Confessions of An Imperfect Christian

Confession #1-You probably already know this, but, I’ll say it anyway- I am an imperfect Christian. Sin still lurks within the corridor of my heart and as hard as I may try, perfection escapes me like the fake rabbit that the greyhounds chase so rabidly.

Confession #2- I am not so good at evangelism either. I long to see people transformed by the witness I present, but. somehow or other it just does not occur. My methods are awkward, my words are stuttered at times and, quite frankly, I stumble all over myself trying to give people a clear presentation of the gospel.

Confession #3-I wonder if the church at large will ever come to its senses and realize that church is not about us, it’s about others. The others who are not saved. I fear that the church has become so cloistered and so inbred, that we can no longer hear the cries of the lost nor see the hurts streaming out of their eyes. The biggest fear I have is that I am so blind with indifference that I no longer can see beyond my own nose. I wonder if the church is so comfortable with its routine and its machinery that we have lost the ability to be moved with compaasion for those who are lost and not having anybody to care for them.

Confession #4- I am hoping this blog will let some see that in spite of my imperfections, the mistep of the church, that one thing is very clear, I still believe in the power of the gospel. I still believe Christ will prevail in lives in spite of my stumbling, bumbling efforts to bring the gospel. The truth is, if I didn’t care, I would no longer press on, I would not tell you Jesus loves you, that He is the only way to have your sins forgiven. If I didn’t believe Christ is still building His church, still using the great instutution He is building, I would no longer invite you to go and hear the gospel. Am I imperfect, you betcha, do I have it all nailed down, not on your life, will I continue to fight the fight of faith, count on it!

Confession # 5- I almost did not send this out. Hope this helps someone somewhere to know there is an imperfect Christian still willing to proclaim with a loud voice-JESUS SAVES! JESUS SAVES!