she finds it, she calls together her friends and neighbors to say, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost coin.’ In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” Clearly you are very precious in the sight of Jesus, Who died, in your place, that you might live eternally with Him. You may be wondering, "so what happens now?" This video gives some great information on how to really get to know Jesus: ua-cam.com/video/ZjqTbbKbpRE/v-deo.html I should add that we are here to help any way we can.
So beautiful. I have a way of over complicating my relationship with Christ. I get caught up in the lies that it’s more about my works(good or bad) than it is about my faith in Jesus Christ. When I do that, I get overcome by feelings of unworthiness, guilt and shame. It’s only when I remember that Jesus is bigger than my inequities and shortcomings, and that he loves me more than I can ever imagine, that I return.
Jim Beaux Find a mentor that you can trust and start going through topics on our site with him. That will strengthen your faith. Then, become that mentor for someone else. That’s how you will mature!
i’m getting closer to god and learning to love him trust him and but my faith in him ! God has giving me his all and I want to give him everything in me! i’m learning to love him an realizing that everything I been through was for me to grow but when I was in it I forgot about my father and my true healer (GOD) and i’m realizing it was all him and i’m so thankful!
I’m 20 years old, i recently have realized that I had been having withdrawals from drugs in the past. And I have thoughts of ending it all and not wanting to live. I really want to know how to pursue a life with god and I really want to know where to start. Also, I wish for someone to pray for me so that I may beginning my life with god.
There is verse in Holy Bible "RESIST THE DEVIL AND HE WILL FLEE FROM YOU " Another way I learned is that ....Its a question I try to ask IF I LOVE SOMEONE WOULD I TRY TO HURT ?So do I ask myself when I am tempted or a verge to Sin. I just RUN to my GOD and tell everything openly and then My God helps me to overcome the Sin by Gods mercy ...by His grace .Believe me God will help you out if you diligently seek HIM. TRY JESUS HE WILL NEVER FAIL YOU.GOD BLESS
Hi everybody! During my lifetime I tried to invite Jesus into my life several times. And also I was wanted He to be the leader in my life many many times, but I never experienced that personal, intimate relationship with Him which could be enough clear and powerful to lead me out of the world of sin. He never gave me a new heart and never baptized me with the Holy Spirit. So because of that I think that I never had relationship with Him. Please just pray for me! Thank you! God bless you! (Sorry because of my English, it is far from perfect)
keep pursuing him with your whole heart! He wants to be found by you. Trust that he will continue to work in you when you turn to him with the right attitude.
Some people are looking for a relationship with God only in their hard times,I'm trying to build one forever,I never wanna get away from him,even in my happiest moments,even when i feel tired or sad,I want him to be close as possible to me,I don't know why people are searching for that feeling when the time is hard,like we should always do that and always search for that relationship,not only in some moments,being as close as possible to God is the best feeling ever,we should start doing that each and every day,I wish all people would just turn to God but sadly that's reality but my point is we should always search for him,because the relationship with God isn't just said as a normal relationship,It's a lifetime,protection and many more things,instead of sinning and doing bad things,we should focus on getting close to God,God is what we need people,everyone needs to realize that before it's too late.
May God have mercy upon me, and upon us all, for we're all sinners. I've done so much wrong, even today, I feel as if God wont forgive me for it, but i'm still running back to my abba, hopefully he'll forgive.
I'm in my mid 30's and grew up in a Christian household but was also given the choice 2 stray away from religion .. and I have always felt guilt in my heart for not going 2 Church or only praying when it is something serious .. I have always felt like I have been pulled away or cannot keep my concentration with my faith .. So I'm here hoping something clicks that something grabs me .. something helps me find the faith my parents had .. Please pray for me
I’m a cradle Catholic, but I had never heard anyone mentioned a personal relationship with Jesus until after I turned 64. I first heard of this idea during a bible studying session, when one non-Catholic Christian said: “It doesn’t matter what church you belong to; your personal relationship with Jesus is all that is important.” I didn’t agree for I was taught that there is no salvation outside the Catholic Church, but not knowing what to say, I remained silent. I thought: Wow! What’s a good way to keep people away from church. I quickly forgot about this idea, but a few weeks later, I heard the same expression, this time from a practicing Catholic. Again, I didn’t agree nor did I know what to say; I brushed off the idea as no more than an attempt to be politically correct. I didn’t think about this idea afterward, but then, it hit me one day when a priest told the same group, myself included, that until recently, he didn’t know that our relationship with Jesus is so important. Well! I was perplexed, but at least he didn’t say, it doesn’t matter what church you belong to, I thought. I pondered upon what he said, and decided to check it out. And, behold, here’s what I found, Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 299, 796, 1309: (299) Because God creates through wisdom, his creation is ordered: "You have arranged all things by measure and number and weight."151 The universe, created in and by the eternal Word, the "image of the invisible God", is destined for and addressed to man, himself created in the "image of God" and called to a personal relationship with God.152 (796) The unity of Christ and the Church, head and members of one Body, also implies the distinction of the two within a personal relationship. (1039) In the presence of Christ, who is Truth itself, the truth of each man's relationship with God will be laid bare.624 (See CCC for full text and foot notes 151, 152,and 624) Wow! I had no idea that calling to a personal relationship with God is the teaching of the Catholic Church. But here it is. Written down in black and white. So I accept, I believe, and I submit myself to the teaching of the Catholic Church. Now, knowing that a personal relationship with Jesus is important, I asked myself, “What is my personal relationship with Jesus? Is it a hi-and-bye relationship, or is it a close one? ” I know my personal relationship with Jesus is better than just hi-and-bye, but I can’t quantify it. I wondered if spending one hour weekly with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration, or celebrating His life, death, and resurrection in the Holy Mass indicative of a close relationship. I don’t know what I ought to do to foster a personal relationship with Jesus, but I do know what Jesus wants me to do to have the closest, the most intimate personal relationship with Him. He wants me to eat His flesh and drink His blood so that I can remain in Him and He in me. He said: Jn 6: 56, “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” Can any relationship be more personal, more intimate, or closer than to be in each other? So to the friends who told me about a personal relationship with Jesus, I thank you. I apologize for considering your good words as a way to keep people away from church, and as an attempt to be politically correct. I now believe that a personal relationship with Jesus is all that is important, but, my friends, if you want to have a close personal relationship with Jesus, close enough to remain in Him and He in you; it does matter what church you belong to.
