Song: The Proof Of Your Love

I heard this song on K-Love the other day, and it really ministered to my heart, hope it does the same for you! (1 Corinthians 13)

The Proof Of Your Love

for KING & COUNTRY

If I sing but don't have love
I waste my breathe with every song
I bring, an empty voice
A hollow noise

If I speak with a silver tongue
Convince a crowd but don't have love
I leave a bitter taste
With every word I say

(Chorus)
So let my life be the proof
The proof of Your love
Let my love look like You
And what You're made of
How you lived, how You died
Love is sacrifice
So let my life be the proof
The proof of Your love

If I give to a needy soul
But don't have love then who is poor
It seems all the poverty
Is found in me

Chorus

Ooh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
When it's all said and done
Ooh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
When we sing our final song

Only love remains
Only love remains

Chorus

(Music & Lyrics: Joel Smallbone / Luke Smallbone / Mia Fieldes / Jonathan Lee / Fred Williams / Ben Glover)
Source: http://www.klove.com/music/artists/for-king-country/songs/the-proof-of-your-love-lyrics.aspx

For His Glory by Greg Laurie (Calvary Chapel Pastor)

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. — Ephesians 4:1

For His Glory by Greg Laurie

Are you living your life well? That is an important question, because you never know when your life will end.

In a broad sense, life for the Christian will never end. There is an afterlife. There is a heaven. And ultimately, there will be a new earth where we will rule and reign. But according to Scripture, what we will do then is connected to how we live now. So we want to think about our lives and how we are living them today.

We all assume we will live a long life. Maybe you are a young person just getting started. Maybe you have lived many, many years. Maybe you are middle-aged. Whatever age you may be, you don't really know where you are in life's journey. And that is the thing we all have to think about.

We live our life as a story that is being told, and, for some of us, we may be further along in that story than we realize. So we have to ask ourselves questions like, "What purpose does God have in mind for me now that I have committed my life to Jesus Christ?" And, "What will the legacy of my life be? How will I be remembered?"

We are here to bring glory to God—nothing more, nothing less. So the objective is not to be the most successful or to have the biggest this or that. It is to be faithful to what God has set before each of us.

It is not for us to look at another person's success and say, "Why not me?" Nor is it for us to look at our own suffering and say, "Why me?" Instead, it is for us to simply say, "Lord, how can I best glorify You with my life?"

Copyright © 2012 by Harvest Ministries. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

Source: http://www.harvest.org/devotional/archive/devotion/2012-05-30.html

How can I gain a passion for winning souls?

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Question: "How can I gain a passion for winning souls?"

Answer: Winning souls is, essentially, the process of evangelizing or witnessing, which is simply communicating the message of salvation to unbelievers. Jesus Christ told His followers they should be His witnesses to “the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8) and to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19), which is the essence of winning souls. As our Father in heaven does not want anyone to perish (2 Peter 3:9), all Christians should be eager to heed this call and have a passion for winning souls.

Witnessing, however, is less about what we do for the Lord as it is about what He does through us, and this requires a surrendered heart filled with the Holy Spirit. Indeed, the same Holy Spirit who empowered Christ while He was ministering on earth can empower us as well. First, however, we need to understand our role in building the body of Christ. As the apostle Paul explained to those in Corinth, we are God’s servants who work in unity with one another to produce a harvest. One will plow the soil, another may plant the seed, and another laborer will water it, but only God can make that seed grow (1 Corinthians 3:7). Thus, even though we each may have individual roles, we nonetheless have a unified purpose of winning others to Christ, for which everyone will receive his own reward according to his own labor (1 Corinthians 3:8).

But how can we gain a passion for spreading this good news and winning others to Christ in these difficult days when there are so many who oppose our work every step of the way? It starts by having Jesus Christ front and center in our own lives. Indeed, our passion for winning souls will increase as our passion for Christ Himself and our walk with Him becomes stronger. Two of the best ways to strengthen our Christian walk are to read His Word daily and to pray continually. When we fill our hearts and minds with Christ, we can’t help but to have a passion for sharing Him with others.

