What I would say to my children if they would let me:
It isn't hard to become a Christian. Grace is freely given by our God. All He asks is that we believe in the gift He sent us - His Son Jesus Christ.
If you believe, then the Comforter, the Holy Spirit will begin His work within you.
If you just 'feed' the Holy Spirit within you little bits and pieces of knowledge from the Bible (I also use radio and listening to the various people speak and pray) and praise (I use music because then my soul sings along my praises). I guess I'm not really 'feeding' the Holy Spirit but I'm feeding my own soul, my own heart and my own mind and my love grows and my wisdom grows. I change.
I used to worry that I wasn't good enough to say that I was a Christian. That is such a lie and please don't fall for that.
I used to worry that I wasn't doing enough to be called a Christian. That is such a lie and please don't fall for that.
You see God knows who and what I am. God loves me. God created me. If I chose Him, He will continue His work within me.
When I do stumble and mess up. Please do not let those mistakes keep you from God. Jesus Christ paid the price for our sins. So our sin can not keep us away from God. However, it is easy to think that it can and to use that guilt as a wedge between yourself and God. Don't fall for this.
See, the thing is that when you realize your folly (sin) then you feel bad and you want to stop. You ask God to forgive you and you ask Him for the strength to overcome this problem. He is faithful.
All it takes is your belief and your faith and your love. God wants you.
I love you too. I want us all to be together eternally walking around and talking with all of the others and basking in God's light. I want you to raise your children knowing God's love and them to raise their children being the Light to our families and to the world.
It just takes one step and then you are on your own journey. One step and you begin your eternity. Walk with God. He will provide. He has already provided.
(Please don't believe what the world thinks about what a Christian is. Don't believe what I think a Christian is (if you don't want to). Find out what a Christian is for yourself.) You are worth this. Your children are worth this!
As always I am praying for you. I adore you and I would love to walk with you.
http://www.equip.org/bible_answers/what-is-essential-christian-doctrine-/ (for when you want to get a little deeper into your research) Because this is a wonderful journey - our lives are.
On this day the Lord has made . . .
As I was driving home from the grocery store I heard a man on the radio ask what we were leaving our children/grandchildren. He mentioned how he would choose, over any amount of money, the writings from his grandfather . . . if he had left any.
So, I have determined to create a diary/journal of what happened to me on this day(s) the Lord has granted me.
So, I have determined to create a diary/journal of what happened to me on this day(s) the Lord has granted me.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
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Prayer List
- Thank you Father thank you.
- Lord, extend the kingdom of your Son.
- O Merciful God, who hast made all men, and hatest nothing that thou hast made, nor desirest the death of a sinner, but rather that he should be converted and live; Have mercy upon all who know thee not as thou are revealed in the Gospel of thy Son. Take from them all ignorance, hardness of heart, and contempt of thy Word; and so fetch them home, blessed Lord to thy fold, that they may be one flock under one shepherd, Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
- God please take the blinders from my children's heart and eyes. Please give them the gift of faith. Lord God, faith in you is so comforting and brings so much joy. Thank you!
- God please bless Michael, Lindsay, and their families with faith, wisdom, and compassion. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- God thank you for the gift of my co-workers who have shown me that it is good to show that I am a Christian. It is more than okay, it is imperative that my faith shows, so that others can come to know you. Please make me into a shining light for you. Give me the words, and your wisdom, and please don't let me cause anyone to stumble.
- God please be with my family/friends as they go through this time in their lives. Please give them strength and courage and wisdom and faith Lord.
- God please guide the leaders of the world.
- God please heal my children.
- Please heal those that have asked for prayer.
Reading List
- One Thousand Gifts ~ Ann Voskamp
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