Quote (Creations @ Sep 26 2012 12:46pm)
I believe that to be true. I believe that Jesus came and died for my sins. I believe that I have been redeemed, and that grace is sufficient. I know that I know Jesus, and that when my day comes, I will be standing before the throne, worshiping the Alpha and Omega forever and ever.
But I need your prayers, and encouragement.
I have become religious. Which in some respects, isn't bad. I have been giving in to temptation, and little by little removing myself from Jesus. I off and on spend time in his word. My prayer life goes from fruitful to stagnant. I feel as if for a while now, I have made Christ more into a phase than a lifestyle. I have felt lately that my sins outweigh grace. Which I know that the gospel says otherwise. Jesus says "if you wish to be my follower, you must deny yourself daily, take up your cross and follow me." Which other translations use the term "die to yourself". I have forgotten what it is to die to myself, to deny myself. My prayers feel hollow, and I no longer walk in joy. I know that by belonging to Jesus, we are not defined by our sins and failures. That the battle is won, and our sins past, present and future have been paid for. However, when I fall to temptation, my walk falls with it. Blessed are those who persevere in faith. <- This I haven't done. I have been in a season of sin, doubt, and idleness.
Pray for revival. For restoration. Any encouragement, or even rebuke is welcomed. Feel free to message me. If you're going through a season such as mine, feel free to message me. Let's work through it together. Refine, rebuke, encourage, and empower each other. By the grace, and faithfulness of Jesus, we will persevere.
2 Timothy 2:11-13;
If we die with him, we will also live with him.
If we endure hardship, we will reign with him.
If we deny him, he will deny us.
If we are unfaithful, he is faithful for he cannot deny who he is.prayin for you be blessed im thankful to god that u now know him
