No one has arrived where absolute goodness is concerned. Only God is perfect in goodness. Of course we believe as Christians that one day we will share this goodness with Him in glory. All that is left to us in this place is to keep walking. Every step in the direction of love brings us closer to being little Christs. It is best that we adopt an attitude that embraces the struggle to be good. I resolve to keep on keepin on till the eternal sun rises, and home at last, I can rest.
“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.” