The Jesus Girl

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So I was informed a few weeks back that a lot of people at school called me "the jesus girl" but not as a compliment more as a joke. Although I'm definitely not offended by the name it truly amazes me that anyone could see following jesus as something to be laughed at.

Well this whole "name calling" has inspired me to talk about something that's a bit of a touchy subject for a lot of people which is ministry and not being afraid to share the gospel.

The bible says, "go ye therefore and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the father the son and the holy ghost" (Matthew 28:19)

I want to focus on the teach all nations part. So often I question how much teaching am I actually supposed to do and if I'm doing enough. Often times I (as most of us) have this fear of offending someone so I try not to talk about God "too much". It's crazy because Jesus has become a subject that no one wants to talk about and yet at the same time something that everyone really needs to talk about!

Sometimes I don't discuss my beliefs because I tell myself "oh not everyone thinks like me and that's okay." But it's not okay. It's not okay for me to have information about the amazing God and how to get into heaven and not tell people.

Now I'm not saying that everyone should think like me but I am saying if I hold the truth in my hands then why would I not want to share that with other people ? If I truly believe in God and the his laws then why would I not proclaim it to the world?

Sometimes the truth hurts and not everyone wants to hear it but that shouldn't stop us from trying to spread it.

Now I don't mean going around saying "you're wrong I'm right" but i do mean we shouldn't hesitate to talk to anyone who will listen about how good God has been to us and about his word.

The bible also says "he that claims "I know him" and does not his commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him" 1 John 2:4

God has commanded us to teach! So let's no longer be afraid of sharing the good news even if it's not the "popular opinion". MY GOD IS AWESOME! & he is currently working miracles in my present life and is already planning the blessings for my future. That's some amazing stuff!

Recently I got an internship at an awesome company in New York. Many told me I needed some sort of "connection" to get internships like this; however, all I had was an online app and my resume. After my first day at my internship I was talking to my mom about how all the other kids at my internships orientation said they had some sort of connection that helped them get in at the company; I told my mom I didn't understand how I even got to where I am. She told me, " it's because your connection is Jesus and you didn't need anybody else!"

WOW!

I'm not telling you all this story to brag but to share with you how awesome God has been to me & let me tell you I DO NOT DESERVE IT! Sometimes I literally feel like I mess up everyday but he loves me anyways.

Oh & side note to my ladies (and men) who are out there looking for love; the best advice I can give any one is to first know what and more importantly who love is. God is love! Therefore, if you want to know love, first know God and then you will have no problem discerning what true love is.

Like I said I'm not perfect I'm working on this stuff everyday and I truly admire the people I see with the "ask me about jesus shirts" and who pass about flyers on the street. I hope to continually become more bold in my faith but most importantly continue to help bring other people and myself closer to God.

I love you guys and thank you so much for reading my blog! Changes and surprises are ahead so please stay tuned. Oh & I post about Jesus and my struggles as a young christian woman every Sunday! Again, stay tuned!

- The Jesus Girl ;)