World Wide Christians Magazine June 15 2013 | Page 5

W o r l d W i d e C h r i s t i a n s N e w s l e t t e r
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G r a c e H a s F o u n d M e: J u s t a s I A m
Grace has Found me: Just as I am I found my identity in Christ. Before Him – Nothing – No-one – Lost – Confused – Hopeless. Life evolved. Changes came. I found my identity in my family. Husband – Children – Satisfied – Busy – Fulfilled. Changes came, as life evolved. I found my identity in my job. Helping people – Busy work – Challenging endeavors – Successful – Pleased. Inequalities came. Disappointments followed. I found my identity in trying to rise above the injustices. Rise above the anger and hurt – Rise above the disappointment – Finding myself unemployed – Seemingly unemployable. Disappointments followed the Inequalities that came. I found my identity in my losses. In rejections and perceived failures – Frustration – Insecurities – Self-doubt and despair.
Revelation enlightened. Grace abounded. I found my identity in knowing that I am a child of the King. Loved – Valued – Cherished – Never forgotten – Never forsaken. Grace abounded as Revelation enlightened. I found my identity in Christ. The same – Yesterday – Today – And Forever. And as I lean in close to Him – I see that nothing has ever changed. Psalms 116:1-7 KJV Paraphrased I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my supplications. Because he has inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell got a hold of me: I found trouble and sorrow. Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech you, deliver my soul. Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. The Lord preserves the simple: I was brought low, and he helped
me. Return unto your rest, O my soul; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. Joyful Noiz Ministries © 2013
Audrey Semprun Prescott, Arizona
Semprunfa @ cableone. net
S a v i n g S i n n e r s
Jesus to Christ. Sinners to saved. He was named Jesus Christ He was a Jew. He then became a Savior
In our lives we are all sinners. We hear about being saved. We dedicate our lost souls. We become saved. We are then Christians.
Sinners to Christ to Christians. Lost souls to sinners saved.
If you were to die right now, wouldn ' t you want to die with a saved soul and not a lost life? Faith in Jesus Christ saves us from dying lost.
Shawn Moore Walkertown, North Carolina
Worldwidechristians @ yahoo. com