There’s
a precious natural piece of art that appears when the sun shines its way
through my front dining room window onto the far living room wall. God’s
Promise I call it. A stunning display of God’s rainbow promise, love for
His creation, reflects across the wall from the front stained glass
window. Beautiful!
Soaking
up the warmth of the sun and the stunning shades cast across the wall today, it
reminded me to be mindful of how God’s light in and through me is
reflected. What image do I cast upon those whose lives I touch?
It
is important to remember that even if we do not have an accountability partner,
reminding and encouraging us to do what is right – we must be careful about what
we believe and how we live. We must guard ourselves against getting side
tracked. Paul, in Philippians 2:12-13, sums it up like this:
“Dear friends, you have always followed
my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even
more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying
God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the
desire and the power to do what pleases Him.”
God
is in the marinating business. Patiently and tenderly seasoning us to
perfection. Our short term pains can equal long term gains. This process
however requires commitment. Moment by moment dedication and
conviction. We must strive for unity and peace in everything. At times, we
may need to be creative in our approach – but above all valuing others above
ourselves. We must stop and regularly ask ourselves, are we doing all we
can to spread God’s life-giving message? Where are we really on the path
to fulfilling our part of Jesus’ mission? No step taken towards this is too
small. Keep moving in the direction of His call.
May
we shine like stars!
Press
in and press on,
Giselle L.
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