John
3:16 – (NRSV)6 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so
that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life."
Over
the years since I started writing this blog, I have received feedback from many
believers who speak of how the writings have inspired, convicted and even
enlightened their souls. Of course as an
amateur wordsmith those words of encouragement and support have kept me focused
and on task. When looking forward to the
New Year I reviewed some of the topics that God penned through me and one area
that I have been amiss in my writing is the formal invitation to you the reader
to exam your life in God.
While
I write these blogs with the target audience of Christ-baptized believers in
mind, I am sure there are some readers who have not accepted Christ as their
personal savior or who have moved from Christian faith to more generalized ‘spiritual’
connections with God the Creator. Our relationship
with God is personal and eternal. I honor
everyone’s belief and level of belief, but I would be amiss of my own calling
if I did not offer Christ to you.
Perhaps
you’ve never thought about God’s calling on your life. His first goal for you is salvation; then the
Holy Spirit will come to live within you empowering you to do all God has
planned for you.
If
you don’t know Christ as your personal Savior, that can change today. All you have to do is confess with your mouth
that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead,
and you will be saved. (Romans 10:9)
Won’t
you take this step today? You can use the following prayer or your own sincere words:
“Lord Jesus, I believe you are truly the Son of
God. I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. Please
forgive all my wrongdoing, and let me live in relationship with you from now
on. I receive you as my personal Savior, accepting the work you accomplished
once and for all on the cross. Thank you
for saving me. Help me to live a life
that is pleasing to you. Amen.”
Pray daily for
renewed strength, understanding and revelation and enjoy your new life in
Christ.
Every day is a good day; it is up to us to
make it a GREAT day. Don’t be
distracted; stay focused on your purpose.
Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn
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