06/23/2025
I got a call the other day from a family member. They were struggling and I was trying to guide them in the right direction. They didn't know God but knew they needed to somehow. So I had a conversation with them and i started piecing together a few things to start them on the right path. I know there are more scriptures and we all have our favorites. this is not meant to be all inclusive, but meant to get them saved and then help them start their journey with some ideas where to look. If it took me 8 years to get here I'm sure it sounds like a turned on a fire hose with all the info i gave so if I write it down they will be able to go back to it and find it.
Christianity is a life style. Its not a Sunday only kind of thing, It may start as Sunday and lead to other things. I started going on Sunday and after about a year I started looking for more. At one point i was going to 5 different churches and bible studies every week hungering for more and not finding it. Also google search keywords you will be surprised how much info is out there.
Very important!!! Everything you hear you are responsible for. Verify it is scripture!! A lot of false profits have gone out. Beware
Every church has their own niche. Not many teach the whole bible or know a lot. Not trying to put anyone down that is just the way it is and we all different and you can only get so much in an hour.
It has taken me 8 years to get this far and i still have so much to learn.
And you got to remember or know that once you start on the path that satan is going to come and try and steal it. john 10.11 second half He comes to steal and kill and destroy our lives, but Jesus came to lay down his life.
There are many TV or you tube pastors as well. My personal favorites are Jerry Savelle, Andrew Wommack, Jesse Duplantis and Kenneth Hagin. I have learned a lot from their messages, but also Steven Crane Eagle Christian Church, Tim Moen New Life, Sparky Clancy Notus Baptist Church. They all have an internet presence.
We all have cell phone and we all spend time on the road. Its a good time to listen to either a sermon on facebook or you tube or your bible. Bible gateway has an app where you can listen to scripture. Be hearers of the word.
If you have never been to church or have no experience with Jesus this ought to get you started.
1.Romans 10.9 of you believe in your heart that Jesus died for us and God raised him from the dead you are saved. (There are more believe verses that's just my go to.)
2.Mark. 11. [23] For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. (Which means say to anxiety, cancer, alzhimers, whatever be gone and cast into the sea. And I am healed. Even if you don't feel it. You may have to say it a million times, but keep saying it. It's positive confession.)
3.pray on the armor of God ephsians 6 I borrowed this from northwoods church
Prayer for Putting on the Armor of God
This prayer is a great way to embrace what God has given us to walk in daily victory by putting on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-17).
Lord Jesus, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God because I know that my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world. Thank you that you have made it possible for me to be strong in your mighty power and to stand against all that the evil one would throw against me this day.
In Jesus Name, I put on the belt of truth and pray that I may be centered in and encircled by your truth today. By your power, enable me to walk in your truth and to give no place to deception or the lies of the enemy. Protect me by the truth of your Word.
I put on the breastplate of righteousness. I praise you, Lord Jesus, that I am covered with your righteousness today in my body, soul and spirit. I now pray that by the power of the Holy Spirit, my life would show forth the righteous fruit of Your presence. Guard my heart, for it is the wellspring of life (Proverbs 4:23). Strengthen and protect the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good and noble so I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy.
I put on the shoes of peace. I choose to stand on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ and the good news of his amazing grace. In Jesus’ name, I claim over my heart and mind the peace of God that transcends all understanding (Philippians 4:7). I cast down every anxious thought today, and as I walk in the gospel of peace, I pray that you would make me ready to share your good news with others.
I take up the shield of faith this day and in your name, I extinguish every dart and arrow by which the enemy would seek to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, or emotionally. I lift the shield of faith against every arrow directed at me, my family, my business, my possessions, or any part of my domain. I bind every fearful thought in Jesus’ name and choose rather to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).
I put on the helmet of salvation and pray that you would protect my mind from thoughts that could lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive to Jesus Christ and to reject any thought that is not from You (2 Corinthians 10:5). Transform my mind by the power of your Word and grant me a hope-saturated mind so that I may truly overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13). This day, in the name of Jesus, I bind and refuse all depressed, despairing, and defeated thinking.
Finally, I take up the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Please give me the insight, wisdom, and revelation to wield your Word skillfully against every scheme of the enemy. Thank you that your Word on my lips has the power to defeat every attack of the enemy!
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for equipping me with everything I need to win my battles this day! I praise you that I am protected today by the armor of God. I now claim your promise that no weapon formed against me shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). In Jesus’ mighty name, amen!
4. Romans 12:2
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (renewing your mind is reading the bible)
