There is a big difference between Conviction and
Conversion in a person's life. I want to explain the difference to you in case
you may have been convicted, but never converted.
If
we say that we are saved, but our life is not transformed, and we do not feel
His Spirit within us or see a difference in our thoughts and behavior, we were
convicted, but not converted.
Believing in our mind is not enough, because even Satan believes and trembles” (James 2:19).
There
are many examples of good people in the
Bible who thought they were saved, but they never had a personal relationship
with Jesus. (Matthew 7:21, 25:11; Luke 6:46, 13:25).
Satanic strongholds in our life may keep us
struggling with our walk with the Lord. Maybe God told you to stop doing something
that grieves His Spirit, but you are still doing it. Then, you will not feel
God's presence (Psalm 32:3-5).
Possibly, you are more interested in what God can do
for you, rather than what you can do for God. Your motive in believing may be
to change your circumstances, but God calls us to first change our heart and obey
Him (John 14:15, 23).
Prayer:
Sincerely pray, giving ALL of your life to God and
holding nothing back for yourself:
"Lord Jesus, I do not want to live my life as a
slave to myself, sin or Satan. I ask You for Your forgiveness and that You save
me completely. I relinquish my sinful nature to You.
"I dedicate my life to You. I submit my life to
Your Holy Spirit to live within me, to change me from the inside out and to
direct me through each moment of my day. Please keep me away from anything, which might
take Your place in my heart. In Jesus' name and for Your glory. Amen."
Though
for the Day:
If we are double-minded in our prayer for
salvation, and not sincere, nothing will change; we are still lost in sin for
eternity. - John 3:18, 5:24; Hebrews 3:19
