The Bible tells us to lean not to our own understanding, but to trust the Lord with all our heart. There are times when I quoted this scripture (Proverbs 3:5-6) to stir my heart. I know that God answers prayer and I know that His ways are far greater.
MY BIG IDEA ~
Consider how to spur one another on
Hebrews 10:24-25 New International Version (NIV)24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
MY BIG IDEA ~
Consider how to spur one another on
Many people have gotten hurt in church and just backed off from going. For whatever their reason, it is not our option to give up on people. The Bible speaks of going after the one. Read this:
"Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn't he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? ~Luke 15:4 (NIV)
MY BIG IDEA ~
Consider how to spur one another on
I heard it said to be like Jesus. I heard it said to be Jesus with skin on. I heard it said that we are to be an example of good and kindness. I read the Bible and learn daily on how to develop the right attitude toward life, people and sharing the word of God. Each of us have in places of life and can be better or bitter. Choosing right is better and life moves forward. God wants the best for you and wants you to see yourself as he does. That includes freedom of mind, soul and being. That includes goodness and mercy to follow you all the days of your life. A surrendered lifestyle brings much to each of our lives.
I understand why some people leave church, but I understand the importance of going back. In going back we meet new people and share experiences of life together. Some of my greatest friends I met inside the church and they continue friendships far after they have moved away or maybe stopped going. It doesn't make person a bad person to stop going, it means something happen. In that something happen moments of life, I care and never want to loose some friendships. Neither does Jesus, he runs after us and wants us sharing our lives with others. After all, the Bible says to spur one another on. Had I not gone back to church from a broken place in life, I wouldn't being teach or writing this blog probably. I love how God uses us in all seasons of life and he sent people into my life to spur me on.
I don't know your situation today, but God does. My prayers continue for you, your family and friends. I pray the best for each one who reads my blog and I form no judgements at all. Just sharing real life, with the real you. Blessings at this new day begins.
~ Sparkie
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