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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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HOW FAR IS EAST TO WEST? Nov 8, 2008 1:39 pm
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Psa 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

I was reading Psalm 103 today......wow!! Now here's a bit of trivia for you. The farthest, both east and west you can go to in the US is Alaska. Yet no matter how far west you go, you will never go east! West goes on forever and so does east. There is no meeting point.

Now read Ps103:12 again......how mindblowing is that!

Reading this brought to mind the song by Casting Crowns. It's also a reminder that when we repent of something, God removes that sin from his memory...and we should do the same. How often we get wracked with guilt over things we have done wrong....things we have repented of, God has removed from His memory....yet we still hold on to it, and whether we realise it or not, it impedes our walk and spiritual growth. Gives a whole new meaning to the words "forgive and forget" huh!

"East To West"

Here I am, Lord, and I'm drowning in your sea of forgetfulness
The chains of yesterday surround me
I yearn for peace and rest
I don't want to end up where You found me
And it echoes in my mind, keeps me awake tonight
I know You've cast my sin as far as the east is from the west
And I stand before You now as though I've never sinned
But today I feel like I'm just one mistake away from You leaving me this way

Jesus, can You show me just how far the east is from the west
'cause I can't bear to see the man I've been come rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
'cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other

I start the day, the war begins, endless reminding of my sin
Time and time again Your truth is drowned out by the storm I'm in
Today I feel like I'm just one mistake away from You leaving me this way

I know You've washed me white, turned my darkness into light
I need Your peace to get me through, to get me through this night
I can't live by what I feel, but by the truth Your word reveals
I'm not holding on to You, but You're holding on to me
You're holding on to me

Jesus, You know just how far the east is from the west
I don't have to see the man I've been come rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
'cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other
One scarred hand to the other
From one scarred hand to the other
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Penny & Benny....a match made in....BC???? Nov 8, 2008 2:32 am
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Ok I am peeved.....to say the least! I got this incredibly romantic email from a man today (see below) and as you can tell from my thoughts as I read the email, I finally thought oh goody I have finally found a godly man with integrity and Christlikeness...one I could trust implicitly with my heart....one who would no doubt give everything up just to come to me (ok so I would have had to mail the money for the airline ticket!!

Well it was all going swimmingly, I was doodling all over the screen, practicing my equally romantic reply...even got the perfume out to spray on the email...just for good measure!

I hate being called "Penny" but I figured I would make the sacrifice coz "Benny & Penny" sounded sooooooo blinkin romantic! I mean, just imagine the invitations for the wedding..."Penny & Benny are soooo hoping you can make it to our wedding in Briafricain...don't forget your chequebook!"

Then I visit Maryann's blog......and what do I see????
Just like any self respecting godly man would do....he's got a few women going at the same time! And here was I thinking...finally a real godly man! (sorry to any real godly men who read this...you can't blame us girls for getting a little cynical!!)

Well let me tell you, my pooky wooky Benny boo...I'm a gonna shake my ass as I walk away too....and I don't care how much it hurts me!! Ya (????)two timing skunk!

I am Engr.Benny and i am divorced with 3 kids looking for whom to mingle with.mmmm I love a good mingle I am a British born African presently in Spain would that make him a Britafricish?? on business/church activities. aaaah yes, I love a man who mixes his business with church! I am 39 looking closely at 40 oooh another toyboy! and you might wonder why i got divorced at 39,well i was in a relationship for about 18yrs oh a man with longevity and faithfulness...that's a plus! but my ex refused to go with me to the church because i kept on insisting that she must give her life to Christ. I actually thought one day she would change her mind but she never did until she shook her ass Oh I hope he wont mind but all I can shake is my tail feather! and walked away. she can shake her ass and walk all at the same time???wow what a woman...and a tough act to follow, given I can only do the tail feather thing! Though it was painful yeah well you try walking and shaking your ass at the same time buddy! but it was in that regards that a friend told me about this site and after series of praying and fasting, Oh I like that...a man on a mission! God told me that when i get in the site, I will know my wife when i see her at once and really and truelly, when i saw your profile, I felt like i never felt before *sigh* love at first sight! and i pray that God in his infinite mercies should continue to guide and direct me. oh and I'm sure He will guide and direct me too, sugar!

Waiting to hear from you soonest. couldn't be soonest enough for me darling!

With Love Benny E. oodles of love to you too, Benny...from your Penny
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PERFECTLY FLAWED Nov 8, 2008 12:19 am
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1Co 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Do you have flaws? I sure do!

Have you ever been rejected coz you are seen as "flawed" by someone? Yep been there too!

Yesterday the devil pinpointed my flaw, my thorn in the flesh, and he attacked with the full force of his power. I felt like dirt by the time he was through. I recognized my "full worth" is not worth all that much....I am easily disposable.

We live in a world where flaws are a big deal. Hollywood itself is an example of how much worth a person is by their outer perfection. Your worth is measured by the car you drive, the clothes you wear, the plastic surgeon you visit.

And who sees the beauty within?

GOD DOES!

Last night I cried out to God. I asked Him why it should be that my worth is measured by my flaws, rather than my strengths...

I have never heard more profoundly from Him than I did this morning. Not only that, but He showed me through three different sources, one after the other...and each source was based on His Word!

The one that impacted me most was in my daily devotion this morning. The reading was in 1 Cor 1 and the analogy given by the author of the devotion was this....He spoke of his boyhood hero, Davy Crockett. He was blown away by Davy's courage and exploits. But years later, he read the real life story of Davy Crockett and found him to be a man who made mistakes and had serious personal problems. The book depicted him as being both flawed and frail. He found it disappointing and reassuring at the same time, because the reality made Davy Crockett more accessible to him....and even more of a hero.

He went on to talk about the fact that in the Bible God often used people who were far from perfect, for His glory. He uses those of us who are flawed and frail, so that He can show His strength and grace.

All He asks of us is a willing and available heart.

So take heart, my friends....if you are flawed....you are worth a LOT to God!

The strength of a person's character is clearly seen by the measure of worth they place on the flaws of another.

HERE IN MY LIFE - Hillsong

I have never walked on water
Felt the waves beneath my feet but
At your Word Lord, I’ll receive Your
Faith to walk on oceans deep

And I remember how You found me:
In that very same place
All my failing surely would've drowned me
But You made a way

You are my freedom
Jesus you’re the reason
I’m kneeling again at Your throne
Where would I be without You
Here in my life, here in my life?

You have said that all the heavens
Sing for joy at one who finds
The way to freedom, truth of Jesus
Bought from death into His life

And I remember how You saw me:
Through the eyes of Your grace
And though the cost was Your beloved for me
Still you made a way!
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