Good morning to everyone. Grace and peace be with you.
What does it mean to be a good Christian?
Why are you a Christian?
Yes, I realize that it is early in the morning. I am barely through my first half of my first cup of coffee, and I did not even warn you of the pop quiz. What a meanie. However, look and really think about those two questions. The first one has lots of answers, depending on which voice you are truly listening to. The ‘world’ has a very in-depth thought of what a ‘good’ Christian is supposed to be. The second one tugs more at your heart and core.
Quick note: Please remember that in all of my papers, I am speaking from my point of view on items that God is working on in me. I do not point fingers at anyone other than myself.
What does it mean to be a good Christian? This is a loaded question. Those who have walked with Him for a while know just how loaded it is. What I mean is, scripture states that only the Father is ‘good’, so to be a ‘good’ Christian is impossible. However, if we change that question to read: What does it look like to be an obedient Christian? That changes the atmosphere a bit.
I can never be a good Christian because my flesh will always win in some aspect; however, I can be an obedient Christian and march to His drum by doing my due diligence to follow His Word. To love as He loves me. To forgive as he forgives me. To trust in His plan for me. To converse with him daily and remain in Him. To set the example for others, as He has set the example for me. And … when I fail … oh and I fail frequently … ask Him to forgive me, guide me, and strengthen me to do better next time.
One way that I do this is by living in such a manner that people want and desire to know why I am so happy, joyful, peaceful, and loving. Especially in stressful times. How I can nonchalantly go about my life without distress…at least in public? Too often I have been approached and asked, ‘How?’ and that is when the door is opened for me to share His Good News. The way that I act and respond is the only Bible that many non-believers or skeptics ever see, so I want to make sure that I am giving a good and proper representation. When I fall short, they also see that I am human and not robotically controlled by what the world would classify as a mystical being. Daily, I look for only and I mean ONLY the Light. The dark and chaos are far too easy to witness, but the Light … you have to want to find it in order to see it. No matter how bright it is, if you are not willing to seek it … then you will not notice it.
Why am I a Christian?
My testimony to becoming a Christian is nothing spectacular or earth-shattering. I spent time with some Christians in school. Then one day I decided I wanted to take the plunge. Because it was out of left field, many thought it was a stunt for closer friendships, but in reality … though I did not truly understand His timing … it was simply an act of obedience. He called. I answered. There was no epiphany or grand anything … doors did not open wide and all kinds of things happen that I never thought would happen. It truly was a nonchalant act of obedience. The true testimony comes from later in my life and will have to be another day.
Why am I a Christian?
Simply put, I find a calming peace in my soul every day knowing that I am not in control of everything in the world and that I can have a great life when I leave the worldly stuff to Him. It is not always easy for me, because I am a fixer … however … I truly believe that my example of being able to let go and let God can be demonstrated, and those who know me know ME; then that will be the starting point for someone who needs this peace too. That is why I am a Christian. To share His wealth with those who do not know it.
What is your answer to those questions?
Be blessed.
**I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. – Psalm 120:1
**Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. – Psalm 125:1
What does it mean to be a good Christian?
Why are you a Christian?
Yes, I realize that it is early in the morning. I am barely through my first half of my first cup of coffee, and I did not even warn you of the pop quiz. What a meanie. However, look and really think about those two questions. The first one has lots of answers, depending on which voice you are truly listening to. The ‘world’ has a very in-depth thought of what a ‘good’ Christian is supposed to be. The second one tugs more at your heart and core.
Quick note: Please remember that in all of my papers, I am speaking from my point of view on items that God is working on in me. I do not point fingers at anyone other than myself.
What does it mean to be a good Christian? This is a loaded question. Those who have walked with Him for a while know just how loaded it is. What I mean is, scripture states that only the Father is ‘good’, so to be a ‘good’ Christian is impossible. However, if we change that question to read: What does it look like to be an obedient Christian? That changes the atmosphere a bit.
I can never be a good Christian because my flesh will always win in some aspect; however, I can be an obedient Christian and march to His drum by doing my due diligence to follow His Word. To love as He loves me. To forgive as he forgives me. To trust in His plan for me. To converse with him daily and remain in Him. To set the example for others, as He has set the example for me. And … when I fail … oh and I fail frequently … ask Him to forgive me, guide me, and strengthen me to do better next time.
