I have accepted Jesus in my heart!!

arzu926 · 05-16-2006, 02:32 PM

I went to church this past Sunday and announced in front of everyone that I am a sinner and that I believe that Jesus died for our sins on the cross. I was born a muslim and it was a big deal for me to finally do this. I finally feel like the weight has been lifted off of my shoulders and I am at peace with myself. I have been pretty sick these past few weeks and have been dealing with anxiety as a result. Lying in the doctor's offices and in the ER room has made me realize many things. If it wasn't for this I don't think I would have opened my heart to Jesus. Even though this journey has been painful, it is well worth it to spend eternity with God! I just had to let you guys knowand share this with everyone on this board!

jedswife · 05-16-2006, 02:39 PM

that is fabulous! what does your family think about your conversion?

arzu926 · 05-16-2006, 02:44 PM

I haven't told them yet but I will. My fiancee and I recently became engaged and he is Catholic so they still haven't digested even that yet. I will pray for them as well but my family is pretty hard core Islams and they are still in Turkey.

jedswife · 05-16-2006, 03:10 PM

well good luck to you! as long as you are happy that is what matters:}

RobinB · 05-16-2006, 03:54 PM

That is wonderful!!!!!!! Glad to have you in the family.

Will send prayers for your family, and you too.

sillykimmie · 05-16-2006, 04:04 PM

Congratulations, Awesome!!!!

Butternut · 05-16-2006, 04:26 PM

Very happy for you too!

allynnegirl · 05-17-2006, 06:03 AM

to the family.

Jesus is everything to me and the best thing I ever did was allow him to take over my life. Study His Word and grow in His love, dear Sister.

for you, your fiancee and your family.

XxSpacegirlxX · 05-17-2006, 09:33 AM

im so happy for u ..

tori_lk · 05-17-2006, 10:05 AM

That's awesome! I had fallen away from church and God and this past Sunday at church, broke down, went and got prayer and am not looking at getting baptised...
Tori

Worldchanger · 05-17-2006, 11:43 AM

To the family

This is great news, the angels are dancing in heaven

CarolynF · 05-17-2006, 06:21 PM

That is fabulous..Your life has been changed for eternity. Wonderful!!

brilliant100 · 05-18-2006, 08:22 AM

Welcome!!!!

allynnegirl · 05-19-2006, 06:13 AM

In applying his teaching to my life, I have tested Him. He has always been faithful. I wish I could say the same for me.

"True spirituality is for those who have
already been there" Where? Hell? No one, no matter how bad life has been has been in Hell. I have been through quite a few "hellish" situations in my life (I am sure others have been through much worse), but there is always hope. Hell is the absence of God (Father, Son & Holy Spirit). Since God's presence is still here, no one can experience true Hell on earth, because there is always hope.

I am happy for my new Sister in Christ.

I join the angels in their rejoicing. I pray that one day we rejoice for your entrance to our family too.

AFwife · 05-19-2006, 06:16 AM

That is great! Now we all have an extra sister in Christ!

God bless you!

red_delicious · 05-19-2006, 11:41 AM

Hurray!!!!!

arzu926 · 05-19-2006, 12:40 PM

Thank you so much everyone. These last few weeks have been tough but God will help me get through all of this and get better. I am really looking forward to being baptized on June 4th and with having a personal relationship with Jesus for eternity!!!

tajuan · 05-19-2006, 12:50 PM

He's the best thing that will ever happen in your life!

I know it is for me!

tracelin · 05-20-2006, 10:56 PM

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have no doubt God has great things in store for you, with your unique family situation. You should be excited to see how God uses you. And I hope you share it every step of the way...I know I'll be excited to see!

gettingstrength · 05-21-2006, 05:14 AM

kait · 05-21-2006, 04:34 PM

I am thrilled with your excitement and joy. Thank you for being bold and sharing this joy with us. I will pray for you and your fiancee, keep your heart focused on Jesus. God bless you!

kartmom386 · 05-21-2006, 07:48 PM

Thanks for sharing - what a blessing.

Thank you Jesus, for this precious Sister in Christ.

