“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” – Aristotle
“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for.” – Socrates
“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” – Aristotle
“To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“People are like dirt. They can either nourish you and help you grow as a person or they can stunt your growth and make you wilt and die” Plato. From this quote we can deduct two paths to pursue. The first is the path of death and the second is the path of life. Plato, in his unique way sought to unearth the importance of human interaction. People need other people. We long for relationships; relationships that are meaningful and are undergirded with human integrity. A failure to understand the interconnectedness of the human race will inevitably give birth to the decimation of our existence. Due to this fact, it is imperative that we, as believers in the God who creates and sustains life, “live a life worthy of the gospel of God” (Phil 1:27). The bible gives several descriptions to show the importance of living in the light. As light bearers, we project the image of God’s Son, Jesus. Believers aren’t commissioned to “stunt” or “wilt”, but to love and honor others and to entrust those to the arms of God, who will convict their hearts and save their souls. As believers we are called to:
- Be the salt of the earth…Matt. 5:13
- Be the light of the world…Matt. 5:14
- Do to others what you would have them do to you…Matt. 7:12
- Shine like stars…Phil. 2:15
- Love your neighbor as yourself…James 2:8
These passages are quite convincing. We can conclude that God hasn’t saved us to live in isolation of others. He certainly hasn’t saved us to keep to ourselves within the body of believers. On the contrary, he saved, redeemed and rescued us to relational involvement. Indeed, God’s will for us is to interact with people. This week find someone that is struggling with life. Perhaps it’s someone who is going through a divorce or someone who has financial problems. Whoever it might be, take time to invest in their life. Be an instrument of God’s grace and mercy. Show them that abundant living is found in Jesus. Be the person who provides nourishment to their soul, rather than one who stunts their growth. In other words, BE THE LIGHT!
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You can run all day long, but eventually you are going to have to stop and face what you are running from. Your energy level will deplete and fatigue will set in. After all of your resources have been exhausted where are you going to get the strength to face what you fear? You are out of luck. No breath, no strength, totally spent; you fall prey and are defeated. Here’s the answer..STOP RUNNING AND START FACING! You are strong, vibrant, creative and full of energy. Don’t flee, but face. You are victory! Failure happens when you run and vacate your integrity. Nothing can defeat you if you face it. BELIEVE IT!
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I’m a lover, not a fighter. I look for the good in people, not the bad. I honor people where they are, not where they ought to be. I realize that we all make mistakes, poor judgments, have bad attitudes and speak out of both sides of our mouths, but instead of pointing out all of your inconsistencies, I’m going to love you. I love you because God loves you. I’m here for you when you are down, I have an extra shoulder for you cry on, two arms that will embrace you and a heart that is soft and loving to understand and love you. It’s so easy to assault one another with venomous words or hatred, but what good does it do? You weren’t born to hate, but to love. Walk in love.
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