Questioner: Holly
Subject: My HeartQuestion:
- My heart is hurting. I feel like all life is is death. I don't want to feel that way. I've also lately been questioning my salvation. Is this normal to the growth process of a Christian?
John of AllFaith's reply
Hi Holly,May God bless you my sister.
This life can be very difficult. There are so many injustices that we each must face every day. This world is at opposition with the desire of God. God wants us all to live in peace, justice and security, but this isn't always what happens in this life.
The Good News is that we are not alone, that when times get tough God is right beside us, even when it sometimes seems we have been left alone.
The Bible tells us that such trials and tribulations will come, but that we should be of good cheer because God watches over each us.
As a Baptist you doubtless understand the important doctrine of eternal security. When we accept the gift of God we are adopted into God's own family. Just as kids sometimes doubt their parent's love, so too we may doubt God's love for us or our salvation. The Good News is that we are part of the Family of God! Its not our job to keep ourselves saved, we're in the family. Its a done deal. If you have received forgiveness and salvation, its yours for all eternity. Rejoice!
Understand Holly that the Christian walk is just that, a walk. God knows we are weak and given to imperfection, that's why Jesus came! He's not about to give up on us now!
Sometimes we may feel lonely or uncertain, but fear not. God loves and accepts you just as you are.
Write back anytime,
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~John of AllFaith
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