I stumbled upon a verse in Romans the other day and it has really sparked my heart and mind. Such a powerful verse must be shared for all believers and non believers to hear the truth. I think we too often sugar-coat messages and conversations so that no feelings are hurt, but how are we to find our ultimate purpose without the pain? We cannot. Romans 14: 23 states, “But if you’re not sure, if you notice that you are acting in ways inconsistent with what you believe – some days trying to impose on your opinions and on others, other days just trying to please them – then you know that you’re out of line. If the way you live your life isn’t consistent with what you believe, then it’s wrong.” In my previous note to you, I wrote a little bit about the misconception of God’s grace and how we use this gift as a way to excuse undeniably wrong behavior. This sinful confusion of grace coincides with the verse above. The verse is very simple question: are you living each moment of your life in relation to the faith you claim to have? If this isn’t a daily mindset – to pick up our cross and follow the Lord daily in pursuit of His glory – then what is the purpose of living? The answer is pretty simple, there is no purpose. We are called to be strong and able in our faith, not weak and doing what is most convenient. God gives us strength for service not status (Romans 15:2)! As we owe every moment to the Lord, we must have the constant question in our mind: do my beliefs coincide with my actions? Today, I encourage you to “leave your impoverished confusion and LIVE! Walk up the street to a life with meaning” (Proverbs 9:6). This doesn’t discount the hardships that come along the way, but in our adversity, only a good spirit can truly conquer in our toughest times. It’s a new day, so let’s live like it. Pick up your cross with me & lets walk towards a life worth more than all these riches – they’re just smoke, vapor into the wind. Until next time, gcg ps. take a minute to listen to the video below - it's well worth your time!
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