This topic may seem strange as the first post, and may sound a bit "preachy", that is not at all my intent. I just think that this passage of Scripture is an awesome theme that we as Christians must constantly remind ourselves that we are worse off than we can ever imagine, and that in Christ we can actually do something with our lives that is not void and pointless.
"And He said to all, 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up His cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whover loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself? For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when He comes in His glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels'." Luke 9:23-26
May the Lord bless you,
Lauren
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Leave a Reply. | About LaurenI am a lover and follower of Jesus Christ and hope that through me, His name will be praised whether in Knoxville, Tennessee or somewhere in South America. Blogs to check out:
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"There is creation and Creator, nothing more. And creation gets all its meaning and purpose from God." John Piper-don't waste your life
"Life is wasted when we do not live for the glory of God. And I mean ALL of life. It's all for His glory. That's why the Bible gets down to eatting and drinking. "Whether you eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do, do ALL TO THE GLORY OF GOD" We waste our lives when we do not weave God into our eatting and drinking and every other part by enjoying and displaying Him." John Piper- don't waste your life "Let worship be the heart of mission's aim To see the nations recognize Your name 'Til every tribe and tongue voices Your praise Send us out You should be the praise of every toungue You should be the joy of every heart But until the fullness of Your kingdom comes Until that final revelation dawns Send us out -Matt Redman Mission's Flame    |
