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Hi, I have just started to go to church this past year (not real services on Sundays, but rather to youth events on Wednesdays). By the way, my parents don't know that I go and they would definitely not approve.
The thing is, I don't feel that connection although I really want to. When God and Heaven is being discussed, along with all else... I feel like I am acting false because I am not saved. I also don't understand so much.
I listen to testimonies, very emotional ones, yet I cannot bring myself to cry. I see that everyone else just connects with God, while I don't know how. This one girl went to church, listened to a testimony, and was instantly saved. And I wondered, why couln't I do that?
I am afraid of asking for help from the adults in the church, or any other Christians.
I also have no idea how to pray, so I am never able to lead a prayer.
Please help me. How do I become saved? (link)
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I'm sorry this is like 2 weeks late, but I saw you only had 3 answers and I really wanted to reply to this one!
I definitly understand where you're coming from, because I've been there myself. And I really admire you for opening up and asking all these questions. There's nothing wrong with you! I'm going to address your issues one at a time or else my brain will go into censory overload. :)
WHY DON'T I FEEL THAT "CONNECTION" LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE DOES?
For one thing, God created everybody differently. Some people are more emotional than others. Some people emotionally "latch on" to things quicker than others. Everyone moves at a different pace, so just focus on what you're comfortable with. Don't worry about everyone else. On the other hand, you have been raised in a home (I'm assuming) where God wasn't discussed much. How can you expect yourself to "connect" to God in a matter of hours when you've spent a lifetime without Him? Pray for the person that's leading worship, and ask God for them to say something that will speak to your heart. You may not know what that is, but He does. :) Just trust God and his timing, and I promise, if you ask Him, he won't let you down.
WHO CAN I ASK FOR HELP?
Talk to the youth leader at your church. You might feel more comfortable with this because you can trust that they won't judge you! They talk to people like you all the time, and they would love to help you. Afterall, that's their job. :) You don't have to feel self-concious or "wrong"-- a relationship wtih God is a growing process, just like any other relationship, and they're there to help you grow. Of course, you can always ask me too, if you want. Just send me a message. :) I'll be more than happy to answer your questions.
HOW DO I PRAY?
There is no right or wrong way to pray. I know that when you hear the pastor pray or whatever, it probably sounds all eloquent with big words and whatever, but don't feel like that's what you have to do. Prayer is simply a conversation with God. Talk to him like you talk with your parents or your friends. That's what I do. There are no certain words or rituals you have to follow. Just pray. The more you do it, the more comfortable you'll feel with praying, also. Don't let people pressure you into praying aloud either, if you're not ready. But when you are, just pour your heart out to God and don't care what anybody else is thinking. :)
HOW CAN I BE SAVED?
You'll know when you're ready. People react to God's power in different ways. Some cry their eyes out, (that's me! ha), some get quiet, some get really excited. It all depends on the person. There are no fireworks. It's all in your heart, and trust me, you'll know. :) It's like falling in love with someone, or when you meet the person you know you want to marry. You're fallen in love with God and there's no denying it. ;) When you decide you're ready, you can talk to a friend at church or your pastor, but you don't have to. Simply ask God to come into your heart and be the Lord of your life. To accept God as your Savior is to turn all your sin over to him and want him to change your life so you can live for him. You must recognize that he is the Son of God and that he died on the cross for your sins. That's it. No magic prayer. No special words. But believe me, when it happens, you'll know. :)
Best of luck to you, and really, if you need prayer or some more advice (which, as you can see, I'm full of that -- ha), please ask me. Good luck! :)
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