Living In A Way That Pleases God
Monday January 9, 2017
God invites us to live each day consciously obeying His spiritual principles as recorded in the Bible. When we become complacent, and forget about God and His ways, we are setting ourselves up for a fall. Is it a challenge to live a quiet and responsible life after years of chaos and blaming others? Of course it is! Will we need to reign in our default thoughts and feelings and choose to surrender to what is good and right and new? Yes! Yes! Yes! Over and over and over again!
Jesus was once asked by a teacher of the law which of the commandments was the most important, He replied, “The most important commandment is this: you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” (Mark 12:29-31 NLT)
When looking at our daily habits and practices, are we reflecting these most important commandments? Do we talk with our loving God about what is going on in our lives today or do we still let the chaos of resentment and bitterness keep us on the edge of our relationship with Him and with others? Are we truly looking after our own well-being and guarding our hearts, or are we looking around and being irritated by the actions and words of others? Who are we allowing to influence our circumstances and the way we live right now? Are we loving God and our neighbour as ourselves?
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NIV)
When we faithfully live in a way that pleases God, He blesses us with favour and honour.
Prayer – Loving God, Thank You for guiding me in the path of peace and blessing. Help me always to do those things that please you. AMEN
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