@@kingmackin1235 that's totally incorrect as a Catholic I have always be told to build a relationship with God,Mary is seen as an intercessor like how she did for the couple whose wine finished in canna, just being a Christian doesn't mean you instantaneous understand the importance of having a personal relationship with God
I am a Catholic not because I grew up there but because it was the only church I attended and the conversation was about love and no judgement about where my faith is as a person.
I believe in Jesus I thank Jesus too because he saved me and I also believe he raised from the dead he is the sun from god everybody knows Jesus is king he gave us life
Please everyone pray for me! I believe in God and have put my trust in Him years ago, but struggle with sin on a daily basis and have trouble spending time with God. I always want to put my own desires first. Please everyone pray for my salvation and relationship with God!
The devil makes himself much more attainable in my experience in life, He has caused me so much pain, All human beings want peace and love but the devil it’s very cunning, I pray to god for the freedom of my soul amen 🙏
It is true that the devil is a problem but not our core problem. Our real problem is that we are sinners - all of us. Romans 3:23 says; "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." and Romans 3: 10 - 12 says; "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one." The only way to freedom is through Jesus and that is a choice that you and you alone can make. I think that this video may be helpful: ua-cam.com/video/vFujJvrdB50/v-deo.html
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I am on the path to rebuilding mine, I'm just so angry... Or more or less feeling let down by God at the moment, but I know we'll be back on track, I just need to remember, God isn't a genie waiting to grant wishes, but jeez, I feel like he's completely abandoned me
God is always with you it is common to feel like that but you must turn away from your own understanding and trust that God has your best interests in mind some feel they are incapable of speaking with god you must strengthen your faith god would never abandon you he will be their for you
I feel that I have sinned in my life, and I wish to make my life right with Jesus in hope that he will notice that I want to better my ways and be accepted into his heart.❤
This is very clear, I understand it, and it is most helpful. I agree and I am glad this is out here. The church I used to attend made things very complicated. And I felt so far from being in a relationship with god that I could take serious. I was pushed to act that way because I was told to. With all that. It's harder to see it for myself. To feel that for myself. Overall I have come a long ways since then to understanding. But this is a good simplified beginning. And I believe it strengthens my foundation. If that makes sense. This is solid. And I am glad to have found it. I suppose what was said I already knew. But at the point that I am at now, i suppose this was a great reminder for me. I felt it to be true. Much more than my previous knowlege.
I want to start my relationship with Christ again but I am addicted to my sin. I know if I had faith I could beat it but it is hard. Please pray for me and for Jesus to give me strength to resist. Thank you and God bless whoever read this
Everyone have sins and difficulties to cease, to be entirely devoted to God. What has help me was trying to look a Jesus trough the Holy bible. And when you really understand that Jesus has suffer more than anyone for us, that he went until death to redeem us, we are finally ready to suffer in fighting against temptations, not giving or doing what our flesh want from us, we are ready to bear (spiritually of course) our cross and be nailed on it so that we can finally get born spiritually. We will not be able to bear the fact that our redeemer could suffer in his mind and heart because of us, not giving importance to his sacrifice. It's our turn to sacrifice ourself, like a living sacrifice. So... seek him, read the gospel, read exode 12 till you be able to see him, till you are hurted in your heart. Don't give up. Lift up your eyes, look at him and he will lead you home. You are fighting the good fight ;)
Hello everyone, my name is kerryann. I am fourteen years old and in july 2020 i have became a Christian and from the time being has a young Christian i went through somethings and God reveals his self to me alot of times and our relationship was ok and i got distracted and now i can't feel his presence anymore and am trying to have a strong relationship with him again, please pray for me. God bless you all💗
Kerryann, I am 74 years old now but I do remember being 14 and I am very much impressed by the maturity of your comments and by your desire to grow in your relationship with God. Believe me when I say that no matter how much you want a deeper relationship with God, He wants that more. He created you, He has watched you mature and He died in your place so that you could have a richly rewarding relationship with Him. Fortunately, God has given you the Holy Spirit Who actually lives within you and is available to guide you into that perfect walk with God. Please take a look at the attached video for a better understanding of what it means to walk with God. ua-cam.com/video/hJfwsM08xvA/v-deo.html Let me say one thing more and please pay close attention. You know that teenagers have to deal with emotions which can travel all over the board. Not your fault, we all deal with the same thing - just a part of growing up. Unfortunately those emotions and feelings often can not be trusted. Just remember that your relationship with God is not based on feelings but on FACTS. Think about John 3:16 which says “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” God NEVER goes back on His word. Once you belong to Him He will NEVER loose you or let you go. You are in a relationship with God based on His promise, which is absolutely solid and has nothing to do with your feelings - and aren't you glad of that?
To everyone in the comments who wants a relationship with God: You are not alone. You are on a journey with millions of your brothers and sisters to redemption and salvation. I am also just another child of God on a journey to have a relationship with him aswell but I want you to know that God wants a relationship with you and if you trust in him and accept him as your lord and saviour then you will be saved.
Hi everyone, I’m 20 years old. I was raised in a Christian home but ever since I got pregnant at the age of 17 I stopped going to church, I don’t know if it’s because I am ashamed of getting pregnant at such a young age or what but I’ve really lost my connection with god. From dancing in church, singing and going to church every Sunday to not going to church at all. Please pray for me!❤️‼️
Hello dear!! I'm here to tell you, God will never put you to shame and will never be ashamed on you. He will celebrate your victories, He will celebrate your joy, He will mourn of your sufferings. Please know that whenever you feel ashamed, God wants you to build yourself up again and believe you are still His precious one. I'm rooting for you!! God bless you!
I’m so confused right now I’m trying to start a relationship with god but I don’t kno how to put my faith in him any tips?? Or like start trusting in him , because I am so lost rn
The first thing is to believe that there is a God. It is like starting school and you knew no one and your parents just drop you off. Then little by little you start taking to persons who reach out to you. You can start by reading the New Testament and get to know Christ. But you need to pray asking God to help you to follow him. I hope this help.
You need to not listen to people who dont point you to the Bible and ask for Forgiveness for your Sins and except Gods gift to you a free gift Salvation Jesus, He sent his only son to Die on the cross for me and your sins, so you have to truly believe in that God sent Jesus to Die on the cross 4 our Sins and God rose him from the Grave 3 days later and before he ascended in to Heaven to be seated at the right hand God he gave us The Holy Spirit (ask God that you want The Holy Spirit to sit in dewell in You and He will Guide You And all things will be known to You The Truth What God Has done For us So that one day we may be reconciled with him again, (may) meaning we have to do our part and surrender our life to God so we can be born again the old us must die(meaning)all our Sin our bad habits that lead us astray and be born again filled with The Holy Spirit(Spirit of God)a new creation thats us not doing what we use to and when we are tempted before we were weak but now we Have God Jesus And The Holy Spirit and we are aware of the enemies tactics cause he knows he wants us to fail cause he knows too we aint promised a day in life and tries to get a caught slippin so that we Fail to give our life to God and do his will. Pray to God be patient he knows you by Name and none us are perfect But him and no one will ever loves us like him thats Our Father. Dont be lead astray everything in The Bible is The Truth. And read Old and New testament.True Faith in God you dont have to see him to know he is real you Dont have to. We walk by Faith and not by sight God Bless And Jesus loves You.
