Christian Being 10/09/2009
 *A few changes after publication* "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance" (James 1:2-3, NIV). Praise God for grabbing a hold of my heart and my life and for changing me into a new creature--and praise Him for doing the same for you! When we accept the gift of salvation and we allow it to take us over, we are no longer a mere human being, we become a Christian being. I like that so much more than the term Christian. BEING implies actively doing, doesn't it ladies? It just speaks to the fact that we are currently existing as a slave to Christ. I don't know if that comes to life for you like it does for me, but man it speaks volumes! There are countless blessings while being in Christ, but sharing in His infinite wisdom, knowledge, and understanding are so beneficial to daily life and I'm seeing the need for them more and more. Love, patience, and peace are so key to being as Christ like as possible, but I believe they all begin with the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of the Lord and His Word. *When stepping into the pages of Scripture, prayer is the only way to gain the Supernatural wisdom essential to understanding God's Word.* I was recently speaking with my son, Maxx, about how every bad situation in life is actually an opportunity to do good. It's a lesson that I learned while in the middle of the most difficult time in my life. Three years ago I wouldn't have been able to help him to understand how he is a vessel of God's light in this way, because I myself was clueless to the fact. It was God's gift of wisdom to share the knowledge gained from understanding His Word that afforded me the opportunity to teach my son the way he should go. Knowing that he is a work in progress in the Father's hands has opened up room for loving him through the trial, being patient as he grows in his understanding of the Lord, and having peace in the face of the adversity that is a natural part of life. I'll be honest, I don't think I could exemplify God's love, endure with godly patience, or live with His peace if I didn't first reach for His wisdom, dig for Christian knowledge, and cling to the understanding offered through our Savior Jesus Christ! The best news? All of these gifts are in endless supply! Passing the torch... * Which of God's blessings are you reaching for most often these days? How do you make sure to be available to receive gifts from the Lord? Have you seen blessings flow from the scars of lessons learned? *  CommentsFri, 09 Oct 2009 10:36:22 am Oh, I cling these days too, Victoria. I reach and cling for Him in order to live in His peace. I never really knew peace until I decided to "BE" in Him. What a gift! Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:51:38 am "I don't think I could exemplify God's love, endure with godly patience, or live with His peace if I didn't first reach for His wisdom, dig for Christian knowledge, and cling to the understanding offered through our Savior Jesus Christ!" Leave a Reply |  
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