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When I say ... "I am a Christian", I am not shouting "I am saved;" I am whispering "I get lost, that is why I choose this way." When I say ... "I am a Christian" I do not speak of this with pride. I am confessing that I stumble and need someone to be my guide. When I say ... "I am a Christian" I am not trying to be strong. I am professing that I am weak and pray for strength to carry on. When I say ... "I am a Christian" I am not bragging of success. I am admitting I have failed and cannot ever pay the debt. When I say ... "I am a Christian" I am not claiming to be perfect. My flaws are too visible but God believes I am worth it. When I say ... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain. I have my share of heartaches which is why I seek His name. When I say ... "I am a Christian" I do not wish to judge. I have no authority... I only know I am loved.
Author Carol Wimmer - Copyright 1988
What are the Benefits of being a Christian anyway?
Well, they are different for everybody, but here�s what I love:
o You never have to do something that you don�t want to do. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, remember God�s laws in the Bible. God promises us not to be tempted more than we can handle. (1 Corinthians 10:12-13)
o You ALWAYS have someone to talk to. God is everywhere, all of the time. He will never disappoint you. He�s the ultimate best friend.
o God promises that those who remain faithful servants to Him will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. It would be cool to live in eternal bliss with the Creator of the Universe, wouldn�t it?
o You are forgiven, no matter what you do. The world my disown you, but you can always come running back to Jesus when you�re down. Jesus is the son of God and he suffered so that we wouldn�t have to.
o Christian people build each other up and it feels great to surround yourself with lovely people who all know that the same everlasting God reigns! Yeah, everybody dies. Live forever? What are they talking about? -Our souls will live forever! Our sinful bodies will die and us, being souls have hope if we make proper use of our free will and CHOOSE to worship the Maker of Heaven and Earth. He�s our God!
It�s never too late to change your life today! ----- Always have => Faith, Hope, & Love! ----- Always do your best and do it for God. Never give up, because He is by your side!
��God Most High, Creator of Heaven and earth.� �Genesis 14:19b
�Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in Heaven�� -Matthew 5:12a
Isaiah 25:8 tells us what will be missing in Heaven. Our Lord will swallow up death forever. It�s not like he may do it, but He will. God always stays true to His promises. No one will ever have to be afraid to die anymore. We will live in eternal paradise with our Creator. God will wipe away tears from our faces. Every tear we�ve cried, He holds in His hands! When we make it to Heaven, God will finish off the last of them forever and ever. He will take away the rebuke of His people. There will be no more of it on Earth. The Lord has spoken these things, so they will happen.
We don't have to wait until we get to Heaven to be with Jesus in person. The Bible is more than just a book. It's more than just a guide to life. Christianity is more than just religion. It's a lifestyle, it's a choice, and it�s a never-ending hope. I don't know about you, but I want more God!
AND there's more! We can use every word in the Bible to pray over others and ourselves! It's so powerful! God promises that everything in His word is true. We must have faith in believing in things that we have not seen. We must trust in the Lord with our lives! Psalms are a good place to start. Check this out:
Dear Heavenly Father, (Psalms 23) You are our shepherd, we shall not be in want. You make us lie down in green pastures, you lead us beside quiet waters, you restore our souls. You guide us in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we will fear no evil, for you are with us; your rod and your staff, they comfort us. You prepare a table before us in the presence of our enemies. You anoint our heads with oil; our cups overflow. Surely goodness and love will follow us all the days of our lives, and we will dwell in your house forever. Thank you for loving us! Be with us forever and ever! Amen. NOW THAT'S COOL!
Song: Creamy - I Do I Do I Do - [From DDR Extreme -PS2-]
Last update on: November 26, 2008