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Newly accepted Christian
This weekend at a church event, I accepted Christ. It was quite amazing, my leaders and friends helped so much, but now the weekends over and I'm not sure what to next. I talked to a few people who recommened baptism, but I don't feel like that is what I really should do, not yet anyways. I attend a church on occasion with my mom, but my family isn't religious, which makes me wanting to be a stronger Christian difficult. I havent told my parents about being saved yet, I'm unsure of their reactions.
So, what should I do now? How do I start to help my relationship with God grow? How do I explain to my parents whats going on? Is there anything I should know?
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Okay,
first off, im proud of you that you want to grow a relationship with god!
So if you want to know how to start off, just pray pray pray! Read the bible, talk to people at your church, and tell your parents.
Im sure they will support you, and maybe when your relationship with god grows more, you can even spread your faith to them.
Trust me God is amazing, and when you are living for him, He will work in your live just unconditionaly! Everything will turn out fine in the end if you just keep it up, and he will bless you like no other.
I really hope this helps becuase i hope you can experience the love of god like i have!
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Remember that your new found faith is your own personal choice and no one can take that away. However the REAL evidence of faith is in your deeds. In other words, "Walk the Talk." If you want to be a witness of what you believe, it is better to live it by example, then to just talk about it. Your parents know you best, and have more experience in life then you do, so be very respectful of them no matter how they react to your new faith. Do not push anything on them or act like a no it all about religion all of a sudden. That will make you look foolish and hypocrytical. Growth is not easy. It requires humility and work. Put your faith in action and do what you know in your heart is right for you, but don't ever stop questioning everything. No one knows everything, so be very cautious if you get involved with any group of people who think that they have all the answers. God loves a humble soul.
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Someone has asked a question like this before ... so I am just going to c/p the answer I put. But if you have any more questions, feel free to ask me! :)
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This is a very good question. I think some people can be very overwhelmed by this thought, and sometimes it's hard to know "What's the next step?"
I don't know your background, but the first thing I would do is surround yourself with other Christians. Join a church if you haven't already. Meet other Christians your age that are dealing with the same things you are and can help hold you accountable for your actions as well as guide you in your walk with Christ by telling you the things that they've learned along the way. This is possibly the best thing you can do, because you'll be able to grow in your faith, avoid temptation in a positive environment, and you can meet new people with the same beliefs as you.
Is there anything in your past that you're ready to hand over to God? Drinking, drugs, porn, sex, cussing, lying, stealing, etc. He's ready to take those burdens away from you if you let him. When you pray, just ask God to provide you with the resources and the guidance from other Christians to start building up a new life in Christ and for him to take control of all your sin. It's so much easier to start living your life for Christ once you feel like you've laid all your struggles out in front of him and you don't have to deal with them on your own anymore.
PRAY, PRAY, PRAY! It's awkward at first, I know, I've been there. Just have conversations with God. Start replacing time on your computer or time watching TV with a few minutes just with God. Depend on him fully, and keep your heart open for ways that he speaks to you. A relationship with God is a growing process, but you can't grow unless you're willing to. Go in a quiet place where there aren't any distractions and just talk to God like you'd talk to a friend or a parent. Read your Bible. Study verses and see what sticks out at you or what you could take from those passages and apply to your own life.
Being a Christian really is kind of a lifestyle change, but it's a good one. There's nothing better than knowing you have the smartest, most loving guy on your side 24/7 whenever you need him. :) But for me personally, praying and surrounding yourself with other Christians is the biggest one for me. I think those things will help you greatly with your walk. :) Good luck! :)
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Welcome to the Family! The next step is what's called being discipled which means being mentored in the ways of God. This can be done through a bible study or youth group, but finding someone to teach you one on one is the best. This someone should be be a person who has been a Christian for awhile and has an understanding of biblical truth. Talk with the leaders you mentioned. Since they have been helpful in leading you to the Lord Jesus, I can't imagine they wouldn't want to teach you what the bible says.
In the past, I have mentored people from the advicenators website through email. And I'd be glad to do that for you. I have a statement of Faith at my website so you can read about me and what I believe. There is a link to my website at the my advicenators column. Let me know.
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A great way to work on your relationship with Christ is to do His work. Explain to your parents what you are feeling and try to convince them to attend church with you. Read His word. Is there a youth group at this church? If there is, I would defiently attend because that should provide you with many fun activities and fun people who can help you with your faith. Sometimes you just need to talk to someone. Feel free to keep asking me questions, I'm really intrested in helping. I myself am going through confirmation at my church, which is a time when youth join the church. My leaders have been a huge inspiration for me. I think it's really important that you keep attending this church. I just recently starting a sort of journal where I force myself to write down exactly what I am thinking, which really helps me with what I need God to help me with.
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yay im happy for you! don't worry about what your parents think..this is YOUR life and you made that decision on your own and its a very good decision..just tell them that you became a Christian and it's the way you want to live your life. you can help your relationship with God grow by praying and talking to God just as you would talk to a friend..he is pretty much the best friend you could ever because he'd never turn his back on you..and just having faith in him and his word. at times you may question some things but thats completely normal..i hope that answers your question.
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hi :]
im only 13, but ive been a christian for a longggg time :]
dont feel forced to anything you dont want to.
but the process has come to where you are supposed to get baptised.
its not really anything, its just a ceremony.
its actually kinda fun i think :]
haha.
To start to help your relationship with God grow.
go to church everytime theres a service.
have quiet time with God everyday.
you can have this by listening to your favorite worship music.
or singing it, is what i do.
and reading you bible.
or maybe just praying.
have regular conversations with God.
it can be as short/long as you want it to be.
to tell your parents.
just come right out and say it.
say, "mom, dad. when i went to (the event) with church this weekend, I got saved. and im a christian now"
they should be understanding concidering you have a right to believe in whatever you want.
If they get mad, don't give them an attitude.
no matter how hard it is.
One of Gods comandments is to honor and obey your parents.
Also know that you can go to your youth pastor anytime for help or if you ever need prayer you can send me something in my inbox and i'll give you my e-mail address :]
hope i could help :]
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