Wow, it has been a while since I have published anything - do I remember how?
STS Conference (seems like forever ago now) was fantastic. Our teens did a great job of sharing about the conference at the youth night in February (yeah guys!!). Another experience shared with the church was that of an opening video. For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about - each year at the conference they do this countdown video to get everyone's attention before worship starts. This year we had Dr. Funky. Anyway, we did our own creation of funkiness (if that's a word) after we got back - if you missed it, you missed out; don't fret however - we will probably countdown to future youth nights with it! The fun stuff in Gatlinburg is always... well, fun, but the real blessing is seeing how God speaks to individuals through the conference; the other fades, but those messages remain that are written on our hearts.
What else... well, Winter Jam rocked - even in the nosebleed seats - and Ryan John was awesome. Spring has sprung, even though winter is fighting back with a vengeance periodically. Maybe it's just me, but this year really seems to be flying by. Sometimes we get so caught up in all the business of life that we forget to stop and just rejoice in who we are in Christ, to glorify Him for who He is and how He loves and cares for us, to encourage one another or just hang out and have a good time. When we do, our perspective gets skewed toward all of those "really important" little worries and tasks of life that won't mean a hill of beans (for those of you born after 1970 that means it doesn't matter at all - no impact) eternally. We can get so caught up in our "stuff" - school, work, our new car, ball practice - insert whatever you like, that we miss out on the joy He intends for us. I pray that we - you and I, won't lose focus on what truly matters.
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It's Really that Simple
Do you know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior? If you don't, you can. The word of God says this:
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
(Romans 3:23)
None of us is perfect; most of us have done some bad things. In fact, regardless of what we have done, we all are born with a sin nature and we don't measure up to God's perfect standard of righteousness...
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Romans 6:23)
Because we are all sinners, what we deserve is death, and if we do not repent and turn to God, that is what we will receive - an eternal spiritual death. We haven't done anything to earn God's favor; however, because He loves us, He has made a way for us to have eternal life...
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
(John 3:16-17)
God chose to send a perfect sacrifice, so that we could have a way to be close to Him. That perfect sacrifice is God's Son Jesus Christ. Jesus came to earth, lived, died on a cross, and was resurected after three days to provide a way for us to have a relationship with God...
If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
(Romans 10:9-10)
He wants a relationship with us, but he will not force us to against our will. We have to make a choice...
That choice is really simple. God has already done all of the work for us! If you feel God dealing with your heart, you could pray a simple prayer like this: "God, I know that I am a sinner. I want forgiveness for my sins. I believe, God, that Your Son Jesus Christ came to earth, lived, died, was resurected and lives again so that I could be saved. God, I give my life to you to do with as You wish. I want Jesus Christ to come in to my life and into my heart and save me. Amen." The words don't have to be exact, but your heart has to be sincere.
That's really all there is to it. It really is that simple.If you sincerely prayed that prayer, it is important for you to begin to grow in your relationship with Christ. Get a Bible, God's Word, and start to read - the book of John in the New Testament is a good place to start. Get in a good Bible-based church so you can fellowship with and be encouraged by other believers. Talk to God - that's what praying is all about - sharing your heart with God.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
(Romans 3:23)
None of us is perfect; most of us have done some bad things. In fact, regardless of what we have done, we all are born with a sin nature and we don't measure up to God's perfect standard of righteousness...
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Romans 6:23)
Because we are all sinners, what we deserve is death, and if we do not repent and turn to God, that is what we will receive - an eternal spiritual death. We haven't done anything to earn God's favor; however, because He loves us, He has made a way for us to have eternal life...
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
(John 3:16-17)
God chose to send a perfect sacrifice, so that we could have a way to be close to Him. That perfect sacrifice is God's Son Jesus Christ. Jesus came to earth, lived, died on a cross, and was resurected after three days to provide a way for us to have a relationship with God...
If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
(Romans 10:9-10)
He wants a relationship with us, but he will not force us to against our will. We have to make a choice...
That choice is really simple. God has already done all of the work for us! If you feel God dealing with your heart, you could pray a simple prayer like this: "God, I know that I am a sinner. I want forgiveness for my sins. I believe, God, that Your Son Jesus Christ came to earth, lived, died, was resurected and lives again so that I could be saved. God, I give my life to you to do with as You wish. I want Jesus Christ to come in to my life and into my heart and save me. Amen." The words don't have to be exact, but your heart has to be sincere.
That's really all there is to it. It really is that simple.If you sincerely prayed that prayer, it is important for you to begin to grow in your relationship with Christ. Get a Bible, God's Word, and start to read - the book of John in the New Testament is a good place to start. Get in a good Bible-based church so you can fellowship with and be encouraged by other believers. Talk to God - that's what praying is all about - sharing your heart with God.
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