God's Plan of Salvation

1 John 5:11-12 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. The one who has the Son has this eternal life; the one who does not have the Son of God does not have this eternal life.

This passage tells us that God has given us eternal life and this life is in His Son, Jesus Christ. In other words, the way to possess eternal life is to possess God’s Son.

1) How can a person have the Son of God? - By accepting Him as your father Heavenly and confessing your sins to Him and starting a relationship with Him so you can live just as He did.

2) Do we deserve what He has done for us? -No.

Devotion: How God Made Me is Wonderful!

Bible Verse:
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
(Psalm 139:14)

* God makes everyone a special way for a reason.
* God loves everyone no matter what they look like, smell like, or act.

1) Are any of us perfect? - NO, but do we want to be as perfect as a human being can be? -Yes!

We all have something about us that we wish was a little different. But you know something? God wants you to understand that the way he made you is wonderful and great!

2) Why do you think God made you the way he made you? -He made you the way he did for a reason. You may not know exactly why he made you that way. Maybe some day you will understand. But, right now, he just wants you to know that you are very special to him...no matter how different you are. He made us each a little different on purpose. Just think...the world would be pretty boring if we were all exactly the same, wouldn't it? So it doesn't matter that you're not perfect. God loves you anyway! He knows everything about you and still loves you very much.

3) What reason do you you think he made YOU for? -He uses people who are not perfect to help others.  God wants you to praise him for how he made you. So instead of wishing you were different, lets just thank God for making each of us wonderful and amazing. So even if you think you are too big or too small; If you think you are too short or too tall, too skinny or too pudgy, just remember how much God loves you anyway. He loves us all very, very much. He made us all different, and he made us all special. So, the next time you start to wish you were different, just thank the Lord for how he made you so wonderful and amazing!

"I am the way, the truth, and the life: NO MAN cometh unto the Father BUT BY ME."
-- Jesus Christ, John 14:6

Y'all know me and my music..so, this is a song by Hillsong United. Called 'Still'

- ‎"being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6

Today I was thinking..God doesn't mess around. Nor does he make junk! I think God must be pretty proud of me. In God's eyes, I am a servant of Him. One that loves and wants to honor Him! This summer I went to many incredible camps with many incredible people and totally fulfilled with His word. 

It was amazing. I can sit here and explain to you just how great he really is! But, that would take all day! So, instead I'll tell you why I think he put me on this very earth! He put me on this earth to guide people to Him. Whether it's singing and playing piano worshiping Him, or being a East Dallas County Young Life leader and taking guys to camp. I feel like God put that in front of me, lingering it around, and it didn't take me but a few months after going to Frontier Ranch in Buena Vista, CO to know that this is what I want to do. Then a few months after that, I decided that being involved in Young Life is what I want to do for the rest of my life.

 

On the other hand, I am very involved in my church, Northrich Baptist Church in Richardson Texas, I am an awana leader for the children and I also am the jr. music minister and I love it! I feel the wrath of God over me, and I've got to tell you. It feels amazing.

"On the days that I feel like I've failed you, the days I feel I've been failed. I need to praise you, for I am yours!" 

Kristy Starling sings these amazing lyrics. She also states in "Something More" that she needs to praise our amazing God because he provides us something more than anyone can offer! You can listen to the song, just follow this link: Something More- Kristy Starling