I can put all my sins on Jesus

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Adam, the good news is that He has already born it. He never asked any of our permission. So, let go of the guilt. Accept the spiritual reality behind the implications of the cross. Embrace the reality that you are free and clear to commune with your creator regardless of where you've been or what you've done.

Thanks, Aquila. You've always had good things to say. Prayer is something very much lacking in my life.

[trialedbyfire]

Originally Posted by Adam

I'm sort of an agnostic like Timmy. I do believe in God. For many reasons, I have a hard time accepting the whole Jesus message. However... had a revelation tonight that brought tears to my eyes and really made me think. I can put all my sins on Jesus. They are off me and on Him. He did this for me. What a relief! No guilt anymore. Lots of guilt I carry around about all the awful stuff I've done in the past. Terrible things I'm truly ashamed of. When did you first realize this? And how did that make you feel? What did you do next?

It was a Sunday night service at a youth revival in a small backwoods Full Gospel church at age 16. I hadn't stepped foot in a church since my mother backslid when I was 8. I didn't know anyone in that room but a few of my extended family members, two ministers who'd witnessed to me the week before, and the pastor who himself was surprised to see my face after years of my mother running the streets. I told God I'd give him me, if he gave me a future better then the drugs, fighting, sex, etc I grew up around. The preacher that night was an OP minister, who called me up to the altar, seeing my desire, laid hands on me and I spoke in tongues as the spirit of God gave utterance. I was later Baptized in Jesus Name at the local Apostolic Church. I continued to live holy and righteously before God. I'd suggest you do the same.