It seems really overwhelming at times. It’s as easy as getting to know him (by reading the Bible, and watching things like this), opening your heart to him and let him in. I always have to remind myself that by my faith in Jesus, I can literally do no wrong in his eyes. Obviously I’m going to try to be the best human I can, but he covers every single shortcoming. He’s so beautiful, and he loves you more than you can ever imagine.
Moni faith comes with trusting him like an example u have faith when u sit in a chair it’s gonna hold u, u have faith when u drive that the car will start, that’s how faith works. I struggled figuring it out as well. I hope this helped u and God bless u
I feel like I’ve been on this journey for as long as I remember. I want to feel connected to the lord, I want to be a vessel for his good will and love. I want to heal, and be that light for others. Send prayers my way if you can. Much love from the Bronx.
DoctorProfessorPablo hello!! I pray that God would touch your heart and compel you to His love. May the love that you experience from Him be available in your field of work and even outside of it. May your works be accompanied by signs and wonders from the Lord. 💙
I’m scared of God I’m scared I’m going to mess up so much he’s gonna tell me depart from me I’m so scared of him it’s hard to make a relationship with him I talk to Jesus now bc I’m so scared that Gods going to be seriously upset with me
You are absolutely right to be afraid of sin because it absolutely prohibits any relationship with God and leads to death BUT NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS. God loves you, wants a close relationship with you and knowing your situation made a pathway from where you might be right now to becoming a child of God, complete with all the perks that belong to family members. John 3:16 tells us that God sent His Son, Jesus to die on the cross, taking on Himself the penalty for your sins and mine. All that is required of you is to admit that you are in fact a sinner and thankfully accept Jesus as your Savior. If you have not done this yet, I urge you to stop whatever you are doing, call on God, repent of your sin and accept Jesus' sacrifice on your behalf. No matter what your situation, God is bigger than your problems and life with Him will be better than anything you have ever experienced before.
Same please pray for me to start a relationship with jesus because i start back up again and the just slowly fall out of my routine of reading my bible and praying so please pray for me.
My name is Angel Mendez . I am 17 years old and i have a probelm with lying and i am looking for ways to change the way i am looking for a realtionship with God and i also want to refind myself by believing in god i was looking for if someone can pray for me i would be grateful and also looking for tips to change.God bless you all and thank you.
My name is Angel too and i understand where you are coming from. I will love to pray for you. Plus i use to have a lying problem to but ,the way i stoped was when i relize when you lie it don't feel good plus i learned that the delive is the father of lies so if you lie alot that means you are actually serving him. But if you tell the truth it will set you free even if they don't believe you when you tell truth at lease you did a good thing
Please pray for me so I can start a relationship with God and Jesus
Jesus is God...Jesus and God are one
Amen
I love you all hope God and you are close as ever
He’s always right there with you, and he loves you more than you can ever imagine
Me too.
I’m working on starting a relationship with God, and I was watching this and reading my. bible, I got distracted and tried to get on Tik Tok but it wasn’t working because He didn’t want me to. He wanted me to continue to getting closer to him. How amazing!
There is so many Christian tic tokers on the for you page. I also trying to became closer to God but it somethings hard
I'm 13 and tiktok is distracting me too but I'm ready to be with God
Amazing! He only wants the best for you! Keep at it ❤️
That's amazing.. I'm 11 and trying too so yeh-
I’m scared I will die before I have an amazing relationship with God please pray for me I’m 13 God bless you all
Trey Williams I have the same but I am 12
Trey Williams same im 14
pray more worry less gbu
There is a lot I think you'll need to find out on your own.
I don't know for sure.
But this is my experience, if you'll listen.
There was a time that I had done something very bad.
It hurt people.
My mind was then overcome with a guilt. A real guilt to that sin.
I prayed to god for strength.
I prayed for strength, and he gave me hardship to overcome.
To build myself up through him.
It was through experience that I wanted to become a good man. To improve myself.
Strengthen myself.
So I asked God for help.
It may not be physical strength.
I mean a mental strength.
A strength to strive to be better.
To be a good man to the people I wronged.
My intentions were to be a better person to make up for that.
And it may have to them.
But what followed afterall was a sense that I can trust God.
I live unashamed.
I live at peace because I trust in God.
That's why I believe that a relationship with God can be established by experiences with God.
The church I used to attend made things complicated. And said things to contradict things for me at times.
I stopped attending and decided to simply live knowing God exists at least.
Just so that I had that belief.
But my life changed so much for the better after I experienced that relationship with God.
Know he is with you always.
It may take some overcoming hard times with his help to really understand it and trust in him.
This is just my experiences with it. And I just want to help you I wish you the best my friend.
same im 14
I hope I may never miss a day talking to Jesus. God bless you all.
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Best wishes,
PG Team
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thanks! I'm 15 years old and i have a problem with my faith with god. I'm doubting whether he's real or nah but I'm still trying because I want to be with him and i think its time to build a good relationship with god
Hi Katrina Octaviano,
Cool! Check out our resources at pursueGOD.org.
We also recommend the Reasonable Faith UA-cam channel if you have intellectual questions about Christianity. Gotquestions.org has an article on almost every question about the Bible.
Best wishes,
PG Team
Same, I’m fourteen and I’m an always doubting whether God is alive but always trying to force myself to believe. But I do really want a relationship with God.
Katrina Octaviano I feel the same way as u and I’m on my journey to getting a good relationship with him again cuz I had it before
Nora Eugene same l cry at night l don’t know what to do
I’m 16, I struggle to believe at times too, however God IS REAL. He’s as real as it gets just go to him in prayer and tell him about anything you’re going through and thank him for all he’s done ! He loves you and wants to hear from you ! But trust me he is real & I wouldn’t lie to you because I would gain nothing from lying ! He’s alive and real !💞
I'm depressed... I'm tired😣😔😢...I feel loneliness, emptiness like no one cares for me, no one loves me. I'm in great pain, sometimes I just want to end my life🔪..... I'm here because I'm seeking for the love and presence of God....I'm here 'cause I want to Start a relationship with God...😭❤🙏
Ashtøn_ Førd I pray you are well in the name of Jesus. May the Holy Spirit our comforter be with you❤️
Me too! I feel you! I just wanna end my life and I want god to stop me.. and I wanna have a trustful relationship with him.
