Hello friends! Sorry no blog post last week... my computer crashed and I wasn't able to get it fixed until this past Monday! That's why I wasn't even able to send out an email! Sorry again, guys! ❤ We see it in television shows, movies, on social media, in class and at work: it just always seems like everyone is trying to figure out who they are. And you might be doing the same thing.... and the thing is: there's nothing wrong with that! However, in a culture where everyone is obsessed with being like everybody else, it's important to know who God says we are. You are purposeful.You may be thinking: what could God possibly have for little ol' me? Well that, my friend is between you and God, but we know through the Word that He has a perfectly unique plan for each and every one of us. "'For I know the plans I have for you' says the Lord 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'" |
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"Love yourself."
Ultimately, this is the theme phrase for this generation, age and culture. It's at the top of every New Years' resolution list, the motto of so many movements, the meaning behind so many anthem songs. You may be thinking to yourself, I do love myself, but... is that a bad thing? The answer is not necessarily. However, you should look at the way you're loving yourself and ask yourself this question:
Is my self-love prideful?
Ask yourself this question first, and don't lie to yourself! Pride in one's self is a sin! The Lord says, "I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech" (Proverbs 18:13). If we think too highly of ourselves, we can make ourselves an idol! It seems strange, but idolatry in the eyes of God is living for anyone or anything besides Him. If we love ourselves so much that the only thoughts that go into our actions have to do with ourselves and our own best interest instead of God's, that's a serious problem. Our God is a jealous God, and He doesn't want you to fall into the traps of the enemy. The enemy is deceitful, and he is still moving in this world. He feeds off of lies and tries to get to the hearts of those who love God most. But Isaiah 54:17 says that no weapon formed against you will prosper. We're constantly fighting this spiritual battle (Ephesians 6:12) against the lies of the devil, and although God wants you to love the person He created you to be, Satan is telling you to love yourself more than you love the Lord. He tells you to show your body off because you're proud of what it looks like. He tells you to take pride in your sins. He tries to convince you that the world's philosophy of self-love is the same philosophy that God has for you. But the Bible, the most powerful weapon in spiritual warfare says otherwise.
The Bible teaches us self-value.
Self-value is to understand the value that you hold in the eyes of God. You are so loved and valued by the Most High! We can go all the way back to the first book of the Bible, Genesis, and see that God created us in His very own image (Genesis 1:27). God calls women far more valuable than rubies (Proverbs 3:15). God can have anything He could ever want, but He seeks you everyday just to be closer with you. He wants your heart more than anything. You are so valued. Both self-value and our relationship with God require humility, modesty, dignity and humbleness.
Self-value is living for God, submitting to His plan, and seeking the endless Joy that comes from His Holy Spirit.
Self-love is struggling to meet your own goals and following your own plan in hopes of finding your own limited happiness.
Self-value is knowing God is in control and having security in Him.
Self-love is trying to make your strength bigger than it is without God.
Self-value is making good decisions based off of what the Bible says because you know it will always be what's best for you. You make informed decisions that reflect your value.
Self-love is making decisions based off of what you want and what you think you deserve.
Self-value is becoming a fool in the eyes of the world because you know your worth in Jesus alone.
Self-love is struggling to maintain your ego/image. Because your worth is only defined by your own worldly love, you can be influenced by other worldly judgements.
Self-value is feeling convicted by the sins you commit because you value yourself as a temple of the Holy Spirit.
Self-love is disguised as self-value, but is the sin of being proud.
Self-value is modest and humble; dignified.
Self-love is proud and boastful.
Self-love is struggling to meet your own goals and following your own plan in hopes of finding your own limited happiness.
Self-value is knowing God is in control and having security in Him.
Self-love is trying to make your strength bigger than it is without God.
Self-value is making good decisions based off of what the Bible says because you know it will always be what's best for you. You make informed decisions that reflect your value.
Self-love is making decisions based off of what you want and what you think you deserve.
Self-value is becoming a fool in the eyes of the world because you know your worth in Jesus alone.
Self-love is struggling to maintain your ego/image. Because your worth is only defined by your own worldly love, you can be influenced by other worldly judgements.
Self-value is feeling convicted by the sins you commit because you value yourself as a temple of the Holy Spirit.
