Jan 13, Circumstances shouldn't matter
I gave my life to Jesus Christ on April 12, 1987 at Green Sea Baptist Church. I got saved from head to toe, including my wallet. I am still a sinner but radically in love with Jesus. I've come a long way in my walk with Jesus since 1987 and one thing that I've found to be true in my life and many others is that our own personal circumstances often dictate our relationship with Jesus. Allow me to share what I mean:
* If I had a bad day, don't read my bible that night
* Didn't get the raise I thought I was getting so I quit tithing.
* Can't get pregnant so I'm not going back to church.
* Mom died of cancer, loving God couldn't do that.
All of the above are examples I've heard from people recently. On the flip side I've also heard:
* God is truly blessing my life and I've never been so close to him.
* Since God is blessing me so richly I want to give something extra.
* I'm just praising God for all He is doing in my life right now.
Let me get straight to the point. The circumstances in our life should not dictate our relationship with Christ.
I have found this statement to be true in my own life. Something goes wrong at the church and prayer life isn't as sweet. When things are awesome walking with Jesus is great.
What I've come to find out during my walk with Christ is that when we're down, we need to turn to Jesus. when things aren't going the way we want, Jesus knows exactly what is going on. And I know without a shadow of a doubt, Christ doesn't change. He is the same today, tomorrow and forever.
So our Bible time, prayer time, giving etc should not be determined by anything other than our love for the King
* If I had a bad day, don't read my bible that night
* Didn't get the raise I thought I was getting so I quit tithing.
* Can't get pregnant so I'm not going back to church.
* Mom died of cancer, loving God couldn't do that.
All of the above are examples I've heard from people recently. On the flip side I've also heard:
* God is truly blessing my life and I've never been so close to him.
* Since God is blessing me so richly I want to give something extra.
* I'm just praising God for all He is doing in my life right now.
Let me get straight to the point. The circumstances in our life should not dictate our relationship with Christ.
I have found this statement to be true in my own life. Something goes wrong at the church and prayer life isn't as sweet. When things are awesome walking with Jesus is great.
What I've come to find out during my walk with Christ is that when we're down, we need to turn to Jesus. when things aren't going the way we want, Jesus knows exactly what is going on. And I know without a shadow of a doubt, Christ doesn't change. He is the same today, tomorrow and forever.
So our Bible time, prayer time, giving etc should not be determined by anything other than our love for the King
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