"An Authentic Relationship with Christ"

A life that exudes the very essence of the Holy Spirit present requires constant self-examination & worship of the Father in Christ Jesus.

This way we may be able to prove the perfect will of God & submit to God & resist the devil:

• Fall in LOVE with Jesus
• Desire God's will for your life more than anything & anyone
• REJOICE in the Lord always
• PRAY continuously without ceasing
• Take God at His word & take His word literal
• Everything that He said & has done is literal
• Don't take God lightly!
• Life is but a vapor -- you can be here one min & gone the next
• Be BOLD & COURAGEOUS for Christ
• God is MERCIFUL, GRACIOUS & KIND but don't take that for granted
• God knows your heart's intent
• Obey the voice of God when He speaks to you
• Always be willing to do the Father's will above anything
• Be GIVING -- have a spirit of giving
• Be MERCIFUL & FORGIVING
• Keep your HEART on being a God pleaser than pleasing people
• always exude a spirit of GRATITUDE & HUMILITY
• Exalt God in your life -- let Him be RULER over you
• Don't be ashamed to proclaim WHO you serve!
• Prepare an explanation (when asked) why you serve Christ!
• Continue to SEEK & CRAVE the will of God for your life
• Keep CHRIST 1st & at the CENTER of your life
• Make God the TOP priority in your everyday life
• Pray for the welfare of others
• Aim to BLESS someone else's life everyday
• Don't ever become self indulgent; be selfless!
• Don't just read, but STUDY the word of God!
• Be LED by the Holy Spirit!
• Go after Christ like your life depends on it
• Be RELENTLESS & PASSIONATE about Jesus 
• Ask God to keep the fire you have for Him burning
• Fast & pray to keep your relationship with Christ kindled
• Don't let pride nor unforgiveness to plague your life & relationship with God
• PREPARE yourself for Christ's return at all times
• PURIFY your heart, CLEANSE yourself from the desires of "this" world
• Keep your heart & INTENTIONS pure before God
• Keep a repentant heart & contrite spirit
• Bear fruits, pass tests, RESIST temptation!
• Witness with your lifestyle, be a walking example
• Enjoy being a Christian, be proud & serve Christ with your life!

I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. - Galatians 2:20