Jesus loves you
And he want the best for you
And i do to
two summers ago, i let god into my heart and asked to him to always forgive me for my mistakes. i felt so different after that, and it feels so good to know that i am saved.
I'm A Chinese and I desprately desire to establish a relationship with God,despite all the scary political circumstances surrding me.Thank you for teaching me !
Place your trust in Christ Jesus and you will never be sorry. The attached video may prove helpful:
ua-cam.com/video/2CFQehk7tjg/v-deo.html
God...I want to love you... Pls help me love you and you alone.
Mariam Saeed I’m sure he’s reading UA-cam comments lmfao
Mariam Saeed God does not force anyone to Love or Serve him. You must be willing to form a relationship with God through his son Jesus. Just by turning away from willful sinning and committing all your ways to him. That means, doing and speaking as Jesus did. God and Jesus want daily conversation with us. They want to us to talk about the good and bad things that happen in our lives. This brings a person into a personal relationship with God and Jesus. For a sincere, true heart; God will reveal his truth.
Dr. Hugh Ross' Channel is a great place to find spiritual truths .He is a Scientist and a Born Again Christian . I believe members of Scientology, LDS and Jehovah Witness as well as all like cults would benefit deeply from Hugh Ross' astonishing discoveries.
I pray millions of people could watch this...
I need Jesus to take the wheel now.
I low key feel guilty. I sin EVERY DAY and Jesus still died for me he thought of me on the cross.he is so good i love him. He really died for us and i will never forget that i will never be able to thank him enough!
Praise Jesus for our salvation!
Dear God, I am trying to reach you and wash my sins away. I come to you realizing you are the way of life. You created me. I am now on a path to find you in hope that I can be given a better life. and I trust Your will and your plan in Jesus name Amen
I’v just let go and given my self over to god. My first prayer 9th august 2022. I hope we all are delivered from suffering.
I want to be a man of god and follow the ways of jesus christ.
I want to be with God
He died on the cross for us
Seek God with all your heart, and you shall find Him; His Words.
I need a relationship with the Lord our savior to help me in these really tough times . Life is very tough but I’m giving my faith in Jesus to help me with my sins 🙏🏻❤️
I am 12 and I have a problem on reading my bible and actualy wanting to. I also worry a lot. So I hope I am able to truly make a relationship with jesus.
Alex Martin you can watch sermons here on UA-cam. I'll suggest Steven Furtick's videos 😊
I recommend to pray to him for help, pray for every situation
Buy the “Jesus bible” the NIV translation. It’s the easiest bible to read and understand!! I think you can buy it off Amazon or eBay.. or any Christian site.
I would recommend reading the Bible with an open mind and heart. And I mean the whole Bible, not not just the bits and pieces that some might suggest. If you try that, there is an excellent chance you will become an atheist. Then you can start trying to relate with real people and solve your (and their) problems.
Thank you for this and please pray with me. I have sinned a lot and I wanted to change myself. I have discovered that I have a lot of problems with my behavior and personality because I don't have a functional moral compass. I don't want to be a bad person forever but I discovered that no matter how I try to change myself I still fallback into that same person I was. I will put my faith to God that he will help me become a better person.
Give me Choco! - I have good news and bad news - but first the bad news. All the bad things you described about yourself; behavior, moral compass, etc. are common to all of us. The Bible puts it this way; "All of sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23. More alarming still is the fact that you and I are sinners to the core and there is absolutely no way that we can, on our own, correct the situation. Even when we know that we are doing wrong we can't help ourselves - we do more wrong.
Now for the good news; Jesus Christ came to save sinners and that includes you and me. read this verse penned by the Apostle Paul "This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”-and I am the worst of them all." 1 Timothy 1:15. It seems to me that Paul understood exactly how you feel. You will never be able to fix yourself and neither can any one of the rest of us. But Jesus can make you whole if you believe in Him and trust Him.
This video does a good job of explaining what Jesus meant when He said "you must be born again." Please take a look.
ua-cam.com/video/2CFQehk7tjg/v-deo.html
Amen. Today is day 1 for me.
That's awsome, Leanne!
I want to start my relationship with God. I have always had a loos relationship with God. I have always respected him and only prayed to him when something was going wrong. I want to better it and I want to fully understand Him and put all my faith in Him.
Clarice Waldeck hello!! I'd like to recommend, you start the day with Jesus aligning your heart to His. And end the day with Him, before you sleep thank Him for what you've experience for the day. There are so many great things God has in stored for you. He wants us to dig deeper and search deeper. We can also find Him in the Bible, or even in youtube or other social media. Even in music. I recommend I surrender by Hillsong Worship, and Refiner by Tribl music 😊🎶 guessing you are a musician/music lover 😂
Im here because I have kept God in a box for so long. Only calling upon his name and taking Him out of the box when I needed Him the most. Mostly for selfish reasons. I realized this truth today, and I want to start a new relationship with God. One where He lives inside of my heart everyday, and out of that box. Im a sinner. He is the answer. My faith will be made stronger in Him from here on out. Thank you for the video.
My social and relation life has been terrible my whole life with literally EVERYONE and ive never even tried to build a personal relationship with god. Im 17 and ive been living sin like its a normal lifestyle. Today im willing to stop everything to build a relationship with god. Im ready to live a HAPPY and SINLESS life. I LOVE YOU GOD!
Praise God for opening your eyes! Psalms 119:18, Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.
I am working on starting a good relationship with Jesus and God, i am 12 years old, please pray for me. god bless u all!!
Dr. Hugh Ross' Channel is a great place to find spiritual truths .He is a Scientist and a Born Again Christian . I believe members of Scientology, LDS and Jehovah Witness as well as all like cults would benefit deeply from Hugh Ross' astonishing discoveries.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, I am going through something that can possibly change my love for the worst. I was scared and extremely terrified. Then I realized that god is the only answer is need, I would pray and pray but I felt like nothing was working. Until I realized that prayer means absolutely nothing without faith and trust. So here I say that I trust the lord with everything I am and I know he will save me. All my faith is in him and will always be in him
God bless you! May God surround you with His love that removes all the fear that ever existed!!
unknown one thank you so much! May god bless you so much and have a great day
Sp3m0 Gam1ng You too!! I hope that you would see God move mountains, with your prayerful heart♥
unknown one 😊😊
Its so important for US to understand THe DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RELIGION AND RELATIONSHIP
Agreed
Jesus didnt believe in any religion,he was Gods son and came to pay the price
@@lightworker28 "Jesus didnt believe in any religion,he was Gods son and came to pay the price"
Pay the price? If the story is true, he had a shitty week-end and then got to live in paradise and rule the universe. Sounds he had a way better existence than the vast majority of people on Earth.
