How to be a Wimp for God!

The prayer of a righteous person

is powerful and effective.
                            James 5:16b

      Many times I have asked myself and God if I have what it takes to be a Champion for Christ in a situation where Christians are being persecuted and martyred.  I want to be an extraordinary Christian—not a wimp. Below is a list—in random order—of characteristics I do not want in my life. Most of us can probably look at this list and see one or more battles that we have fought over the years. Just for fun, see if you can find yourself, past or present. Don’t worry, I’m not judging. After all, I’ve been there—otherwise, how could I have written the list.

1.                 Run Away from tough situations

2.                  Stay in a tough situation but pout and WHINE

3.                  Have a bad attitude

4.                  Just Exist

5.                  Don’t pray

6.                  Don’t read and meditate on God’s Word

7.                  Don’t sing God’s Praises

8.                  Don’t Worship

9.                  Stay away from church

10.              Don’t associate with other Christians

11.              Never take responsibility

12.              Never assume responsibility

13.              Be selfish

14.              Never volunteer

15.              Always expect to get financial blessings for everything you do

16.              Don’t tithe

17.              Don’t give offerings

18.              Always have a sad story ready to share

19.              Be unrepentant

20.              Know it all

21.              Have no compassion

22.              Take the credit for what God has done and/or is doing in your life

23.              Remember “it’s my right”

24.              Never admit when you are wrong

25.              Put others down, it will make you feel bigger and better

26.              Let life get in your way

27.              Watch TV A LOT

28.              Always do what others expect of you

29.              Do things the world’s way

30.              Never humble yourself

31.              Never have a servant’s heart 

This is the short list. Don’t forget to pray.  J