“But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” John 20:31. I believe in Christ because through Him I will have eternal life. Since I have come to know God as my savior, I have seen Him work miracles in my life, He has brought me closer to my family, and He has great plans for me. God’s never failing love is what gets me through each day. His love for me and those around me allows us to see how great and mighty He is.
“You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples” Psalm 77:14. For the past five years my aunt had been struggling with many illnesses and had continuously been in and out of the hospital. In May of 2011 God gave her the strength to be there when her only child married his true love. No one expected her to make it through the weekend but she proved them wrong. She never gave up and always looked to God for strength and answers. Last month she went home to be with Christ. Usually when people pass away the family mourns and is overcome with a deep sadness, well that wasn’t the case. My family rejoiced knowing that she is no longer in pain but now she is joined with her husband and Christ. To me her death was a miracle in itself. I know that now she is happier than she would have ever been here on earth, and she awaits the day for the rest of her family to join her in heaven.
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’–which is the first commandment with a promise” Ephesians 6:1-2. “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” Psalm 23: 1-6. Before I grew in my relationship with Christ, I did not care about obeying and honoring my parents. Since I have come to know God, I now have an amazing relationship with my whole family. God has pushed my family through the good times and the bad, using the bad times to show us how much He cares. My family has grown together as a whole as we continue to see God’s work in our lives. I know my parents will be there for me no matter what. Parents are a special gift from God, they help you learn, grow, and keep on the right track. They have blessed me more than I deserve and I greatly appreciate all that they do for me.
“Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come” 2 Corinthians 5:17. When I became a Christian, I didn’t really understand the great plans God has for me. I went with the flow of things and only cared about what was right for me. As I became older I realized that what I was doing was wrong. The more I depended on God and put Him in control, more opportunities opened up in my life. God’s plan was for me to move out of my hometown, I was not happy about this. However, once I moved, I knew that moving would change me into a better person. I know God will always have my best interest and will help me through any obstacles I might face.
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better” Philippians 1:21-23. My life on earth will be a rollercoaster. It will have highs, lows, twists and turns but it will all be worth the ride. The kingdom of heaven will be more immaculate than I could ever dream of. My belief in Christ pushes me to accomplish great things. I will always have a Friend, Leader, and Savior through Christ and that is better than anything on heaven or earth.
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