Bless you all amen 🙏
Thank you for explaining this so well 👍
I've been saved by grace for 10 years now but recently have struggled to connect with the Lord. Distractions have come in and I've allowed things into my life little by little which satan is using to entice me back into the world and away from the Lord.
I've tried so many ways to come back to the Lord, but in the end there is really only one way. To come back to the cross. To simply remember all that Jesus has done for me and to pray that I never lose the wonder.
(Obviously there are others things we have to do long term to keep from wandering again; for me it's a challenge to have my whole heart on God. The bible speaks in several passages about the "whole" heart, and that's where satan is clever and takes just a little bit. But when we lift our eyes to Jesus and truly see Him, everything else is irrelevant in that moment. All mistakes and losses, all doubts and fears vanish before the King of Kings (I sat there for over 5 mins the other day just contemplating those words: King Of Kings. So awesome!)
But thank you for reminding me the simplicity of the gospel and how Jesus has come in to remove God's wrath and forgive ALL our sins. That's no excuse to sin. It just means that I can freely come to Jesus when I do make mistakes, instead of running away from Him in shame. We can't hide from the God Who created us! And because of what Jesus has done for us, He doesn't want us to. He has only our blessing in view and simply desires a response from His creature🙏 What a mighty God we serve.
This video made me start my relationship with Jesus Christ and God. Thank you and God Bless all
"In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” Luke 15:10 It is quite amazing that your decision has been a cause for rejoicing in heaven.
There are 12 Foundations video clip and I encourage you to watch each one carefully. Now that you have begun a personal relationship with God, you really need to get to know Him. We do that by reading His Word, the Bible - I would start by reading through The Gospel of John. In addition you need to start praying to God. There is nothing magic about prayer - it is about communication with God who loves you more than you love yourself, knows everything about you and still loves you. This video will help you understand the dynamics of prayer: ua-cam.com/video/uivl2qDYMXg/v-deo.html
Finally, you need to find a good Bible believing church and begin forming relationships with fellow followers of Christ.
We are so happy for you and hope that you keep us informed and ask for information if you need.
Thanks a lot for this . I'm 18yrs old and I have a problem with lesbianism.. I believe its really the time to start a perfect relationship with God
Rodney moon The beginning of repentance is acknowledging you have sinned. You did that. Now believe that Jesus died on that cross for your sins and rose from the dead and is seated at the right hand of God. Then trust that Jesus will take you home because he died for your sins. May God be with you.
Rodney moon do not give up. I have experience God grace and my brother has heard the voice of God when he was in prison. Look for him with all your heart and youu will see.
Lmao I don’t get this so are I saying that I cannot have a relationship with god BC I like girls I’m so confused liking other girls is a sin
God loves you for who you are ! And he made you for loving and caring for others
Rodney moon being a lesbian or having a fetish towards that is 100% normal.
I feel cleansed after watching this like I feel my heart being lightened 🥺
God I ask that you enter in my life and allow me to let go and give you the control over me . Amen
Amen I love Jesus Christ
God I realize lately in my life I have been filled with lots of bad and hardship. I am ready to start a relationship with you god and I want to turn to you for guidance as I know you know the right path for me to turn that around and restore my faith and change the bad in my life to positive .
If you're here & you have a strong spiritual connection with God please keep me in your prayers too .
Godbless you all
Dr. Hugh Ross' Channel is a great place to find spiritual truths .He is a Scientist and a Born Again Christian . I believe members of Scientology, LDS and Jehovah Witness as well as all like cults would benefit deeply from Hugh Ross' astonishing discoveries.
I’m going through the darkest time in my life right now and feel so alone.. when I was a teenager I used to attend church every week, read the Bible daily and had such a positive radiant energy. I feel like I am losing myself and I admit I’ve neglected God and I just feel so ashamed and disgusted with myself. I need you God.. please pray that I will find the light again and remain there. I want to give everything to you God, I am ready to fully accept you now.
Thank you for clarifying that we are to have a personal relationship with God first and then with people. I tend to focus on the personal relationships and what is wrong with them but perhaps if I would seek God more fervently the personal relationships would come.
I’ve came here to start a relationship with Jesus I’ve been missing out all my life doing dumb things and I want to change please pray for me✝️
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I truly feel I’m at a point in my life where my only way out is faith in God and Jesus Christ. It’s a a while now from when I first started watching David Wilkerson and others sermons and something got into me that doesn’t go away! So for the first time now I actually started searching for ways to get to know God and His words! I feel like a kid in the first day of school all that excitement and hunger for knowledge! I hope from all my heart that I m on the right path and I wish you all to get that burden in your hearts that will make you have the courage to search for Him because thatS a tough battle in this modern world. Pardon me for bad english. God bless you all !
I just want to say ty so much for taking the time to post this video. Ive been a christian 18 years.. but ive never actually figured out how some of the christian friends i have stay so peaceful, happy, and loving life. I also didnt know alot of the things you mentioned here. I loved it so much im going to keep watching the rest... god is truley amazing. I am so greatful for Him and i am so greatful that there are people in this world who God can speak to to help us become stronger christians its amazing to me. Thank you so much you really helped me... Im working on not yelling at my kids so much. Also i have anxiety and its hard when you have it it changes your reaction to things... so keep me in prayer i will definintly be praying for everyone here in these comments too. The exploding potatoe thats amazing how you confest your sin.. it inspired me to open up... thanx.. I pray all is going good for everyone
Laira Rodriguez try this link for your anxiety, and check out the other topics on our website. You will love it! www.pursuegod.org/top-5-verses-for-anxiety/
Laira Rodriguez yes I have the same problem my anxiety gets to me I have 7 kids and I try not to yell so much please pray for me. I need Jesus in my life I won’t give up on my relationship with him.
