I believe in the absolute goodness of God. If I read a passage in the Bible that seemingly contradicts His goodness, I have not understood it correctly. The same can be said of how I view life’s ups and downs in our fallen world. God is good, every single day.
“The LORD is good! Ps.100
God works faithfulness in our hearts. He doesn’t just highlight its value, and encourages us to remain so, He also empowers us with the will to choose it. Every temptation can be transformed into an opportunity to express and deepen our loyalty and commitment.
“The fruit of the Spirit is… faithfulness.”
Learning to dismiss any thought that competes with goodness is a valuable and powerful skill. The very moment I realize that some thought will rob me of the joy and peace of Christ, I can stop thinking about it. It really is that simple.
“We cast down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” 2Cor.10.5
I have been amazed at how shrewd some non-believers are in marketing a morality that is anything but Christian. They often hijack the message of Jesus, distort the idea of Christian love, and effectively re-brand what is right and wrong in God's eyes. It is sad, but Christians often fail to be effective witnesses of Christ to the world.
“For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light.” Jesus Conversations
Thank you for leading me to the path of joy. I always find it when I let loose my selfish concerns. If it involves saying no to myself, it probably places me in the best position to serve others, and that is where joy is realized. I smile at the memories that have revealed this to me.
“Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me.” I tell you these things so that my joy may be in you, and your joy made full. ” Jesus
