Isn’t it amazing how our relationships here on Earth are a picture of our relationship with God? I know what I ought to do, but many times, I just can’t seem to get it right.
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Our culture sets us up to do everything we can to move ourselves to the front of the line. This counters everything God’s word says when it tells us to be humble and value others above ourselves. How will we get ahead this way?
I often think about the example I’m setting, even in my home, and I must admit, I cringe. If I can’t get it right at home, how will I ever get it right out in the world?! I can do all this through Him who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13). I don’t have to stay bound by frustration, anger, and self-righteousness…and neither do you.
Not one of us is perfect. The first step is admitting it. The second step is to stop buying into the lie and pretending that we are. God already knows it all. I think the hardest part is admitting to ourselves that we knowingly and willfully sin against God.
God intends for us to spend eternity with Him and Ecclesiastes 3:11 tells us that He has also set eternity in the human heart. So from an eternal viewpoint, can’t we extend more grace?
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled (Matthew 5:6). So many times, we think we have moral authority in an area and we call others out for their sins. But, do we hunger and thirst for righteousness in order to be filled so that we may show grace and speak truth into the lives of those around us?
Think about the thing(s) that have kept you or someone you know from knowing and serving God. I won’t presume to know you or your situation. However, I do know the devil IS a liar and will use whatever and whomever he can to keep us from having an abundant life with God, IF we let him.
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Trust God
I have yelled the words, “I just don’t understand!” out of frustration many times when things don’t work out the way I planned or the way that I think they should. I wanted to be in control, rather than seek The One who truly is in control.
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No Worries
I am a worrier. Yes, you read that correctly. Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? (Matthew 6:27). Of course not. Still, I dream up all kinds of scenarios in my head of what could go wrong.
There have been times when I’ve thrown caution to the wind and indulged in activities and behaviors that I know are displeasing to God and are downright sinful. I am so very thankful for God’s grace and mercy instead of the justice that I deserve.
I Will Cling 