I Am Not Perfect.

I started this blog because I wanted to share Jesus. I wanted to share the love and joy I have found in Him in hopes someone else might find that joy. I wanted to share my trials and temptations so maybe someone would read this and realize they aren't alone in their struggles. I want every single one of my posts to be uplifting and encouraging. This blog doesn't make me any better of a Christian or any less of a sinner. However, I feel like God led me to do this and can and will use it for His good. I still struggle with the everyday sins and temptations of this world. I don't always walk as close to God as I should. I don't always show His love to others, forgive like I'm called to do, or behave like a Christian should. I am a sinner. Me being saved doesn't mean I'm not going to mess up, but that when I do, I have a merciful God that will forgive me the instant I ask. What a blessing!

I have grown closer to Christ this past year, and blogging allows me to share to more than just the people I come in contact with everyday. It is out on the internet for any of my Facebook friends to see or anyone else who stumbles upon this website.

No one is perfect. I am not perfect. Ecclesiastes 7:20 says, "For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not." This verse is saying there is not one person that will ever walk the face of the earth and not mess up. The only one that ever will is Jesus Christ, Himself. That is the whole reason we have Jesus Christ. He came and lived the perfect life none of us could live and became the ultimate sacrifice when He died and rose again.

We should not expect perfection out of anyone, and no one should expect perfection out of us. As Christians, it's not our jobs to judge the way others Christians are behaving. God is the only righteous judge. It's our job to encourage them to get back on the right path and pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Galatians 6:1- "Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness....."
Romans 14:19- "So then let us pursue what make for peace and for mutual upbuilding."

I know I am not perfect. I know I never will be perfect. I mess up EVERY SINGLE DAY. I will never achieve perfection. The only thing I can do is ask God to lead me every single day. I know there will be times I stray. Sometimes I may not be the witness I should be to those watching. But I hope and pray that any of my brothers and sisters in Christ have enough of His love inside of them to accept and forgive me rather than condemn me. The devil is always working to ruin a testimony. We should not allow the devil to use us to discourage other Christians. Be uplifting. Forgive.

This blog is not what qualifies me as a Christian. Christ knows my heart. This blog should not be the only thing that testifies to my salvation. My actions, words, and daily walk with Christ should portray Him just as much. However, I can edit my blog. I can't edit my words once they've come out. I can't edit my actions once they've been acted. Therefore, I am going to mess up ALOT, and I can't "delete" it. I have to live with each mistake I make. I have to put forth the effort and pray for God to speak through me and for my actions to represent Him. Thankfully, when I don't, God has already paid the price.

God has been so good to me and I know He wants me sharing what He's done and is doing in my life. "...For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required..." (Luke 12:48) Whether it's through my blog or through my actions, if someone sees Him, it's something of worth.

I want everyone to experience salvation and the joy of it! I cannot put into words how great God's love is and how amazing it is to have a friend in Him! I enjoy writing and I definitely enjoy worshipping Christ. God has given an opportunity to collaborate the two, and I'm going to keep on until He is the one who leads me elsewhere.