Instead of saying you gave your life to Christ, you can say any of these:
1. I received the life of Christ.
2. I became saved.
3. I accepted Him as my Savior and Lord.
4. I found a new life.
5. I surrendered to Jesus.
Technically, you didn't give your life to Christ it was him who gave you his. Knowing this is proof that you have a good foundational knowledge of salvation.
The default state of man before redemption was death(spiritual) and there was no way the dead could give life.
we are the beneficiaries not the benefactor – His life is the benefit.
John 15:13: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. [KJV]
Instead of saying you gave your life to Christ, you can say any of these:
Eph.2.1 - And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.
While it is understandable that the statement 'give your life to Christ' implies dedicating yourself to him, it is crucial to know that at salvation, we are the receivers not the givers,
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Every profession is noble in its purview of administration. What matters is the impact you make with it. Opticians save eyes daily, pastors save souls daily, physicians heal the body daily, and teachers educate minds daily.
Moreover, we can't downplay these. Never!
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Uncle, it is not every lady you should address as babe, bae, baby, darling, sweetheart, sweetie, love and sugar. Use these words sparingly so your word won't lose its value. Reserve it for those who deserve it.
You want to learn from someone but each time you are together you do all the talking. Tell me, are you the protégé or him?
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Listen, 👂 Nature will fight you for choosing God's will. Friends might mock you, family might desert you. Doing God's will isn't easy, if it were easy Joseph wouldn't have landed in the pit or prison. But this you must always remember; every setdown is for a setup with God.