I think it is pivotal to know what you believe, and why you believe it, but also gracefully understand that others may see things differently. Remain true to your understanding, but humbly respect that your neighbor wants to live by the same rule. Find agreement in differences.
“One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind.” Rom.14.5 “Conversations Within” ts 2/17/
Ever doubt your value? I am coming to understand that God assigned my value to Him long ago. Is it not found in the price He was willing to pay for our happiness and eternal security? “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
“...you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you…” Is.43 “Conversations Within” ts 2/16/
When you see someone in need, don’t ask how they got there, or if they deserve it, you help them out. Wake to the reality that we are all bad people, and never withhold compassion because you somehow think you are better.
“If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from
I have grown old with many celebrities. When watching them on screen my wife and I will often say, “Look at that young Mel Gibson or Betty White! I am mesmerized at the transformations of growing old. I feel my own lost youth yet in my soul, I feel the promise of Jesus to be forever young.
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart.” Ecc.3.11 “Conversations Within” ts 2/14/
In the end, all that will matter is if I have God’s favor. This pretty much means that I seek grace at the beginning of each day. And how do we do this? Keep it humble, and trust Jesus to take care of the rest.
“God is opposed to the proud but gives grace to the humble.” “Conversations Within” ts 2/11/
