394 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ

*The Bible Speaks*
*Thy Shalt Not kill* Exodus 20:13

If you commit suicide do you get to heaven?
In the light of a recent loved one threatening this I have dove head first into this topic this week. It is no coincidence that as I've been trying to figure this out today in a online group called "Christian Homeschool" we all discussed this very topic. 
This is what God poured into my heart about the answer to this tough question. You ready? Well, we don't truly know... But this is what me as a human knows about biblical doctrine. Murder/killing is a sin but by nature we all sin right? It's a part of the flesh. Jesus died on the cross to free us from the burden of our sin. Once we claim Jesus as our personal savior we are forever saved. Jesus naturally changes our heart to want to move further and further away from sin but we will still struggle with sin. Sin is a part of the earth and here to stay. 
So insight to the question is this. If one murders them-self before asking Christ into their heart as their personal savior then they will not inherit the kingdom. If they accept Christ and then do to something such as mental illness, they kill themselves, then yes because they were saved they will inherit the kingdom of heaven. With all this said Jesus and Jesus alone is the one who saves! He is the only one that knows hearts so yes we as humans do not truly know! 
The Challenge: 
Become a part of a great Christian online group today! You'll learn so much as you get to hear so many sides to every argument but within a loving Christian setting. 

393 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

*Bloom For Christ*

"In the name of Jesus salvation is found in no one else." Acts 4:12

I was listening to the radio today and a guy says, "No, I do not go onto a Boeing 737 thinking I will save all 215 passengers before the plane even takes off."  I had to laugh at this as this is just what God was trying to share with me today. 

When we share Christ name number one it's a feeling of knowing when and how, number 2 we cannot be afraid to share the gospel and number 3 we must know the path to heaven is narrow and most will choose to reject anything we say. They may reject us but it does not mean that Jesus is not working on their heart! We never know who will be saved for that is up to our Redeemer! Our mission as Christians is only to plant a little seed and then step away and pray it, "Blooms for Christ!"

The Challenge: 

Find interactive and fun ways to share the gospel. Don't be afraid to step out in faith and do something unique with the the lords good news. God will be proud of your effort! 

392 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

*Feeling Special*

"I call on the lord in my distress and he answers me." Psalms 120:1 NIV

So many joys to speak of today... God is pouring so much into my soul and I'm ready and willing to keep up today which feels so good. Yesterday I prayed for clarity and yesterday I prayed to see something very special within a 24 hour period! God came through and showed up in so many places but I will share two. 

During prayer I saw a vision of a black crow. I was not sure why but I was curious as to why and kept the thought in my back pocket. Today on my time hop on Facebook this quote popped up that I posted a year ago. "When you come out of the storm you won't be the same person that walked in." This quote had a picture of a crow! The same crow that was in my vision. A premonition Jesus knew I would embrace to make me feel special. 

I been dealing with some personal triumphs but I do believe it's a part of Gods plan. When my heart aches I'm more vulnerable, which makes a better writer, which is important as these thoughts go out into the world. My friend Karla sent this quote to me today which also felt like a wink straight from God, "A woman who serves unnoticed and unthanked is a woman who loves God more than she desires the praise of others." Wendy Pope

The Challenge: 

Feeling un special? Tell God.... and ask him to help make you feel special again. Then watch as he shares something with you within 24 hours! Don't expect but with your child like faith have simple hope. 

391 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

*Truth of Suicide*

*"You shall not murder." Exodus 20:13

We all face our challenges and it is a part of Gods plan. If we pray for peace sometimes we have to trust that in order to get there God may need to take us through rough waters before reaching the oasis. 

God gives us so many examples of this on earth. In order for us to enter the kingdom we must first know what sin is and why sin will not be a part of the kingdom. We must also learn to have faith that even through the darkest of times God has our best interest at heart. 