God Bless You

Born2run2 · 05-21-2006, 09:31 PM

Congratulations!!! I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my savior in 1970. I have never regretted it. If I can make a suggestion, maybe you could get in a Bible Study at church, it will help you grow in your faith. I am so happy for you, and will pray for you as you approach your family. Judy

tfaith7 · 05-22-2006, 07:23 PM

The best news I've heard all day! You've just taken the first step on an awesome journey -- the ride of your life! I've been with Jesus for almost 26 years and it just keeps getting better. Hang on tight, sister!

Jessi · 05-24-2006, 02:17 PM

I have a question: how can we, as mere mortals and with no power, ACCEPT Jesus? How can the lowly accept the Greater and Higher? If we went to the White House to visit President Bush, would we accept him, or wait for him to accept us? Not that I am comparing the Pres to Jesus, but God humbles Himself to help us and notice us. I think He accepts us when we repent and stop sinning. This is the best time to receive the holy Ghost.

to all of you.

Kathy4HIM · 05-24-2006, 03:11 PM

What great news! WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!

Kathy

tfaith7 · 05-24-2006, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessi

I have a question: how can we, as mere mortals and with no power, ACCEPT Jesus? How can the lowly accept the Greater and Higher? If we went to the White House to visit President Bush, would we accept him, or wait for him to accept us? Not that I am comparing the Pres to Jesus, but God humbles Himself to help us and notice us. I think He accepts us when we repent and stop sinning.

Hmmm, the eternal question, and it's a good one! Do we accept Jesus or does He accept us? I think both. We are accepting and pleasing to Him NOT because of what we do but because of what He did on the cross. And how do we accept Him? We let Him in: "Listen! I am standing and knocking at your door. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and we will eat together." (Rev. 3:20) Just my very humble option!

Born2run2 · 05-24-2006, 10:12 PM

I think what we are talking about is that we allow the Holy Spirit to dwell in us. I accepted Jesus in my heart in 1970 and I have never regretted it. You are right in the fact that Jesus accepts and loves us first. But we are sinful beings and can harden our hearts against him. When we finally open our hearts to him we are allowing him to work in us, so that we can go out and bring others to him. He doesn't want anyone to not know him, that is why we are to go out and bring others to Christ and rejoice when someone opens their hearts and allows him in. Sorry about that but this is one subject i can get carried away with. Judy

Jessi · 05-25-2006, 05:43 PM

I just wanted to mention that receiving the holy Ghost is the new birth. I only know this because, after years of trying to "accept" Jesus, He accepted me and gave me the holy Ghost, just as He gave to others who wrote about it in the chapter of Acts, and I was transformed in an instant to a born-again person. I simply wanted to share part of my testimony. Thank you for reading this.

ladygirl99 · 05-25-2006, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessi

I just wanted to mention that receiving the holy Ghost is the new birth. I only know this because, after years of trying to "accept" Jesus, He accepted me and gave me the holy Ghost, just as He gave to others who wrote about it in the chapter of Acts, and I

05-16-2006, 02:32 PM	#1
arzu926 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 154 Gallery: arzu926 Stats: 170/130/125 WOE: Atkins/Low fat Start Date: September 2003	I have accepted Jesus in my heart!! I went to church this past Sunday and announced in front of everyone that I am a sinner and that I believe that Jesus died for our sins on the cross. I was born a muslim and it was a big deal for me to finally do this. I finally feel like the weight has been lifted off of my shoulders and I am at peace with myself. I have been pretty sick these past few weeks and have been dealing with anxiety as a result. Lying in the doctor's offices and in the ER room has made me realize many things. If it wasn't for this I don't think I would have opened my heart to Jesus. Even though this journey has been painful, it is well worth it to spend eternity with God! I just had to let you guys knowand share this with everyone on this board!

