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A Follower of Christ
  
Nobody worries about Christ as long as he can be kept shut up in
churches. He is quite safe inside. But there is always trouble
if you try and let him out.

-- G. A. Studdert Kennedy


A Christian……..a follower of Christ……how do you follow Christ? How do you love Christ? Whose will………His will? How do you hear Him when He speaks? Do you hear Him? Do you listen?

Which are you…….one like the woman caught in adultery……..or the prideful scorner hurling stones?

Are you like the humble tax collector who comes before God admitting your brokenness……….or are you like the Pharisee…..better than the broken one?

Are you saved? You know the beginning…….you know the ending…….but what comes between?

What does this mean?
Luk 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

What does it mean to you?

I have to admit, there is nothing easy in being a follower of Christ. It’s easy being saved, easy reading the Bible, going to church, praying but when it comes to actually living our belief and faith……we fail miserably.

Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Mat 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

I have taken these two verses to heart in a big way. Because being a follower of Christ is sometimes burdensome. Giving up your desires for His desires, asking for His will in your life as opposed to your own….this is not an easy thing. But He equips us, and gives us the strength we need to walk the walk with Him.

Psa 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

When you ask God to create in you a clean heart…….it means sometimes He has to break you down, bring you to your knees……..and it hurts! Coming face to face with God with all your brokenness has got to be one of the most painful things you will ever do….but I can tell you from the depth of my heart that it is the most spirit refreshing thing you will ever do!

The closer you draw to God, the lonlier you feel as a Christian. There is nothing sadder than talking with a fellow believer about the wonders of the Holy Spirit, the amazing grace of God, and they look at you with glazed eyes. I know this because I too once stood with glazed eyes, just “not getting it”. When I talk about listening to His Word while I sleep, or listening to His Word on my IPOD as I walk, other Christians look at me as though I am whacko!

Mat 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

What does that verse mean to you? It means exactly what it says to me.

And if we are mocked for loving God this way……….who is being mocked……is it me………is it God’s work in me……..is it God Himself?

Mt. 11:15
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BOTHERED Oct 10, 2008 4:32 pm
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I guess the best way to describe what I'm feeling today, is "bothered". I went to bed listening to Ezekiel.....oh wow God sure was angry with His people! And what's with this eating dung?? Dung cakes??? oh yuck!!

Then I had a bad dream which kind of left me feeling even more unsettled than I was yesterday......got some praying to do on this one!

This morning I went for my walk and it was so beautiful out there. It was kind of misty...not foggy...just misty. It reminded me of a North Carolina Spring morning...cold...but you know it's going to be a beautiful day. I got so nostalgic...oh I would love to visit there again

After my walk I went and did my grocery shopping. It was so nice doing it early coz there are hardly any people in the store and I can take my time on the self serve checkout!!

On my way to the car, I bumped into my sister. Apparently she is wanting to build some broken bridges with me, yet today it sure didn't feel like it...feels like a few pylons just fell into the river

So right now I'm feeling "bothered". I'm so tired of game players and people who just aren't "real". I'm tired of walking around on eggshells in some kind of arena of intrigue. I want to be free to trust, and to be worthy of someone's trust. I want to accept people for who they are, and to be accepted for who I am in return. I want to be free to be me, without fear of condemnation or judgement. I want friendships that don't have "conditions" attached. I don't want to be misunderstood and having things I said taken out of context. I'm real, I'm me...I have too many flaws to name but I also have lots of good points that are too many to name. I'm just me....Penelope. I guess if I am a risk, then all I can say is......let me get out of the arena coz I don't want to play silly games.

So yup......today I'm feeling "bothered"
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Black Friday Oct 10, 2008 12:59 am
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That's what they are calling today.....black Friday.

The stock market crashed here today. Though no doubt it will affect me in one way or another, I'm kind of glad that I'm just an average Aussie battler. I don't have stocks and shares or investments.......I just have Jesus and He always gets me through.

I've had times of financial freedom and times of poverty....seen both ends of the spectrum. These days I just kind of coast along, thankful for everything that God gives me, never taking anything for granted!

I used to be the ultimate material girl...when I think of it now, I feel kind of sick. "Things" were so important, I was frivolous and stupid.

It took a jump into reality to turn things around! In fact it was during the "leanest time" that I gave my life to Christ. Funny how when you are all out of chips, you suddenly realise what really matters, huh! I remember, it was just before Christmas and I was so broke I couldn't afford to buy my son any gifts. I was in the depths of despair, and one night I called out to God and asked "is it that you don't like me, or are you trying to teach me something?" The next morning in the shower, He answered me (LOL I have a lot of revelations in the shower!) He reminded me of all the things I did have, and He reminded me that I had Him.....I folded like a pack of cards then....and begged Him to take over my life. And He did! I had the most special Christmas that year, and yes, my son did get some very nice gifts!

So whatever is happening to the global economy, I guess I am just one of millions who will go with the flow and trust in God to see me through.

Needless to say, I wont be visiting the US just yet...the Aussie dollar has hit an all time low of 65c US. Earlier this year it was nearly 90c. Now's a good time for you Americans to take a holiday downunder...you'll get great value for your dollar!

But there is another reason why this is Black Friday in my opinion. A bill is about to be passed either tonight or tomorrow......legalizing abortion up to 24 weeks with the approval of two doctors.

People are wailing over losing money......but yelling for freedom to kill their unborn babies. Yes it certainly is Black Friday in Australia.

Come Lord Jesus.........
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