I'd die for Him

[Jacqueline]

Even before accepting Christ as my savior if any one asked me would you die for Him my answer would have been yes. Yes I would die for Him. Even when I just knew of Him I understood how important He was. Lately I've been thinking about this question. Would I die for Him? My answer is still Yes... oh God... I would die for Him. I was talking to Him one night and this question entered my mind and automaticly my response was Yes. Then the strangest thing happen. Another question entered my mind one that surprised me. Would you live for Him? I sat there for a few moments before I said Yes I'll live for Him. Then another thought entered my mind. He doesn't want you to die for Him. He wants you to live for Him.

This eposide was so disturbing that I pushed it to the back of my mind. You see to live completely for Christ entittles something that I never thought I could really posses. But I've learned by the Grace of God that even though I may not posses the ability to do this the Holy Spirit that lives within me is able to guild me through Him. I don't know if any one will understand this, but I just thought I would share.

God Bless You All

Jacqueline

[Botz]

Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Messiah, and to die is gain.

Psalm 63:1 God, you are my God. I will earnestly seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My flesh longs for you, in a dry and weary land, where there is no water.

Psalm 63:2 So I have seen you in the sanctuary, watching your power and your glory.

Psalm 63:3 Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you.

Psalm 63:4 So I will bless you while I live. I will lift up my hands in your name.

[Guest koppen]

This brought tears tomy eyes...My answers these very questions are YES! Beyond a shadow of doubt!

[Orr v'emet]

This eposide was so disturbing that I pushed it to the back of my mind. You see to live completely for Christ entittles something that I never thought I could really posses. But I've learned by the Grace of God that even though I may not posses the ability to do this the Holy Spirit that lives within me is able to guild me through Him. I don't know if any one will understand this, but I just thought I would share

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You don't know how much I understand. Thoughts such as these have weighed heavily on my mind the last few weeks. To die for God would be easy really. Living for Him completely is totally different. It calls us to a high committment that not all are willing to make. It says 'God, I'm not concerned with my comfort, my feelings, my life, I'm focused on You, your plan and your will regardless of how I think I may be affected.'

Jesus said:

Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to the disciples, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross, and follow me. 25If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for me, you will find true life. 26And how do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul in the process? Is anything worth more than your soul?

You have to ask yourself when reading these verses, 'am I giving my life totally and completely and committing myself to Your plan?'

[Born Again]

Again Jaqueline- great thread! Thank you for sharing

Living for Him was the defining moment of my conversion- lemme explain. My conviction happened while seeing "The Passion" on March 1st. My very lukewarm, complacent "Christian" life came to a screeching halt- as I watched the movie, I was crying. Not crying because of the violence, but because all I could think of was "He did that for me- and I can't live for Him?" Day to day, I'm aware of my actions... are they glorifying Him? It's been said before, but bears repeating- it's not about us- it's all about Him.

1 Corinthians 10

31Whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, you must do all for the glory of God. 32Don't give offense to Jews or Gentiles or the church of God. 33That is the plan I follow, too. I try to please everyone in everything I do. I don't just do what I like or what is best for me, but what is best for them so they may be saved.

If the situation ever arises- yes- I am fully prepared to testify. I am not ashamed or afraid to tell of God and what He has done for me.

[Jacqueline]

I'd like to thank all of you for your replies. I really didn't think any one would understand, but it's nice to know that you do. Thank you once again.

God Bless You

Jacqueline