Just Jump!

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What stirs apprehension in your life?  Petting an animal?  Tasting something new? Jumping into a body of water?  Going into a dark room?  Skydiving? Walking across a swinging bridge?

There were two definitions  for apprehension: "anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen; understanding; grasp, comprehension."

Because I know Him and his story, because I love him, because I see how much richer and peaceful life is with him, I can't grasp why people wouldn't just give Jesus their love and their lives. The apprehension for some comes from the fear of surrendering control of their life choices to be in line with those of Christ. For other, possibly it's a lack of understanding, grasping and comprehending the depth of God's love for us and how much better a life lived in that love can be. 

Hmm. Maybe it's like changing a lifestyle after a heart attack.  The doctor explains you must stop drinking, change your diet, add consistent exercise.  You dread giving up those habits, but when you do you realize how much better you feel!

Just jump in and love Jesus!  He gave his all for us and our lives are so much better with Him!

God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.   Romans 5:8        

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.   John 3:16

The Songs 

3/12 Just Jump Oh How i love Jesus Carrie Underwood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8fKX3xZaMM


Casting Crowns Loving my Jesus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcFKZlxX2Gw


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