Being a Christian is not something you do two days a week. It is not praying to God when you're only in trouble or only when you want something. It is not circling the "Christian" box on a random survey because you don't really believe in another religion and you believe in God. Being a Christian is not saying you're a Christian because that's what your parents claim to be.
So... With those things being said, what is a Christian? To me, a Christian is DAILY, and I mean an EVERYDAY walk with God. It is praying and trusting in him during both good times and the bad. It is taking up your cross daily and denying yourself and truly following him. It is forgetting about self views and discovering who you are in Christ. Being a Christian everyday is striving to be more like Jesus. It is realizing how loved by God you are and wanting to spread that love with everyone you pass. It is realizing your sole purpose for being on earth. Everyone is called to a mission field, whether that be ministry, teaching, nursing, whatever it is. God put you where you are for a purpose. Minister and reach out to people, trust God to help you make disciples for his kingdom.
Something that I often think about is the beauty of the Gospel. I know people say all the time "Jesus loves you, he died on the cross for you." But I think people fail to realize what this truly mean, they have heard it so much that its become just a thing all the Christians say. Think about it this way, in more depth, Jesus came on this earth and he went through everything we go through daily, think about this now, he was tempted and tested and he stood strong and NEVER sinned. We sin daily and we fall short and mess up. Jesus was perfect, without blemish and yet he came here because God wanted to make a way for us to go to Heaven. Jesus came here, was nailed to a cross and suffered for YOU. He was spat upon, mocked, beaten, and much more. Think about this, God didn't need us to further his kingdom, he could do it all on his own BUT he CHOSE to let us be apart of this great journey. If Jesus wouldn't have done what he did on the cross, we would spend our eternity's burning in hell with the enemy. Take some time to truly reflect on how much God loves you and what Jesus saved us from.
Following Jesus isn't easy, I'll be the first one to admit that. But it makes it easier to follow him when you truly realize Gods love for you and what he did for you. Over the past three years I have grown so much in my walk with God. I was someone who was so insecure and lost. Jesus got ahold of me and has changed my life forever. Even on the harder days I have so much joy because I am reminded who I am in Christ. I mess up everyday and I make mistakes and I have done things im not proud of but Jesus picks me up each day and causes me to brush it off and keep going. I have souls all around me to win for Christ and I will not stop following Jesus for anything or anyone. He is my whole life and the only reason I am living and breathing today. Friends, if you aren't on this amazing rollercoaster with me, I encourage you to take up your cross and follow Jesus. I am willing to talk to anyone who needs a listening ear or a prayer pal. Don't be afraid to call, text, message me. I will be more than happy to share the Gospel with you. No soul is too far gone to turn around and let God change your life. He loves you and nothing you could ever do would change that. I love yall and I am praying for everyone reading this. Be bold and take a stand for Christ, this nation needs willing people now more than ever. Deciding to give up controlling your own life isn't easy, but its worth it and I am so thankful I made the decision to follow Jesus.
"Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy."
Isaiah 61:7
"Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from Heaven and forgive their sins and restore their land."
2 Chronicles 7:14
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