To The Lord

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; - Colossians 3:23 (KJV)

Focus. Anything we try to do, will not please everyone. We must love and serve the Lord with all our heart and know that our labor doesn't go unnoticed by the Lord. He sees our heart and desire to please Him. Let's look to Him and not those around us.

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One in the Same

Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2 (KJV)

Two simple principles have been given to us in this short verse.

1) The Lord doesn't want us to face this life alone. He instructs us to take on the struggles of one another. We're not created to face this life void of the help of others.

2) We often wonder what the Lord wants for us. What does He desire? His desire is that we fulfill the law of Christ. The law of Christ is simple...bear one another's burdens.

How do we do that? We must trust the Lord and have a willing spirit to jump in when we needed by those around us.

How are we doing on that today?

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Others Before Self!!

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. - Philippians 2:3 (KJV)

An attitude of our Savior...always for the best of others. With a humble heart and attitude, He endured the cross for our sins to provide salvation for all those who in faith would call upon His name. He had our best in mind.

How are we displaying Christ living in us? Do others see Him living in us by the way that we treat them better than ourselves. The world says it's all about us, but the Lord has a different story. He knows a life surrendered to Him and lived for others is much more fulfilling than one lived for our own satisfaction.

Father, enable us live for you and others so that we can truly experience the joy your have to offer us in this life. Amen.

Eat Well

What do we feed on? What makes us feel fully nourished and ready to face anything the day has to offer us?

Jesus said, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work." John 4:34; NIV

If we seek after the things this world offers us, we'll never truly be fed or satisfied. The Lord created us with a purpose. He shows it to us when we seek Him. Whatever work He individually called us to do, He desires that we finish His work. May we choose to feast off what the Lord offers us instead of the world.

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Cross Over...

The words sound simple. A choice sits before each one.

"I tell you the truth, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." John 5:24; NIV

Jesus makes bold statements here. The first reflects the validity of what He said--truth. The second requires a response to hear and believe. The results ring loud and clear. When one hears and believes he receives eternal life and crosses from death to life.

The second response clangs with sadness. When one doesn't hear or believe, he receives condemnation. Eternal life is withheld and he remains in death.

May each one who reads this today, choose to hear and believe, if they haven't already. What did you choose today? I'd like to know.

Father, use these words to bring one reader to a new relationship with You. Amen.

Give it Up!!

Does life seem overwhelming? Do you feel like nothing is done? Do you want to crawl in bed and sleep the day away?

Jesus said, "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:30 (KJV)

Maybe we're not sensing the ease in our lives because we're trying to carry everything by ourselves. The Lord doesn't want us to carry it. He wants us to give it to Him to carry for us.

Whatever is dragging you down today...give it to Jesus. He can be trusted with it.

Him In Us

"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations" - James 1:2 (KJV)

Well that isn't easy to do, is it? In fact, I would say that without the Spirit of the Lord living in us and enabling us to do it, we can't. The Lord has things for us to learn when He allows temptations to come our way, and one is to lean on Him in it.

If most of you are like me, we like life to be free of any kind of trouble. However, it's in these hard times that the Lord can truly be seen in our lives if we release our full trust into His hands.

How are we doing on that today?