I just received a daily devotional today from another Christian.
I read it till the end.
It talked about how to keep your conscience clear. (I say, well that's good)
But till the end of her message,
I never see Jesus' name mentioned even once.
You see, if you're a new Christian and some Christian friends or acquaintance will try to drag you down with this kind of preaching,
Just pause for awhile, take a deep breath and say to Jesus,"Jesus, you got me. I got you. Please don't ever let me go. "
Been there, done that!
While I was in Philippines, I was trying to reach out to God by joining Christian communities and churches. But the truths that they gave me in there just disappointed me. Because they tried to change me first! Huh! They said you must come clean to God so God can accept you and you will go to heaven. If you keep doing the wrong things, you will still go to hell even if you accept Jesus.
I say," Wow!" Really!??
That event of my life made me go back to Catholic churches.
I told God,"God, you see, your people's teachings make me confuse. So , I'm back here. This will be my last church. After this , I will go my way and please just continue to guide me..wherever I go. Just be there for you. Ok?"
And guess what?
That little prayer worked and I know from there on God was always with me as I continued to seek the truth.
Forward to this year. Thats maybe after 8 years. I'm glad Jesus has led me to His truth.
God is a good God and He accepts you as what and who you are .. You may fail or do some silly stuff each day , it's ok. He is a very merciful God. And He loves you truely, deeply, madly!
In time, His goodness and unconditional love will change you from the inside out! So stop struggling! Just keep resting in Jesus' love.
If you think you have done something wrong or stupid, just say this " I am the righteousness of God through Jesus who strengthens me. Amen!"
That's it.
You see, Life in Jesus is an easy-life of rest. His yoke is light and easy. So today, even if you got mad at something, just smile and say,"Jesus thank You for loving a silly me. It's only you who can truly accept me. "
Easy right?
More to come...
See you on my next blog. :)
Jesus rocks!