Action

I read in a Billy Graham book recently that what attracted people to Jesus was not what he DIDN'T do but what He DID do, and that's so true...

So often, people think that being a Christian is all about the things you don't do, when really it should be what we DO that sets us apart from the world. Following Jesus' example should be what we strive for, and that means living out our faith; it means taking action; it means loving, serving, and giving to others.

If you read through the New Testament, you'll find that one of the main themes is loving others. Love is a verb. Without action, it means nothing. Just like it says in James, faith without works is dead.  Without action, our faith is useless. 

We weren't put here on earth just to live for our own pleasure and happiness...but to live for God, to glorify Him, and following in the footsteps of Jesus is how we do that. He set the ultimate example by setting aside His crown and coming down to earth from Heaven to become a servant, to give  up His life for US. Now that is LOVE.

"Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." -John 13:14-15

ALL Circumstances

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18


Choosing to be joyful and thankful is often not something that comes naturally-it’s something you have to work at it.

Most of us often tend to think that if only our circumstances changed, THEN we could be happy, or if we had more, THEN we would be thankful.... But as my preacher taught about once, what usually really ends up happening is that the more we get, the more we want, and the more DIScontent we actually become!

Instead, we must LOOK for things to be grateful for, and CHOOSE to be joyful regardless of  our circumstances! And really, if we have Christ in us, and a true, real, growing relationship with Him, what more could we desire?

When God becomes our heart's desire, we can't help but be overflowing with joy and thankfulness, no matter what we may be going through.