Self-love is disguised as self-value, but is the sin of being proud.
Self-value is modest and humble; dignified.
Self-love is proud and boastful.
Self-value is God-honoring.
Self-love is sinful.
Self-love and self-value seem to be very close... some people may not even realize there is a difference between the two. However there are differences. Choosing one over the other can change the course of both your life and your spiritual life. So reject the idea of self-love and all that comes along with it, and embrace self-value: what God intended for His children. "Do justice, and {to} love kindness, and {to} walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8)
Let me know in the comments: will you stand for self-value in a self-obsessed world?
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You're Not Enough (And That's Okay) by Allie Beth Stuckey ➳
Emma Mae Jenkins Hope Story: You are Deeply Loved by Him! ➳
You're Not Enough (And That's Okay) by Allie Beth Stuckey ➳
Scripture to remember:
- "For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power." (2 Timothy 3:2-5)
- "Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. " (Proverbs 31:30)
- "For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church..." (Ephesians 5:29)
- "I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well." (Psalm 139:14)
- "Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows." (Luke 12:7)
- "And he said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment.'" (Matthew 22:37-38)
- "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
- "To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech." (Proverbs 8:13)
- "Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves." (Philippians 2:3)
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After reading my post 2 weeks back, you may be wondering how exactly you can evangelize and bring people to know Christ. Since I've started to spread the Gospel, I've picked up a few tips and found a few ways that seem to work pretty well. Today I'll be giving you 7 simple ways to spread the Good News & Love of Christ!
However, it's first very important to understand why it's essential to our spiritual lives to tell others about Jesus' sacrifice for mankind.
However, it's first very important to understand why it's essential to our spiritual lives to tell others about Jesus' sacrifice for mankind.
Ezekiel 3:18-21 says,
"When I say to a wicked person, ‘You will surely die,’ and you do not warn them or speak out to dissuade them from their evil ways in order to save their life, that wicked person will die for their sin, and I will hold you accountable for their blood. But if you do warn the wicked person and they do not turn from their wickedness or from their evil ways, they will die for their sin; but you will have saved yourself. 'Again, when a righteous person turns from their righteousness and does evil, and I put a stumbling block before them, they will die. Since you did not warn them, they will die for their sin. The righteous things that person did will not be remembered, and I will hold you accountable for their blood. But if you do warn the righteous person not to sin and they do not sin, they will surely live because they took warning, and you will have saved yourself.'"
This part of chapter 3 of Ezekiel describes his duty to inform others about the dangers of sin. Although he was alive before Jesus was born, we should take this scripture into the context of the new covenant and take on the prophet Ezekiel's watchman task. After all, we are called to love, and we should want to look out for the eternity of those we love.
God rewards & blesses those who live for Him, however we shouldn't be spreading the Word to gain, but because we could possibly be able to better the life of someone around us! Shouldn't we want EVERYONE to experience the Joy, Peace, Love and Presence of God?
God rewards & blesses those who live for Him, however we shouldn't be spreading the Word to gain, but because we could possibly be able to better the life of someone around us! Shouldn't we want EVERYONE to experience the Joy, Peace, Love and Presence of God?
Part of spreading the Gospel is the warning of death that Ezekiel 3:18-21 mentions, however it's not all of it. Most of the Gospel message is about Love! Because of that, there are so many different ways to bring attention to Christ's sacrifice.
1. Just go for it!
This may seem obvious, but it's actually one of the hardest ones to do. Just opening up about Jesus can be really hard... you may feel uncomfortable or vulnerable, but we shouldn't! It's natural to feel uneasy when talking about things so personal, but that's the thing, being a Christian shouldn't be. It should be open and loud!
Anyways, sometimes the best thing to do is to just go for it! There have been times that I've noticed someone has been struggling, and just decided to deliver the message in full! Even if they don't tell you they accept Jesus right then and there, you've still helped to plant the seed of faith that they might turn to and water someday!
Anyways, sometimes the best thing to do is to just go for it! There have been times that I've noticed someone has been struggling, and just decided to deliver the message in full! Even if they don't tell you they accept Jesus right then and there, you've still helped to plant the seed of faith that they might turn to and water someday!
