A Dire Need

I'm sorry that it has been over a week since my last post. There are many good reasons for this delay, however. I will not go into all of them because, like I said, there are many.

Over the past couple of days, there has been a burden on my heart for the unsaved. The reality of what happens to them when they die. I know that for me, I sometimes can view Hell as not that bad of a place because I know that I am not going there, nor are any of the people that are near and dear to me.

But, what happens to the others? Sadly, (sadly is not even a strong enough word for the direness of this possible situation) the ones who are not saved go to Hell. I don't like it when Hell becomes more real to me than just a thought of burning my hand for all of eternity, but I think that it is really helpful in stoking my fire for God. Every one of my not saved friends needs to hear the Truth. They just have to. Hell can't be the reality for them. If I do not share with them the Good News, then I am not doing the job that God has given me. God puts people in our paths for a reason. And if you think about the job that He has given us on the earth, (To glorify HIM and enjoy him forever) helping win the lost over to Christ fits the job description.

Right now, at such a young age, it is easy to get caught up in yourself. I know this only because I do it all the time. But please, I implore all of you. Think of some one that you know is not saved, and do your best to reach out to them and share what God has done. Think of the consequences for that person if they don't become saved. Burning in Hell for all of eternity. Yet Hell is so much more than being burned forever. It means being separated from God. Not being able to pray in the tough times. God gives them up. He spits them out. He turns against them. He forsakes them. FORSAKES. Who would ever want that for someone? Burning in Hell is not something to be taken lightly. For some people, it takes looking at the consequences of their bad actions rather than the possible rewards from their good actions for them to realize what path they are headed down. Pray for everyone. Not only pray, but please, do your part.
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"How refreshing to know you don't need me/ How amazing to find that you want me/ So I'll stand on your Truth and I'll fight with your strength until YOU bring the victory/ With the power of Christ in me" - Casting Crowns
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Comments

  1. ElisabethApril 22, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    That was great! I love that blog post.

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  2. MERRICKApril 22, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    Great post. This is something that's been on my heart for a while, too. At times, I'm struck so much with how hard living without God would be. i can't even begin to imagine life as a hopeless, non-believer. Sometimes I want to talk to God about every person I see... but something holds me back. But it's good to see someone else who sees the 'dire need.' Again... good post, it helped.

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  3. Danielle RApril 28, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Awesome post! It has definitely been a burden on my heart as well, and pray that God gives me the grace and strength to share His love with those who need Him. Every time I think about the reality of everything you said in your post just overwhelms me. It's so encourage to know there is some else my age (well a little older) who is willing to step out and seek Christ wholeheartedly.

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