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I am a Disciple of Jesus Christ

I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit Power. The die has been cast. I
have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I Am a Disciple of Christ. I Am a Disciple of Christ and will not look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. I Am a Disciple of Christ and my past is redeemed, my present makes sense and my future is secure. I Am a Disciple of Christ who is finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, pained vision, worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals. I Am a Disciple of Christ and no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotion, plaudits or popularity. I Am a Disciple of Christ and do not have to be first, top, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by faith. I Am a Disciple of Christ and lean on Christ’s presence, walk by faith, am uplifted by prayer, and labor by His power. I Am a Disciple of Christ and my faith is fixed, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, and my way is rough. I Am a Disciple of Christ and my companions are few, my guide is reliable, and my mission is clear. I Am a Disciple of Christ and cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I Am a Disciple of Christ and will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I Am a Disciple of Christ and will not give up, shut up or let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and taught up for the cause of Christ. I Am a Disciple of Christ and must go until He comes, give until I drop, teach until all know, and work until He stops me. When Christ comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My title will be clear; I AM A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST.


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