555 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 
State It, Claim it, Show it and Know It!

But you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, A holy nation, Gods special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 NIV 

After 3 days of thinking deep on the concept of how we keep our name in the book of life, I have come up with 4 things christians should note. 

#1 State It: 

We should be proud to share that we are in fact saved by grace alone! Say it loud and clear to yourself and let all demonic spirits around know your name IS in fact in the book of life. 

#2 Claim It

The scripture is in fact God's word and we hold steadfast to sharing HIS truth! 

#3 Show It 

We must show Gods love and walk in a way that others see our light. When we choose to take Jesus hand we recognize what path with are walking on and we see the light we walk toward. 

#4 Know it

We know we are Saved through Christ alone. We know the verse John3:16 which states we will not perish if we believe in Jesus. We know no amount of deeds or good works will get us into the kingdom. It's only through Jesus we are Saved. 

The Challenge: 

State It, Claim it, Show it, Know It!

For this is how we know our name is not erased from the book of life but rather clearly noted with Gods sweet smile and nodding head! 

554 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

The Book of Life

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 

I shared yesterday a little about salvation and how we know our name is in the book of life. Yesterday I asked questions about how we know and today I will the answer. 

We know that our name is in the book of life because the verse John 3:16 is the greatest hint to life that man must know. 

It is not through good deeds or perfection in which we are Saved. If this were true not one of us would get into that narrow gate. Personally I find great relief in this knowledge our merciful Lord gifted. Our Lord did away with legalism and confusion by gifting His son Jesus. Jesus did not come sitting on a thrown and demanding us to be and act in certain ways! No instead our God showed humbleness and merci. He lovingly taught us about goodness, he walked beside the lonely. He lovingly taught about what our God in heaven seeks after. Jesus was murdered by man because he loved! Gods name is taken through the mud daily but when you know His story of grace we realize the mighty mercy and peace which then leads us to the revelation we are in fact HIS!

The Challenge: 

Again, I ask how does a person keep their name in the book of life?  

553 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

Salvation Through Christ 

All who are victorious will be clothed in white. I will never erase their name from the book of life, but I will announce before my father and His angels that they are mine. Revelation 3:5 NLT 

On my social media wall today I asked the question: Is your name in the book of life? I was overjoyed to see so many respond YES! I believe as Christians it's essential to the process to claim and know we are Saved through HIS GRACE! It made me realize the difference of opinion on this subject. 

At the end of our lives yes it is true that Jesus is the one whom determines our fate. This is why #1 it is essential to know the God whom records the names in the book of life. #2 it is essential to read God's word which is critical  in understanding who our God is and how we learn about Jesus Christ is through the scriptures. #3 once we believe the Bible is God's word then we begin to remove the scales on our eyes to see what Jesus true purpose was in rising from the dead. When we trust in Jesus we realize he is our rock and the only way to keep our name in the precious book of life.  L

The Challenge: 

Are you saved by believing Christ came to earth, died and rose again from the dead 3 days later? Is believing in this enough for our salvation? Why? Or why not? 

552 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

Tongues 

Therefore my brothers and sisters be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. 1 Corinthians 14:39 NIV

Why are people so afraid or disturbed by Christians speaking in tongues? Yes, my journey has in fact brought to this point. You see speaking in tongues is in fact biblical. It truly is a gift gifted to Followers of Christ. Tongues do many things and one of them drives out demons. 

At the event Saturday many around me were speaking in tongues. At the end of the event Christians were praying over each other, placing hands on each other and yes even speaking in loud bold and courageous tongues. 

I stood beside these people feeling the power of the Holy Ghost moving and so present. My whole body trembled which is my sign he's near. 

That night for the second time I woke up from a dream speaking in tongues. I was half in and out of sleep but when I came to I realized I was speaking a foreign language. It rolled so naturally, quietly and elegantly off my tongue. You see God is still working on us even in our sleep. 

The Challenge: 

Do you believe in Christians speaking in tongues? What concerns you about tongues? Do you want this gift poured on to you? 

