God Matters

We have fought our way through time to fight in wars, to vote, to earn the same wages and to live without a man taking care of us. We fought to have control over our bodies through pregnancy and to become leaders in our churches. We have also asked for equal rights, to be recognized in same sex marriages and for our environmental contributions in society. Some of us are also strong Christian women who believe that Jesus Christ is Lord. Many of these roles are great, but what does the bible say regarding the role of a women in today’s society?

Be blessed!
Wanda Ball
Author/Publisher
Ball Publications Christian Books

raising the white flag

Christians call it the “Believer’s Prayer,” but it’s so much more than that. It’s not so much a prayer as it is a spiritual white flag. It is an act of surrender, a willful giving of ourselves to another. It is you and me finally admitting that we’ve run out of reasons not to believe in Jesus, and that we’ve given up trying to make it to heaven on our own. We’ve tried to live life on our terms, and we know it doesn’t work. So we come before God and ask him to show us how. We want more than a better way to die; we want a better way to live. We’ve seen the promises of Jesus, and we want them for our own. So we kneel before the throne of God, raise our white flag, and surrender.

If you haven’t done that, I encourage you to do so today. If you have, then pray the words anyway, as a statement of continued faith. There is no magic in the words. Words mean little to God, but the condition of our heart means everything. The following prayer is simply a guide to follow. Make the thoughts your own, and say it only if you really mean it. As you do, know with all your heart and soul that God can hear you. And that he will honor his promises.

Dear Father, I turn from my sins. Please forgive me for all the wrong things I’ve done. I believe that Jesus Christ is your Son, and that he came to earth in the form of a man. I believe that he died on a cross and was raised after three days. I believe that his death paid the price for my sins. And I know that Jesus is the only path to eternal life. I trust in the promises and claims of Jesus, and I put my life in your hands. I submit myself to the lordship of Jesus from this day forward and to the power of the Holy Spirit. I pray that the Holy Spirit will come into my life and dominate every part of my being, and that he will deliver me from those things in my life that are displeasing to you.Thank you, God, for sending Jesus to die on the cross for me. I know that my sins are forgiven because of Jesus. I commit myself to your Spirit and give myself over to your will for me. Thank you for loving me. Show me what you want me to do next. I love you, God!

If you just prayed that prayer for the very first time and don’t feel any different, don’t worry. God has promised to save those who put their trust in Jesus, and God always honors his promises. You can believe with all your heart that God heard your words and that he has saved you. You can believe that the Holy Spirit led you to this moment of decision and that he is now living within you. Your relationship with God is sealed!

Recommended Reading: Romans 10:5-11

• Reflection
  If this is your first confession of faith, how does it feel to finally put your trust in God? Why not spend some time in praise and worship to him?

  Submitted by: New Beginnings Christian Fellowship

  Wanda Ball
  Ball Publications Christian Books
  Related Info: Do You Know God?

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• Appreciation: The Greatest Gift We Can Give

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  December 8th, 2009Wanda Ballchristianity
  

  Appreciate Friends

  Instead of spending money you don’t have on presents you can’t afford, why not give the best gift you can to the people you love? Show them what they really mean to you! This article written by: Mike Robbins says, Instead of giving stuff for the holidays, what if we gave the people in our life the best gift of all: Our Appreciation?

  Be blessed,
  Wanda Ball
  Author/Publisher
  Ball Publications Christian Books

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• Appreciate Life!

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  November 25th, 2009Wanda Ballchristianity
  

  Appreciate Life!

  I received this video and instantly thought about God and his blessings for us. Even though we may not get the things we ask or pray for, God knows what’s best and gives us the things we need!
  Check out this movie from AppreciateLife.com and be blessed!
  http://iaskedgodmovie.com/

  AND TELL US WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR?

  With blessings,
  Wanda Ball
  Ball Publications Christian Books

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• If You Died Today – Where would you go… Heaven or Hell?

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  October 28th, 2009Wanda Ballchristianity, general, religion
  

  Where will you go?

  Starting today, my NEW Blog “GOD MATTERS” will go in a different direction. In the past my blog has been about bible devotions and thoughts taken from bible scriptures. These scriptures gave you food for thought and possible meditation on God’s word. Nothing was wrong with this approach, but now God has me moving in a different direction and my goal is to do His will and not my own…. So now my goal is to get ALL PEOPLE to think and do something about their Life. Faith. and Family, (which is the foundation of my book publication company).

  For the past month my pastor, Rev. Jim Ellis, has been preaching from the book of Romans. His goal has been to preach salvation and eternal life to all, in order to make sure that if we died today, where would we go?

  So I’m asking YOU this question: IF YOU DIED TODAY – WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD YOU GO… HEAVEN OR HELL?

  My answer: I’m proud to say I’m Heaven bound! Since I gave my life to Jesus and confessed my sins, he saved my soul. And through his Grace and Mercy alone, I am saved.

  And after giving us your answer, please read the book of Romans to find out the truth…

  Wanda Ball
  Do you know if your saved?

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• Give It Up!

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  April 29th, 2009Wanda Ballchristianity
  

  Give it all to God!

  Unto You, Oh Lord, do I bring my life. Psalm 25:1

  This is a very short and powerful verse. In fact it gives you the answer for your whole life: give it to the Lord.

  This doesn’t mean you should bring Him just your worries and problems. It means bringing Him your entire existence and what ever it entails. Grasping that truth will set you free from weariness and a feeling of wanting to give up.

  I used to get worn out preparing for my days. I used to get so intense about it and work so hard at making sure everything was done right and in place that I would work myself into exhaustion. Then I learned that all I have to do is give Him my life and everything in it. As we yield to Him, His peace fills us.

  As you pray tonight, give your entire life to God and experience the freedom of knowing that whatever you face-good or bad-He has it under control.

  Have a wonderful day!!

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