The shocking truth about us is we still are learning our connection to Christ. This week on In The Moment we talked about how alien Christians are against the worldview. They are so “shocked” you could say when they discover what it truly means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.
A lot of it begins and ends with their lack of belief that anyone would die to save them. But Jesus Christ did just that. The shocking truth about us is nothing more than understanding that for all who come to relationship with Jesus Christ, you realize you’re a sinner saved by His grace. From that point, you can help share the good news by doing the following things:
Be a beacon of hope: Share your own story of faith and how it has brought you hope and joy. Be open to discussing your beliefs in a respectful and non-judgmental way, offering a positive perspective amidst negativity.
Live a life of compassion: Show kindness and understanding to everyone you meet, regardless of their background or beliefs. Offer a helping hand, listen with empathy, and be a source of support for those in need. Remember, actions speak louder than words, and your genuine care can leave a lasting impact.
Embrace forgiveness: Forgiveness is a cornerstone of Christianity. Let go of grudges and practice forgiveness, not only for others but also for yourself. This creates a space for healing and demonstrates the transformative power of Christ’s love.
Free Study Resources:
- BibleGateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/: https://www.biblegateway.com/ – Offers multiple Bible translations, commentaries, and study tools.
- Bible Study Tools: https://www.biblestudytools.com/: https://www.biblestudytools.com/ – Provides in-depth studies, commentaries, maps, and devotionals.
A Prayer To Be Better
Heavenly Father,
I come before You with a humble heart, seeking Your guidance as I strive to be a better follower of Jesus Christ. Lord, I recognize my shortcomings and my need for Your grace. Help me to reflect the love, compassion, and truth that Your Son embodied during His time on Earth.
Grant me the strength to be a beacon of hope in a world that often feels dark and challenging. Teach me to share my story of faith with those around me, so that they may witness the transformative power of Your love in my life. Help me to be open and respectful in my discussions about faith, always seeking to bring light in places of negativity.
Lord, fill my heart with compassion. Remind me that each person I encounter is Your creation, deserving of kindness and understanding. Help me to listen with empathy and to offer my assistance without hesitation. I pray that my actions may speak louder than my words, and that my genuine care may touch those who need it most.
Instill in me a spirit of forgiveness, both for myself and others. Teach me to let go of grudges, recognizing that I, too, am a sinner saved by grace. May Your love transform my heart, allowing me to demonstrate the healing power of forgiveness in my relationships.
Finally, Lord, keep my focus firmly on Jesus, the author and perfecter of my faith. May I strive daily to reflect His character and bring glory to Your name. Strengthen my resolve to live out my faith authentically and courageously, sharing the good news of salvation with those around me.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Because of Christ, we do these things without shame or fear.
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Pastor Rick Penn is an ordained pastor, writer, and the founder of Get-Prayer.com, a resource built to help believers develop a consistent, grounded prayer life.
With more than 20 years of preaching the Gospel, Pastor Rick brings deep theological training and lived pastoral experience to everything he writes. He holds a Master of Divinity from Virginia University of Lynchburg, an M.A. with a concentration in New Testament Studies from Baptist Bible Seminary, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Averett University.
His writing reflects a personal commitment to making prayer accessible to everyday Christians. Whether he is writing a prayer for someone in a hospital waiting room, walking through fear about the future, or sitting down with a blank prayer journal for the first time, Pastor Rick writes from a place of both theological grounding and pastoral care.
Pastor Rick hosts In The Moment, a Christian television program airing on Roku through AIM Christian Television. Viewers can watch the show at aimchristian.com/yourmoment and listen as a podcast on Spotify.
Before founding Get-Prayer.com, he served in the U.S. Navy, where he built his communication skills as a writer, editor, and public affairs professional. He now applies those disciplines directly to ministry and teaching.
Every article on this site reflects his core conviction: Prayer is not a performance of faith. It is the daily practice that holds everything else together.
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Rick currently resides in Pennsylvania, where he continues to teach, write, and encourage believers to deepen their walk with God through prayer and the study of Scripture.
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