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Also, I'd like to hear any of your stories of how you found Christ! Please email me at juliejamjam@gmail.com if you'd like to share your stories. If you'd like, they'll be featured on this blog! =) Thanks!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Live For Jesus
I'm going to pour my heart out in this post. I haven't been posting much, but I refuse to let others lose their faith, because I'm too busy gaining mine...
You don't understand what it means to love God. It means to be SO CRAZY IN LOVE WITH HIM, THAT YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT IMPRESSING PEOPLE, LOOKING NORMAL, OR EVEN SOUNDING SANE. It means to love him so much, that you'd risk your whole "reputation" for him, and start living for him.
I can't stress enough how happy I am to be so crazy in love with Jesus, that I'm willing to lose everything, to gain everything! There's one verse that gets me through everything, and that's Philippians 4:13.
Philippians 4:13-
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Last night I awoke at 3, or 4 am. My room is pitch black at night, and I can sometimes hear things. All I did was sit up, turn on my lamp (Usually the television, but that's sin), repeat the verse, and say "Begone, satan.". Instantly the noises, the darkness, the scariness- left. That's because I put all my faith in God. I love him with all my heart, and I asked him to take the scary away... And he did. You see- God really is our father. He really did create us. And he really is always here with us- Not just above, not only next to us, but in our hearts. And we just need to trust him, and let him take control when we're scared, or feel dangered. He is our father, and will protect us as a father would. The bible says not to call anyone else "Father", as you only have one true one, who is in Heaven.
Jesus Christ is my savior. When nothing else seems to be going right, or I lose all happiness, He brings it back. He heals my wounds, and brings me closer to him. And that's something no one on earth could do for me. His love is overwhelming, and I can't believe all he has done for me. Quick prayer-
Lord, free me of my sins. Repent the darkness, the scariness, and show me your face. I seek you in my heart and soul, and thank you for all you've done for me. Bless the less fortunate, Lord, and show them the beauty of your love. Bestow your blessings on them, and free them, too, of their ungodly ways. I, too, pray for my enemies. Lead them to your heart, Lord, and never let them go. You are my savior, and my true father, I love you, Lord. Amen.
Now back to that crazy love- I want YOU to be crazy in love with Jesus. I want you to not care about anyone else, but him. He's all that matters in your life now! You have to know, before starting your journey, that this is a commitment. You will know of God, but don't think that will get you into Heaven. After all, Satan knows of God, and he isn't in Heaven. You have to KNOW GOD. Not OF HIM, BUT HIM. For he is the only one who can save you. When your judgement day comes (And it will, there's no resisting it) You want to be able to see God, to live with him. Not to be turned away. So know God! For if you don't, he will not know you either, and you won't be accepted into the kingdom of Heaven. Your commitment is all your life is based around now. You have to study his word, love him, worship him, go to church, preach, and truly never lose your faith. Faith isn't a person trying to get into Heaven, it's a person trying to know their father.
Jesus Christ died for you- Something I guarantee no one else will do for you. God's love for you was SO STRONG, that he died for you. And not only did he die, but he rose again. Other people others worshiped died, and they died- But I tell you, Jesus died, and Rose Again! He is the true Lord.
Have you heard of the unforgivable sin? It's blasphemy. You CANNOT tell the Lord he is a follower of satan. You CANNOT tell the Lord he is a demon. You can't. In the bible, In the book of Mark, it talks about others' telling Jesus those things. They tormented him with lies... Right after he performed miracles. You cannot lie about the Lord's comings, for he has come to save your life, and make you pure. So trust him. Trust what he puts in your heart, and don't- DON'T listen to others' lies about him. For he is the truth.
Let God give you strength- For only in him, will you find yourself. He will bless you, and you will gain your crazy love for him.
Roots. Don't think you need them?The bible speaks of a parable Jesus tells. He talks about a sower, who scatters seeds-
1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9 Whoever has ears, let them hear.”
10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?”
11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables:
“Though seeing, they do not see;
though hearing, they do not hear or understand.
14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah:
“‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.
15 For this people’s heart has become calloused;
they hardly hear with their ears,
and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.’
16 But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. 17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. 22 The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. 23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”
You need roots, for without them- You will not produce a crop. You will not spread God's word, and enrich faith in others. Without roots, you will lose Faith- Shrivel away.
Roots-
One way to gain your roots, and never let them shrivel...
My crazy love for the Lord will never fade. It will never shrivel away, never fail. My crazy love for Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, will never stop. It will change this earth... One person at a time...
-Julie (Crazy love for the Lord will set you free...)
