This cat knows how to take a load off... But not quite what I mean...
We cannot carry the weight. God is The One who is strong. We are the vessels, but we are also weak. He carries the message, we live it. We walk the path, but He bends it in the right direction. We rest in His Word while He breaks down the the walls.
We don't have to do all the work. Don't feel that heavy weight. You are not responsible. You are not in control. You are NOT THE CREATOR. The only thing you are responsible for is you. Do what He asks of you by living for Him. Here is your responsibility:
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. -James 1:19
Guys. We often fail here. But this is the key. When the world looks at you, do you want them to see someone who is like them or even more temperamental? Someone who doesn't really wanna hear what they have to say because we're too busy giving our righteous thoughts or boasting in who we are? No! Why would they want to be like that? Come on. Let's get it together.
Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.
But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. -James 1:20-22
You don't have to be a great actor to fool yourself into this.
If you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. -James 1:26-27
Guys, every single word in that last paragraph is so important.
Control your tongue. If not, everything you are trying to do and be for God is worthless.
Care for those in need. And not just by donating your old sneakers.
Refuse to let the world corrupt you. It can. Don't let it. Be bold. Be strong. But let it be IN HIM, THROUGH THE SPIRIT, not through your own strength.
Rely on Him. Take a deep breath. Take a load off.
By Grace, Tara K
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