God I have a problem with lust of sex and texting girls talking about sexual things and I ask God to deliver me and used those spare time to perfect the relationship I have with you even more and also I want you to mold me into a future husband to whom ever you lay in my path and I trust Your will and your plan in Jesus name Amen
Thank you so much for the my prayer after I said that prayer to forgive my sins I feel so much better and want to get a relationship with god
This is wonderful news. We rejoice with you, as do even the angels in heaven In Luke 15:10, Jesus told a short story about a poor woman who turned her house upside down searching for a lost coin. "And when she finds it, she calls together her friends and neighbors to say, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost coin.’ In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” Clearly you are very precious in the sight of Jesus, Who died, in your place, that you might live eternally with Him.
You may be wondering, "so what happens now?" This video gives some great information on how to really get to know Jesus:
ua-cam.com/video/ZjqTbbKbpRE/v-deo.html
I should add that we are here to help any way we can.
Jesus loves you and appreciates what your doing God bless you and your family🙏❤️
So beautiful. I have a way of over complicating my relationship with Christ. I get caught up in the lies that it’s more about my works(good or bad) than it is about my faith in Jesus Christ. When I do that, I get overcome by feelings of unworthiness, guilt and shame. It’s only when I remember that Jesus is bigger than my inequities and shortcomings, and that he loves me more than I can ever imagine, that I return.
Jim Beaux Find a mentor that you can trust and start going through topics on our site with him. That will strengthen your faith. Then, become that mentor for someone else. That’s how you will mature!
Im 15 and have a long way to go with this, pray for my journey please
i’m getting closer to god and learning to love him trust him and but my faith in him ! God has giving me his all and I want to give him everything in me! i’m learning to love him an realizing that everything I been through was for me to grow but when I was in it I forgot about my father and my true healer (GOD) and i’m realizing it was all him and i’m so thankful!
I’m 20 years old, i recently have realized that I had been having withdrawals from drugs in the past. And I have thoughts of ending it all and not wanting to live. I really want to know how to pursue a life with god and I really want to know where to start. Also, I wish for someone to pray for me so that I may beginning my life with god.
How are things going ?
There is verse in Holy Bible "RESIST THE DEVIL AND HE WILL FLEE FROM YOU "
Another way I learned is that ....Its a question I try to ask IF I LOVE SOMEONE WOULD I TRY TO HURT ?So do I ask myself when I am tempted or a verge to Sin.
I just RUN to my GOD and tell everything openly and then My God helps me to overcome the Sin by Gods mercy ...by His grace .Believe me God will help you out if you diligently seek HIM.
TRY JESUS HE WILL NEVER FAIL YOU.GOD BLESS
Try Jesus he will never fail I know that song
@@johannahecker6108 Is it a hymn..."Try Jesus HE never Fails"
Pray for me I’m trying to find faith and positivity in life, going thru a rough patch
Did you managed to advance? Any tips?
Hi everybody! During my lifetime I tried to invite Jesus into my life several times. And also I was wanted He to be the leader in my life many many times, but I never experienced that personal, intimate relationship with Him which could be enough clear and powerful to lead me out of the world of sin. He never gave me a new heart and never baptized me with the Holy Spirit. So because of that I think that I never had relationship with Him. Please just pray for me! Thank you! God bless you! (Sorry because of my English, it is far from perfect)
keep pursuing him with your whole heart! He wants to be found by you. Trust that he will continue to work in you when you turn to him with the right attitude.
Some people are looking for a relationship with God only in their hard times,I'm trying to build one forever,I never wanna get away from him,even in my happiest moments,even when i feel tired or sad,I want him to be close as possible to me,I don't know why people are searching for that feeling when the time is hard,like we should always do that and always search for that relationship,not only in some moments,being as close as possible to God is the best feeling ever,we should start doing that each and every day,I wish all people would just turn to God but sadly that's reality but my point is we should always search for him,because the relationship with God isn't just said as a normal relationship,It's a lifetime,protection and many more things,instead of sinning and doing bad things,we should focus on getting close to God,God is what we need people,everyone needs to realize that before it's too late.
May God have mercy upon me, and upon us all, for we're all sinners. I've done so much wrong, even today, I feel as if God wont forgive me for it, but i'm still running back to my abba, hopefully he'll forgive.
I'm in my mid 30's and grew up in a Christian household but was also given the choice 2 stray away from religion .. and I have always felt guilt in my heart for not going 2 Church or only praying when it is something serious .. I have always felt like I have been pulled away or cannot keep my concentration with my faith .. So I'm here hoping something clicks that something grabs me .. something helps me find the faith my parents had .. Please pray for me
I’m a cradle Catholic, but I had never heard anyone mentioned a personal relationship with Jesus until after I turned 64. I first heard of this idea during a bible studying session, when one non-Catholic Christian said: “It doesn’t matter what church you belong to; your personal relationship with Jesus is all that is important.” I didn’t agree for I was taught that there is no salvation outside the Catholic Church, but not knowing what to say, I remained silent. I thought: Wow! What’s a good way to keep people away from church. I quickly forgot about this idea, but a few weeks later, I heard the same expression, this time from a practicing Catholic. Again, I didn’t agree nor did I know what to say; I brushed off the idea as no more than an attempt to be politically correct. I didn’t think about this idea afterward, but then, it hit me one day when a priest told the same group, myself included, that until recently, he didn’t know that our relationship with Jesus is so important. Well! I was perplexed, but at least he didn’t say, it doesn’t matter what church you belong to, I thought. I pondered upon what he said, and decided to check it out. And, behold, here’s what I found, Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 299, 796, 1309: (299) Because God creates through wisdom, his creation is ordered: "You have arranged all things by measure and number and weight."151 The universe, created in and by the eternal Word, the "image of the invisible God", is destined for and addressed to man, himself created in the "image of God" and called to a personal relationship with God.152 (796) The unity of Christ and the Church, head and members of one Body, also implies the distinction of the two within a personal relationship. (1039) In the presence of Christ, who is Truth itself, the truth of each man's relationship with God will be laid bare.624 (See CCC for full text and foot notes 151, 152,and 624)
Wow! I had no idea that calling to a personal relationship with God is the teaching of the Catholic Church. But here it is. Written down in black and white. So I accept, I believe, and I submit myself to the teaching of the Catholic Church.
Now, knowing that a personal relationship with Jesus is important, I asked myself, “What is my personal relationship with Jesus? Is it a hi-and-bye relationship, or is it a close one? ” I know my personal relationship with Jesus is better than just hi-and-bye, but I can’t quantify it. I wondered if spending one hour weekly with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration, or celebrating His life, death, and resurrection in the Holy Mass indicative of a close relationship. I don’t know what I ought to do to foster a personal relationship with Jesus, but I do know what Jesus wants me to do to have the closest, the most intimate personal relationship with Him. He wants me to eat His flesh and drink His blood so that I can remain in Him and He in me. He said: Jn 6: 56, “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” Can any relationship be more personal, more intimate, or closer than to be in each other?
