That question can feel like a weight you carry alone. In the quiet moments - maybe during prayer, or perhaps when you've made a mistake - the whisper creeps in: <h1 id="12fb186c-4ca0-47a5-8a49-e1225269c442" data-toc-id="12fb186c-4ca0-47a5-8a49-e1225269c442">"Am I really saved?"</h1>&nbsp;First, know this: you're not alone in asking. I'm quite sure this question has echoed in the hearts of believers throughout history, from new Christians to those who have even walked with God for decades. I definitely experienced these doubts as a newbie Christian.&nbsp;These doubts often emerge from several places:&nbsp;<h2 id="d6f05a6a-1a26-4765-8ab5-a858804d2ca8" data-toc-id="d6f05a6a-1a26-4765-8ab5-a858804d2ca8">Expecting a specific feeling or experience. </h2>Perhaps you've heard others describe dramatic conversion moments - tears flowing, overwhelming joy, or instant transformation. When your experience looks different, doubt can creep in. But faith journeys are as unique as fingerprints; God meets each of us differently.&nbsp;<h2 id="49f1a1d1-0129-4110-b8c1-e925995b6211" data-toc-id="49f1a1d1-0129-4110-b8c1-e925995b6211">Struggling with ongoing sin. </h2>When you find yourself battling the same temptations or making mistakes after giving your life to Christ, it's easy to question if anything really changed. But salvation isn't about instant perfection - it's about beginning a lifelong journey of transformation.&nbsp;<h2 id="a2b2fe00-1745-4280-b240-bba153b94082" data-toc-id="a2b2fe00-1745-4280-b240-bba153b94082">Comparing your faith to others. </h2>In church, small groups, or on social media, you might see others who seem to have unwavering faith, deep biblical knowledge, or consistent spiritual disciplines. Comparison becomes the thief of certainty.&nbsp;<h2 id="fac860ce-7883-42e0-9bad-cf988fd0bb05" data-toc-id="fac860ce-7883-42e0-9bad-cf988fd0bb05">Misunderstanding what salvation is. </h2>Many new believers unconsciously carry the idea that salvation is something we earn or maintain through perfect behaviour, rather than a gift received through faith.&nbsp;<h3 id="4504c9a4-07e0-4772-b08a-58457f96a515" data-toc-id="4504c9a4-07e0-4772-b08a-58457f96a515">Finding Solid Ground</h3>Scripture offers us beautiful reassurance when these doubts arise:&nbsp;<ol><li>Salvation is a gift, not a reward for perfect performance. "For 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." (Ephesians 2:8-9)</li><li>God holds onto you even when your grip feels weak. "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand." (John 10:28)</li><li>God's Spirit confirms your place in His family. "The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children." (Romans 8:16)</li></ol>&nbsp;When doubt clouds your heart, let me help you with some gentle strategies:&nbsp;<h4 id="5ae917af-0773-4de6-944a-f26658da067d" data-toc-id="5ae917af-0773-4de6-944a-f26658da067d">Revisit your decision. </h4>Remember when you first decided to follow Jesus. What led you there? What did you believe? That initial step of faith is significant, even if it wasn't accompanied by fireworks or dramatic feelings.&nbsp;<h4 id="ed63c482-2b46-49e9-9f8f-daa329ce8140" data-toc-id="ed63c482-2b46-49e9-9f8f-daa329ce8140">Look for fruit, not perfection. </h4>Are there any ways, even small ones, that your desires are changing? Perhaps you care more about others, feel drawn to learn about God, or notice when you've hurt someone? These are signs of the Holy Spirit's work in your life.&nbsp;<h4 id="c5dd56bb-2d3f-4eca-a008-db90721140a8" data-toc-id="c5dd56bb-2d3f-4eca-a008-db90721140a8">Share your doubts. </h4>Find a trusted friend, mentor, or pastor who won't dismiss your questions but will listen and share their own journey through doubt.&nbsp; The Inspiration Club is the perfect place to share doubts and to ask questions!&nbsp;<h4 id="08114eea-5252-4d09-beeb-4ad20feb35d4" data-toc-id="08114eea-5252-4d09-beeb-4ad20feb35d4">Rest in God's character. </h4>Remember that your salvation depends not on your perfect faith but on God's perfect faithfulness. He is not looking for reasons to exclude you but has gone to extraordinary lengths to include you.&nbsp;Think on this….&nbsp;The most beautiful truth is that your very concern about being saved reveals a heart that cares about belonging to God. Those who are far from God rarely worry about their relationship with Him.&nbsp;Your questions don't diminish your faith—they're part of growing a faith that's genuine and tested. As you walk through these moments of uncertainty, remember that the same God who called you is walking beside you, holding you secure even when the path feels uncertain.&nbsp;You're not alone in this journey. Many of us have walked through the valley of doubt and found that God meets us there with patience, understanding, and unwavering love.

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Finding Peace When You Wonder: "Am I Really Saved?"

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