Romans Road

My husband and I decided that tonight I would write about the Romans Road to Salvation. He used to have it in his Bible, but over the course of the deployment it worked its way to an unknown place.

First, you have to realize that God loves you.
        John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." 
The Lord loves each and every one of us so much, that He died in our place.

Second, you must realize that every one is a sinner. Beginning in the Garden of Eden, when that bite of apple was taken and Adam and Eve disobeyed the Lord, we are sinners. It is human nature, no one can escape sin.
       In Romans 3:23, the Bible says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."
 Third, you must realize that there is a price to be paid. The Lord told Adam and Eve that because she took a bite from the forbidden fruit, that the wages of sin are death. It is evident that each of us will die, no one lives on forever. We will die a human death because we are sinners.
      Romans 6:23 says, "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Next, you must realize that Jesus Christ died to pay the price for your sin. It is because He loves us, that he died for our sins.
       The Bible tells us in Romans 5:8 that, "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

God gave His only begotten son so that I could have the gift of eternal life, and so that you can too. I just can't even imagine. We have so much to be thankful for!

Now that you know that the Lord loves you even though you are a sinner, and He died in your place (and mine) so that we can go to heaven and have an eternal life, you must ask the Lord, Jesus Christ, to be your savior. You must claim His promise of eternal life.
         In Romans 10:13, the Bible reads, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." 
This is an open ended gift. Any one can call upon the Lord, even if you've made mistakes in the past. God is a forgiving God.

I pray that this will touch the lives of many people and that all glory and honor will go to the Lord. If you were to die today, right now, do you know where you are going? Praise the Lord, I know that I am going to heaven. But if this is not the case for you, then I pray that you will take the time to ask the Lord into your life. Repent from your sins. Don't wait another minute, tomorrow isn't guaranteed.
   

Inspiring our Troops

It is on my heart to start writing posts that might help to inspire those who are down, or in need of some inspiration. I know that being deployed is hard for our troops, and what better way to support them, then to give them a little something to read. Even if just one person sees this, then my goal will be accomplished. I pray that the Lord will use me and that I will plant some seeds in the lives of others. I pray that I will be a testimony to those who need the Lord, and that He will be the one who is glorified through this. Jesus gave His life for us in dying on the cross for our sins. I deserve to burn in hell because I am a sinner, but Jesus died for my sins and the sins of every other person.

I have a journal that I started writing a long time ago with all my favorite poems, bible verses, and sayings. I am on a mission to find that tonight. I know it is here some where. I have moved so many times in the past couple of years, but I am pretty sure it is in this room somewhere. If not, then I will do this the old fashion way and break out my bible... Which is not a problem at all, it's one of my most favorite books! There is nothing that the Bible doesn't know. God sure knows how to write one heck of a book. It truly is the book of life!!!

So my thoughts for the day: Indulge in your Bible, even if you just read a few verses. Find something that inspires you!

The Bible

When I am tires, the Bible is my bed;

Or in the dark, the Bible is my light;

When I am hungry, it is a vital bread;

Or fearful, it is armor for the fight;

When I am sick, 'tis the healing medicine;

Or lonely, thronging friends I find therein.

If I would work, the Bible is my tool

Or play, it is a harp of happy sound.

If I am ignorant, it is my school;

If I am sinking, it is solid ground.

If I am cold, the Bible is my fire;

And wings, if boldly I aspire. 

Should I be last, the Bible is my guide;

Or naked, it is rainment, rich and warm.

Am I imprisoned, it is ranges wide;

Or tempest-tossed, a shelter from the storm

Would I adventure, tis a gallant sea;

Or would I rest; it is a flowery lea.

-Dr. Amos R. Wells