And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. (NIV) ( Hebrews 10:24 ) Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. (NIV) ( Philippians 2:4 ) We live by faith, not by sight. (NIV) ( 2 Corinthians 5:7 ) A wise man once said, when you step off the cliff in faith God will either give you wings to fly or catch you if you fall. As a believer, when we die we dont have anything to be fearful for because we will join the Lord in heaven. Thats where faith steps in. In an act of good faith, God gave us the Holy Spirit for reassurance to His promise of heaven. As you go through today, enjoy the gift of life youve been given in a way that is pleasing to God by embracing and valuing your life. What are you doing to raise up and grow the faiths of others? Are you investing back into the community of your church from which you receive much yourself? Be intentional about taking an interest in someone elses faith. Leverage the relationship with your childrens friends to bring them to church. Mentor someone and help them grow to be a better person. Tap into your connections to help a friend find work. This week identify someone you want to reach out to, strategize how you can assist them, make an action plan, then follow through. Do you ever find yourself conversing with someone and you walk away very drained? While its never fun to be in that situation, it is a good reminder to make sure our own words do not drain others. How can we be uplifting in our words? Use encouragement, reveal your concern for the other person, or ask questions to encourage a two-sided conversation. Try this and you will find you have made a positive impact on someones day. This positive impact will motivate them to be open to doing acts of love.
Posted on: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 07:43:04 +0000
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