05-19-2006, 06:13 AM	#14
allynnegirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,572 Gallery: allynnegirl Stats: 240/231/175 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Restart: 11/28/08	In applying his teaching to my life, I have tested Him. He has always been faithful. I wish I could say the same for me. "True spirituality is for those who have already been there" Where? Hell? No one, no matter how bad life has been has been in Hell. I have been through quite a few "hellish" situations in my life (I am sure others have been through much worse), but there is always hope. Hell is the absence of God (Father, Son & Holy Spirit). Since God's presence is still here, no one can experience true Hell on earth, because there is always hope. I am happy for my new Sister in Christ. I join the angels in their rejoicing. I pray that one day we rejoice for your entrance to our family too. __________________ Diane Romans 3:23 - For all of sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Fitday: Makes the eyes bleed

05-24-2006, 10:12 PM	#28
Born2run2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Port Orchard, Washington Posts: 259 Gallery: Born2run2 Stats: 188/163/130 WOE: My own controlled carb plan Start Date: August 2001	I think what we are talking about is that we allow the Holy Spirit to dwell in us. I accepted Jesus in my heart in 1970 and I have never regretted it. You are right in the fact that Jesus accepts and loves us first. But we are sinful beings and can harden our hearts against him. When we finally open our hearts to him we are allowing him to work in us, so that we can go out and bring others to him. He doesn't want anyone to not know him, that is why we are to go out and bring others to Christ and rejoice when someone opens their hearts and allows him in. Sorry about that but this is one subject i can get carried away with. Judy __________________ If at first you don't succeed, figure out what went wrong, fix it and try again

05-16-2006, 02:39 PM	#2
jedswife MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,909 Gallery: jedswife Stats: 220/160/140 WOE: Body By Atkins	that is fabulous! what does your family think about your conversion?

05-16-2006, 02:44 PM	#3
arzu926 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 154 Gallery: arzu926 Stats: 170/130/125 WOE: Atkins/Low fat Start Date: September 2003	I haven't told them yet but I will. My fiancee and I recently became engaged and he is Catholic so they still haven't digested even that yet. I will pray for them as well but my family is pretty hard core Islams and they are still in Turkey.

05-16-2006, 03:10 PM	#4
jedswife MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,909 Gallery: jedswife Stats: 220/160/140 WOE: Body By Atkins	well good luck to you! as long as you are happy that is what matters:}

05-16-2006, 03:54 PM	#5
RobinB Heart Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,170 Gallery: RobinB WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart March '07	That is wonderful!!!!!!! Glad to have you in the family. Will send prayers for your family, and you too.

05-16-2006, 04:04 PM	#6
sillykimmie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Evergreen state Posts: 1,420 Gallery: sillykimmie WOE: soon to be parking it on the south beach..	Congratulations, Awesome!!!!

05-16-2006, 04:26 PM	#7
Butternut Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,979 Gallery: Butternut Stats: 3x/2x/Med. WOE: Low Carb Start Date: December 2001	Very happy for you too!

05-17-2006, 06:03 AM	#8
allynnegirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,572 Gallery: allynnegirl Stats: 240/231/175 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Restart: 11/28/08	to the family. Jesus is everything to me and the best thing I ever did was allow him to take over my life. Study His Word and grow in His love, dear Sister. for you, your fiancee and your family.

05-17-2006, 09:33 AM	#9
XxSpacegirlxX Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY Posts: 701 Gallery: XxSpacegirlxX WOE: Atkins/Stillmans/Fasting/list goes on Start Date: long long time ago	im so happy for u ..

05-17-2006, 10:05 AM	#10
tori_lk MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,293 Gallery: tori_lk Stats: 173/169/124 5'4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 31, 2007	That's awesome! I had fallen away from church and God and this past Sunday at church, broke down, went and got prayer and am not looking at getting baptised... Tori

05-17-2006, 11:43 AM	#11
Worldchanger MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA. Posts: 1,757 Gallery: Worldchanger Stats: 262/219.4/168 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/2006	To the family This is great news, the angels are dancing in heaven

05-18-2006, 08:22 AM	#13
brilliant100 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Western, USA Posts: 2,444 Gallery: brilliant100 Stats: 266/194/169 WOE: Atkins/M&E Feast, Lower fat & Lower calorie Start Date: restarted 6/1/05 M/E, back on the wagon 8-21-07	Welcome!!!!

05-21-2006, 05:14 AM	#20
gettingstrength Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,523 Gallery: gettingstrength Stats: 184 / 170 / ? WOE: atkins Start Date: 6 / 1 / 2002

05-17-2006, 06:21 PM	#12
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 20,522 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/150/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	That is fabulous..Your life has been changed for eternity. Wonderful!!

05-19-2006, 06:16 AM	#15
AFwife Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 6,806 Gallery: AFwife Stats: Yeah/About/That WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 5, 2003	That is great! Now we all have an extra sister in Christ! God bless you!

05-19-2006, 11:41 AM	#16
red_delicious Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: O'fallon, MO Posts: 320 Gallery: red_delicious WOE: Atkins	Hurray!!!!!

05-19-2006, 12:40 PM	#17
arzu926 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 154 Gallery: arzu926 Stats: 170/130/125 WOE: Atkins/Low fat Start Date: September 2003	Thank you so much everyone. These last few weeks have been tough but God will help me get through all of this and get better. I am really looking forward to being baptized on June 4th and with having a personal relationship with Jesus for eternity!!!

05-19-2006, 12:50 PM	#18
tajuan Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 937 Gallery: tajuan Stats: 246/175/160 Start Date: February 2004	He's the best thing that will ever happen in your life! I know it is for me!

05-20-2006, 10:56 PM	#19
tracelin Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,316 Gallery: tracelin Stats: 135/131.5/123 ~5'3" Start Date: starting over 9/08!	Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have no doubt God has great things in store for you, with your unique family situation. You should be excited to see how God uses you. And I hope you share it every step of the way...I know I'll be excited to see!

05-21-2006, 04:34 PM	#21
kait Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 239 Gallery: kait WOE: low carb Start Date: March 2006	I am thrilled with your excitement and joy. Thank you for being bold and sharing this joy with us. I will pray for you and your fiancee, keep your heart focused on Jesus. God bless you!

05-21-2006, 07:48 PM	#22
kartmom386 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SC Posts: 454 Gallery: kartmom386 Stats: Been There/Done That/Yeehaw! WOE: Body Clutter Menu Mailer Start Date: October 2005	Thanks for sharing - what a blessing. Thank you Jesus, for this precious Sister in Christ. God Bless You

05-21-2006, 09:31 PM	#23
Born2run2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Port Orchard, Washington Posts: 259 Gallery: Born2run2 Stats: 188/163/130 WOE: My own controlled carb plan Start Date: August 2001	Congratulations!!! I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my savior in 1970. I have never regretted it. If I can make a suggestion, maybe you could get in a Bible Study at church, it will help you grow in your faith. I am so happy for you, and will pray for you as you approach your family. Judy

05-22-2006, 07:23 PM	#24
tfaith7 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama girl Posts: 93 Gallery: tfaith7 WOE: no grain, pure foods -- healthy!	The best news I've heard all day! You've just taken the first step on an awesome journey -- the ride of your life! I've been with Jesus for almost 26 years and it just keeps getting better. Hang on tight, sister!

05-24-2006, 02:17 PM	#25
Jessi LCF Game Room Groupie Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 40,600 Gallery: Jessi	I have a question: how can we, as mere mortals and with no power, ACCEPT Jesus? How can the lowly accept the Greater and Higher? If we went to the White House to visit President Bush, would we accept him, or wait for him to accept us? Not that I am comparing the Pres to Jesus, but God humbles Himself to help us and notice us. I think He accepts us when we repent and stop sinning. This is the best time to receive the holy Ghost. to all of you.

05-24-2006, 03:11 PM	#26
Kathy4HIM Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Paragon, Indiana Posts: 7,095 Gallery: Kathy4HIM Stats: 271.5/256.2/170 WOE: low carb Start Date: re-start Jan. 2007	What great news! WELCOME TO THE FAMILY! Kathy

05-25-2006, 05:43 PM	#29
Jessi LCF Game Room Groupie Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 40,600 Gallery: Jessi	I just wanted to mention that receiving the holy Ghost is the new birth. I only know this because, after years of trying to "accept" Jesus, He accepted me and gave me the holy Ghost, just as He gave to others who wrote about it in the chapter of Acts, and I was transformed in an instant to a born-again person. I simply wanted to share part of my testimony. Thank you for reading this.