Dear God

Do You Believe?

Well, yesterday I watched the movie "do you believe". Analytically, it was not very good, but it challenged me immensely. And a few things resonated with me:
One; if I was convicted for my faith, "is there enough evidence to convict you of being a Christian"? And, is there? For me, I hope so. In AP English, the teacher (I don't know if he was joking or not) said if he had any biblical questions he'd ask me. I wear the colored bracelet, even though my jacket is so big it sometimes covers it... I try to go to the Christian club every week. I pray before I eat. I hope that shows my faith. And yet...I still worry, I still argue, lie, am selfish, proud... I'm not perfect. I can't be, but I hope others don't see just my faults because how can I tell others not to do those things when I still do them myself. I don't want them to realize them because they will see no difference between me and them. And I don't want that. Instead, I want them to see the work of Christ in me. I want them to realize that I'm not perfect, even though I can try to be, but God is and through him I am perfect. I want them to notice a difference between me and my non-believing friends. I want them to see the peace I have because I am secure in Christ.
Second, this cross is going to cost me. So am I willing to stand up for it? Or will I become fearful and deny Him? There are thousands of people in other countries who are being persecuted daily for their faith. Here in America, I am fortunate. People are generally pretty open minded about it. However, as years pass, they are getting more intolerant. Abortion is legal, gay marriage is legal and in nearly everything we see. Nowadays, if you don't support these, people will call you a hater, and close minded. But have courage! Why do you think Christians are the most persecuted? Because the devil wants to destroy the truth! He wants to turn everyone from Christ. Yes he is the Prince of this world, but God has overcome the world. And notice I said the prince of this world? Well, God is king. We will all be persecuted, if not now, soon. I haven't had too much, so when it comes, I pray that I will not turn away. That I will be strong in my faith and able to withstand the temptation to denounce it. I pray that you will be strong enough to do the same.
Lastly, do I believe? I've thought about this question for a long time. I've accepted Jesus as my savior, but did I do it because my parents are Christians or is this faith my own? Yes, I truly do believe. I believe that there is a God, who sent his son to die in my place so that I may be with Him in heaven when my time on earth is done. The maker of this entire universe, died for me! If it was just me who needed saving, I believe He would still do it. So I'm going to try and share the word with my school, with my friends, people at work because I am saved. I know I'm going to heaven because I believe. Do you?

We believe in God the Father
We believe in Jesus Christ
We believe in the Holy Spirit
And He's given us new life
We believe in the crucifixion
We believe that He conquered death
We believe in the resurrection
And He's comin' back
He's comin' back again
He's comin' back again
We believe!
We believe!
-"We Believe" Newsboys