Today I am stepping across the line. I´m tired of waffling and I´m finished with wavering, I´ve made my choice, the verdict is in, and my decision is irrevocable. I´m going God´s way. There´s no turning back now!
I will live the rest of my life serving God´s purposes with God´s people on God´s planet for God´s glory. I will use my life to celebrate his presence, cultivate his character, participate in his family, demonstrate his love, and communicate his word.
Since my past has been forgiven, and I have a purpose for living, and a home awaiting in heaven, I refuse to waste any more time or energy on shallow living, petty thinking, trivial talking, thoughtless doing, useless regretting, hurtful resenting, or faithless worrying. Instead I will magnify God, grow to maturity, serve in ministry, and fulfill my mission in the membership of his family.
Because this life is preparation for the next, I will value worship over wealth, "œwe" over "œme", character over comfort, service over status, and people over possessions, position, and pleasures. I know what matters most and I´ll give it all I´ve got. I´ll do the best I can with what I have for Jesus Christ today.
I won´t be captivated by culture, manipulated by critics, motivated by praise, frustrated by problems, debilitated by temptation, or intimidated by the devil. I´ll keep running my race with my eyes on the goal, not the sidelines or those running by me. When times get tough, and I get tired, I won´t back up, back off, back down, back out or backslide. I´ll just keep moving forward by God´s grace. I´m Spirit-led, purpose-driven and mission-focused so I cannot be bought, I will not be compromised, and I shall not quit until I finish the race.
I´m a trophy of God´s amazing grace so I will be gracious to everyone, grateful for everyday, and generous with everything that God entrusts to me.
To my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I say: However, Whenever, Wherever, and Whatever you ask me to do, my answer in advance is yes! Wherever you lead and whatever the cost, I´m ready. Anytime. Anywhere. Anyway. Whatever it takes Lord; Whatever it takes! I want to be used by you in such a way, that on that final day I´ll hear you say, "œWell done, thou good and faithful one. Come on in, and let the eternal party begin!"
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I will live the rest of my life serving God´s purposes with God´s people on God´s planet for God´s glory. I will use my life to celebrate his presence, cultivate his character, participate in his family, demonstrate his love, and communicate his word.
Since my past has been forgiven, and I have a purpose for living, and a home awaiting in heaven, I refuse to waste any more time or energy on shallow living, petty thinking, trivial talking, thoughtless doing, useless regretting, hurtful resenting, or faithless worrying. Instead I will magnify God, grow to maturity, serve in ministry, and fulfill my mission in the membership of his family.
Because this life is preparation for the next, I will value worship over wealth, "œwe" over "œme", character over comfort, service over status, and people over possessions, position, and pleasures. I know what matters most and I´ll give it all I´ve got. I´ll do the best I can with what I have for Jesus Christ today.
I won´t be captivated by culture, manipulated by critics, motivated by praise, frustrated by problems, debilitated by temptation, or intimidated by the devil. I´ll keep running my race with my eyes on the goal, not the sidelines or those running by me. When times get tough, and I get tired, I won´t back up, back off, back down, back out or backslide. I´ll just keep moving forward by God´s grace. I´m Spirit-led, purpose-driven and mission-focused so I cannot be bought, I will not be compromised, and I shall not quit until I finish the race.
I´m a trophy of God´s amazing grace so I will be gracious to everyone, grateful for everyday, and generous with everything that God entrusts to me.
To my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I say: However, Whenever, Wherever, and Whatever you ask me to do, my answer in advance is yes! Wherever you lead and whatever the cost, I´m ready. Anytime. Anywhere. Anyway. Whatever it takes Lord; Whatever it takes! I want to be used by you in such a way, that on that final day I´ll hear you say, "œWell done, thou good and faithful one. Come on in, and let the eternal party begin!"
http://saddleback.com/flash/default.htm
So...what's wrong with this picture?