As christians, we are supposed to walk the walk of God. How to do this? By seeking and reading God's word. Sadly, most of us do not really make time to read the bible and yet we have time to do everything else. When we are troubled and in deep distress, we look everywhere else to find answers and solace, forgetting that the Bible is the Book of Life, and everything we need to know is there.
The enemy is working 24/7 to lure as many people as he can away from God. I always wanted to read the bible, but it seems that there is always something more important that comes up when it's time to do it, or the devil makes us forget. I still struggle sometimes, but I know God will lead me there for He knows in my heart that I want to do it. Today, a new idea formed in my mind. I will write a journal of daily scriptures the Lord is showing me.
Today, He showed me Luke chapter 6:27-38 and I will highlight here the passages that struck my heart:
28Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.
30 Give to everyone who asks of you
31 And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise
35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.
37 “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”
These are words to live by and take note of the promises if we do so. It is very very hard to do them for we humans are weak. But God gives us strength and we should always remember to stay focused in Him alone. Let us ask for His grace and guidance that we may be able to do it. And forget not that even though we fail, God always forgive. And as God forgives, we should also forgive each other. Not once, not twice. But up to seventy x 7 times (Matthew 18:22)
No man is created for himself alone. We are created for each other. Let us remember that we can be the only bible some people can read; that they can read it through us, by our actions. For it is by our actions that we have the privilege of showing people that God is the God of love, mercy and compassion, if we treat others with love, mercy and compassion too! Always remember that how we act has a great impact not only to our friends and family, but strangers as well.
Bless the Lord, o my soul and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Praise, honor & glory be to the Most Blessed Holy Trinity.
Lord of forgiveness, mercy and love, help us to make our hearts right with you. Forgive us all our sins. As You created us in your image, may we do as You want us to do all the time. Let us be the bible that others read. and we thank You for everything that we have. In the mighty name of Jesus, with the Holy Spirit, we pray. Amen.
--that in all things God may be glorified--
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