20. "For i fully expect and hope that i will never be ashamed, but that i will continue to be bold for Christ, as i have been in the past, and i trust that my life will bring honor to Christ Whether i live or die." That my friends is confidence. Paul is sure and determined he will not be ashamed of Christ and Whether he lives or dies his life will honor God. Do any of us live with that much confidence?
21. "For to me, living means living for Christ and dying is even better." Does living for you mean living for Christ or only for yourself? It's a question we all need to ask ourselves.
22. "But if i live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really want to know which is better." Do i live and push more people to God or do i die and go home to be with him?
23. "I'm torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which will be better for me." Think about that for a minute. It's easy to read the bible sometimes and not get the human element because it's happened in the past. Here's a guy named Paul who through the book of Acts has been stoned, beaten, shipwrecked, imprisoned, falsely accused, snake bit and much more. He spent 99% of his time in chains. He must have longed more than most humans to be home in Heaven. Think of all the aches and pains he felt each day and then the next verse is his conclusion.
24. "But for your sakes, it is better that i continue to live. Think about it God allows you and i to continue to live so we can point others to Him. Each night i pray asking God to make my wife and i reflections of him. I don't want our marriage to be just about Zac and Marion i want to have our lives point others to God.
25. "Knowing this i am convinced that i will remain alive so i can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith." Paul was spared death so many times by God so he could reach more people.
26. "And when i come to you again, you will have even more reason to take pride in Christ Jesus, because of what he is doing thru me." Last Sunday Pastor Micah was listing story after story of how God is working in people's lives in our church i can tell you i was in tears. For a short time i took pride in what God was doing thru his people. These were things only God can do and he deserves the glory.
Not Ashamed by the Newsboys Im not ashamed (NewsBoys)
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Not Ashamed by Jeremy Camp "Not Ashamed" by Jeremy Camp w/lyrics
Paul discovered what this song speaks of. All i need is you by Adie All I Need Is You Lord From: Adie
Life to me by Zoe Girl Final Fantasy VIII AMV "Life to me"
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