Dear $contact,

Hi, my name is $public_name. I am glad you want to grow in your walk with God. The Bible says in Matthew 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” So you are in a good place.

$contact beginning our journey of faith with God requires that we immerse ourselves in His Word. “This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of people who turn away from the truth.” (Titus 1: 13-14). We must learn about His love, His justice, His mercy, and His plan. We must form a relationship with Him, so that we can know Him personally through His Son, Jesus Christ- “And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” (John 17:3). We should ask Him to reveal Himself to us and change us. The Bible promises that if we seek God, we will find Him- “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7). And if we allow Him to, He will transform us into new people who can know His will (Romans 12:2).

We have to be willing to die to our old selves and let go of the pride and selfishness that kept us from Him for so long. As God changes us, we will learn to develop the fruit that comes from the Holy Spirit, who dwells in all Christians. “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” (Galatians 5:22-23) also “ the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.” (John 14:17). As we walk in the Spirit, allowing Him to control our lives, we will begin to trust in Him. “Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all he has done” (Colossians 2:7).

If our trust in God is going to grow, we have to learn to step out in faith, moving out of our comfort zone and taking chances. If we believe that God will sustain us for that day, we can be free to carry out His will, regardless of the consequences. Whenever we face temptations, to look for that way out, and praise God when we find it. 1 Peter 1:7 says, “These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world”. He will use trials to test our faith and to make us stronger Christians; we will be given much honor if we can stand strong and not waver. Yet faith comes from listening to this message of good news – the Good News about Christ” So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17).

$contact https://www.godlife.com/en/about-christianity is full of great resources for Christians at every stage of growth. If you have recently decided to follow Christ, you may want to start with www.godlife.com/learn. If you have known Christ for a while, go to https://godlife.com/en/new-believers-guide for more in-depth lessons. You can also read the Bible online at http://downloadbible.godlife.com.

I will be glad to answer your questions and help you take the next steps to becoming a mature believer. I also look forward to knowing how I can pray for you. In fact, I am praying for your right now:

Dear Lord, please bless $contact, who has trusted in You and received You as Lord and Savior. Help $contact to grow in faith by daily reading Your Word, to be guided by Your teaching & wisdom, and strengthened by attending a good Bible teaching church. May $contact have a personal understanding of how much You love Your children, protecting and providing for their every need. I ask all these things in Your powerful and mighty Name, Jesus, Amen! $contact be strong, be bold, be that witness God has called you to be, a soldier in our Lord's Army. 1 Corinthians 15:58 says "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord”.

May God bless you and keep you,

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