The most enthusiastic laborers are those who have a heart that is on fire for Christ, and this should actually be easy when we consider the magnitude of what our sinless Savior did for us at Calvary. His willing acceptance of death on our behalf cured us from our terminal disease (sin) and saved us from an unfathomable eternity in Hell. Yet we know what happens to those who die apart from Christ. And this hopeless eternity apart from God, let alone in the fiery darkness of inextinguishable hellfire, should motivate us to win as many people to Christ as possible, especially when we consider the brevity of life that the apostle James aptly calls “a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes” (James 4:14). Once we cross the eternal horizon, there is no going back and the time for winning souls will be over. Thus, not only is the harvest great and the workers few, but, on top of this, our time is very limited.

In these challenging times we certainly don’t have to look far to see many in despair, and yet even in the midst of this chaos, Christians can find solace in God’s Word. If a Christian finds himself in one of life’s trials, for example, he knows our sovereign Lord either put him there or is allowing him to be there. Either way, the Christian can make sense of this turmoil by realizing God has a purpose for our trial for we know that “in all things God works for the good of those who love Him” (Romans 8:28). Further, if life occasionally doesn’t make sense to us, that’s okay for we know to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and to not rely on our understanding of a situation (Prov. 3:5-6). Enduring life’s hardships that inevitably come our way is a lot easier when we know that God is in control.

Our lost brothers and sisters can find this same comfort when they put their faith in Christ. However, as Paul explained to the Romans: “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news’” (Romans 10:15). The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, and which guards our hearts during these difficult times (Philippians 4:7), can guard theirs too, once they let Him in.

There can be no better calling than working on behalf of the One who died so that we may live. Jesus said “you are my friends if you do what I command” (John 15:14), and His command was that we obey Him and that we love each other as He loved us. Clearly, then, our love for Him is best exemplified when we passionately and tirelessly work to share His love with others.

© Copyright 2002-2012 Got Questions Ministries. 

Source: http://www.gotquestions.org/winning-souls.html

"October Baby" - Abortion? -> Choose Life

"You saw me before I was born." Psalm 139:16 (NLT) 

If you haven't see the movie "October Baby" you should. It's about a woman who's on a journey to discover her hidden past and she finds hope for her unknown future by discovering that Every Life is Beautiful.


http://www.octoberbabymovie.net/
 
How often do we stop and think about how beautiful life is? What if instead of focusing on the cultural debates of our time, we were to focus on how beautiful life truly is? From creation to the number of hairs on our head, from protection to blessing, God pays close attention to every minute detail because EVERY LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL. http://www.everylifeisbeautiful.com/


Abortion? -> Choose Life

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How can I become more motivated for soul winning?

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Question: "How can I become more motivated for soul winning?"

Answer: Being motivated for soul winning is a good thing, but we must define some terms first. “Soul winning” is a metaphor for evangelism, or witnessing. As such, this is a good thing to pursue. The Bible calls us to evangelize. Evangelism is at the heart of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). Christians are called to be witnesses of their faith to a watching world (Acts 1:8). In fact, the word “martyr” comes from the Greek word for “witness.” Early Christians were often put to death for their “witness” to Christ. Clearly these people were so motivated for winning souls that they gave their lives to that cause.

So given this, how can we be more motivated for soul winning? The Bible teaches that all people are born in sin (Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:1-3) and that we will all be judged for our sin by a holy God (Romans 6:23). The Bible teaches that the only way to avoid this judgment is to repent of our sin and embrace Jesus Christ by faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). If someone we knew was dying and we had the cure for their disease, would that motivate us to share that knowledge with them? The reality is that all people have a terminal, spiritual disease (sin), and, as Christians, we know the cure for that disease (Jesus). This truth should be great motivation for us to bear witness to gospel of Jesus Christ. Knowing that those who reject the “cure” for their spiritual disease will spend an eternity in hell should be sufficient motivation to urge them to consider the dire consequences of their decision.

