557 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

Gods eyes 

The eye is the lamp of the body. So if your eye is sound, your entire body will be full of light. Matthew 6:22

I saw a video on my Time Hop today. It was a video I made exactly a year ago. This was when I really first started making online videos. 

As I watched it I didn't realize I was doing it but I watched it from the perspective of how friends and others (now not apart of my life) may have watched it. I could see some thinking what a hypocrite. I could see them thinking what in the hell is she doing! This is how Satan messes with our minds you see. It's called negative self talk. I will be honest. Watching it from that angel made me feel icky. 

As the day continued the Holy Spirit said go back and watch from Gods eyes.. I watched it through the eyes of my father and everything was different. I then saw a innocent girl working to change herself. I saw a girl wanting and simply trying to claim growing in the spirit of Christ. Then instead of thinking ill thoughts I instead was proud of her for simply starting. Since then I have come so far and know as Christians we grow in Him daily! 

The Challenge: 

What perspective are you looking through? Are you looking through man's eyes?  Be sure to refocus that negative self talk and look at yourself through God's eyes! You will gain much needed clarity to whom you really are. 

556 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

The Haunting Past

If anyone slaps you on the right cheek turn to them the other cheek also. Matthew 5:39

When one becomes a Christian one of Satan's  favorite things to do is bring up the past. The past can haunt you but we as Christians know our safety is not found in the past but in the future. 

Honestly, I think many are afraid to openly declare they are followers of Christ because of this exact dilemma. Satan will use anyone and anything to try to put a road block in your path going forward. But here is the truth!  You have overcome the block in your past and you cannot and will not stumble over something you have already crossed over. 

When we walk with Christ we know our past is our past. We know that we are forgiven. We know that we carry on toward the light and still stumble but swiftly picked up with a hand of our Lord. Satan no longer has anything on us and guess what he cannot stand it! 

The Challenge: 

So what do you do when people tear you down by bringing up all your past failures? 

You simply turn your cheek and take the hit. We pour our woes into our father in heaven, not man and by doing this our Gods strength is revealed through us and this is what changes the course of lives and people's fate! 

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!