As a believer in Christ, what do I know?

As a believer in Christ, what do I know?

That God is holy and just, but merciful also. He sent His Son, very God of very God, to make atonement for my sins, that I might have eternal life.

I know that God knew me and loved me before the foundations of the world, and has put my name upon His hands, so that I am ever before Him.

I know that God desires that all should come to Him, and that none perish, but that some will, out of pride, resist. I know that others will resist because of how badly they have been treated by Christians, and I pray that I will cause none to stumble because of me. And that if I have, they will find God despite of me, and forgive me for being a hindrance to their faith.

I know that I am a sinner, totally incapable of saving myself, but grateful God has chosen to save me. I know that I am not fit to cast stones at another, nor pluck the splinter from their eye, because of the beam in my own eye.

I know of nothing else I can do that is more worthwhile than to love God and love my neighbor. I pray that I can be a blessing to others, to encourage them, to show them love and mercy, for that is what God has shown to me.

I know I have hurt others, and I am sorry. If I have sinned against you, please forgive me. I know that being human, I will stumble again. I am grateful God will help me back up, and help me forward.

I know that the image of Christ portrayed by many modern Churches is not correct- Jesus is neither wholly conservative, nor wholly liberal. When I look to my actions and beliefs, I need to not compare them with what the world or modern church says I should do, but what Christ says I should do. I should put people far ahead of money and power. I should attempt to live peaceably. I should avoid legalism and elitism, and realize that Christ values the broken and lowly. Mercy and compassion should be my by-words, and my life should be a continuing attempt to cultivate the spiritual fruits of holy living.

I know that God rejoices and sings, and takes delight....so I should rejoice and sing (badly) and take delight in this life He has given.

I know that God treasures you....and I do too.

Be blessed friends and be a blessing to someone else.