MY PERSONAL WITNESS

I realize that many of you who might be reading this have different beliefs. I appreciate that fact and respect your rights to worship how and where you want.

I came out of a religious tradition that emphasized "works" above and beyond a simple faith in Jesus Christ. I was taught that there were many things you "had to do" or you wouldn't get to the highest level of Heaven. I felt very unworthy, because I didn't or couldn't do all that was required of me. This religion teaches that they are the only true church; that all others are an abomination in the Lord's sight.

My husband helped me to open my eyes. I started questioning these beliefs and eventually quit going to church altogether.

I have felt the pain of religious persecution. My marriage nearly failed because of my beliefs. I was eventually excommunicated for attending a church of another denomination. For years I was ostricized by my own family and shunned by old friends.

To make a long story short,we adopted a child who had many problems that we had a hard time dealing with as she was growing up. I was nearly ready to give up, when one day I passed a church marquee that said: JESUS IS THE ANSWER. I went to church that Sunday and have been going ever since. The problems with our daughter got better, because I learned about unconditional love, Agape love. That is the kind of love Jesus has for us. I realized that He loved me so much that He died for me. Instead of bitterness over things that had happened, I found Jesus Christ and true joy in my life. This has moved me to accept the challege of Jude, Verse 3 which says: "Dear friends, although I was eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith..."

  • My faith is not in my denomination, but in Jesus Christ and in Him only. He died so that I might have eternal life.

  • I know that I will be in the presence of Christ in the hereafter only by the grace of God.

  • Other than the simple act of faith in Jesus Christ and what was done for me on the cross, I did nothing and could never do anything to merit this gift of eternal salvation.

  • I am not burdened by an endless struggle to please God. I know that God loves me just as I am, and that Christ went to the cross for me.

  • All this gives me a wonderful sense of freedom and true joy. It also energizes me to serve the Lord, not as a way to earn His favor, but as a joyful response to His unconditional love for me. Part of my service is to help others share in the joy that comes from a personal relationship with Christ.

May your life be blessed with truth and love that comes from Jesus Christ.

In Christ's Love,
Karen

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