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Well life as a
Christian is not easy – not at all! The right choices in life are
usually harder to make than the wrong ones. It's always easier to
get into trouble than to stay out of trouble. For one thing, the
"world" will reject you. You'll be made fun of, called names by
some of the friends who knew the "old" you and don't understand
the "new" you. You'll face opposition from those who want you to
join in their misery because after all, misery loves company.
Jesus said that those who follow Him must
take up their cross daily and follow Him (Luke 9:23). Let
me tell you bro, that cross gets heavy at times. I look up to
heaven at least each week and wish God would take me home, but
it's all in His time and I continue to press on to do the right
things. Sometimes you fall down, sometimes you backslide,
sometimes you don't feel like being a Christian any more – but God
is there with you at those times to pick you back up and keep
walking with you. He never leaves you, even in your darkest hour
when all you can think of is hopelessness and death. He's there,
every year, every week, every day, hour and minute of your life…
Now go with faith, fellowship and serve!
The Bible says
"faith without works is dead" (James 2:26).
You've got to keep your faith strong and not let it die. Your
works are an indication of how strong your faith is. God will keep
your faith strong if you read His word and run with the right
crowd. The scriptures say "for faith comes
by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17).
So get a Bible. If you cannot afford one, then go visit your local
Christian church and ask for one. Or you can contact us and
request a Bible, we'll make sure you get one, ASAP. If
you can't read King James English, then get one in common every
day English like the New International Version or the Living
Bible.
Next, you got
to get plugged into a church and with other believers cause
there's strength in numbers. This doesn't mean you have to go to
some "boring" church. You know the kind, with pews as hard as dirt
and music that only puts you to sleep. Try several out until you
find one that fits you. Just like your bike may fit you but not
"fit" someone else, you got to find one that's just right – don't
get discouraged. There's even some outreach churches and
ministries sprouting up that are designed specifically for bikers.
Finally, try
to find a ministry to serve in. Here at Bikers For Christ, we
serve God by riding motorcycles, visiting the homeless, helping
out other bikers on the road, performing services like wedding &
funerals, witnessing to others, etc… There are lots of motorcycle
ministries out there, all just a little different but all serving
the same God. Check out our links page to check out different
ministries available for you to serve in OR consider joining
Bikers For Christ and helping us out. Just like finding the right
church, it's important to find the right ministry where you'll
"fit in". Some motorcycle ministries (M/M) are more casual –
others are more hardcore. Some are "churchy" while others still
are more motorcycle oriented. Some have strict policies, bylaws
and discipline, others are more relaxed. Find one that you'll be
comfortable serving in. Then get ready for the ride of your life!
God bless you as you live and ride for Him!
"Let's Ride..... For Christ's
Sake!"
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