Christmas should remind us if nothing else does, that this life is not about us, even if we try so hard to make it so. If we are Christians, then even the church is not about us. The church is about reaching out to those who do not know, who do not believe that their only hope and salvation is in Jesus Christ.
Are you making life all about you? You will never be content or at peace if you do. Jesus came into this world because of you (every "you" out there). If your life revolves around you, then you will always be seeking, searching and trying to do what is impossible to do: that is, find satisfaction from what you do and from what you achieve. We have nothing to offer Christ except the only thing He wants -- our life committed to Him. Our talents means nothing in light of all that Christ gives to any who ask.
Up North Wisdom says stop trying so hard to be appreciated, valued, accepted in what you do instead of in who you are. The theme of our Mega For Kids says: God created you, God loves you, and God has a plan for your life. Rest in that and quit trying in your own power to make God (and others) love you more. We serve because we are loved.
Thank you, God for sending Jesus Christ to make real life possible. You came to give us LIFE and to give it to the very fullest. Wow!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
baddespel
4 years ago
I was in a Bible study a while ago where I learned that I will never be the wife, mother, friend, sister, daughter, etc. that I always should or want to be. I will also never please everyone. And here's a tough one for me, not everyone will like me! BUT, if I keep my focus on Jesus, He is pleased with me. And with my focus on Him, I am a better wife, mother, friend, sister, and daughter. It has been a difficult thing for me to realize that if I am focused on trying to please people, be accepted, and gaining other's approval, I am actually making everything about me. Difficult, but so very freeing! Great post, Dad! I am so blessed! I am so thankful to my Lord and Savior, my Jesus, for all of the blessings He has given me. Merry Christmas! I love you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for teaching us the simple truth that we cannot "do" enough to gain anything in God. He only wants us to simply accept of the love He has offered. The pressures off! Now that is real freedom and thats a reason to serve with all our hearts!
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