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Enjoy Being Saved |
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"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." ( Romans 12:2 , NIV ) |
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A very sad thing to me is an unhappy Christian. It is hard to want what a Christian has if unhappiness colors their personality. It reminds me of the little boy who asked his dad, "Dad, is a mule a Christian?" The father asked him why he would think such a thing. "Cuz they have a long face."
A Christian who believes what the Bible says about himself or herself cannot help but be happy. An unbelieving believer is not happy!
Christians have high expectations because their hope is in Jesus. Hope in Jesus is never a disappointment.
Let's live one day at a time and expect God to do great things in our lives. Don't fret about the past or the future. It is all in God's hands. The present is just that, a "present." It is a present for you to unwrap today. Happy Christians are contagious and make good witnesses!
What could make you happier than to know that Jesus died for you, that your sins are forgiven and you are on your way to heaven? Enjoy being saved! |
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Dear precious Lord, thank You for the joy that wells up within us because of Jesus. May we share that joy with everyone we meet today. May that joy spill over unto others. Give us boldness today to tell others about You! In Jesus' beautiful name. Amen. - JOAN CLAYTON, Portales, New Mexico |
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