Put on your game face like judgment is coming, because it is!

Of all the things we do not understand about Judgment Day, one thing is absolutely certain, we will all be there. I know that for the Christian, there is no condemning judgment, but the fruitfulness of my life will be decided. The Spirit of Jesus impresses upon me that I should prepare to meet my maker. 

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or bad.” 2Cor.5 “Conversations Within” ts 4/21/26

“Be like water my friend.” Bruce Lee

There are times when wisdom might lead us to go with the flow of things around us. But life in the Spirit means that we primarily go with the flow coming from inside us. One advantage of this and there are many, is that it may be hell around us, but always Heaven within us.

"Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them" Jesus “Conversations Within” ts 4/20/26

"A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie." Tenneva Jordan

 I deeply admire people who are so intently focused on loving and serving others that self-denial is second nature to them, even if it is a true sacrifice. Nurture this attitude in me, Lord.

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.” Phil.2.3 “Conversations Within” ts 4/19/26

“It is hard to be down when you are looking up.” Unknown

Incline my eyes to see You Lord, in all things. I find it easy to see You in a sunrise, or looking up at the night sky, or walking in a lush forest. The truth is I want to experience You, not only when looking at what is beautiful, but to find Your beauty in all things. Help me lift up my eyes.

“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” Ecc.3.11 “Conversations Within” ts 4/18/26

“Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bidd'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Charlotte Elliott

 I know from personal experience that self-condemnation can be just another form of wounded pride. In the end it is God’s view that matters. He views His children from the standpoint of the cross of Christ. If He has forgiven me, let me stop condemning myself, accept His grace, and walk in its light.

"For whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything". 1 John 3:20 “Conversations Within” ts 4/17/26