I'm explaining all this for a purpose. When a person runs away from their problems or threatens suicide on family and friends they are giving up on God! They are saying I do not trust your plan, I do not believe you have a better plan for me and I will be the master of my own death and take it into my own hands. Suicide is a part of Satans tricks and Satan my dear friends is a SELFISH LIAR! . 

The Challenge:

Jesus will never make our Gods beloved creation feel worthless and unneeded! He created you for a purpose! Satan is the one who makes you feel worthless and no good so the question actually is this.... Who is your master and who are you listening to???

390 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Purple Cross Mission*
"He who hears you hears me." Luke 10:16

After a long season of time not being able to get to the gym, today I'm finally back. It feels so incredible to be back in the swing of things. We have our seasons and we have our storms but then we get back to our peaceful place. When I run God shares so much with me. Running energizes parts of my brain to help me see things through his eyes more clearly.
As I was running around the track I noticed an old man wearing army attire walking around the track. He was pulling his oxygen tank as he walked each lap. I felt drawn to him for some reason then I knew what it was I think Jesus wanted me to tell him he's proud of him.
I wish I had a Purple Cross to share with him and I even looked through my purse but didn't have a single one. As he came past me a fourth time I gave him a simple thumbs up and said. "Your doing a great job." Then I prayed to God he felt his loving proud spark.
The Challenge:
You see sometimes God speaks through us to others in very simple ways. God didn't need me to have a cross today to share his deep profound love, for a simple thumbs up was all the old man in the army attire needed. Share you stories on our Facebook page - Purple Cross Mission

389 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

*You Are My Sunshine* 

"I have loved you with an everlasting love." Jeremiah 31:3

I was putting my children to sleep last night and like usual they asked me to sing a song. My favorite song of choice is a song my mom sung to me called,"You Are My Sunshine." I have sung this song a thousand times but this time something was different. This time as I sung I imagined Jesus singing the song to me. And here are the lyrics:

You are my sunshine 

by Johnny Cash 

Your are my sunshine 

My only sunshine 

You make me happy when skies are gray

You'll never know dear, how much I love you 

Please don't take my sunshine away. 

How perfect is that? Jesus loves us more than we know! Jesus does not want the enemy to cloud up our judgement but it's up to us to keep him shining through. 

The Challenge: 

God loves to be a part of our lives. He is even in the time as simple as putting our children to sleep. Make him a part of everything you do and like rays of sunlight you will see his glory shine through. 

388 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
*Wine Bites*
"Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when is sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly! In the end it BITES like a snake and poison like a viper." Proverbs 23 31 - 32

This walk with Christ continually reminds me of the dangers of what alcohol can do to the mind. We are a part of such a BINGE society. Everything we do we tend to do way too much of.  Just think... We eat too much, buy too much, drink too much and the list goes on. You know it's true....
I came from University of Iowa back in the day and it was rated the #1 party school. Not the #1 school of morals!  We all gave each other high fives thinking it was awesome being the top party school but was it really that awesome?
Look at the world. So many terrible things that happen in the world are due to alcohol.  Stealing, rape, murder, destroying ones health and tearing up families have all resulted in many cases from alcohol and drug abuse. So heres the thing... Yes, you are right Jesus turned water into wine but in the Hebrew language "Wine" actually means 'grape juice' so we do not know for certain that the Wine Jesus was referring to was fermented or not.  Even if it was alcoholic wine (Unlikely) the wine back then was not near the alcohol % as todays wine is.  Similar to the concept man back in Jesus day could live on Bread and water alone because the bread was that nutritious. Man nowadays could never live on bread and water alone because our food and drinks are not nearly as pure and free of toxins as they were made back in Jesus time.
The Challenge:
The sucky TRUTH is this...... Drinking can BITE you! Its a slippery slope where we never know exactly where God draws the line. I still struggle with this concept myself but God does fill me with the knowledge that in today's world it does more BAD than GOOD! Is drinking Helping or hurting your life? With God you know the answer. Dig deep and find your truth even if it irritates the HECK out of you...