The Rock n’ Roll Jesus Guy

I am known for being Zaq, the kid who spells his name with a "Q." I am known for being the funny, random and wild person who makes you laugh. I am known to be an odd blend of metal head and a flower child rapped in one. I am known to wear black clothes and pants that are said to be "too large." I am known for my long hair that is unkempt.

I am afraid what I am known for is not who I am.

Oddly enough what I am not known for is what defines my life. What I am not known for is why I am sober, not depressed and alive today. What I am not known for is what I want to be known for more than anything.

I need Jesus' strength; so I can step out of my bed and into the battlefield. So I can fend off any of the enemy's attacks. So I can be strong for others.

I need Jesus' wisdom; so I can walk a path less traveled. So I can help others. So I can be closer to him.

I need Jesus! To redeem me, to be my friend, to be my everything.

I love Jesus from the bottom of my heart, from morning to dawn, from now until he holds me in his forgiving arms.

I love Jesus; he is my strength, my shield, my sword, my savior, my redeemer and my best
friend. He is my model for my life, even though my life does no justice to it. I screw up, constantly but luckily I do not (and more importantly He does not either) define my life by my
mistakes.

I love Jesus because he loves me. Agape, the unconditional love he has for me. Jesus loved me when I was drunk and high and now that I am sober. Jesus loved me when I did not know him. Jesus loved me when I hated myself. Jesus loved me when I hated him.

I am saved!

I am redeemed!

I am God's child!

I am on fire for Christ!

I am a lamp for the world!

I am the salt of the earth!

I am ready to do whatever God ask me to do!

I am because of what he was!!!

I want to be known as a Jesus freak. I want to be known as "Rock n' Roll Jesus Guy!" I want to
be known as the guy who is so in love with Jesus that it radiates off of me. I want to be so under the influence of the Holy Spirit that you can see it my eyes, feel it in my touch, hear it in my voice, taste it in my cooking and smell it on my breath.

And through my actions…

I will be known as a…

loyal and faithful…

servant of God.

Amen