For several weeks many of us have been writing about following Christ and acts of kindness. 80 people were spared being left in freezing temperatures for three days.
Candice Payne used her personal American Express card to get homeless people off the streets during record-setting freeze in Chicago.
www.bible.com/111/gal.5.14.niv
The entire law is fulfilled when you love your neighbor, not because you like them, or you agree with their behavior, but because they too are a child of God. when I was young we were taught to dislike/disagree/hate the behavior, not the person. Our carnality often dilutes our love for one another.
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us br glad and rejoice in it.
When we take up our cross, we agree to follow Christ and take on the burden of denying self for the sake of others. We vow to employ the characteristics of Christ over and above our own human desires. When we pick up the cross, we choose to spread the Good News through discussions, actions, and deeds.
Read Galatians 5:22-23, Fruit of the Spirit.
Other Posts I Authored:
YoungChristianwarriors.com (my other site)
• Why and How Do We Deny Ourselves, Dec 12, 2018
• Chosen To Be Like Christ, Nov 10, 2018
• Dying to Self, March 24, 2018
• Hear, Listen, Understand the Word of God, Jan 16, 2019
• Fruit of the Spirit, Jan 14, 2019
• Defining the Fruit For Children, October 5, 2017
It’s important to learn the Word so your relationship becomes more vivid. God speaks to us in many ways, but I find it most comforting when He teaches me through the Word. Memorize a daily devotional scripture each day and watch it strengthen your faith and emotional stamina.
Our hope is embedded in our trusting the Word of God. Our Lord does not lie or withhold the promises He made to us. Stand fast and be patient. The blessing is coming in the form that will advance us into His kingdom.
Standing still and repeating mishaps is not an option for Christians. God provided clear access to Him through prayer. I plan to minimally reduce two of Satan’s shackles, fear and worry. Join me this year. Seek God’s peace in 2019. Not my resolution, my resolve for the year. Putting in the effort, loving the result.
