God is absolutely the center of my life. That may be hard for some of you to understand but I can say it without even thinking about it. God loves me unconditionally. Who else can I say that about? I just have a couple things here that describe a little of that wonderful relationship.
When I Say I'm a Christian
Not Yet
A Picture of
Peace
A Real Life
Everybody should hear this story. (Picture a tad graphic.)
Author Unknown
When I say ..."I'm a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I am saved"
I'm whispering "I get lost!"
"That's why I chose this way."
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need someone to be my Guide
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong
I'm professing that I'm weak
and pray for strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting I have failed
and cannot ever pay the debt.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
my flaws are too visible
but God believes I'm 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.
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Sometimes I ask the question,
'My Lord, is this your will?'
It's then I hear you answer me,
'My Precious Child... be still.'
Sometimes I feel frustrated,
cause I think I know what's best.
It's then I hear you say to me,
'My Busy Child... just rest.'
Sometimes I feel so lonely
and I think I'd like a mate.
Your still small voice gets oh so clear
and says, 'My Child... please wait.'
'I know the plans I have for you,
the wondrous things you'll see;
If you can just be patient, Child,
and put your trust in me.
I've plans to draw you closer.
I've plans to help you grow.
There's much I do you cannot see
and much you do not know.
But know this, Child ..... I LOVE YOU.
You are Precious unto Me.
Before I formed you in the womb,
I planned your destiny.
I've something very special
I hope for you to learn.
The gifts I wish to give to you
are gifts you cannot earn.
They come without a price tag,
but not without a cost;
at Calvary, I gave My Son,
so You would not be lost.
Rest Child, and do not weary
of doing what is good.
I promise I'll come back for you
just like I said I would.
Your name is written on my palm,
I never could forget;
Therefore, do not be discouraged when
my answer is... Not Yet.'
-Author Unknown
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Note guys: God wants to reveal Himself to His people!! Seek Him and remember, He is with you
What you get with God? Peace and balance. This is a great description of peace....
There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them.
One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror, for peaceful towering mountains were all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.
The other picture had mountains too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky from which rain fell and in which lightening played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful at all. But when the King looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest... perfect peace.
Which picture do you think won the prize?
The King chose the second picture. Do you know why? "Because," explained the King, "peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace."
Author Unknown
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