Hello Friends. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. LOOK IN THE MIRROR, DO YOU SEE A PERSON YOU LOVE?
I spoke the other day about MY WAY. Too often people want it MY WAY, not thinking of others, just themselves. But-----is this the RIGHT WAY?
When we quit looking at self what happens? Take Peter for example. He saw Jesus walking to them on the water. Peter stepped out and was "walking on water with Jesus." Why? Because he had his eyes on Jesus. Then what ?
When Peter looked at "self", he realized he was doing something he could not do within himself, (he looked at himself), anxiety took over and he sank.
Then what? He called out for help to who??? Yes, help from Jesus and then he was saved, he was okay.
So often we let anxiety, panic, fear take over our lives and things do not go well. We look inside ourselves. We freeze up, throw up, or give up. Instead, we should LOOK UP! Jesus will carry us through but only if you let him.
- Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV): "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
- 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NIV): "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
Proverbs 18: 1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.Also, think about this: where are you in life? Self and my desires, or, Jesus' attitude of loving our neighbor, looking outside of ourselves.
I need to get MY WAY out of the way, and do it JESUS' WAY!!!
Also, I came across this quote from Max and thought I would share it.
"For the believer, earth is the closest thing to hell they will ever experience. For the unbeliever, earth is the closest thing to heaven they will ever experience."
This is so true. Thank you for reading with me today. Love y'all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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