My dear brothers, and sisters in Christ-
I know that for me, I have known that Jesus loved me, and all that, but I wonder how much it actually struck deep into my heart. Not only the unchangeable fact that Jesus loves me so much that He died for me, but to me, the more important/vital question- do I love Him? Yes, I do, but how much? During bible school, I think it really hit me. You cannot serve both the world, and Satan- you cannot be lukewarm. You are either hot, or cold. Is Jesus everything to me- every moment that I'm alive, is He my constant thought? I find it so interesting how in Ezra the Israelites inter-married with people of other lands, and that is the picture of us- today! We aren't set-apart, we aren't the spotless bride of Christ anymore!
"Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord.." -2 Cor 6:18
Another thing- For me it's been kinda like- yeah, so many people are dying, and going to hell, so sad. I would feel sad sometimes, and maybe I would even pray for this one particular person that I would see, but how much time did I spend in prayer, pleading with God to save those lost souls of my family, and loved ones?? How often would I cry before the Lord, because the idea of those that I loved where going to hell, and it pained my heart?
The Lord, so graciously, has recently placed a burden on my heart for those that are miserable in their sins, and going to hell. I want the people in the stores, and just that I meet, and interact with to see Jesus Christ in me- I do so want to bring HIM glory!! So if you all would just keep me in your prayers, I would really appreciate that, and if there is anything that I can pray for you guys: just comment, and let me know!
Oh, and another thing that I struggle with in my daily walk, is my will. So often my will, and wants clash with what others are asking me/wanting me to do. It is so difficult!- but I don't want to live this life for myself, so if I just keep abiding in my loving Father, He will help me. So often, it's so easy for me just to get all fired up during bible school, and the weeks/months afterward, and then just slowly let the enthusiasm fade. I know that especially now it is so vital to spend time soaking myself in God's Word, and letting it speak to me. May we never let the fire burn out: there are people out there- that are hurting, and want to find hope, and relief. Let us show them Jesus!!
Love, and blessings to each of you!!
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any creature, shall be able to seperate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39
Jesus, what didst Thou find in me
That Thou hast dealt so lovingly?
How great the joy that Thou hast brought!
O far exceeding hope or thought!
Jesus, my Lord, I Thee adore;
O make me love Thee more and more.
-Henry Collins, and Joseph Barnby
Dear Amy,
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful that you have a heart for God; that you want Him with your whole heart! Don't stop abiding in Him, Amy. Don't let your focus get drawn off Him! You can always pray for me to surrender my all, and for Christ to be first priority in my life and in my heart, every moment of every day.
I love you! Ur sister, Emily
This is a really good post Ames!! I could really use prayer that I would give God the "reigns" to everything in my life, and let Him drive the "team", because ultimatly He is the ONLY one that knows how to drive them strait. When I do it, as I am learning everyday, it goes out of control. Thank-you so much for the encouragement!! See you tomorrow! <3 U
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