551 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

Alter call 

Commit to the Lord in all you do and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3

Have you ever had one of those moments that you were in the exact place you were suppose to be in at that very moment? That's how I felt this past Saturday. 

I was invited to an event to share my 'Finding Christ Through Social Media (year one) book at a table. The event was at New Hope Covenant Church in Denver Colorado. They had many artist sing and share on the stage. Towards the end they had a alter calling. Multiple children went up to devote their lives to Christ. I of course had tears of joy streaming down my face. You could feel the Holy Spirit everywhere. 

I knew I was exactly where I was supposed to be. I was with my people! because 

This is exactly what I dream to create. Conference and ministering events centered on showcasing Christian Artist, testimonies of being Saved with a Holy Spirit filled moment of seeing others devote their lives to God. This all has evolved from one simple day one post! Now I'm at Day 551 and look how far God has brought me! What will He do in another 500 days? The exciting parts of following Christ! Never a dull moment! 

The Challenge: 

Look up Christian influenced events and conferences within your communities! This is a far better way to spend your Saturday nights and weekends! In facts the blessings will be poured on to you and you will feel Gods grace for several days after! 

549 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

Become all things 

To the weak I became weak that I may gain the weak. To all men I have become all things that by all means I might save some. 1 Corinthians 9:22

There is a new rising problem amongst Christians and I am in the forefront of feeling the wrath. What's happening is a separation in the body. It's dangerous and it needs to stop now! We are to blend like the potters clay. 

Some Christians point fingers saying, "Nope, Too worldly!" The others point fingers and say, "Nope, Too Legalistic!" 

This can't be a right attitude! Jesus came back to dismiss legalism and forgive us when we fall in to traps of worldliness. You see Jesus is that key! The key of love and acceptance! It's beautiful once truly understood and fully embraced! 

We are to be in the world but not of the world. So in order to truly lead, inspire and grow love for Jesus sometimes it does take being present in the world to understand what unbelievers are facing. In the Bible Paul talks about becoming all things. 
Lets give a simple example: The Holy Spirit may lead a faithful servant of Christ into a non-Christian rock concert but this does not mean he's being worldly or of the world but rather simply being in the world. Becoming all things in order to share Christ's forgiving love and guide hearts to salvation. 

The Challenge: 

It's time we come together and join elbows instead of finding reasons to unlink and pry ourselves apart from our own heavenly body. The goal is to Stop throwing terms like 'too legalistic' and 'too worldly' at each other but instead trust how the Holy Spirit is guiding each member of the body! 

548  Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

Random Purple Cross Mission 

Be strong and courageous. Deuteronomy 31:6

I was trying to stall time today driving around downtown with my daughter while she slept and we were waiting on my son who was at firefighter camp. 

I drove aimlessly looking at all the unique houses, dodging traffic, listening to KLOVE on the radio and of course talking to God continuously. Then I found myself a bit lost and in a neighborhood I have never been. The Holy Spirit spoke and said use this moment right here and right now. I immediately grabbed a Purple Cross from my purse and continued driving. I said Lord show me whom this is for. Just then I saw a dark looking younger man covered in tattoos across the street. He was still up a street and a bus and a few cars still had to pass by, as expected by the time the traffic passed and I crossed the street he was pretty much right there so without fear I rolled down my window. Now in the world this would be awkward but when your not of the world no longer you know each moment like this can possibly show love which impacts a chain reaction and future of many. 

I said, "hello." The man smiled so big and said in a surprised voice, "well, hello there beautiful." I then said, "God just told me to share this with you specifically and I'm not sure why....  but maybe you know why!" He looked at it paused and shouted with glee, "PURPLE wow! It's beautiful! And Thank you!" Then I simply drove away. 

The Challenge: 

Take time to pray for those you share Jesus with. 

"Lord, I pray that this man has a bold awakening that you are present and with him, I pray your Purple cross is a catalyst that creates a powerful positive influence on him and all that surround him. In Jesus name I pray Amen!"