5 Reasons Why Jesus is My Hero – Writers Blog Hop
Third in a series of a Writers Blog Hop held by Ruth Snyder.
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Two Fridays ago the word of the week for Five Minute Friday was “hero”. I wrote for 5 minutes as I reflected on my hero. You can read it here.
Now I want to go into more detail of why Jesus is my hero.
Jesus made me to be born again and so He changed me. (click to tweet)
Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. — John 3:3
Being born again from above is a perennial, perpetual and eternal beginning; a freshness all the time in thinking and in talking and in living, the continual surprise of the life of God (Oswald Chambers).
1. Jesus took away my WORRIES.
The first scripture I memorized was Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And he replaced my worries with prayer.
P – Put
R – Reason
A – Aside
Y – Yield.
2. Jesus brought a PEACE into my daily life.
Now that I know He is in charge, I can go about my day following His leading.
P – Put
E – Everything
A – Aside
C – Christ
E – Enters
3. Jesus made me REAL.
Before my relationship with Jesus I play-acted my life. I went through the motions not knowing what I was doing here on earth. When I realized that this life is not the end, I could relax, enjoy and see each minute as a gift from God.
R – Release
E – Everything
A – And
L – Live
4. Jesus taught me not to FEAR.
Before I met Jesus I had many fears – fear of dying, fear of heights, fear of thunderstorms, fear for my children, fear of sitting by myself in a restaurant, fear of shopping by myself, fear of flying. (probably more).
I sought the Lord, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears (Psalm 34:4, NIV).
My fears are all gone. I no longer have any fear except of God Himself.
Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,
and for their children it will be a refuge (Proverbs 14:26, NIV).
5. Jesus brought me into a COMMUNITY of His Saints.
– others who really cared for me. Before I had acquaintances and friends. Now I have Friends Forever in Christ.
So Jesus is my Hero. He changed my life. He is the One I look to for everything. (click to tweet)
Is Jesus your hero?
I love this song sung here by Jesus Culture – Holding Nothing Back, by Tim Hughes.
I am chosen, I am free
I am living for eternity
Free now forever
You pick me up, turn me around
You set my feet on solid ground
Yours now forever
And nothing’s gonna hold me back
Nothing’s gonna hold me back
Nothing’s gonna hold me back
My chains fell off, my heart was free
I’m alive to live for You
I’m alive to live for You
Amazing love, how can it be?
You gave everything for me
You gave everything for me
You’ve washed my sin and shame away
The slate is clean, a brand new day
Free now forever
Now boldly I approach Your throne
To claim this crown through Christ my own
Yours now forever, yeah
And I’m free to live, free to give, free to be
I’m free to love You
Free to live, free to give, free to be
I’m free to love You
Free to live, free to give, free to be
I’m free to love You, Lord
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The only true Hero, Janis! Thanks for this faith-affirming post.
You’ve included so many little acronym memory joggers in your piece Jan – nice! I can especially relate to your reason #4 – “Jesus taught me not to fear.” I still often remind myself of His presence with me when tempted to be afraid.
Violet,
That was my hardest one – to be able to give it all to God and not fear. But it is much better now. Thanks for dropping by,
Blessings,
Janis
Nothing to disagree about here. Jesus truly is our hero as believers. Hopefully, we will all look to Him as we write.
Yes for sure – if we allow Him in our writing will be filled with His power.
Blessings and thanks for dropping by,
Janis
I liked the way you turned your reasons into little (or long!) poems! of course, for those of us who know Christ, he is our ultimate hero.
Thanks for dropping by Tracy,
Blessings,
Janis
Well written Janis. Jesus is the king of kings and the hero of heroes, for sure. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Sara,
Blessings,
janis
Thanks Ruth,
I love making acronyms and have a whole list of them. I used to make fridge magnets. Maybe I will make some and bring for the conference.
Blessings,
Janis
Janis, thanks for sharing 5 reasons Jesus is your hero. I especially enjoyed your acronyms for pray and peace. May you continue to grow in grace and in the knowledge of your Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.