At one of our CUMI breakouts, a young woman whom I have known for years came to the altar for prayer. She comes from a Christian family, she's gone to church most of her life, and she's a sweet young lady. But she came to the altar, and when I asked her what she was coming for, she stated “I want to be saved for real, for real”. Tears ran down her face she was so sincere! She prayed and for real, for real, she gave her heart to the Lord!
I read a quote by John Ortberg that said, “genuine brokenness pleases God more than pretend spirituality.” What a statement! So many People drag themselves day-by-day existing instead of living in God's purposes. In Matthew 11:28-29 Amplified Bible (AMP) Jesus said,
28 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.
God has made a way for us to have peace with him. But it's only through a” for real, for real” relationship with Jesus Christ. CUMI!
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