If Christians are not motivated for evangelism, it could very well be because we aren’t hearing the gospel preached faithfully and fully in our churches. In some parts of the world, churches have attempted to make the Christian message more marketable for modern sensibilities. As such, preaching about sin, judgment, hell, and salvation through Jesus alone is not emphasized as much as messages about how Christianity can make our lives better— improve our marriages, help us raise our kids, and assist us in eliminating bad habits. The pragmatic has replaced the theological in many churches. This brand of Christianity may appeal more to a post-modern world, but it fails to confront people with the truth of their sin and their need for salvation available in Jesus alone. Souls are won not through promises of a better life in the here and now, but through the power of the gospel as the only solution for our sin.

However, here is where we must be careful. Some Christians see soul winning as something that they do. In other words, success or failure in evangelism is seen as largely due to the efforts of the evangelist. This mindset has turned evangelism from a “witness” paradigm into a “persuasion” paradigm. A witness is one who simply tells what they have seen, heard and experienced. Witnesses in a courtroom are bound to “tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.” A witness doesn’t seek to persuade, he doesn’t seek to convince; all he seeks to do is be faithful to proclaim what he knows to be true and why he knows it to be true.

Persuasion takes on a very different form. In persuasion, one person is engaged in an effort to change the mind of another person to a particular point of view. It’s not uncommon in persuasion to alter, or re-package, the message to make it more appealing to others. In persuasion, the most important thing isn’t the truth of the message, but the individual’s response to that message.

If soul winning is a product of our own individual effort, instead a work of the Holy Spirit (2 Thessalonians 2:13), then evangelism becomes our persuasive effort. The goal of soul winning becomes making sure we get someone to come to that moment of decision and accept Christ into their lives. One may ask: “What is the problem with that?” If the goal of evangelism is getting people to that moment of choice, then there is every temptation to “do whatever it takes” to make that happen. This mindset has led to the very thing that characterizes the various “church growth” movements, such as the seeker-sensitive movement or the emergent movement, that seek to make Christianity more relevant and appealing to a modern world. On the surface, this sounds good and noble, but at what cost? The Bible says that it is the gospel that has the power of salvation and we are not to be ashamed of it (Romans 1:16-17). We need to avoid the persuasion paradigm and get back to a witness paradigm, one in which the truth of the gospel is faithfully proclaimed.

It all boils down to this: Do we believe that God is truly sovereign, even over salvation? If we do, then it is God that is the soul winner. It is the Holy Spirit that brings new birth. It is Jesus Christ who died to save the world. Christians are called to be witnesses to the world by proclaiming this gospel of salvation. The proclamation of the gospel is the means through which the Holy Spirit brings repentance and faith in the lives of individuals. What can be more motivating for soul winning than to know that through our faithful proclamation of the gospel, God is saving those whom He has chosen from before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4-5).

© Copyright 2002-2012 Got Questions Ministries. 

Source: http://www.gotquestions.org/soul-winning.html

The Testimony of a Former Muslim, Daniel Shayesteh.

Watch a video of Daniel Shayesteh (a Former Muslim) giving his salvation testimony. "Why I converted to Christianity"



Daniel Shayesteh was born in Iran near the Caspian sea. By age nine he was able to recite the entire Quran in Arabic. As a young man he was totally committed to Islam and was a member of Hezbollah in Iran. He inspired other good Muslims to hate and kill Americans and Jews. After he helped to oust the Shah of Iran and bring Ayatollah Khomeini to power, he was kidnapped and sentenced to death; the Ayatollah didn’t like Daniel’s opposition to his political agenda. He existed for a time in torturous prison conditions. His cellmates were executed, but by the grace of God Daniel escaped to Turkey. It was there that he met a group of Iranian Christians. And it was through their witness of the love of Christ and training in the truth of the Bible, beginning in Genesis, that he came to know Christ as Savior. http://escapefromdarkness.org/

For more information on the topic of Islam check out: http://www.alwaysbeready.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=66

How can I evangelize my friends and family without pushing them away?

