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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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DEALING WITH THE __________________	Sep 28, 2008 2:48 pm 385 Views
Quoting a friend: It is the day to day trudging along times that test our ability to stay connected to God and our faith. Easy to do when we're on the mountain top, and even in the valley if we are crying out in despair. But those flat-lined times . . . now there's the challenge for me! Sometimes the words of someone can spur you on. These words that Susan quoted "now there's the challenge" kind of woke me up out of my stupor. I have flatlined badly. For the first time in years, I can honestly say I am depressed....not just sad but depressed. I've lost motivation, lost direction, lost hope (ok maybe not all hope) but just walking heavy footed. Trying very hard to stay laughing and "up there" but failing miserably. I keep being reminded of the Israelites as they trudged through the wilderness.....there is a lot to be learned from their struggle! I mean, here they were, God had delivered them from calamity.......yet they were moaning and whining to Moses that they would have been better off in Egypt! Why? Coz they could not see what was ahead...all they could see was the struggle of this exodus they were on. Nothing terribly exciting happening out here in the wilderness.... But they were forgetting what they left behind......they were treated pretty shabbily by Pharoah. He didn't treat God's people as God intended for them to be treated. They were slaves to a selfish despot. Yet here they were, moaning about what was left behind! Crikey! Ok but you know what? the reality is......yes we can be very grateful that God stepped in and took us out of a bad situation.....we can be very hopeful about the promise of a better tomorrow.....and yet......WE STILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE DUM DI DUM TRUDGING OF TODAY. And as Susan says......THIS IS THE CHALLENGE. So this is where I am today. I am so sad about what is lost, it tears my heart apart sometimes.....yet I know that God has a plan and a purpose in everything....I know there will be a better tomorrow...my promised land.....but I'm stuck here in the middle and I am floundering and whiny...just like the Israelites. I'm reading Isaiah right now....this is a great book, and there are some incredible nuggets of hope in these chapters..... ps thanks for putting up with my moaning and whining!!
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SWIMMING AGAINST THE CURRENT	Sep 28, 2008 4:10 am 343 Views
1Th 5:16 Rejoice evermore. 1Th 5:17 Pray without ceasing. 1Th 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. As I was praying tonight, this is what I felt God saying to me. Oh boy! I'm sure you can identify....when you are in a deep funk, it's very very hard to summon a rejoicing spirit! Yet this is what He requires of us.....no matter what. In EVERYTHING give thanks. I do believe He blesses us for our obedience and faithfulness....and He understands.....He knows the state of our hearts, He knows the depth of our pain......and He blesses through it all. Thank you, Father
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HEY JOYBELLS.....ENTER PLEASE......	Sep 27, 2008 7:54 pm 337 Views
Take that ya varmint!!!
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Should Red and the thingy be auctioned off?

Sep 27, 2008 6:57 pm
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HEY WHERE'S MY PILLAR OF FIRE?	Sep 27, 2008 3:36 pm 321 Views
When you read about the Israelites in the desert, do you ever think, wow how faithless they were! I mean, they had this pillar of fire by night, a cloud by day......they had the presence of the Almighty God....living proof that He was guiding them! And you think....oh boy if I had a pillar of fire and a cloud I would have incredible faith...these people don't know how blessed they were..... And God says, "Ahem" "Yes Lord? were you just trying to get my attention?" God says again, "Ahem" And I look up at Him......but I turn my head coz shame is now filling my heart.... God says, "No, you don't have a pillar of fire, and no, you don't have a cloud...I've done one better than that....I now dwell within you" OOPS!!! I start out with such courage, such gusto....and then.... Peter must have felt like I do now....a little foolish....so faithless......he steps out of the boat coz He trusts Jesus, wants to be where He is, out there walking on water.......so he bravely steps out......and then does the big ooopsie....yikes these waves are BIG.....oh nooooooooooo! And Jesus reaches out.....and grabs him, saving him from drowning. It's funny really, I keep hearing what an awesome woman of God I am.....are you kidding???? I'm a wimpy little saint who struts her stuff, falls down bleeding, gets up and struts her stuff and falls again....guess I'll keep doing that til eternity. Just roll with the punches ms_warriorthingy....you'll be ok. I woke up to Ps 116 today......check it out, it's beautiful!
