As we reflect on this day; 13 years ago, we are reminded that we are not guaranteed tomorrow. The past is in the past, the future is unknown and the present is a gift. Appreciate the gift that is given to you and love on those that you have to share it with. Never miss the opportunity to show love to someone close to you and around you.
Everyone out there in this world is fighting a battle of some kind. Whether it may seem large or small, it is significant to the person engaged in it. Sometimes all we can do is offer our time to spend with someone. A hug, a smile or simply ‘I’m thinking about you and I’m praying for you,’ can ease the heart and mind of someone who is hurting.
Romans 15:13 says, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Hope. One single word can bring forth so much joy and peace in our life. The fact that we do know that we have hope through our faith in Jesus, that God is on our side and He is always with us.
In a single moment, everything in our world can be flipped upside down. Even knowing that, we can rest in knowing that with Christ in our life, the best is yet to come. God gave us His Word. His love letter to us. To study, to live, to love and to share. We have that very truth written down right in front of us. It’s available to us, freely, through-out our country. Sometimes we tend to take advantage of the freedom we have to worship Our God, Our Father. Then I stop to think about those in other countries who have been persecuted daily just for carrying a Bible with them. We have so much available to us, how can we put our resources and capability to use in our life to share with those around us?
Christ came to Earth not to be served but to serve, our hearts and attitudes need to be reflecting that of Christ. Christ came so that we may have eternal life by entering into a personal relationship with Him. That we could be united as one. Philippians 2:1-5 says that, “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves, Each of you should look not only to your own interest, but also to the interest of others. Your attitude should be the same as Christ Jesus.”
Our attitude. Those two words are huge right there. How do we have the attitude of Christ? One, by spending time in the Word of God. The more we are in the Word, the more we are susceptible to hear God speak to us in our life. Two, by being around other Christians that can build you up. Get involved in a Bible believing church, a small group and surround yourself with those who are there for you to build you up, pray for you, answer questions you have. Be united with those around you so that you can be one as you share the love of Christ to this world. When we are united with each other, we show the world that we stand strong together in our faith and in all we do. When one of us hurt, we all hurt. We are there for each other, because we are apart of a family, an eternal family, a family of God.
Three, Prayer. Prayer is powerful. It’s that quiet time that we have one-on-one with Our God. Prayer is a significant part to our attitude to be like Christ in everything we do. Being in God’s Word, being apart of a united body of believers and having a dedicated prayer life are essential parts to who we are in Christ and can give us the strength to share with those we meet along our journey.
Christ showed us His love for us as He laid down His life for us on the cross that day many years ago. There is no greater love than laying down your life for someone else. It’s putting others first, it’s sharing, it’s being united as one. How can you motivate others? How can we motivate the people in this world to know and believe what we hold so tightly to in our heart and soul?
Even though terrible tragedies happen, just as with the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, as well as many others. We will always remember the ones who lost their lives, and even the ones who came to Christ in the midst of all the tragedies in the world. We must continue to share the good news of Christ. You never know who you will come into contact with and who needs to know that there is a life greater than this one when you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Have a blessed day! Be thankful, be grateful and have an attitude of Christ in everything you do.
Blessings,
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