“There will come a day when you’ll see that I posted all of my “annoying religious” posts because I have a deep concern for you. I care about you so much and you matter a great deal to God- He created you! As hard as this is to say, I would rather you hate me for telling you the truth in love, than gain your approval while I lie to you.
Once a friend was gracious enough to share with me and God removed the scales from my eyes so I could see. It’s now my responsibility to do the same for you. That’s what the cross of Christ is all about.”
When I read this, I thought, someone did this for me….and I am very grateful. Although, I had no idea where it would take me.
Wow, what a journey this has been so far. There have been so many changes, but He has a good plan for me.
Matthew 28:19-20: “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”
I know what you’re probably thinking, “But I will have to change my way of life.” Yes, that’s true. That is something we all have to do if we want to follow Christ. The things that fell from me that I didn’t realize were holding me back were so necessary.
Colossians 3:23-24: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
Giving your life to God is rewarding. But it isn’t always sunshine & roses. There are sacrifices, friends will walk away from you, family will not understand sometimes. But think about what God did for us: He gave his only son to die on the cross for our sins.
I pray that if someone posts some God things on their Facebook, or asks you to church, or even asks if they can pray for you, that you don’t brush it to the side. Someone cared enough about me to introduce me to Him. I bet someone cares enough about you to do the same…
I hope you enjoyed this blog today. Have a blessed day!!!! ☕️
Lou Ann Virden is the author of the blog Farmhouse, Coffee and Jesus. She is very active in her church. She volunteers in the food pantry, usher/greeter team, and cleaning crew. She is on the prayer team, is over the sound room team, and she writes the newsletter for her church. Lou Ann and her husband Donnie will be relaunching The Refuge 180 Evangelism Ministry. They have been married for over 40 years. They live on her husband’s family farm with their dog Hunter. In the summer they are busy canning what they harvest from their garden. Her hobbies include going to the beach, reading, camping, and serving however she can. She hopes that her blogs inspires someone that might be dealing with a similar situation.
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