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We love our boys in their cheeky shorts!!!	Sep 27, 2008 12:59 am 395 Views
Yes indeedy........we love our footy players!!! Yeeeeeeehaaaaawwwwww THE HAWKS WON!!!! Wow what a great game!! I feel so blinkin blokey right now I think I could even do one of those lugie thingies Ok maybe not....soooooooo gross!!! Can't swig a Fosters.....coz I hate beer!! But I can do a few woop woop woops and do a shimmy here, do a shimmy there!! Oh but I loooooooooooooove our footy players in their sleeveless tops and their cute little short shorts!!! Might even be able to rustle up a king size burp!!!
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Check out my daisies!	Sep 26, 2008 6:30 pm 440 Views
Spring has sprung here in Australia and the flowers look so pretty. I wanted to share with you, my daisies....... The temp is going to be in the 80s today......wow!! Today is the football grand final so it's kind of an exciting day in this part of the country. I got invited to a footy BBQ this afternoon by a man who I had over for dinner last night......but I don't feel like going! Yeah, yeah I know....silly warrior woman. He was very nice and he did enjoy my cooking and all.....but to be honest, I am just not interested in dating or meeting new men right now. I have totally flatlined....turned into a boring thingy who doesn't have much motivation for anything......could be I'm depressed, who knows! So I think I will watch the game on tv, and when my son goes out tonight, I might pump up the volume on my stereo and do a crazy dance or something!!
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Another amateur poem....	Sep 23, 2008 4:17 am 401 Views
Father, your child is tired Sometimes so lost and alone The days seem too long winded And I yearn for you to call me home. I long for peaceful valleys For streets paved with gold Where angels sing in harmony Sweet music to fill my soul Yet I know my journey has just begun A new road planned by You Help me to keep on hoping Sustain my joy in you, the One You tell me the harvest is here I have yet to reap what You've sown But I know, my precious Jesus With you, I'm never alone Lord this is a crazy world......protect me I want to be where He is....goodnight my friends
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Restless......for HIM!	Sep 23, 2008 2:16 am 357 Views
Last night I was chatting with Jeffy...and he said something that totally convicted me. We were both lamenting that we were feeling very "restless" lately. Well Jeffy started talking about Richard Wurmbrand, a man who was persecuted and imprisoned for his faith in Christ. He even endured solitary confinement.....where there was nothing but God. How on earth could someone endure a length of time like this, without the company of other humans.......unless of course they had the God of the universe in the room with them! It just hit me then.....I am restless for Jesus. There is so much "stuff" going on in my life lately. Not just bad stuff, but good stuff too. I am restless to move forward into my tomorrow, restless to move beyond the pain of yesterday....so much crowding into my little bird head.... I feel so spiritually dry....I can't stand it. Every time I get with God....everything comes crowding into my head, it shatters my peace and leaves me so empty. Just too restless. I miss that closeness, miss the awesome moments of being in His presence....I am yearning for Him, aching for Him...restless...so restless....want a touch from God...want to be in His courts...want to touch the hem of His robe. The last two days at work have been so stressful...my stress levels are at breaking point. Everyone is getting sick, we are so short staffed...yesterday there was just me and a new lady who I'm training. She's so lovely, but she's one of those people who doesn't take notes...and she's obviously not real good at remembering what I tell her....so it's been just the two of us....a very busy clinic....me trying to juggle training her as well as doing all the stuff we have to do...things which usually take three people...doctors wanting things stat.......I am worn down and worn out! Yet still so restless...... But I think my Father is saying, "come to me, you who are heavy laden...and I will give you rest" I need HIM so bad. I need my Father to hold me in His arms and tell me it will all be ok.
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Psssst fellas....us girls ALL like grunt!!	Sep 22, 2008 3:07 am 585 Views
Seriously, us girls love men who are leaders... men who aren't afraid to knock over some tables at times ..... men who don't mind getting their feet dirty.... camping out under the stars...men who like to hang out with their buddies....men who can take a few hard knocks and still stand strong....men who speak gently.....men who speak firmly....men with strong convictions and high morals.....men who are brave enough to carry a burden sometimes....maybe even a cross....men who pray always....men who look out for the little guy....men who protect the women under their care...men with forgiving hearts.....yup...MEN WITH GRUNT! Want our attention? Want our respect? Want us to love you endlessly? It's easy really......... JUST BE LIKE JESUS! See it isn't all about hunky looks, the size of your biceps, the car you drive, the money you earn, or if you leave the toilet seat down.... It's about being a man really! Are you game? Mat 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
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