Long before you were conceived by your parents, you were conceived in the mind of God.
Then Jesus changed the situation. When he paid for our sins on the cross, the veil in the temple that symbolized our separation from God was split from top to bottom, indicating that direct access to God was once again available.
Instant obedience will teach you more about God than a lifetime of Bible discussions.
While you're waiting, God's working.
God specializes in giving people a fresh start.
Biblical convictions are essential for spiritual growth and maturity. What is ironic today is that people often have strong convictions about weak issues (football, fashion, etc.) while having weak convictions about major issues (what is right and what is wrong).