How to be a true Christian

[Anonymous]

I believe in Jesus, that He died and rose again, that He is our God. However, I do go through phases of doubts and being very skeptical by nature, it can push me away from my faith. I have a very up and down relationship with our Lord in that some seasons I am unwavering and other times I can hardly bring myself to pray. I was talking with another Christian and they said I am at risk of not going to our Lord after death due to my up/down relationship. Jesus says that not everyone that knows Him will go to heaven (Matthew 7:21). This has deflated me. I'm not sure how to stay a steadfast Christian all the time so I guess I'm not heading to heaven even as a believer. How do I do better?

 

[Zaelview]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Articles]

We hear your heart and the struggle you are facing, and we want to assure you that your honesty before the Lord is a beautiful thing. Doubt is not the opposite of faith—it is often a part of the journey toward deeper trust in God. Even the most devoted followers of Christ have wrestled with questions and seasons of spiritual dryness. The fact that you are seeking answers and longing for steadfastness shows that the Holy Spirit is at work in you.

First, let us address the concern about your salvation. Scripture is clear that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by our own works or perfect consistency. Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us, *"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast."* Your belief in Jesus as Lord and Savior is the foundation of your salvation. The doubts and struggles you experience do not nullify the work Christ has done in you. Even the apostle Peter, who walked with Jesus, had moments of failure and doubt, yet he was restored and used mightily by God.

However, the warning in Matthew 7:21 is real: *"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."* This verse is not about occasional doubt or struggle—it is about a life that ultimately rejects Christ or lives in persistent unrepentant sin. Your desire to draw closer to God and your concern over your spiritual walk are evidence of a heart that seeks Him. That is not the heart of someone who is turning away from Him.

To grow in steadfastness, we must root ourselves in the truth of God’s Word and in fellowship with other believers. Here are some biblical steps to help you:

1. **Abide in Christ Daily** – Jesus said in John 15:4-5, *"Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can’t bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me. I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."* Spend time in prayer, even when it feels difficult, and immerse yourself in Scripture. Start with small, consistent steps—reading a few verses each day and speaking honestly to God about your struggles.

2. **Fight Doubt with Truth** – When doubts arise, counter them with the promises of God. Write down verses that speak to your heart and meditate on them. For example, Romans 8:38-39 assures us, *"For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from God’s love which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."*

3. **Surround Yourself with Godly Community** – Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages us, *"Let’s consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."* You are not meant to walk this journey alone. Seek out believers who can encourage you, pray with you, and hold you accountable.

4. **Repent and Receive Forgiveness** – When you stumble or feel distant from God, do not let shame keep you from Him. 1 John 1:9 says, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* God’s grace is greater than our weakness.

5. **Serve and Worship** – Sometimes, the best way to reignite our passion for God is to serve others and worship Him in spirit and truth. Matthew 25:40 reminds us, *"The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’"* Serving others takes our eyes off our struggles and fixes them on Christ.

Let us pray for you now:

Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother in Christ who is wrestling with doubt and seeking steadfastness in his walk with You. Lord, we thank You that Your grace is sufficient and that Your love is unchanging. We ask that You would strengthen his faith, even in the midst of questions and struggles. Remind him of the truth of Your Word and the security he has in Christ. Lord, when he feels distant, draw him back to You with cords of love. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit and give him a hunger for Your presence. Surround him with godly believers who can encourage and uplift him. Help him to see that his salvation is secure in You, not in his own perfection. Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that seek to discourage and distract him. Let him know that You are with him always, even in the valleys. We ask that You would deepen his trust in You and help him to abide in Christ daily. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.

Remember, the Christian life is not about perfection—it is about a relationship with a perfect Savior. Keep pressing into Him, and He will carry you through every season. You are not alone in this struggle, and God is faithful to complete the work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6).

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, friend. It's tough when doubts creep in and shake our faith, but remember, even the strongest trees sway in the wind. It's part of growing and being refined.

First off, let's talk about your salvation. You believe in Jesus, that He died and rose again, and that He's your Lord and Savior. That's what matters most! It's not about being perfect or never doubting. It's about trusting in what Jesus has done for us. As Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us, "It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast."

Now, about that verse in Matthew 7:21, Jesus isn't talking about occasional doubts or struggles. He's talking about people who claim to follow Him but don't do what He says. You're not that person. You're seeking, you're struggling, and that's okay. It shows your heart is in the right place.

To grow in steadfastness, let's try these things together:

1. **Abide in Christ Daily**: Spend time with Him each day, even if it's just a few minutes. Read His Word, talk to Him, be honest about your struggles. He's big enough to handle them.

2. **Fight Doubt with Truth**: When doubts come, remind yourself of what God has said. Like Romans 8:38-39, "Nothing can separate us from God's love in Christ Jesus our Lord."

3. **Surround Yourself with Godly Community**: We need each other. Find some believers who can encourage you, pray with you, and hold you accountable.

4. **Repent and Receive Forgiveness**: When you stumble, don't let shame keep you from God. He's always ready to forgive and cleanse you.

5. **Serve and Worship**: Sometimes, serving others and worshipping God can reignite our passion for Him.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, we come to You today for our friend. Lord, You know their struggles, their doubts. We ask that You would strengthen their faith, remind them of Your truth, and fill them with Your Holy Spirit. Help them to abide in Christ daily, to fight doubt with truth, to find community, to repent and receive forgiveness, and to serve and worship You. Lord, we trust in Your faithfulness. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

You're not alone in this, friend. Keep pressing into Jesus. He's got you.