You don't understand what it means to love God. It means to be SO CRAZY IN LOVE WITH HIM, THAT YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT IMPRESSING PEOPLE, LOOKING NORMAL, OR EVEN SOUNDING SANE. It means to love him so much, that you'd risk your whole "reputation" for him, and start living for him.
Philippians 4:13-
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Last night I awoke at 3, or 4 am. My room is pitch black at night, and I can sometimes hear things. All I did was sit up, turn on my lamp (Usually the television, but that's sin), repeat the verse, and say "Begone, satan.". Instantly the noises, the darkness, the scariness- left. That's because I put all my faith in God. I love him with all my heart, and I asked him to take the scary away... And he did. You see- God really is our father. He really did create us. And he really is always here with us- Not just above, not only next to us, but in our hearts. And we just need to trust him, and let him take control when we're scared, or feel dangered. He is our father, and will protect us as a father would. The bible says not to call anyone else "Father", as you only have one true one, who is in Heaven.
Jesus Christ is my savior. When nothing else seems to be going right, or I lose all happiness, He brings it back. He heals my wounds, and brings me closer to him. And that's something no one on earth could do for me. His love is overwhelming, and I can't believe all he has done for me. Quick prayer-
Lord, free me of my sins. Repent the darkness, the scariness, and show me your face. I seek you in my heart and soul, and thank you for all you've done for me. Bless the less fortunate, Lord, and show them the beauty of your love. Bestow your blessings on them, and free them, too, of their ungodly ways. I, too, pray for my enemies. Lead them to your heart, Lord, and never let them go. You are my savior, and my true father, I love you, Lord. Amen.
Now back to that crazy love- I want YOU to be crazy in love with Jesus. I want you to not care about anyone else, but him. He's all that matters in your life now! You have to know, before starting your journey, that this is a commitment. You will know of God, but don't think that will get you into Heaven. After all, Satan knows of God, and he isn't in Heaven. You have to KNOW GOD. Not OF HIM, BUT HIM. For he is the only one who can save you. When your judgement day comes (And it will, there's no resisting it) You want to be able to see God, to live with him. Not to be turned away. So know God! For if you don't, he will not know you either, and you won't be accepted into the kingdom of Heaven. Your commitment is all your life is based around now. You have to study his word, love him, worship him, go to church, preach, and truly never lose your faith. Faith isn't a person trying to get into Heaven, it's a person trying to know their father.
Jesus Christ died for you- Something I guarantee no one else will do for you. God's love for you was SO STRONG, that he died for you. And not only did he die, but he rose again. Other people others worshiped died, and they died- But I tell you, Jesus died, and Rose Again! He is the true Lord.
Have you heard of the unforgivable sin? It's blasphemy. You CANNOT tell the Lord he is a follower of satan. You CANNOT tell the Lord he is a demon. You can't. In the bible, In the book of Mark, it talks about others' telling Jesus those things. They tormented him with lies... Right after he performed miracles. You cannot lie about the Lord's comings, for he has come to save your life, and make you pure. So trust him. Trust what he puts in your heart, and don't- DON'T listen to others' lies about him. For he is the truth.
Roots. Don't think you need them?The bible speaks of a parable Jesus tells. He talks about a sower, who scatters seeds-
1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9 Whoever has ears, let them hear.”
10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?”
11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables:
“Though seeing, they do not see;
though hearing, they do not hear or understand.
14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah:
“‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.
15 For this people’s heart has become calloused;
they hardly hear with their ears,
and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.’
16 But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. 17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. 22 The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. 23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”
You need roots, for without them- You will not produce a crop. You will not spread God's word, and enrich faith in others. Without roots, you will lose Faith- Shrivel away.
Roots-
My crazy love for the Lord will never fade. It will never shrivel away, never fail. My crazy love for Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, will never stop. It will change this earth... One person at a time...
-Julie (Crazy love for the Lord will set you free...)
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Religion- How It Doesn't Save
Colossians 3:11
Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all.
1 Peter 2:24-
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
It's not a religion- It's a relationship with Jesus Christ, and him only...
Verse- John 3:16
Julie (Stay Strong for God!)
Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all.
Religion is completely man made. People focus on following their religion- Instead of following God's ways.
1 John 2:1-29
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: ...
Religion doesn't show your love for the Lord. It doesn't save you, or guarantee anything. It's a way to censor the Lord. It's a way to hide the truth... Jesus. Jesus is the only way to Heaven. If you already know that- Why are you Christian? Catholic? Jewish? Atheist?
Jesus is the only way. NOT religion.
1 Peter 2:24-
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
It's not a religion- It's a relationship with Jesus Christ, and him only...
Verse- John 3:16
Julie (Stay Strong for God!)
Monday, September 26, 2011
The True Love Of Our Lord
1 Peter 2:24-
"and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed."
