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#LMMLinkup: A is for Acceptance

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Acceptance is the First Step

Toward Spiritual Redemption

Hi, welcome to my first post for the April Blogging from A to Z April Challenge where A is for Acceptance.  I decided to reenergize my blogging efforts this year by joining the challenge. You can learn more about the annual challenge here. If you would like to participate, you have until April 6th to sign up; so, it is not too late.

My theme for this year focuses on Spiritual Redemption. How do you find spiritual redemption in life? As a Christian, I believe it is found through belief in Jesus Christ.

When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, we recognize that He is God and that He came to earth through the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life of perfection. He died for us on the cross accepting our punishment of eternal separation from God. He became our substitute. We all deserve this punishment because of the fall of man, but Christ redeems us through His sacrifice and blood.

We learn about Christ and His sacrifice by reading the Holy Bible and the Gospels.

I hope that if you have not accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior that you will consider doing so today.

He loves you with a perfect and deep love. He fulfills your needs and will bring you great peace that passes all understanding.

I hope you will enjoy my A to Z Blogging Challenge: The A to Z of Spiritual Redemption. It will include poems, personal testimonies and more.

Have you accepted Christ as your Savior? What does spirituality mean to you? Please share your ideas, thoughts, and testimonies in the comments this week. Please also pray for this series that it will bear fruit in the lives this month.

If you accept Jesus as your Savior, please also let me know in the comments. I want to pray for you today.

#AtoZChallenge: A is for Acceptance. Acceptance is the first step toward spiritual redemption.
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Now on to our weekly linkup. First, please follow me on your social media. I love to hear from you:

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Next, lets review last week’s linkup.

Last Week’s Top Clicked

When Perseverance Feels Hard

By Rebecca Hastings

God calls us to persevere but sometimes perseverance feels hard. How do we get through when it feels so hard? This helps.

 

Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you.
Psalm 55:22 (CSB)

Rebecca is such a blessing to me. Her blog is a regular in our community. That is why I was thrilled to see her as a contributing writer at (in)courage. This post will uplift you and give you a new sense of hope. Be sure to read it!

(in)courage

 

My Favorite Post

How to Shine Your Light in a Digital World

You've probably been encouraged to shine your light for Christ. Just one problem: you don't know how. These ideas will show you how to shine for Christ in this digital age.

How do we spread our messages of hope as Christian women on social media and through our blogs? Marva gives inspiration, practical tips, and great resources on this not-to-miss post. Plus, she reminds us where we need to begin when she writes:

“Ultimately, shining my light is not about me.

It’s to benefit others and bring glory to God.”

 

 

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  3. Hi Mary! I’m glad you’re doing the A to Z Challenge. I thought about it, but since I wrote every day in February I wasn’t quite ready to do it again. 🙂 Blessings to you! I hope you are well. Love and hugs! xo

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  5. I love that you got to the heart of things with Day 1!

    Acceptance.

    It’s so simple, but it is the foundation for everything.

    Also, thank you for your kind words above! 🙂

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  8. I love that A is for acceptance. What a beautiful place to begin! We need to accept we’re lost before we can accept our salvation. Such grace. Thankful to know it, to know Him!

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  9. I’m so thankful for the redemption found in Jesus Christ. It’s such a wonder that He gave Himself for our sins. And I’m so thankful for His Word. Another wonder that We can hear from Him every day through the Bible!

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  10. I look forward to reading your A to Z.

    Yes, I have accepted Jesus as my Savior. I know it means I have will get to spend eternity with Him. But the best part is I get to walk in a relationship with Him every single day. I am never ever alone. He loves me unconditionally, which is good because I mess up and desperately need him. He is my guide, teacher, and best friend.
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