Susan's Blog: Young & Restless

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Young & Restless

They call themselves Young, Restless & Reformed
Touting their Christian liberties

Seemingly more concerned about their freedom to indulge
Than stumbling a weaker brother

Distracted by the pleasures of this world
Which are passing away

Unconcerned about their influence on those
Who already feel the pull of a self-indulgent, godless culture

Focused on the here and now
Vs. the by and by

Whatever happened to
Be holy as I am holy

Whatever happened to
Be sanctified

Whatever happened to
Deny thyself, pick up your cross daily and follow Me

by Susan Bunts Wachtel
August 31, 2011

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. – Titus 2:11-14

Beer, Bohemianism, and True Christian Liberty

5 comments:

Janettessage.blogspot.com said...: Great word...it seems to echo the time we are in...Great scripture encouragement.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment...you are a busy girl with all those blogs....how do you do it?

Oh enjoy putting your words up on your walls....they really go up easy and I have so enjoyed mine
Nice to meet you; 10:39 AM
Janettessage.blogspot.com said...: Well I did comment...maybe it is waiting for you to approve...this is a great article..we are seeing this everywhere and our adult children are becoming confused...they believe we are too legalistic...he nailed it and so did your poem...okay that is two comments from me; 10:44 AM
susanwalkergirl said...: Hi Janette, thanks for stopping by. I'm looking forward to getting wall words up. The scripture With God All Things Are Possible will go in our sun room area.

I agree with you that our young people are getting confused with some of the messages in the Christian community. That's why I'm so grateful for Pastors like MacArthur, Piper and Mahaney to name a few. I'm grateful for Pastor De Courcy who is also faithful to preach the word uncompromisingly.; 8:25 PM
Nana's Nuggets said...: Hi! Susan~so happy:) to meet you! I love meeting new friends and the sweet comment of encourgement. I am excited for new Bloggy Friends, and I am signing up w/ you! I have not had a chance to read your blog yet, but will do so. Have a great wk~end and Praise the One That Gives Us Life:); 5:36 PM
susanwalkergirl said...: Thank you Nana for stopping by. It's always wonderful to meet fellow Christian blogger. So often the Lord encourages my heart when reading a post by other believers.

Thank you for being that bright and shining light for Jesus Christ.

Blessings in Christ...Susan; 12:11 PM

My Colors Will Be Clear

I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sight seeing, smooth knees, color-less dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, "chinchy" giving and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need position, promotions, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by presence, learn by faith, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my destination is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few. My Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity.

I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of the One that gave me life, drew the line in blood for me in the hour of my destiny.

I am one of Christ's remnant people. I belong to Him and none other. All I do to bring this life to another is done because of that blood covenant poured out for me.

I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. I must share will all that one more might hear and be drawn from the flaming darkness that longs to consume. Reach for another, touch but one more!

Until that moment...He will have no problem in recognizing me- my colors will be clear!!!

Not only are the words inspiring but so is the man behind them. The above letter was written by a Pastor in Africa who was undergoing severe persecution. On the eve of his execution he sat down and wrote the above note.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Young & Restless

Beer, Bohemianism, and True Christian Liberty

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