Where God's Word Meets Our Mess
I felt completely helpless to change my circumstances, but I also felt so far from God. I struggled to appropriately deal with the negative emotions that I felt—probably because I craved constant happiness and believed that I was entitled to it. I couldn't see a way out of the downward spiral that my life had become.
Today's post was written by novel writer and blogger Aleigha C. Israel. Her thought-provoking post is an encouragement to all of us to remember whom we should ultimately desire to please in everything that we do.
I wanted to wish you a happy 4th of July and encourage you to walk in the freedom of Christ on this momentous day. Thank God for setting us free from bondage as a nation and as sinners. Happy 4th of July, friends!
I decided to spice up the monotony of blogging and try writing a poem for this special day. By the way, I am not a poet. At all. Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy reading my jumbled mess of words and feel encouraged on this blessed day.
I'm quick to note the sins of society and my friends and my family, but I’m slow to note my own failings. I don’t realize how much I sin in a day, but I do it more times than I can count. I don’t realize how many things I think, say, and do that displease God.
Though the concept of imitating Christ can feel vague sometimes, I hope these 10 ideas provide inspiration for you on how to show Christlike love to others.
Love—genuine, fervent, passionate love—is unique. It stands out. It makes a difference. Both Christians and non-Christians notice this kind of love. When a Christian shows Christ's love, it can encourage people who don't follow Him and people who do follow Him. There's something special—something noticeable—about this kind of love.
There is no room for coincidences here. There’s no room for cosmic mistakes or luck or fate. Think of every tiny good thing as a blessing from God, and thank Him for it. Pay attention to the pink sunsets and colorful leaves and roaring ocean. Don't overlook them or their Maker. Enjoy them and thank Him for such lovely creations.
There are commands in the Bible. Trying to wish them away won’t make them disappear. But don’t let the commands scare you or discourage you. You’ll never ever ever be able to follow them all, but you can be the Christian who tries to live in obedience to them.