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Question: "How can I evangelize my friends and family without pushing them away?"

Answer: At some point, every Christian has had a family member, a friend, co-worker, or acquaintance who is not a Christian. Sharing the gospel with others can be difficult, and it can become even more difficult when it involves someone with whom you have close emotional ties. The Bible tells us that some people will be offended at the gospel (Luke 12:51-53). However, we are commanded to share the gospel, and there is no excuse for not doing so (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; 1 Peter 3:15).

So, how can we evangelize our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances? The most important thing we can do is pray for them. Pray that God would change their hearts and open their eyes (2 Corinthians 4:4) to the truth of the gospel. Pray that God would convince them of His love for them and their need for salvation through Jesus Christ (John 3:16). Pray for wisdom as to how you can minister to them (James 1:5). In addition to praying, we must also live godly Christian lives in front of them, so they can see the change God has made in our own lives (1 Peter 3:1-2). As Saint Francis of Assisi once said, “Preach the gospel at all times and when necessary use words.”

Finally, we must be willing and bold in our actual sharing of the gospel. Proclaim the message of salvation through Jesus Christ to your friends and family (Romans 10:9-10). Always be prepared to speak of your faith (1 Peter 3:15), doing so with gentleness and respect. Ultimately, we must leave the salvation of our loved ones up to God. It is God's power and grace that saves people, not our efforts. The best and most we can do is pray for them, witness to them, and live the Christian life in front of them.

© Copyright 2002-2012 Got Questions Ministries. 

Source: http://www.gotquestions.org/evangelize-friends-family.html

An attack on Marriage, Help stop SB 48

Jesus said “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’?” (Matthew 19:4-5).

Hello Friends,

If you know me, you know that I don't get involved with Politics but this one hits home. As you know, President Barack Obama's declaration that he will fight for legalized same-sex "marriage" has ignited a new round of attacks on your faith, your family, and your religious freedoms.

I'm asking you read this and please help stop SB 48 by signing the petition today at: http://classact2012.com/get-involved/sign-the-petition/
This is bad for our country, our state, our communities, and our schools.

California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 48 into law, and since January of 2012, all public schools (grades K-12) are required to add instruction about the role and contribution of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) individuals historically with particular emphasis on portraying the role of these groups in contemporary society (like Harvey Milk, the pedophile). If this law is left to stand in California it will make its way into other states. Textbooks printed for California are used in other states.

Thinking this won't effect you because you home school think again, listen to Calvary Chapel Pastor Jack Hibbs on how this will effect you too at: http://www.realradioactive.org/m/6 (audio at bottom of the page). Watch as parents tell their story about SB 48 already in their school...



Thank you for helping!

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Why should I talk about my faith in the workplace?

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Question: "Why should I talk about my faith in the workplace?"

Answer: As followers of Christ, there are many reasons why we should be eager to share our faith in all circumstances. However, in the case of our workplace there is one other consideration. As employees, we have made a commitment to yield to our employer the full benefit of our services for a given amount of time. To be a good Christian witness we must first follow through with this commitment. Evangelistic efforts should not interfere with the duties we committed to fulfill (1 Thessalonians 5:12-14). If they do, then our actions will betray our words and the credibility of our witness is lost. So, we should be eager to be the best workers our employers have (Colossians 3:23). This will lend some authority to our words later when we do share our faith.

Among the many reasons to share our faith are three imperatives:

1) Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ commands it. During His last moments on earth with His disciples, Christ could have said anything. What He chose to tell them was that they were to go with His blessing and power to preach the Gospel so that others could come to know the saving power and blessed relationship with Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20).

2) Duty demands it. If we have been redeemed by Christ, then we have been given something that is not our own. Without God’s grace we would be lost for all eternity. Chances are most of us came to faith and salvation because someone shared with us; how can we then not do the same for others? Jesus said that as we have freely received, we should freely give (Matthew 10:8). We have been entrusted by God to be His messengers to the lost (Acts 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 2:4).

