"Christ is all; and in all."

"Christ is all; and in all." (Colossians 3:11)

Christian...

Don't look for identity in what you do or who people say you are. Christ has made you a child of God!

Don't seek protection in people you have in your life. Christ has made God to be your Protector in every situation.

Don't look for acceptance from friends or people you respect. Christ has made you acceptable to God.

Don't search for fulfillment in friendships. Christ has already said that you are His friend, and who could be a better friend than Jesus?

Leave off the search for love in a boyfriend or girlfriend. Christ has made you complete in Himself!

Never give in to the idea that you are as secure as the people and friends make you to be. Christ has given you eternal security in Himself!

Don't seek to ease the guilt that comes when you fail by running to temporary pleasures! Christ has forgiven you once for all! You are washed in the blood and that never will need to be repeated.

...Your life was not created for you, but rather, for Him. Let Him be in the center; let Him be all!

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Unknown said…
"Your life was not created for you, but rather, for Him. Let Him be in the center; let Him be all!"

This was sooo good! Thanks Sandie!
January 10, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Anonymous said…
I agree! This was really good! It really touched my heart!
January 10, 2012 at 6:53 PM
Monica DeMass said…
Yay! Girl! You have a blog! I'm so glad! :) God bless you, sweet girl, as you share HIS Truths. Love and miss you. ~Monica
January 11, 2012 at 3:13 PM
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