I am a Christian

I'm a Christian and proud of it... for those who don't understand that's fine, for those who aren't that's fine (although I pray you fine Jesus too), but to those of you who have made fun of me well that's NOT fine! I will not preach the benefits of having a saviour, instead I will pray for you.

I'm a sinner. I'm not perfect and I falter, I have judged others and have been judged as well, I have forgiven and been forgiven, I have gossiped and been gossiped about, and I have experienced grace and mercy when I least deserved it. I am constantly working on establishing a strong Godly character despite what others think I am doing or how I am behaving... please remember I am human and I am not perfect.

I am NOT ashamed of being Christian, I am proud! For those family/friends that are Christians please read the 21st Century Manifesto of the Unashamed (below) it inspires me to be a better person and I'm sure we all could use the reminder of how to live truthfully with Godly character when no one is watching. For those who are curious please feel free to read it and take from it what you may...

21st Century Manifesto of the Unashamed

I am part of the "Fellowship of the Unashamed". I have the Holy Spirit living in me. My purpose is clear. My resolve is deep. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, and I will not quit.
My past is redeemed, my present is compelling, and my future is secure. I believe that deliberate mediocrity is a sin! I'm weary of tame visions and sage dreams. I refuse to accept dull, habitual religious living as God's plan for me .
I believe that I am not only saved from sin - I am saved for God. I belong to Him. His will is my greatest passion. I believe in compassion, kindness, generosity and diversity. I will reflect the love of Jesus in everything I do.
My life is no longer just about me. I don't have to be first, famous, praised or popular. I live by God's grace and I live for God's grace. I live by convictions and not convenience. God's love is my hope. God's presence is my comfort. God's joy is my strength. God's peace is my stability.
I refuse to be comfortable, predictable, respectable, explainable. I just want to know God in such a way that you have to see Jesus in my life. Nothing matters more to me than loving Him, serving Him, honouring Him, following Him.
I've made up my mind. My goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my path is not easy, but my determination is unwavering, my guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, diluted, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity.
I won't give up, shut up, let up, or slow up till I have prayed up, paid up, stored up, and stayed up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I am loved by the Father. I am filled with the Spirit. I will not quit, whine, wander or waver in my devotion to God. I will serve till he comes again. I will give extravagantly and irrationally, I will follow no matter what the cost.
And when He comes to get His own, He'll have no problem recognizing me for I am His child. I am a follower of Jesus, a disciple of Jesus, a servant of Jesus.

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May your day be blessed!