3) Gratitude prompts it. An attitude of heartfelt gratitude is one of the many things that mark a true believer in Jesus Christ. The more we honestly examine the depravity of our own hearts, the more we recognize how great is the forgiveness that was and is extended to us, and the more we are thankful to God for redeeming us. This thankfulness expresses itself in giving Him credit for what He has done for us—that which we could not do for ourselves. The best way we can thank God is to give Him all the glory for what He has done for us and tell others of His great love and mercy.

How do we go about sharing our faith in the workplace? First, there is the “quiet” testimony—the one that speaks volumes with no words at all. It involves being a loyal and faithful employee, not bad-mouthing our employers or our co-workers. No one works with a perfect boss or perfect colleagues, but if we work with the attitude outlined in Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,” we will bring honor to God by doing all things for Him, the only truly perfect Boss. When we are working for the Lord, our ability to handle on-the-job stress and treat others with kindness and patience will make us stand out among our co-workers. When others notice our attitudes, they will invariably comment on it, giving us the opportunity to explain whom we really serve and how He has impacted our lives. In other words, sometimes we need to “walk the walk” in order to get the opportunity to “talk the talk.”

When the doors do open to share our faith, we must "always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:15). This means being diligent about our Bible study in preparation for those open doors. If we “let the Word of God dwell in [us] richly in all wisdom” (Colossians 3:16), we will always be ready. Finally, pray for God to open up opportunities to share Christ with others—those “divine appointments” with people whose hearts have been prepared by God to receive His truth from us.

© Copyright 2002-2012 Got Questions Ministries. 

Source: http://www.gotquestions.org/workplace-faith.html

How can I be an effective witness for Christ in a lost world?

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Question: "How can I be an effective witness for Christ in a lost world?"

Answer: A “witness” is someone who attests to a fact, so in order to be an effective witness for Christ, one must have first-hand knowledge of Him. John the Apostle speaks of this in 1 John 1:1-3, when he says, “That . . . which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at, and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of Life.” Today, we who have experienced new life in Christ give an account of His love and forgiveness, both verbally and in the way we live our lives. This is witnessing. To be effective in our witness, we should remember several basic things:

1) the THEME of our witness is Jesus Christ. Paul defined the gospel as the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). If we aren’t explaining the sacrifice of Christ, then we’re not really sharing the gospel. (See also 1 Corinthians 2:2 and Romans 10:9-10.) An important part of this theme is the fact that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation, not just one of many ways. “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6, emphasis added).

2) the POWER of our witness is the Holy Spirit. It is the Spirit who transforms a life (Titus 3:5), and a transformed life is evident to all. As we witness, we should spend much time in prayer, appropriating the Spirit’s power so that we are enabled to let our light shine in such a way that others will recognize the power of God in us (Matthew 5:16).

3) the VALIDITY of our witness will be shown in how we live our lives. Philippians 2:15 sets this goal for us: “that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.” The effective Christian witness will live his/her life above reproach in the power of the Holy Spirit, whose fruit we exhibit when we remain in Christ (John 15:1-8; Galatians 5:22-23).

Perhaps most importantly, we must be familiar enough with the Scriptures to be able to accurately and coherently present the gospel to others. “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15). Always being prepared means diligent Bible study, memorizing Scripture, and praying for “divine appointments”—God-given opportunities to share with those whose hearts have been prepared by the Lord to hear His message of salvation.

© Copyright 2002-2012 Got Questions Ministries. 

Source: http://www.gotquestions.org/effective-witness.html

Learn From the Master Teacher by Billy Graham

Learn From the Master Teacher by Billy Graham

Would you like to "lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven"? (Matthew 6:20). Then, Christian, take off your coat of pious indifference, roll up your sleeves of Christian fervor and go to work in the teeming vineyard of souls. Opportunities lie all around you. Your neighbors are without Christ, your children are unsaved, your colleagues are waiting to see Jesus in you. I challenge you in Christ's name to become an effective, efficient fisher of men.

