Hey Quest! Lately I've realized that I am not really living God's word. There's a difference between believing in God and living for God. I challenge you all to pay attention to the way you live your life on a daily basis. Is every single one of your actions something that is pleasing to God? Probably not. Of course, we're not perfect, but there's always ways that we could try harder.
I feel like when I'm around other Christians it's so much easier for me to try to keep Christ in mind 100% of the time. But when I'm around people who are lukewarm Christians or who aren't believers at all, it's like I forget to make sure each of my actions is pleasing to Christ. Even in uncomfortable situtations, God calls us to remain focused on and joyful in Him.
I want to learn how to be Christ's light for people every day of my life, not just on certain days or just in certain situations. It's so easy to pick and choose when and where we want to be Christ-like. But we need to realize that discipleship is a 24/7 commitment, a commitment that involves living for God to the best of our ability all of the time.
Also, I've noticed that the days I sit down and read my Bible are the days I find it easier to actually live out my faith. When I forget to read my Bible or don't pray as much, it's definitely harder!
If you have any advice or verses on how I can better act out my faith and actually LIVE His word, let me know. Especially if you find a verse about remembering God in all situations or something like that.
Thanks!
Haley, hi precious girl! Gosh, I loved your post! What an awesome reminder you give us all. We are what we eat right?? My mom always told me that, and it is true in so many situations. We are whom we spend our time with.
ReplyDeleteLike you said, our relationship with the Lord is a choice, and a commitment. But remember the Lord chose us first! He wants us, and he even wants us already knowing all he terrible things we will do!
Here are a few verses that I think are encouraging and just affirming what the Lord wants from us!
“Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4)
“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)
"Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them" (Ecclesiastes 12:1)
I challenge you to read Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 and just pray and meditate on that!
Love you so much girl.
Thanks so much Lindsey! I love those verses, especially Proverbs 16:9. We can plan and map out our lives, but, ultimately, the Lord is in control. We have to trust in His will for us. And I'll read Ecclesiastes 12 when I get a chance!
ReplyDeleteThe other day, God pointed me to Romans 14:8, which says, "For if we live, WE LIVE FOR THE LORD...we are the Lord's." It was only about a day after I had posted this on here, and already God was speaking to me through the Bible. This verse says that our sole purpose in life is to live for the Lord and to bring Him glory. We are the Lord's. He is our creator; we are His children. He loves us, and we are called to live for Him and share His love with others.
Thanks for helping me with this! Love you too :)