Fellowship of the Unashamed

The following is a well-known quotation, a resolution, that states the motives that every Christian should have. I came across it again today, and wanted to share it with all my readers (both of you, that is). The only thing I suggest before simply praising this piece -- is that you don't say it from the flesh. Looking on line, I found some audio clips of preachers saying this resolution - with the drums going in the background, with the preacher emphasizing all that "He" will do (found with all the uses of "I" in it). Remember, when reading this, that only by the grace of God are you what you are. That being said, this really is great!


I am part of the "Fellowship of the Unashamed."
The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line.
The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.
I won't look back, let up, slow down,back away, or be still.
My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure.
I am finished and done with low living, sight walking,
small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, chintzy giving, and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need pre-eminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity.
I now live bypresence, lean by faith, love by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.
My pace is set, my gait is fast, my goal is Heaven,
my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few,
my Guide reliable, my mission clear.

I cannot be bought,compromised, deterred, lured away, turned back, diluted, or delayed.
I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity,
negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity,
or meanderin the maze of mediocrity.
I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.
I must go until Heaven returns, give until I drop,
preach until all know, and work until He comes.
And when He comes to getHis own,
He will have no problem recognizing me.
My colors will be clear.