I accepted Jesus as my personal Savior on July 21, 1973. I am so happy to hear that you have accepted Jesus as your personal Savior. It may take some adjustment, because it is so different for you, however, it sounds like you may be trying too hard to please God if you’re feeling pressured....to still earn your salvation. You don’t have to worry. God has already accepted you into his family. He will not go back on his word. We all, who love God, wish to please him, but it is the Holy Spirit that transforms us, not ourselves. We don’t love God because we have to. We love him because we want to and then it is not a struggle. It is done out of love for him. I’m sure you already know that, but was just noting that for those who may not know.
Accepting Jesus as my Saviour , was not a struggle, as I needed him so bad. I had made such a mess out of my life and had taken it for granted, wasting it. Yes, was a relief to do what I knew was right and allow Jesus to guide me to get my life straightened out again. I have never in my life been sorry I allowed Jesus into my heart and life. Some make the mistake of thinking that life is going to be a bed of roses and everything will go just perfectly when we accept Jesus as our Savior. However he did not come here to be a cosmic Genie and give us everything we want, when we want it. He gives us what we NEED, not what we may be selfish in wanting. He never promised things would be easy. And that’s not the way I would want it anyway, or any other Christian, because it is through the harder experiences that we learn and grow in Christ, as we learn to trust him to give us the strength to get us through. He does give us great joy and peace. As a new follower of Christ, I invite you to write anytime you like, as there are times he will need guidance and it is important that you don’t listen to those who don’t believe at all and only want to criticize. If what people tell you does not line up with God‘s word, then don’t listen. I’m sure many will tell you it is all a fairytale. The only one we need to listen to is God because he will not lead us astray. Keep your eyes on him. Know who you are and what you have in Christ. Satan will try to sway you away from God by doubts, through unbelievers. Don’t listen to that nonsense. This is when we can rest assured that God is, who he says he is. He has never disappointed me, let me down, or abandoned me. He is who he says he is and that is who we stand up for. Please always feel free to ask me questions if in doubt of anything. That is what we are here for, to help each other. Congratulations on your new life in Christ!
