...anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
2 Corinthians 5:17
Amen and Amen!
I definitely consider myself a 'born again' Christian.
I grew up knowing Christ as my savior and God as my creator.
But, like many, I strayed from that knowledge.
I put it on a back shelf for a more convenient time.
During that time I still certainly belonged to Jesus.
He claimed me.
I didn't really claim Him.
Once I had my first child that all started to change.
I started to realize the importance of claiming Christ.
Not just for myself, but for my child and the well-being of my marriage.
Once I claimed Christ I changed.
My old life was gone.
My new { and much more spiritually fabulous } life had begun!
I personally find it to be a motivational chapter, but it also offers comfort and promise.
...and when it comes to reading the Bible, you never can tell what you'll get out of it!
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{for those who don't know, the challenge was to thank God for something each and every time you saw, smelled or ate bread}
Did you notice a change in your mood or attitude?
Did it help you in some way?
I'd love to hear about your experience with this challenge!!
I personally found myself in a much better mood...I was happier, calmer, and generally more focused.
I also felt much closer to God and more cognizant of all the things - be it big or small - that He really has blessed me with.
I admit, there were times when I glanced at those rolls on my counter and somehow forgot all about this challenge, not thanking Him for a single thing.
There were also times when I'd see bread and had to really stretch to find something, anything, at that moment that I was thankful for. These times usually happened when my kids were fighting or throwing tantrums!
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Want to join in this challenge?
Here's how to participate:
1. Select a scripture.
My hope is that each week you will search your Bible and select a verse that has meaning for you.
2. Add a photo to it.
I hope that you will chose a photo that goes with your chosen scripture, and not just throw these two elements together. The photo can be from your archives or a new shot. Please only use your own photos. You can have the scripture on your photo, below it, make a collage - however you want, as long as the two elements are together!
3. Put the Scripture & a Snapshot button in your post.
You won't be deleted or banned if you don't. It just helps spread the word...and the Word. ;)
It also helps visitors from the blog hop quickly identify your Scripture & a Snapshot post.
4. Come back here and link up your post.
Please link directly to your Scripture & a Snapshot post, not the home page of your blog.
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