How to Become a Christian<\/a>. Even if you think of yourself as a Christian, read the passages cited in the article because most people have only done a part of what God requires of them.<\/p>\nGod doesn’t hear the prayers of sinners. He doesn’t support sin. Thus, to restore a relationship where you were defying God by committing fornication does not make sense. You don’t glorify God by ignoring God’s commands. As Paul stated, “… they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ …<\/em>” (II Corinthians 9:13).<\/p>\nChange your life. Stop claiming to be Christian while living the life of a heathen. Submit your life, your thoughts, and your actions to God and He will raise you up. “Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you<\/em>” (James 4:7-10).<\/p>\n\tResponse:<\/h2>\n
Thank you for the answer, preacher. I have repented from my sin.\u00a0I am praying to God to renew our relationship into a Christ-centered one with my ex-girlfriend.\u00a0I have faith that God will restore our relationship because He sees my heart.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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