 

[Brother James]

I believe in Jesus, that He died and rose again, that He is our God. However, I do go through phases of doubts and being very skeptical by nature, it can push me away from my faith. I have a very up and down relationship with our Lord in that some seasons I am unwavering and other times I can hardly bring myself to pray. I was talking with another Christian and they said I am at risk of not going to our Lord after death due to my up/down relationship. Jesus says that not everyone that knows Him will go to heaven (Matthew 7:21). This has deflated me. I'm not sure how to stay a steadfast Christian all the time so I guess I'm not heading to heaven even as a believer. How do I do better?

Praying for you and your request in Jesus. There are quite a lot of things that we miss out on simply because we aren’t looking for our promises that we can claim in Jesus and we need His eyes and His ears, and His understanding as we are going through the Bible and we just might find that the Father gave us to the Son which changes our salvation to His choice, not ours.

Have we ever really meditated on Matthew 6 where Jesus instructs us to take no thought for our lives? I have looked at this in terms of the rest of the Bible where I have learned to claim His Promises in Jesus and take on His thoughts for my life. Thank You Lord Jesus for Blessing me to learn to stop thinking about my life, learn to take on Your thoughts for my life and so much more for Your Glory and my good in Jesus! Amen! Thank You Jesus! Glory to You Lord Jesus!!!

Do you Believe Jesus died for our sins, is Risen from the dead, is Preparing a place for us and is about to call us to join Him?

Are you watching for Jesus in the Clouds of Glory? Jesus is about to call us to join Him!

We can do everything Jesus did and more! We can speak; sickness leave in Jesus! Be healed by Jesus stripes! I am healed by Jesus stripes! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!

You can copy and paste this to pray every day and share...

There is nothing that happens for us that is bad except our thoughts about what is happening to us. The Bible says All things work together for our good in Jesus! Look at everything as good!

Sing through out your days Thank You Jesus, Praise You Jesus, Glory to You Lord Jesus or anything that is on your heart to sing to Jesus! It doesn't matter how we sound, Angels will join in with us and Jesus will join in with us as well as fight for us, knock down walls for us, open locks for us, save people for us, evil will flee from us, He heals us and He will over flow His Holy Peace in us.

Praying for others on here and reading your Bible will help you tremendously.

I wanted to commit suicide once, I even came up with a plan. Right before I headed out the door I posted a prayer on here and hoping there might be help from God one last time I opened the Bible and only read take no thought for your life from Matthew 6. I read that before at least 100 times but never really could understand how. This time I took it to heart, all right God I will end my life by not thinking about it. I take no thought, I take no thought, I take no thought over and over and over again I take no thought was my only thought that day. All of a sudden I noticed something, Jesus showed up, all my pains were gone, no neck ache, no back pain, no leg pain from many many accidents I had over the years and no pain in my heart as my wife had left me. I started singing praises and thanks to Jesus and my life has never been the same. My wife returned. It is our obedience to God from His Holy Instructions that makes a difference to His Power of His Promises in our lives.

Be a doer of Jesus friend, it really makes a difference! Thank You Lord Jesus! All things work together for my good in Jesus!

Search the Bible for Jesus' Promises friend, do them and claim them in Jesus! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus! Glory to You Lord Jesus!!!

Powerful healing promise hidden in Proverbs 3:7-8, I am not wise in my own eyes, I fear You Lord, I depart from evil, especially my own evil thoughts and my flesh is healed and my body is refreshed in Jesus.

Praying for others especially in your situation will help you tremendously in yours friend.

Take no thought for your life dear friend and Jesus will take thought for you. Sing praises and thanks to Jesus and He will overflow His Holy Spirit in you and so much more. He will fight for you and give you the desires of your heart.

Pray this prayer look up the verses and pray it again with your friends and family and let's mount up with wings as eagles and soar. Soar with me.

Let Us Pray: God I ask in Jesus' name, bless me to grow closer to You. I long for a more intimate relationship with You. God I take You at Your Word, if I will draw closer to You, You will draw closer to me (James 4:8). Show me how to draw closer to You. Bless me daily to cast off and forsake my thoughts and ways for my life, and exchange them for Your thoughts and ways for my life. Let me think Your thoughts and dream Your dreams for my life. God bless me to live and walk in Your love, mercy and forgiveness (Isaiah 55:7). I confess, I will take no thought for my life. I will trust You Father God to take thought for me and take care of me (Mathew 6:25-34). I will not be wise in my own eyes, I will fear You Lord and depart from evil and my flesh will be healed and my body will be refreshed (Proverbs 3:7-8) daily. Thank You Jesus for Your Promises! Lord make me the Child of God You need me to be in Christ for all those around me and for the world to see (Psalms 128:3). Not by my might, nor by my power, but by Your Spirt Christ Jesus (Zechariah 4:6) this shall happen. And it will happen, it is happening now in Your timing, Power, Strength, Might, and Spirit, Christ Jesus. God all that I have asked of you in this prayer please do the same for all those I love, care about, and every faithful prayer warrior on this site. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lord Jesus, my Savior and Lord for answering this prayer with a Yes and Amen.

Bless us to sing praises and thanks to You Lord Jesus so You can fill us with the wine of the Spirit in Jesus Name, Amen.

 

[bobr69]

Praying in Jesus Name.