Living Out the Gospel

Good News for those Trying Harder

Darrins testimony
At this point, I feel that I am more than ready to abandon my faith and commitment to Christ I have tried very hard to grow closer to God by having daily quiet times of Bible Reading and prayer to spend time with Him, attending Bible college to better understand His Word, memorizing hundreds of Bible verses that the Holy Spirit might use them as a sword to spiritual battle, serving in several ministries so God can use me to accomplish His will, attempting to love others as Jesus would so that His name will be glorified, striving for obedience, making disciples, baptizing, fasting, praying in the Spirit, evangelizing, forsaking the world, holding back nothing, and following Him with complete faith. It all seems to be worthless. I tried so hard but nothing really happened

How about you?

What are the struggles you are facing now? Are you keeping up? Or are you discouraged? Are you soaring like an eagle? Or are you ready to give up?

You are exactly where God wants you to be right now.

Elijah
In 1 Kings 19:3-7, he said: I have had enough, LORD. Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.

Paul in 1 Timothy 1:15

..Woo to me for I am a man of unclean lips ..

- Isaiah 6:5

Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes. - Job 42

We will never come to a point of NOT needing Christ.

An angel was sent to Elijah when he was suicidal. That angel took care of him.

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When Peter went back fishing, Jesus showed Himself to Peter and renewed his calling to be a fisher of men. Jesus even cooked breakfast for them!

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In Jonah 4, you will see that Jonah is angry at the Lords compassion. Yet the Lord gently explained to him what was happening.

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I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Mark 2:17

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
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- Matthew 11:28-30

I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Mark 2:17

Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
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But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.

He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.
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