There are times that I wonder whether I am saved. I certainly don't look like what other people would call "saved and sanctified". I pray everyday, I read the bible on a daily basis. I pray in the spirit, yet sometimes I doubt because of my feelings and desires. My thoughts sometimes are not holy, and my circumstances right now would not impress a worldly person about the Providence of God.
Some people might believe that living in God's presence means that you have a perfect life with no challenges or problems. But my Lord, who is always there for me no matter what, is always confirming His hand in my life. When I start to sing and worship in His presence, when I reach out to Him in song and praise, joy fills my heart and I feel contented and loved. This is when I know that I am His, and that I am saved.
The confirmation does not come from having a big house or a fancy car. It has nothing to do with having a good job, nice clothes, and money in the bank. These are all nice things to have and the Lord can help you to acquire these things if you seek Him first in all things. Your confirmation cannot come from the world for the world does not know God and is not at all interested in getting to know Him.
This confirmation comes when He expresses His love for you in your heart, when He makes a way out of no way on your behalf, when He shows you what you need to do to survive in this world.
He shows up when you pray and worship Him, when you speak to Him out of the abundance of your heart, when He changes your heart and mind.
Do you want to know for sure that you are saved? Think about the past few months of your life. How many times did you feel joy in your heart? How many times did you feel peace and rest in a stressful situation? How many times did you say in your heart, 'God I love you no matter what happens in my life. I will follow you in every circumstance and in every season. You are my Father and I am our child.'
When you believe Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior, when you decide to trust him and obey His word, when you allow the Holy Spirit to reign supreme in your heart, something wonderful happens: Peace, Joy, Hope, Love, Courage, and Happiness. Yes, you are happy to be called a Child of the Living God!
If you would like to know for sure that you are saved, if you need Him now just lift up your hands now and ask Him to come into your life:
"Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."
If you are saved but you feel that you are in a dry and lonely place right now, I want you to know that you are not alone. He is there in your heart waiting for you to call out to Him, so that He can refresh you in your time of need. Ask Him to show himself to you and then surrender your whole heart and mind to the Holy Spirit; you will not be disappointed!
Sunday, July 14, 2019
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