I recently started to listen to Christian radio stations (all by accident) and I liked it. I have never thought of being saved by Jesus before. In my mind, I have decided I am a good man, I don't lie or steal or bother anybody, why would a rational God deny me salvation. But as I continue to listen to various preachers I started to study the Bible and dicovered that I am a sinner (what a shock, an upright man being a sinner!). I confessed my sin to the Lord and accepted Christ as my Savior. I truly wanted to serve the Lord in any way I could. However, one sermon I heard on predestination got me confused. According to the preacher, the work is done and God has already elected those he want to save. While I realize God has the right to do so, this idea of predestination all of a sudden made me to be unsure of my salvation. Am I elected? I don't know because what I believe and do all of a sudden does not matter anymore. I want to be saved, but if God has not elected me, then what am I going to do? In any case, I will continue to repent and keep up the faith as it already gave me peace in my present life.

After reading all your responses, I still do not understand it? Does it mean that only the elected are interested (drawn/attracted) in becoming repentant and trust God and Christ?