So to the friends who told me about a personal relationship with Jesus, I thank you. I apologize for considering your good words as a way to keep people away from church, and as an attempt to be politically correct. I now believe that a personal relationship with Jesus is all that is important, but, my friends, if you want to have a close personal relationship with Jesus, close enough to remain in Him and He in you; it does matter what church you belong to.
Catholic is a religion it prays to mary thats not a true relationship with God Jesus and The Holy Spirit
@@kingmackin1235 that's totally incorrect as a Catholic I have always be told to build a relationship with God,Mary is seen as an intercessor like how she did for the couple whose wine finished in canna, just being a Christian doesn't mean you instantaneous understand the importance of having a personal relationship with God
I am a Catholic not because I grew up there but because it was the only church I attended and the conversation was about love and no judgement about where my faith is as a person.
@Toyin Adebayo you religion is blasphemous and based on idolatery
@@tiffaniedavis1019 so you see Catholic as a religion not a denomination of Christianity LMAO okay good for you
I believe in Jesus I thank Jesus too because he saved me and I also believe he raised from the dead he is the sun from god everybody knows Jesus is king he gave us life
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Thank you Lord Jesus for this inspires video through your wisdom. I could see it
Please everyone pray for me! I believe in God and have put my trust in Him years ago, but struggle with sin on a daily basis and have trouble spending time with God. I always want to put my own desires first. Please everyone pray for my salvation and relationship with God!
Please pray from heart for to start a relationship with God as I struggled many times. God bless everyone.
The devil makes himself much more attainable in my experience in life, He has caused me so much pain, All human beings want peace and love but the devil it’s very cunning, I pray to god for the freedom of my soul amen 🙏
It is true that the devil is a problem but not our core problem. Our real problem is that we are sinners - all of us. Romans 3:23 says; "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." and Romans 3: 10 - 12 says; "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one."
The only way to freedom is through Jesus and that is a choice that you and you alone can make. I think that this video may be helpful:
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Please pray for me, guys.. I can't take this guilt and shame anymore
I agree with what he has just said and i believe that the truth shall set us free indeed.thank you for sharing brother and may you be blessed
Thank you god 🙏❤️
I also have problem whit pron and also cursing and I beg for forgetness I believe in Jesus and god
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Praise God❤️🙏🏾
God, let me in a relationship with You. You only. And let me go to Heaven.
I am on the path to rebuilding mine, I'm just so angry... Or more or less feeling let down by God at the moment, but I know we'll be back on track, I just need to remember, God isn't a genie waiting to grant wishes, but jeez, I feel like he's completely abandoned me
God is always with you it is common to feel like that but you must turn away from your own understanding and trust that God has your best interests in mind some feel they are incapable of speaking with god you must strengthen your faith god would never abandon you he will be their for you
Please help me pray for my family to have a relationship with God and also for me to set my priorities straight
I feel that I have sinned in my life, and I wish to make my life right with Jesus in hope that he will notice that I want to better my ways and be accepted into his heart.❤
I felt like I feel deep in sin. And I need to get back with god
Ashton warden Word bro I feel the same
1 John 1:9 - confess your sins he will forgive!
This is very clear, I understand it, and it is most helpful.
I agree and I am glad this is out here.
The church I used to attend made things very complicated. And I felt so far from being in a relationship with god that I could take serious. I was pushed to act that way because I was told to.
With all that.
It's harder to see it for myself.
To feel that for myself.
Overall I have come a long ways since then to understanding.
But this is a good simplified beginning.
And I believe it strengthens my foundation. If that makes sense.
This is solid.
And I am glad to have found it.
I suppose what was said I already knew.
But at the point that I am at now, i suppose this was a great reminder for me.
I felt it to be true.
Much more than my previous knowlege.
Jesus I trust you forgive me for my sins come into my life I want to have a relationship with you this is Jim
Jim, I praise God for your response of faith! Do you have a Christian in your life who can mentor you now?
I want to start my relationship with Christ again but I am addicted to my sin. I know if I had faith I could beat it but it is hard. Please pray for me and for Jesus to give me strength to resist. Thank you and God bless whoever read this
Alejandro Custodio I will pray for you, I definitely understand what that feeling is like.
Everyone have sins and difficulties to cease, to be entirely devoted to God. What has help me was trying to look a Jesus trough the Holy bible. And when you really understand that Jesus has suffer more than anyone for us, that he went until death to redeem us, we are finally ready to suffer in fighting against temptations, not giving or doing what our flesh want from us, we are ready to bear (spiritually of course) our cross and be nailed on it so that we can finally get born spiritually. We will not be able to bear the fact that our redeemer could suffer in his mind and heart because of us, not giving importance to his sacrifice. It's our turn to sacrifice ourself, like a living sacrifice. So... seek him, read the gospel, read exode 12 till you be able to see him, till you are hurted in your heart. Don't give up. Lift up your eyes, look at him and he will lead you home. You are fighting the good fight ;)
god bless everone and 🙏
Give up your hopes and dreams if you have them God will change them
Please pray for me as I am seeking to find god.
Hello everyone, my name is kerryann. I am fourteen years old and in july 2020 i have became a Christian and from the time being has a young Christian i went through somethings and God reveals his self to me alot of times and our relationship was ok and i got distracted and now i can't feel his presence anymore and am trying to have a strong relationship with him again, please pray for me. God bless you all💗
Kerryann, I am 74 years old now but I do remember being 14 and I am very much impressed by the maturity of your comments and by your desire to grow in your relationship with God. Believe me when I say that no matter how much you want a deeper relationship with God, He wants that more. He created you, He has watched you mature and He died in your place so that you could have a richly rewarding relationship with Him. Fortunately, God has given you the Holy Spirit Who actually lives within you and is available to guide you into that perfect walk with God. Please take a look at the attached video for a better understanding of what it means to walk with God. ua-cam.com/video/hJfwsM08xvA/v-deo.html
Let me say one thing more and please pay close attention. You know that teenagers have to deal with emotions which can travel all over the board. Not your fault, we all deal with the same thing - just a part of growing up. Unfortunately those emotions and feelings often can not be trusted. Just remember that your relationship with God is not based on feelings but on FACTS. Think about John 3:16 which says “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” God NEVER goes back on His word. Once you belong to Him He will NEVER loose you or let you go. You are in a relationship with God based on His promise, which is absolutely solid and has nothing to do with your feelings - and aren't you glad of that?
