Prayer Points is a list of issues and events here in America and abroad that need to be in our prayers. I am a firm believer that prayer works. God listens if we ask for his help. It may not be exactly in the way that we want or expect, but He always answers according to His will. I ask that you put your trust in God and pray with me to raise these issues up to Him.
At the top of this page to the right is a tab labeled "Prayer Points". That will take you to a page that lists what we need to be praying for. Obviously I can't list everything, but I will list everything that comes to my attention.
I have just started on this, so the list is not very long yet. Contact me if you have a prayer request because I would love to give it exposure, just beware this is a public blog.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Risking One Day Too Late
How many of you know someone who believes in God and that Jesus died for our sins, but they don't walk the walk. Sunday rolls around and well, I'll go to church soon, just not today. Then next Friday comes along, and there are just has too many things going on this weekend. I'm young, I'll have time when I'm older. I don't really read the Bible. I mean, I don't understand these words anyway. Subconsciously I end up thinking Jesus is at church, not at my house. Besides, what I'm doing isn't that bad. He's a God of forgiveness, He can forgive me later. I'm a good person, He wouldn't really let me go to hell.
That was me for 17 years. Be completely honest and ask yourself if that sounds familiar. If it does, please take the time to read this message. I came very close to dying that summer and I almost missed knowing Jesus. When I lost consciousness, I was in a barren wasteland with my throat dry and on fire. I wish I could communicate the terrifying dread that I felt, knowing I missed the cut. I wish I could put it into words how serious it is rejecting and procrastinating Jesus. Any of us could die at any time, on any day. Death does not give second chances.
Jesus Christ was brutally honest in His teaching, and I owe it to you to be the same. A term many do not quite understand is "being saved." You could read the Bible cover to cover and follow every commandment, but still not make it into heaven. The consequences of sin are a spiritual death from the Lord, and the beginning of eternal torment. We are all sinners because we are not perfect. Once you accept Jesus into your heart and acknowledge you are a sinner, we are forgiven. You are saved from eternal torment, and the Lord will be with you always.
John 14:6 (NIV) Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
This means that Jesus holds the key to heaven's gate. If He does not know you personally, the gate stays locked. The only way in is to have a personal relationship with Jesus. What does that mean? When you accept Jesus into your heart, He never leaves. It is having faith He will never let you down. It is thankfulness for the blessings He blesses you with everyday. It is loving Him completely because there is no one else on this earth who is committed to you 24/7/365. That is a personal relationship with Jesus.
I know this may sound overwhelming. Even after I accepted Jesus, I didn't have all the answers. I even avoided finding the answers in fear that I could not live up to them. It wasn't easy after 17 years of giving into temptation and sin. It took me awhile to get to where I am with Christ today. He knows what is in our hearts and thoughts. If you give your heart to Jesus and make a solid effort to honor Him, He will be right there with you every step of the way. I can guarantee that, because He never has given up on me.
Just remember, human life is fragile, especially in these times. Do you really want to risk being one day too late?
That was me for 17 years. Be completely honest and ask yourself if that sounds familiar. If it does, please take the time to read this message. I came very close to dying that summer and I almost missed knowing Jesus. When I lost consciousness, I was in a barren wasteland with my throat dry and on fire. I wish I could communicate the terrifying dread that I felt, knowing I missed the cut. I wish I could put it into words how serious it is rejecting and procrastinating Jesus. Any of us could die at any time, on any day. Death does not give second chances.
Jesus Christ was brutally honest in His teaching, and I owe it to you to be the same. A term many do not quite understand is "being saved." You could read the Bible cover to cover and follow every commandment, but still not make it into heaven. The consequences of sin are a spiritual death from the Lord, and the beginning of eternal torment. We are all sinners because we are not perfect. Once you accept Jesus into your heart and acknowledge you are a sinner, we are forgiven. You are saved from eternal torment, and the Lord will be with you always.
John 14:6 (NIV) Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
This means that Jesus holds the key to heaven's gate. If He does not know you personally, the gate stays locked. The only way in is to have a personal relationship with Jesus. What does that mean? When you accept Jesus into your heart, He never leaves. It is having faith He will never let you down. It is thankfulness for the blessings He blesses you with everyday. It is loving Him completely because there is no one else on this earth who is committed to you 24/7/365. That is a personal relationship with Jesus.
I know this may sound overwhelming. Even after I accepted Jesus, I didn't have all the answers. I even avoided finding the answers in fear that I could not live up to them. It wasn't easy after 17 years of giving into temptation and sin. It took me awhile to get to where I am with Christ today. He knows what is in our hearts and thoughts. If you give your heart to Jesus and make a solid effort to honor Him, He will be right there with you every step of the way. I can guarantee that, because He never has given up on me.
Just remember, human life is fragile, especially in these times. Do you really want to risk being one day too late?
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