I guarantee you- After today you will live by Christ. All I'm asking you to do today is watch this video with the sound on. It changed my life with Jesus Christ forever. And remember- He did this for you...
Passion of The Christ scenes- Not for the young- But worth watching...
Devotions-
Let him in. Let him in your heart after all he's done for you...
Verse- John 3:16
Julie (Stay Strong for God!)
Friday, September 23, 2011
You're Saved
Romans 6:23-
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
With every thorn. With every nail. With every lash- Jesus saw your face. And he knew you would be special. He knew you would do better things than he would. Before he even met you- He knew you. And he saved you.
Jesus went up on that cross and died for you. He saved you from your own sins that you commit everyday. Sins that you may not even realize you're doing. Jesus wants you in Heaven. Jesus wants to be with you, and in your heart at all times. Jesus is the only protection from sin.
So how do you live without him?!
How do you go everyday sinning, and never having Jesus?!
The Lord Jesus said:
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that
the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he
hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
And there you have it. Jesus saved not only you. Not only your family- He saved the world. He saved the world from a burning hell, so we could all have a chance in Heaven.
How do we get Jesus in our hearts, and accept him as our personal Lord and Savior?
Now it's time to save yourself. You already have a chance at Heaven- Don't let it go.
If you need to be born again, Please let me know and I'd be willing to help.
But remember this-
Jesus said "So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven..."
And only then will he be in your heart...
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
With every thorn. With every nail. With every lash- Jesus saw your face. And he knew you would be special. He knew you would do better things than he would. Before he even met you- He knew you. And he saved you.
Jesus went up on that cross and died for you. He saved you from your own sins that you commit everyday. Sins that you may not even realize you're doing. Jesus wants you in Heaven. Jesus wants to be with you, and in your heart at all times. Jesus is the only protection from sin.
So how do you live without him?!
How do you go everyday sinning, and never having Jesus?!
The Lord Jesus said:
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that
the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he
hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
And there you have it. Jesus saved not only you. Not only your family- He saved the world. He saved the world from a burning hell, so we could all have a chance in Heaven.
How do we get Jesus in our hearts, and accept him as our personal Lord and Savior?
Now it's time to save yourself. You already have a chance at Heaven- Don't let it go.
If you need to be born again, Please let me know and I'd be willing to help.
But remember this-
Jesus said "So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven..."
And only then will he be in your heart...
Devotions-
Save yourself. Join a bible study. Love God. Study his word. his life. his love...
Verse- Romans 6:23
Julie (Stay Strong for God!)
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Standing Your Ground
Matthew 10:26-
Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.
Standing your ground is tough. The devil can be intimidating. He can force sin on you. He can change your mind, and lead you away from God...
And the only way out is to stand your ground. To tell the devil, to tell the sinners- This is me. And I will control me. I choose God.
I feel this song will inspire you on your journey-
Some of you may not know we are warriors... Revolutionaries. We fight the everlasting fight for Christ. We go into battle everyday trying to fight off sin. Sin claims a new victim everyday- and to prevent that being us, we need to stand our ground. Tell sin no... Tell the devil no.
There's only one way to Heaven. Only one way out of Hell. Only one way to be saved. Jesus Christ. So how do you think he feels seeing us sin? He doesn't want us to go to Hell. He wants us to be with him. And that's why I'll tell you today- Be a Warrior For Christ. Forget sin. Forget the devil. Live for Christ- And never look back...
Because we're all warriors...
And that sword will be pounded into Hell with every "No" you tell the devil. That sword will bring you closer, and closer to God. Never let go of that sword.
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Devotions-
Take up your sword. Tell sin no, and fight for the Lord.
Verse- Romans 15:7
Julie (Stay Strong for God!)
Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.
Standing your ground is tough. The devil can be intimidating. He can force sin on you. He can change your mind, and lead you away from God...
And the only way out is to stand your ground. To tell the devil, to tell the sinners- This is me. And I will control me. I choose God.
I feel this song will inspire you on your journey-
Some of you may not know we are warriors... Revolutionaries. We fight the everlasting fight for Christ. We go into battle everyday trying to fight off sin. Sin claims a new victim everyday- and to prevent that being us, we need to stand our ground. Tell sin no... Tell the devil no.
There's only one way to Heaven. Only one way out of Hell. Only one way to be saved. Jesus Christ. So how do you think he feels seeing us sin? He doesn't want us to go to Hell. He wants us to be with him. And that's why I'll tell you today- Be a Warrior For Christ. Forget sin. Forget the devil. Live for Christ- And never look back...
Because we're all warriors...
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Devotions-
Take up your sword. Tell sin no, and fight for the Lord.
Verse- Romans 15:7
Julie (Stay Strong for God!)
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