"I am interested," you say, "but how may I be a disciple of Christ?" The answer must come from God's Word itself. "If anyone desires to come after me," said Jesus, "let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). Before you can follow Jesus in discipleship, the selfish, sinful "self" must be crucified, so that Christ is pre-eminent in your heart and life.

Jesus also said, "If you abide in My word, then are you are My disciples indeed" (John 8:31). Disciple literally means "a learner, a student, a follower." Salvation may be instantaneous, but discipleship must be learned from the master teacher, Christ Himself. We must know the Word before we can teach the Word. So, the second requirement of discipleship is that we continue in the Word of God.

What are you willing to learn?

Prayer

Lord, thank You that someone took the time to tell us about Christ. Please teach us how to follow You and then guide us to those who need someone to show them the way of discipleship. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

Scripture quotations are taken by permission from The Holy Bible, New King James Version, copyright ©1979, 1980, 1982 Thomas Nelson, Inc.,Publishers, Nashville, Tenn. From Billy Graham: "Decision" magazine, May 2012, ©1959 BGEA.

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Are you gathering or scattering?

Jesus said "He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad." Matthew 12:30 & Luke 11:23

In other words, Jesus is saying that anyone who isn't with Him or who isn't working with Him is actually working against Him and opposes Him. Wow, by Jesus saying this He tells us there is no neutral ground. In the context of these passages, Jesus has just healed a man and is talking to the religious leaders and told them that a house divided cannot stand. So often we can be caught up in what's going on in the Church and miss out on actually being the church. It's great to serve in the church but we cannot neglect the ministry of being salt and light to the world around us. Our lives are a living testimony to the people around us and maybe the only Bible some will ever see.

The religious leaders were so caught up in what they were doing that when Jesus came into their view they rejected Him because He didn't do things the way they did things. Oh how foolish we are when we compare ourselves to other people. If they had only looked into the Scriptures they would have seen that even in Isaiah 61 Jesus was fulfilling the prophecies right before their eyes. We too don't want to get too caught up in what we are doing if we are not doing it with the right heart for Jesus. It is also a good reminder that we can't fix anyone, but should bring them directly to Jesus for healing.

Jesus came to seek and save the lost, which is all of us and He died on the cross for all of our sins. We too should have a heart to see the lost saved, to see the broken healed, to see the blind receive sight, and to see the captives set free. Now if we are not gathering with Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit then we are actually scattering. What a frighting thought to be in such opposition to God. Our heart should break for the lost as well, and we should never get to the point where we would rather see people in Hell then redeemed and in Heaven. I've seen people push others away from considering to trust in Jesus by either their words or by their lifestyle. And I'm sure I also have been a hindrance to a few soon after I trusted in Jesus and pray that the Lord will bring healing to any damage that I may have caused.  

It was this verse that helped make Pastor Greg Laurie’s defining moment in his life when he chose God. He had been living a life of partying, drugs and drinking... finding that none of it was making him truly happy. He saw a crowed of “Jesus Freaks” and was confronted with that bible verse. Someone said to him, you're either with God or against God and Greg said, “Well I don’t want to be in the category against God!” We may never be as well known or get the chance to lead thousands of people to Christ as Pastor Greg Laurie has but we can reach people others can't.

So if you are sitting in what you think is neutral ground, wake up, your not!  And it's time for you to make a decision. Will you surrender your heart to God and trust in the payment Jesus made for you by dying on the cross for you sins? Will you believe that God raised Jesus from the dead 3 days later? Maybe you have already given your life to Jesus but are not seeking the lost and bring them to Jesus. We come in contact with the lost every day, and can talk to someone or plant a seed with them. If your not sure how to reach the lost, pray and let the Lord show you what you can do to help. Then leave the results up the Lord and be faithful to trust that God will bless His Word as it goes out.