Each day we are faced with a million decisions that we must make. Some seem harmless and others though they may not seem all that important can have an effect on the rest of our lives. We can choose to do something and in an instant it can change the whole course of our lives. Something God has really been laying on my heart is to truly live out my faith. To not be ashamed of who He is, what He's done in my life and to walk out what I profess. It is so important to live a life according to God's word and standard. In John 16:1 Jesus says: "These things I have spoken to you so that you may be kept from stumbling." It is so encouraging to me that Jesus speaks these words. The fact that it is a promise to us that His words will keep us from stumbling in our faith. That is why I think it is so important to read the Bible. It is our guide to a life that is acceptable to God. He gives us direction for our everyday walk of faith. When we can study the word and apply it to our lives it causes so many positive things to happen. It puts us in a better place to hear from the Lord, causes us to have deeper relationship with Him, we begin to have His characteristics in our life. Such as seeing people with love and desiring to meet their needs out of service to God. We become stronger and not fall into temptation as easy because the word is embedded into our hearts. We walk in the freedom that is given to us from God. Our days are centered around Him and His will for our lives. Jesus came to give us freedom from our sin, however we must embrace that freedom. We have to take the steps to walk in the freedom. We must turn from our ways that lead us to sin. Set our minds on the things of God, surround ourselves with Godly people. Another important thing that I feel is imperative to every Christ-Follower is to be connected to a church. Fellowship among other believers is critical to growth. It is a great way to encourage one another and also to have accountability with one another. We are called to have fellowship and be accountable to one another. I have to say I absolutely love the church family God has placed around me. Always encouraging and eager to lift me up in prayer when I am struggling. Jesus lays out a path we are to follow and by submitting to Him daily and walking along side Him we are able to faithfully serve Him. He guides us by His words and by placing His angels and other servants around us.
I encourage you today and this week to just read the word. Pray and seek God's direction in your life. Take time to be silent before Him and listen to the words that He wants to speak to you. Cling to the promise that He has given us that is found in John 16:1. He is here so that we can walk, or even run this life of faith and not stumble!! Take time to get right with Him and to experience His power in your life!!
