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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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ok now I'm showing you my photographic skills!! Nov 10, 2008 4:07 pm
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This pic is taken at Cape Schanck....a kind of wild and dangerous spot along the peninsula. It is so awesome sitting here and watching the waves crash on the rocks......you just can't help but be reminded of the awesome power of God as you watch His wild creation!

There's a boardwalk that goes down to that rock formation and you have to be fit to do it coz there are a lot of steps to climb! And how stupid was I not wearing my sneakers....nope this chickie was wearing her summer sandals! Ouch!

After our day out I was kind of planning to go to the gym....but instead I crashed on the couch!! Being 30 is hard!!!

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And just when you got sick of looking at happy snaps..... Nov 10, 2008 3:57 pm
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This is Gunnamatta beach, one of the best surfing beaches for the local boys!

I remember as a teenager, coming here with a bunch of guys and girls....we were surfie chicks....didn't surf but faithfully followed our guys and sat freezing our butts on the beach while they surfed their hearts out! It was great in the summer coz us girls would lie on the beach all day and get tanned....and talk about those hunks out on the water!! hmmmmm we had some interesting chats!!

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More happy snaps......... Nov 10, 2008 3:46 pm
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This is a rock formation known as London Bridge. I think part of it has been eroded but as you can see, when the tide is out, it makes for a perfect romantic picnic spot!! I hope these people didn't mind us giving them the hairy eyeball!!

Portsea is one of my favourite places to go to. Apart from some awesome surf beaches, they have a gorgeous and very popular pub. You can sit inside, on the terrace or in the beer garden. Unfortunately in summer the flies can be a pain in the butt...but us Aussies have gotten used to doing the "great Australian salute"...waving flies away from our face!!

Portsea is also right near the entrance to the bay, so you can often watch the ships come in and they are very close to the shore...it's awesome!

I had a yummy lunch at the pub yesterday....roasted vegetables with rice and a carraway seed salad...it was soooooooo good!! Had a nice glass of local white too and oh boy, I wanted to curl up on the grass in the sunshine, and have a nap!

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Happy snaps of my neighbourhood! Nov 10, 2008 3:29 pm
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Yesterday I went out with a few friends of mine. We were showing an overseas visitor some of the sights of where we live. It was the most glorious day and I so needed to just get out and bask in God's glorious creation!

We have a lot of beautiful beaches in Australia, a lot of beautiful coastline in general. People always think the best beaches are found up north in Queensland but I think us Victorians can be pretty darn proud of our beaches too!

This pic was taken at the Ocean beach in Sorrento. I am so blessed...I get the full advantage of living minutes away from the peaceful waters of Port Phillip Bay (LOL unless the weather is bad...then it aint so peaceful!) and I also live within half an hour of the best ocean beaches.

Sooooooooooo you wanna move in?

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Pic of a young thingy...before she became a warrior! Nov 10, 2008 12:17 am
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This is a pic of me, somewhere in my twenties....which was actually just a couple of years ago....seeing as I'm only 30!!!

By the way, my birthday is coming up soon....you guesed it....the BIG 30!!

Well I think a few more of you should be brave and share some pics? hmmmmm?

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