I'm part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have stepped over the
line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. 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 law living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees,
colourless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living and
dwarfed goals.I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position,
promotions, plaudits or popularity. I don't have to be right, first,
tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by faith,
lean on his presence, walk by his patience, lift by prayer and labour
by
power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is
narrow, my way rough, my companions few, my guide reliable, my vision
clear. I cannot be bought, deluded, or delayed. I will not flinch in
the
face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate
at the table of the enemy, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I
won't
give upshut up,or let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed
up, paid up, preached up, for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of
Jesus. I must go 'til he comes, give 'til I drop, preach 'til all I
know
is said and work 'til He stops me.And when He comes for His own, He
will have no problem recognizing me - my banner will be clear!
( Campus Journal, July 5 1996, a young pastor in Africa )
SMILE
Smile because you are cheerful and happy.
Smile because you will make another person happy.
Smile because it makes a big difference when others see you.
Smile because you know it is right.
Smile because you are having a good day.
Smile because you are loved by people.
Smile because it is contagious to those who see you!!!