@@pursuegodvideo yes, thank you. God bless you💗
I also have one question does praying every day determine if you have a relationship with God
To everyone in the comments who wants a relationship with God:
You are not alone.
You are on a journey with millions of your brothers and sisters to redemption and salvation. I am also just another child of God on a journey to have a relationship with him aswell but I want you to know that God wants a relationship with you and if you trust in him and accept him as your lord and saviour then you will be saved.
Hi everyone, I’m 20 years old. I was raised in a Christian home but ever since I got pregnant at the age of 17 I stopped going to church, I don’t know if it’s because I am ashamed of getting pregnant at such a young age or what but I’ve really lost my connection with god. From dancing in church, singing and going to church every Sunday to not going to church at all. Please pray for me!❤️‼️
Be encouraged! God is not ashamed of you. www.pursuegod.org/how-to-handle-guilt-and-shame/
Hello dear!! I'm here to tell you, God will never put you to shame and will never be ashamed on you. He will celebrate your victories, He will celebrate your joy, He will mourn of your sufferings. Please know that whenever you feel ashamed, God wants you to build yourself up again and believe you are still His precious one. I'm rooting for you!! God bless you!
I also believe I have a relationship whit Jesus and God
This was a great message. Be blessed
Thank you for this.. I feel lost I will try
Thank you for uploading a wonderful video..
I’m so confused right now I’m trying to start a relationship with god but I don’t kno how to put my faith in him any tips?? Or like start trusting in him , because I am so lost rn
The first thing is to believe that there is a God. It is like starting school and you knew no one and your parents just drop you off. Then little by little you start taking to persons who reach out to you. You can start by reading the New Testament and get to know Christ. But you need to pray asking God to help you to follow him. I hope this help.
You need to not listen to people who dont point you to the Bible and ask for Forgiveness for your Sins and except Gods gift to you a free gift Salvation Jesus, He sent his only son to Die on the cross for me and your sins, so you have to truly believe in that God sent Jesus to Die on the cross 4 our Sins and God rose him from the Grave 3 days later and before he ascended in to Heaven to be seated at the right hand God he gave us The Holy Spirit (ask God that you want The Holy Spirit to sit in dewell in You and He will Guide You And all things will be known to You The Truth What God Has done For us So that one day we may be reconciled with him again, (may) meaning we have to do our part and surrender our life to God so we can be born again the old us must die(meaning)all our Sin our bad habits that lead us astray and be born again filled with The Holy Spirit(Spirit of God)a new creation thats us not doing what we use to and when we are tempted before we were weak but now we Have God Jesus And The Holy Spirit and we are aware of the enemies tactics cause he knows he wants us to fail cause he knows too we aint promised a day in life and tries to get a caught slippin so that we Fail to give our life to God and do his will. Pray to God be patient he knows you by Name and none us are perfect But him and no one will ever loves us like him thats Our Father. Dont be lead astray everything in The Bible is The Truth. And read Old and New testament.True Faith in God you dont have to see him to know he is real you Dont have to. We walk by Faith and not by sight God Bless And Jesus loves You.
It seems really overwhelming at times. It’s as easy as getting to know him (by reading the Bible, and watching things like this), opening your heart to him and let him in. I always have to remind myself that by my faith in Jesus, I can literally do no wrong in his eyes. Obviously I’m going to try to be the best human I can, but he covers every single shortcoming. He’s so beautiful, and he loves you more than you can ever imagine.
Moni faith comes with trusting him like an example u have faith when u sit in a chair it’s gonna hold u, u have faith when u drive that the car will start, that’s how faith works. I struggled figuring it out as well. I hope this helped u and God bless u
Can I believe in god but not the bible?
Thank you for making these videos. Thank you for all you do to help others find our lord. God is good.
It's our pleasure! Keep pursuing God!
I feel like I’ve been on this journey for as long as I remember. I want to feel connected to the lord, I want to be a vessel for his good will and love. I want to heal, and be that light for others. Send prayers my way if you can. Much love from the Bronx.
DoctorProfessorPablo hello!! I pray that God would touch your heart and compel you to His love. May the love that you experience from Him be available in your field of work and even outside of it. May your works be accompanied by signs and wonders from the Lord. 💙
I want to learn, Been going through some dark stuff recently and need some light.
I’m scared of God I’m scared I’m going to mess up so much he’s gonna tell me depart from me I’m so scared of him it’s hard to make a relationship with him I talk to Jesus now bc I’m so scared that Gods going to be seriously upset with me
You are absolutely right to be afraid of sin because it absolutely prohibits any relationship with God and leads to death BUT NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS. God loves you, wants a close relationship with you and knowing your situation made a pathway from where you might be right now to becoming a child of God, complete with all the perks that belong to family members. John 3:16 tells us that God sent His Son, Jesus to die on the cross, taking on Himself the penalty for your sins and mine. All that is required of you is to admit that you are in fact a sinner and thankfully accept Jesus as your Savior. If you have not done this yet, I urge you to stop whatever you are doing, call on God, repent of your sin and accept Jesus' sacrifice on your behalf. No matter what your situation, God is bigger than your problems and life with Him will be better than anything you have ever experienced before.
This is an interesting, somewhat academic approach to the issue of sin.
God Pls let me loce you more. Pray for me 😔😞
Same please pray for me to start a relationship with jesus because i start back up again and the just slowly fall out of my routine of reading my bible and praying so please pray for me.
God bless
Pray for me to have a closer walk with Jesus and how to truly fast and pray
My name is Angel Mendez . I am 17 years old and i have a probelm with lying and i am looking for ways to change the way i am looking for a realtionship with God and i also want to refind myself by believing in god i was looking for if someone can pray for me i would be grateful and also looking for tips to change.God bless you all and thank you.
My name is Angel too and i understand where you are coming from. I will love to pray for you. Plus i use to have a lying problem to but ,the way i stoped was when i relize when you lie it don't feel good plus i learned that the delive is the father of lies so if you lie alot that means you are actually serving him. But if you tell the truth it will set you free even if they don't believe you when you tell truth at lease you did a good thing
When someone don't believe you when you tell the truth just tell them
"God is my witness"
Trust me that is work😁
@@novanova4308 thank you so much
Your welcome 😁
I'm going to try not to sin, read the bible and get to know God more. i want a personal relationship with him!
Do it! And find a Christian to disciple you using the topics at PursueGOD.org.
I need your aditude 😂😁
Wowww may God continue and increase His work in your life!! You can continue creating songs for His glory!
Can you pray that I get a relationship with God. I desperately need it
Thanks very much dear i love you