Clues to the Nicene Creed

We were created in the image of God, to love one another, to grow in grace, to trust, and understand that God's love provides for our body, soul, and mind. One's integrity is their wholeness in body, soul, and mind culminated over their life on earth. Faith is a continuum of trust that grows and matures each day. Faith is the knowledge of God's benevolence toward us founded upon truth and God's promise in Christ sealed upon our hearts through the Holy Spirit. The deepest love for God is built on prayer, faith, service, and sacrifice.

Jesus is truth, trust in Him. The truth will root you in life. God must be found each day in fellowship with Him. Every virtue has its origin in Christ. Jesus is life--live in Him. Christ is the beginning of purity, patience, and humility. God protect me and be my shield, do not let me fall into temptation. Blessed is the man that endures temptation when he is tried. Every human is caught up in the nexus of sin, no one is exempt. Asking God for forgiveness of our sins is being freed of guilt. Forgiveness is active compassion coupled with intelligent listening. It takes dedication, commitment, vigilance and prayer to walk in the light of Christ each day.

I yield myself in absolute surrender to God. Holy Spirit take my hand and guide me down God's lighted path. resist the devil and he will flee from you. The light of love scatters the darkness of guilt. Serve God in worship and worship God in service. Christians are chosen for service of God's purposes and are set apart. We are to live as persons chosen to serve and to love and lead a life worthy of our calling. Repentance of sin is feeling sorry for ones act, turning completely around and heading in the opposite direction which leads on toward discipleship.

Love takes many forms and does not end with life. the human spirit knows that all lives intersect. Fairness does not govern life and death. Holding anger and not releasing it is a poison which eats at you from inside out. Live your life according to the seven virtues: faith, knowledge of the Bible, self-control, patience, godliness, kindness, and love. Sacrifice is a part of life and is suppose to be. It is not something to regret but rather to aspire to. We are continually tested, and through that testing we grow as individuals.

The Bible is the story of humanity in relation to God inspired by forty-four writers over twenty centuries, providing a progressive unfolding of the truth. To understand the Bible is to understand and realize who Christ is and his never-ending love and forgiveness for all mankind. We were created in the image of God to worship, praise, and glorify God each day. We are to seek out God thereby building our relationship with Him. Not my will, but thy will be done. Yahweh, in you I put my trust and faith!

By Rick M. Jason