The Pro Active Christian

 

Almost seems redundant to say “pro active Christian” because that is what a Christian is. When I first became a Christian I had so much energy to go out and tell the world. I still have a lot of energy and desire to do so but I pray for stamina these days. It isn't easy sharing your gift of Jesus in a world that hates Him. I'd like to offer some pointers that will make it easier.

 

If Jesus is a daily, moment by moment, thought in your mind it is easy to be prompted to speak about him. It will just flow. For instance, you're at the grocery store and the cashier says, “How are you today?” Instead of saying the usual meaningless “fine”, remember how you are blessed and share that with them.

 

Sample: “How are you today?” You: “God has blessed me with job. I can come here and buy groceries. He always provides,” or “I was sick but God healed me. I can trust Him in everything,” or I'm going through some rough times now. I don't know what I'd do if God wasn't with me.”

 

I could go on and on with examples. Just remember what He has done for you and you will want to share. Scripture tells us to 1 Chronicles 16:12 NIV Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced . Remembering keeps our focus on Him.

 

Planned Parenthood had a “Grand Opening Gala” in Houston , TX . on April 30, 2010. A few hundred pro active people stood outside the hotel where the event took place. Some people simply held signs, others prayed, some shouted and still others tried to engage in conversation. We all put action to our faith. James 2: 26 NAS For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead .

We must prove we are alive or else we will be ‘buried' by the unbelievers. Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Notice they “loved not their lives unto death?” They didn't care if people disagreed, spoke badly or even killed them. They overcame the devil with their testimony. Telling people your own experience with God will make you an overcomer. But it just might help someone else trust in God. They can say if He did it for you then He'll do it for me.

 

God said for us to choose life. He does give us a choice when He said “Today I set before you life and death. Choose life.” I used to wonder why he'd have to tell us. But today suicide, murder, euthanasia, and abortion are rampant. We must do something to spare the dying but also the ones who commit the crime. People hurt on both sides.

 

When being pro active one should ask for wisdom and the ability to hear the Holy Spirit. Someone who has been hurt by an abortion doesn't need us to scream “Murderer” in their face. They already know. They need forgiveness. Forgiveness doesn't equate to condoning an action. It simply means yes the action was wrong and forgiveness is a gift that enables us to go forward to “sin no more.”

 

So if God tells us to choose life we should be actively saying what God says. We are His representatives. You may say you don't know what to say at those rallies for life. Even if you say nothing your presence will say so very much. But if you still choose not to go to rallies you can talk about it with people one on one. Your children should absolutely know the truth because that is your first obligation. Here are a few answers for typical statements or questions for pro abortionists.

 

“A woman can do what she wants with her own body.”

Answer: First off the child has a separate DNA that proves it is a separate human being.

Second if a woman wants to commit suicide or not wear her seat belts in a car she will be stopped.

 

“It isn't a baby. It's a blob of tissue.”

Answer: At seven weeks the baby has a heart beat. Blobs of tissue do not have heart beats. An eleven week old blob of tissue can't hiccup either! Again DNA shows that this person is completely “blueprinted” and already human.

 

When I spoke in Nebraska , I asked a five year old to identify a picture and he looked at me like I was crazy. He answered “a baby” in a tone that said ‘what's wrong with you that you can't see that?' A five year old was able to identify an eleven week old baby in the womb. Why can't adults?

 

This is the five year old.

 

“When a baby can survive outside the womb by itself then it is a baby.”

(Yes I heard a woman tell me this at that “gala” event) This was my answer: You could not survive on your own because no baby can survive without someone caring for us. A baby in the womb is in a growing stage just like a two year old isn't an adult, but we expect them to grow to adulthood if we allow that child to live. The woman looked shocked and had no response. Hey I made her think.

 

A man I talked to said, “I can't tell a woman what to do with her body.”

I told him if someone was about to kill his wife standing next to him would he let it happen? He said “well no”. I said his standing by and letting innocent children be killed is the same thing.

 

Next the famous question that I love to answer:

“What if the woman was raped? You can't expect her to have that baby.”

I smiled and showed the man my sign. I was conceived when 8 men raped my mother. She chose LIFE. I continued to tell him I know several women who were in the same situation and all told me they didn't want to have an abortion but everyone around them wanted it. I told him that women received healing by giving life where death and trauma have been. Women who had abortions in contrast feel raped again with that abortion and then they come to realize they continued the violence against another innocent victim. Women who gave birth to rape babies are emotionally healthier than those who did not. However through Christ everyone can receive healing.

 

Another way to put actions to your faith is too find an elderly person and visit them. Bring small children too. They love babies. Ask them what it was like when they were young. Ask if they would like you to pray with them or even read the bible to them. Have your kids read to them and you'll be getting a two for one.

 

Make it a point to mention God to at least one person daily. Even if you just look a person in the eyes then slowly and genuinely say, “God bless you.” You never know what they are going through.

 

 

You may be their only link for a confirmation from God.

Don't miss your cue.

 

©2010 Juda Myers - All Rights Reserved.

 Juda Myers is a speaker, singer/songwriter, author and paint artist who was conceived when 8 men raped her mother. Compelled to save other women and their babies from the horror of abortion she travels the world with her story of life, hope and forgiveness. Changing hearts in prisons to hearts at Harvard and the United Nations, Juda is unwavering in her passion for people. Her current book, Hostile Conception Living With Purpose , offers hope and practical steps to forgiveness. Her CD, God is Faithful also inspires all to live life victoriously.

Website: www.juda4praise.com

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