Rules for a Joyful Life
by: Travis Arrant
Since God created us and made us to have fellowship with Him, we CANNOT have a joyful
life until we surrender all to Him by becoming a Christian and having Jesus as our Lord. This is
why so many millions of folks are miserable in their lives. They feel hollow and gutted on the
inside because they are! It is only by dying to self and putting on Christ when we are baptized
that we truly begin to live!
Sadly, many Christians are miserable in their lives as well. They are trying to live for self and
the world as well as stay faithful to God. This CANNOT be! They are conflicted and torn
because they are trying to serve two masters. Jesus said this CANNOT be done (Matthew
6:24). You must die to self to win (Matthew 16:24-26; Romans 6:3-7; Galatians 2:20;
Philippians 1:21).
When we die to self, Jesus can live in us. We get out of the way so God can work mightily
through us to accomplish His good will (Proverbs 3:5,6). We “forget ourselves” and love God
like never before and crave to please Him. We love our fellow man and look for opportunities
to serve and spread the gospel (Galatians 6:10; Matthew 28: 18-20).
Dear friends, where are YOU? If you have never heard, believed, and obeyed the gospel of
Jesus, YOU ARE LOST! Would you please contact us at Naff Avenue so we can arrange to
come and talk to you about the most important decision in your life? As a Christian, is Jesus
Lord of your life? If not, you are not His disciple- Matthew 16: 24,25; Luke 6:46. We are either
Christ’s with Him as our Lord or we are LOST!
Please surrender to Jesus and obey His precious gospel. Let go and let God rule your life! We
are here at Naff Avenue to help and to serve! Please contact us at 547-8565 if you have
questions, would desire an in-home visit, or Bible study. We have free Bible correspondence
courses and free books that are yours for the asking.
Stay true to the Word,
Brother Travis