Our friend took some pictures for us for our church directory. She ended up taking a few candids as well. That's my hubby and me... obviously. I am at such peace with this guy; every time I'm with him, my entire body just relaxes without me even noticing, most of the time. I'm sure you feel like that with someone in your life... which reminded me of these passages:
Well, as you know, movies and television give Christians a bad rap most of the time, even in movies with good intentions. But we, as Christians, give God a bad rap a lot of the time too. Living by what you may think as a formula to give what you want, or restricting your self, in return, to get what you need out of life... It's like telling God, I'll do this if you do that. Um, hello! He's God:
For who has known the mind of the Lord?
Or who has been His counselor?
Or who has ever first given to Him,
and has to be repaid?
For from Him and through Him
and to Him are all things.
To Him be the glory forever. Amen
Romans 11:34-36
Don't try to formulate God's blessings. Just present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. (12:1) You have been given grace. We all need it.
Detest evil; cling to what is good.
Show family affection to one another with brotherly love.
Outdo one another in showing honor.
Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.
Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.
Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
Be in agreement with one another
Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble.
Do not be wise in your own estimation.
Do not prepay anyone evil for evil.
Try to do what is honorable in everyone's eyes.
If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone.
Friends, do no avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for His wrath.
For it is written:
Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay...
Do not be conquered by evil, but
conquer evil
with
good.
Romans 12:9-21
Be at peace with God like you are with your best buddy. No, even more so than that! If you do what He asks of you, and in your times of weakness lean on His grace, you will be at such ease. We are not perfect. Not a single one of us. Do your very very best. God will take care of the rest. (Oh geez. That rhymed. I am a dork.)
-Tara K
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