Not always, yet sometimes, I create from my own mind, New Years resolutions that I desire above all else to achieve. There have been resolutions to conquer addictions, resolutions to act more like Christ, and resolutions just to accomplish minuscule objects of little worth.
I used to be like you. Dead in my sins, a child of the prince of the powers of the air, a child of disobedience. Yet, no longer. Not that I don't sin, but I feel sorry for my sins. And I hope you feel sorry for yours. Yet, this article is not about who loves Jesus more, or who wishes to go to heaven, yet, this is about a dream. I dream I've had for quite a while. A dream that I believe to be pure and upright, walking in holiness and self-sacrifice. What is my dream? I wish to become a pastor. I wish to lead others to Christ. Although this desire cannot be accomplished in a single year alone, there are starting points in which I will take to prepare myself in this year.
#1 Reading the Glorious Bible more often.
I feel like one who wishes to become closer to Christ should read His word on a regular basis. To feel His presence, one need only to pick the Holy Bible and read a few words. Our savior Christ Jesus is our only ticket to heaven. There is NO other way into paradise. So, in order to know what He desires of us, we must read His word.
#2 pray more.
Praying is our communion with the Lord our Messiah. Whoever denies the power of prayer has not fervently knelt down to pour his or her heart out to Christ. In order to become more in tune with those around me and the Holy Spirit, I need to kneel before my lord and pour out my soul to Him. What I ask for is my personal business.
#3 evangelize.
In order to gain more followers to my church and to learn how to help people for my future occupation, I need to witness to people. Now you may be asking, why am I not evangelizing to people in school. It's illegal to force beliefs on others without their permission. However, there have been a few attempts I've made, yet those stories don't matter. Yet, I do need to witness more. To witness, one must believe in Christ with all their heart and must have the strength and courage to preach to one who does not.
#4 work within the church to help its needs.
In order to prepare myself in becoming a pastor, I must be able to work within the current church I attend. With the pastors guidance, I'll be able to help out throughout the congregation to promote its spirituality and well-being. Whatever the pastor wishes me to do, I need to do it.
#5 talk with the pastor about wishing to be a pastor.
And the last thing I need to accomplish, is to tell the pastor about my feelings. The strong calling I've received must be shared with the pastor. He above all else will know what to do with my vocation. Yet, I've already spoken to him. So I guess this really isn't a goal. Tee hee.
So all in all, the two main things that'll help me become ready to achieve my dream are personal spiritual development and helping the church as a body in its whole. In order to accomplish such goals I'll need the help of our Savior who is the Lord Jesus Christ. I cannot, no one can, fulfill goals without the help of our Messiah. Jesus helps in all things. In order to go to heaven, all one needs to do is believe in Jesus Christ and repent. Now, what does repent mean? Does it mean to stop all sins? No. Repentance only means to recognize that you are a sinner and to pray to Jesus, asking Him to forgive you and to accept you into His fold. That's all it takes. I simple prayer, and simple faith. Thank you. I love you all.
4 comments:
I think all of these goals are great. Do what you think is right. These goals can be a good or bad thing it depends on how you aproch it
I love this essay, it's well planned and combined into a understandable way to read. I liked that you put in Tee hee, it made me laugh. You made the tone light and welcoming, that's what matters most. Thank you for having a great essay, good job Sam!
I'm not fully sure how catholicism works, and what all they believe in to be true. I only know of the majority of what LDS's beliefs are. I know some things that we mutually share, which is one of the ones I know beyond a certainty is true, and so do you, and I agree with your goal statement: the only legitimate way into the kingdom of heaven is through the active following, and coming unto God. I really loved what you wrote, great job. I could tell that you put a lot of thought and effort and heart, mind, might, and soul into this assignment!
Sam I thought that you broke it into a great detail and digressed very well. Good job I thought it was brilliant and awesome. You should go with your goals. Keep dreaming big.
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