Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. This reminds me of Matthew 16:24-26 where Jesus tells us to deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Him. Jesus loves those who humble themselves and seek Him because the only way to the Father is through Him.

1. I look forward to waking up every day. - I remember just a year and a half ago not wanting to wake up. Ever since giving my life to Christ I've been more thankful to be alive. 2. My heart has softened. - I used to be the guy to pre judge everyone, with Christ I have more sympathy for strangers, friends and family. 3. I don't look forward to partying. - For a couple years of my life I wasn't sober and was always looking for the next party. With Jesus I have control over other substances and I've come to realize how much he fulfills me versus what the world provides. 4. I'm surrounded by people who love me. - I've never felt more at accepted in my life. People who follow Jesus really follow His command which is to love one another. The people I am now surrounded by give me tough love as well which is a prime example of iron sharpening iron. 5. I have a purpose. - Following Jesus has given me my purpose in life. Thanksgiving 2021 I thought my life wasn't worth living. Because of Jesus I now know what I want to do with my life and I have a much better understanding of how I should live it. How has following Jesus changed your life?

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. This right here tells us how we should live. Every day we should want to become more like Christ. He is the way, the truth, and the life.

- Your name - How old you are - What you do/occupation - What you're looking to achieve in the near future - Your overall goal in life - Why you joined this community