I went to a revival last week; my friend insisted I go with him. I was greatly moved by the pastor's message, and when he asked if I knew in my heart that I was saved, I couldn't raise my hand. I had to get up and come down and ask Jesus to be my savior. Been going to church off and on for a good while, got baptized young, but just couldn't honestly say that I was saved. Was a very powerful feeling, now I understand what people mean when they say they were "called" to accept Jesus. I hope that I can live up to the calling. Anyway, just thought I'd share this. Seems like, with what I see of this world, that I better get myself right with my maker. God bless all, Paul.
Paul,
thanks for sharing your story. I am active with the Awana kids/youth program at our church. We had our pinewood derby yesterday afternoon. A lot of work goes into it, from all car workshops for getting the cars built to getting free concessions,cooking. donated and bought prizes and the efforts of all in getting it set up for raceday. A lot more work than one would think. a bunch of man/woman hours. after the races concluded, and before the trophies were given. Our pastor had a little talk with all, parents, kids on what it takes to get into heaven. the most important race of all. when he said the prayer for those who werent saved, a Mom of one of the kids that comes to Awana. she said the saving prayer with him and came up afterwards with him. I told her that with her being saved was worth every effort, skinned knuckle and hour it took to put it on. I am so glad for you, and the fact I have another brother and sister in Christ. Vermonster13 gave me some advice on getting a Archery program started up w/ the youth. I am getting info together now to take it to the Pastor. please wish me luck.
blessings, Froggy
Congrats bowhunter TG bud!
Thank you, God bless you.
Well done Paul, God bless you for you courage in taking the greatest step you ever will. If you need anything from a fellow brother in Christ, please feel free to call on me.
Praise the Lord! There is rejoicing in heaven!!Another soul saved. Amen brother!!
Paul,
It is a great thing that has been done. There are some good people here to help when the tough times come around. Fall in love with Christ and you will be amazed at the Lord can do with you. Thanks for the testimony... John
Just when I think life stinks he shows me His power and Love. Paul may The Lord Christ Jesus Bless you in your New walk. Remember None of us are perfect and He knows this better then we do. Lean on His wisdom and not yours. And never stop keeping the faith and always pray and know He hears all of them. Reading your Post was a true blessing for me. thank you so much for sharing. God bless.<><
Paul,Thanks for sharing with us.That's a huge life changing step you have made,and not always an easy one either.
I remember the first time I went to the front of the church and asked God to come into my life and take over.My feet felt like they were glued to the floor and I never realized how far it was to the front.But man, once I got there and hit the deck, there was no going back.Thank you God!
I'm proud of you Paul.Stay focused and stay strong,God won't let you down.PRAYIN HARD IN PA
Paul,
Salvation is never earned...it's a gift, free for the asking. I spent too many years being groomed that somehow, I had to "get it right" and each inevitable failure, I felt defeated and unworthy. Now I accept that I'm unworthy and only God's Grace and the Blood of Jesus will ever make me worthy...and He loves me for my trying, not my successes.
Welcome to the worn out, beat up, banged around bunch of misfits, miscreants and flawed bunch of tradgang and believers in Jesus.
Anytime...anyplace...Just ask and He and We will be there for you...
Keep the Son in your eyes!
Paul,
That is the most important decision you'll ever make!! Congrats!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Scott
GOOD FOR YOU PAUL,
REMEMBER IF YOU HAVE ANY CHILDREN THERE IS NOTHING THEY COULD DO THAT WOULD MAKE YOU DISOWN THEM. MY FOTHER AND I HAD A CHAT ONE DAY, HE TOLD MY BROTHER AND I HE WAS SAVED AS A BOY. I ASKED HIM ABOUT THAT DURING THAT CHAT. HE SAID HE HAD DONE TO MANY BAD THINGS IN HIS LIFE FOR GOD TO FORGIVE HIM. I SAID WHAT HAVE I DONE YOU WOULD NOT FORGIVE ME FOR OR WHAT COULD I DO. HE SAID THERE IS NOTHING. I SAID CAN YOU HERE YOUR SELF HE DID NOT UNDERSTAND. DO YOU UNDERSTAND PAUL. GOD LOVES YOU AND WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU AND SO WILL WE,IF YOU GET LOST COME HOME AND THE DOOR WILL ALWAYS OPEN TODAY AND FOREVER.
Paul,
Congrats! The best decision you could have ever made for you and your family. May our Lord rain down all his blessings on you and your family. Proud of buddy!
Paul you're in for the greatest adventure of your life. Always remember it's not your job to try and be good enough for God. Your job is to honest with yourself and Him about your sinful nature and let Him cleanse you of it. Then He'll fill you with Himself and the good you do will give glory to Him and joy to you.
God's best to you and your family!
God Bless you Bro.
Yahooooooooooooo another brother! Glory to the King of Kings!
Paul,
I was an alcholic, liar, thief, and keeper of the bad debt world record. I was lost in a world that was against me.
Jesus knocked. I answered.
I am a washed whiter than snow, redeemed, refreshed and rightous child of the living God. I am found and I belong to the everlasting family of my savior Jesus Christ. I will never be forsaken and neither will you.
Welcome to the family Brother.
Welcome - sleep well!
Great news ! , I pray every Tradganger would be saved , there's plenty of room in Heaven for all , Fred
Awesome news! Blessings abound my friend! Mike
Praise The Name Of Jesus!!! Welcome Brother.
Romans 5
Peace and Joy
1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a]have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only so, but we[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
6You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
9Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! 10For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 11Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Living for the King
David
Paul, out of all the things I've read on tradgang, this is the greatest!
I was saved at age 15 at our church's youth camp. It was the greatest day of my life. God convicted my heart of the life of sin I had been living. I knew I was headed for hell, I believed that Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins and rose again the third day, and I called upon the Lord from my heart, trusting Him as my Savior. There is no greater thing to know than to know that you have eternal life through the Lord Jesus Christ!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, GR, for bringing this back up. With the saddest of news of one ofo ur own passing, this brings it back in focus. This is what we're all here for...our purpose.
To help more folks like Paul to find his/her way to the Lord through living more like Him and sharing the Good News.
Lord, help me to be a better spokesperson for your Kingdom, but thought, word and deed.
Absolutely awesome!!!
You've chosen THE life and will find that there is no other.You will never regret this decision.There's a lot of great things ahead.
Proud of you man,
Ethan
Awesome!!
Welcome to the King's campfire!!!
Congradulations Brother!! It's the only decision that you will never regret!!
"GOD BLESS YOU"
paul you have experienced the new birth that Jesus told nicodemus in the 3rd ch of john,where He said "ye must be born again".you have passed from being dead spiritually to being born alive spiritually.2 corn 5:17 says"old things have passed away,behold all things have become new".you are a new creation in Christ Jesus.let your walk with Him grow everyday as you seek to know Him and His will for your life.pray and ask God where He wants you to serve Him by joining a local church where He is exalted and honored and esp where the bible is preached and taught the very word of God.may He richly bless you and keep telling others what He has done for you.
Awesome. Lots of great encouragement from da brothers here. Stay in the Word and prayer and worship.