2. Invite someone to your church
If you're part of a church that is truly feeding your spirit and that you love, invite someone to join you one weekend! If you're finding fulfillment and joy while worshipping in your church, chances are the Lord will move their spirits to find joy there as well. The positive feelings they may experience can also create good memories for them, prompting them to come back and possibly even give their heart to Jesus!
3. Give out Bible verses that you know will have an impact
Everyone has hard times, but not everyone is trusting God to get through them. A lot of people feel lost and alone in difficult times, but reassuring them that they will always have God to get them through may soften their hearts or open their hearts more to the idea of Christianity and knowing Jesus. Here are some ideas/examples for you to use:
If someone just lost a loved one: Psalm 30:5, Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:4
If someone is struggling with depression: Isaiah 40:28-31, Jeremiah 29:11
If someone feels unloved: Isaiah 54:10, 1 John 4:8, Romans 5:8, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 100, Romans 8:38-39
If someone feels alone: Hebrews 13:5
If someone feels ugly: Psalm 139:13-14, 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 3:15, Ephesians 2:10
If someone is struggling with anxiety/is stressed: Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:16, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 11:28
If someone just lost a loved one: Psalm 30:5, Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:4
If someone is struggling with depression: Isaiah 40:28-31, Jeremiah 29:11
If someone feels unloved: Isaiah 54:10, 1 John 4:8, Romans 5:8, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 100, Romans 8:38-39
If someone feels alone: Hebrews 13:5
If someone feels ugly: Psalm 139:13-14, 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 3:15, Ephesians 2:10
If someone is struggling with anxiety/is stressed: Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:16, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 11:28
4. Post a Bible verse on social media
Let's face it: we're all on social media these days, so why don't we use it to glorify God? We work so hard to get all these followers (which we don't really need), so shouldn't we give them something infinitely more valuable than anything in this world? Putting God's truth on social media will be able to reach a large group of people with the Gospel! Whether it's putting a picture on your Instagram story, posting a picture with a Bible verse caption, putting your favorite verses in your bio, sending off a tweet filled with Truth, or posting your favorite Christian lyrics/song, this is a great way of spreading the Gospel to many people at once!
5. Send someone a video of one of your favorite worship performances
Worship performance videos are some of the most impactful things I've ever seen. Almost every one I see brings me to tears because I can feel the Presence of God radiating through the screen. They convict you, they move you, and they fill you with the Holy Spirit. Sending someone a worship video can change their life. There are a few worship performances that moved me from the first time I saw them. Here are some of my very favorites:
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6. Send someone some/one of your favorite Christian song(s)
Christian songs are so powerful. Because they're so filled with Truth, they convict, inspire and move. There are so many Christian songs that got me through tough times, but there are also songs that lift me up in joy, thanksgiving and worship. I once talked to somebody who said a Christian song just kind of told them that they needed to pursue a relationship with Jesus. You never know what that song will do for the person you send it to!
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Check out some of my favorite Christian music ➳
7. Hand out Gospel tracts
Gospel tracts are just little booklets that have the Gospel message written within. They describe everything in full and have changed the lives of millions around the world. They're pretty easy, effective, quick ways to send the message without really having to say anything, which is great for those who are just starting off evangelizing. Gospel tracts can sometimes be found at your church, but if not, there are tons of websites where you can order them in bulk like Christian Book.com , and Pocket Testament.org. You can also just search 'order Gospel tracts' on Google and hundreds of options will come up.
Although it's not a physical booklet, you can also feel free to give out the link to the 'Jesus' page here on His Will | My Faith. It contains all the same information that most Gospel tracts have, but it's just virtual.
Although it's not a physical booklet, you can also feel free to give out the link to the 'Jesus' page here on His Will | My Faith. It contains all the same information that most Gospel tracts have, but it's just virtual.
God's great calling to spread His Truth and message of Love can sometimes seem overwhelming in this hateful and judgemental world, however, it's my prayer that these 7 simple ways to answer God's call will help you to bring others to Christ and make the world a better place!
Let me know in the comments: which one of these 7 strategies will you consider doing first?
Let me know in the comments: which one of these 7 strategies will you consider doing first?
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Hi! I'm Angie! I'm a college student, worship leader, pro-life advocate, future teacher, youth ministry intern, and above all else, follower of Jesus Christ. I would love to get to know you!
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