One way that I do this is by living in such a manner that people want and desire to know why I am so happy, joyful, peaceful, and loving. Especially in stressful times. How I can nonchalantly go about my life without distress…at least in public? Too often I have been approached and asked, ‘How?’ and that is when the door is opened for me to share His Good News. The way that I act and respond is the only Bible that many non-believers or skeptics ever see, so I want to make sure that I am giving a good and proper representation. When I fall short, they also see that I am human and not robotically controlled by what the world would classify as a mystical being. Daily, I look for only and I mean ONLY the Light. The dark and chaos are far too easy to witness, but the Light … you have to want to find it in order to see it. No matter how bright it is, if you are not willing to seek it … then you will not notice it.
Why am I a Christian?
My testimony to becoming a Christian is nothing spectacular or earth-shattering. I spent time with some Christians in school. Then one day I decided I wanted to take the plunge. Because it was out of left field, many thought it was a stunt for closer friendships, but in reality … though I did not truly understand His timing … it was simply an act of obedience. He called. I answered. There was no epiphany or grand anything … doors did not open wide and all kinds of things happen that I never thought would happen. It truly was a nonchalant act of obedience. The true testimony comes from later in my life and will have to be another day.
Why am I a Christian?
Simply put, I find a calming peace in my soul every day knowing that I am not in control of everything in the world and that I can have a great life when I leave the worldly stuff to Him. It is not always easy for me, because I am a fixer … however … I truly believe that my example of being able to let go and let God can be demonstrated, and those who know me know ME; then that will be the starting point for someone who needs this peace too. That is why I am a Christian. To share His wealth with those who do not know it.
What is your answer to those questions?
Be blessed.
**I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. – Psalm 120:1
**Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. – Psalm 125:1
Good morning to everyone. Grace and peace be with you.
What does it mean to be a good Christian?
Why are you a Christian?
Yes, I realize that it is early in the morning. I am barely through my first half of my first cup of coffee, and I did not even warn you of the pop quiz. What a meanie. However, look and really think about those two questions. The first one has lots of answers, depending on which voice you are truly listening to. The ‘world’ has a very in-depth thought of what a ‘good’ Christian is supposed to be. The second one tugs more at your heart and core.
Quick note: Please remember that in all of my papers, I am speaking from my point of view on items that God is working on in me. I do not point fingers at anyone other than myself.
What does it mean to be a good Christian? This is a loaded question. Those who have walked with Him for a while know just how loaded it is. What I mean is, scripture states that only the Father is ‘good’, so to be a ‘good’ Christian is impossible. However, if we change that question to read: What does it look like to be an obedient Christian? That changes the atmosphere a bit.
I can never be a good Christian because my flesh will always win in some aspect; however, I can be an obedient Christian and march to His drum by doing my due diligence to follow His Word. To love as He loves me. To forgive as he forgives me. To trust in His plan for me. To converse with him daily and remain in Him. To set the example for others, as He has set the example for me. And … when I fail … oh and I fail frequently … ask Him to forgive me, guide me, and strengthen me to do better next time.
One way that I do this is by living in such a manner that people want and desire to know why I am so happy, joyful, peaceful, and loving. Especially in stressful times. How I can nonchalantly go about my life without distress…at least in public? Too often I have been approached and asked, ‘How?’ and that is when the door is opened for me to share His Good News. The way that I act and respond is the only Bible that many non-believers or skeptics ever see, so I want to make sure that I am giving a good and proper representation. When I fall short, they also see that I am human and not robotically controlled by what the world would classify as a mystical being. Daily, I look for only and I mean ONLY the Light. The dark and chaos are far too easy to witness, but the Light … you have to want to find it in order to see it. No matter how bright it is, if you are not willing to seek it … then you will not notice it.
Why am I a Christian?
My testimony to becoming a Christian is nothing spectacular or earth-shattering. I spent time with some Christians in school. Then one day I decided I wanted to take the plunge. Because it was out of left field, many thought it was a stunt for closer friendships, but in reality … though I did not truly understand His timing … it was simply an act of obedience. He called. I answered. There was no epiphany or grand anything … doors did not open wide and all kinds of things happen that I never thought would happen. It truly was a nonchalant act of obedience. The true testimony comes from later in my life and will have to be another day.
Why am I a Christian?
Simply put, I find a calming peace in my soul every day knowing that I am not in control of everything in the world and that I can have a great life when I leave the worldly stuff to Him. It is not always easy for me, because I am a fixer … however … I truly believe that my example of being able to let go and let God can be demonstrated, and those who know me know ME; then that will be the starting point for someone who needs this peace too. That is why I am a Christian. To share His wealth with those who do not know it.
What is your answer to those questions?
Be blessed.
**I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. – Psalm 120:1
**Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. – Psalm 125:1
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