So How does being undeserving of Grace establish your Identity?
Lets take the Royal Family, Prince William for example. Prince William didn't have to "do" anything to become a Prince did he? No...He was simply born into the right family. In order for Prince William to continue being a Prince does he have to attend Prince lessons? Again...no. He could do nothing for the rest of His life and he would still be a Prince.
Now, If Prince William was to become King Do you think He would be a suitable King without having gone through all those Prince Lessons? Or having a knowledge of his people or economics or ways to better his Country? If Prince William was to take over and didn't know one stitch about being King alot of people in his Kingdom may not respect him or think he had the necessary tools to get the job done the best way possible.
What about Prince William do you think he would feel confident in his abilities if he didn't have the knowledge to back it up? If he doesn't know who he is and isn't confident in the fact that he's a Prince he likely wouldn't get very far.
This is The same with Jesus and Gods Grace.
When you accepted Jesus into your heart you became part of a Royal family. You were made a Prince or a Princess. Thats it, This is a Done deal for the rest of your life. In order to continue being a Prince or Princess or Child of God whichever you prefer there is no course REQUIREMENTS. Nothing you HAVE TO DO. You will forever be in this family.
"Are you saying we don't have to read the bible? or Pray? or do anything?"
What Im saying is that in order to remain a child of God you don't have to do anything. However the bible is something God uses to speak to us, in my opinion Gods word becomes our Prince or Princess Lessons. It shows us how to live and rule wisely. It teaches us who we are, how to overcome obstacles, and how to help others.
Will God still love you if you don't come to class? Of course. Will you have the confidence needed to live your new life and enjoy being a Child of God, no probably not. You will still be a Prince or Princess, but again think back to Prince William, without the understanding of how to live in that life he might not make a good King. Just like we might not make good Christians without Gods word to teach us.
Grace is a HUGE part of your identity its the very foundation. Jesus loves you and always will
Friday, March 8, 2013
Thirty Day Challenge Day 5
So its been several days since Ive made a post regarding the Identity Crisis Thirty Day Challenge.
Im still holding true with this challenge and have been Working through some things without posting. But herein lies where there is unfairness. In starting this challenge I "Made a pact" if you will to share everything with whomever may be reading and participating. And I haven't been holding up to my end. Possibly because this makes me seem vulnerable and honestly its a little uncomfortable.
My Adult life hasn't been peaches and butterflies. I was married and it was not Godly. I had been with this person for a long time and the next logical step was to get married. Things were okay for a while and then they went south. Looking back I cant pinpoint an exact situation that started this downhill spiral but I believe the majority of it was due to the fact that it was centered around the wrong things.
Ever heard the expression "Time changes all things?" This is completely TRUE! Time does change all things we change physically, emotionally, mentally as humans we are constantly learning and evolving within ourselves. The only things that DONT change are things founded in God, in Jesus.
If you're saying "ShadowLilly, why do you say that?" Well lets take a look at what the word says regarding Jesus/God and Time:
Malachi 3:6 "For I am the Lord, I do NOT change."
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the SAME yesterday, Today, and Forever
James 1:17 Every Good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father, With Whom there is NO VARIATION or Shadow of turning.
So if Jesus is the same forever and The Lord our God does not Change and the gifts given to us from our Father are without reproach then our lives and the things based in Jesus will not change and will always be good. Does this mean that you wont grow as an individual or grow spiritually. Not at all those things are all for your benefit.
If you are based in the right things and your focus is in Jesus then there is no way that you can possibly fail, and nothing that you do could fail - Remember:
GOD IS FOR YOU. ALWAYS. This wont ever change and its not based on your performance. the only thing we have to do is receive the gift. Sounds too simple right?
Whats a gift that you received that you felt like maybe you didn't deserve? I got a car one year for Christmas From an Uncle.
Id never worked for my Uncle or done anything deserving of a car, in fact by all standards to those outside I was living a life that CLEARLY wasn't deserving of a car. But those are how gifts from God and grace works. He loves you thats it.
What does this have to do with the thirty day challenge and your identity? Good Question...Ill be making a secondary post to tell you EXACTLY what this has to do with your Identity.
Im still holding true with this challenge and have been Working through some things without posting. But herein lies where there is unfairness. In starting this challenge I "Made a pact" if you will to share everything with whomever may be reading and participating. And I haven't been holding up to my end. Possibly because this makes me seem vulnerable and honestly its a little uncomfortable.
My Adult life hasn't been peaches and butterflies. I was married and it was not Godly. I had been with this person for a long time and the next logical step was to get married. Things were okay for a while and then they went south. Looking back I cant pinpoint an exact situation that started this downhill spiral but I believe the majority of it was due to the fact that it was centered around the wrong things.
Ever heard the expression "Time changes all things?" This is completely TRUE! Time does change all things we change physically, emotionally, mentally as humans we are constantly learning and evolving within ourselves. The only things that DONT change are things founded in God, in Jesus.
If you're saying "ShadowLilly, why do you say that?" Well lets take a look at what the word says regarding Jesus/God and Time:
Malachi 3:6 "For I am the Lord, I do NOT change."
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the SAME yesterday, Today, and Forever
James 1:17 Every Good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father, With Whom there is NO VARIATION or Shadow of turning.
So if Jesus is the same forever and The Lord our God does not Change and the gifts given to us from our Father are without reproach then our lives and the things based in Jesus will not change and will always be good. Does this mean that you wont grow as an individual or grow spiritually. Not at all those things are all for your benefit.
If you are based in the right things and your focus is in Jesus then there is no way that you can possibly fail, and nothing that you do could fail - Remember:
GOD IS FOR YOU. ALWAYS. This wont ever change and its not based on your performance. the only thing we have to do is receive the gift. Sounds too simple right?
Whats a gift that you received that you felt like maybe you didn't deserve? I got a car one year for Christmas From an Uncle.
Id never worked for my Uncle or done anything deserving of a car, in fact by all standards to those outside I was living a life that CLEARLY wasn't deserving of a car. But those are how gifts from God and grace works. He loves you thats it.
What does this have to do with the thirty day challenge and your identity? Good Question...Ill be making a secondary post to tell you EXACTLY what this has to do with your Identity.
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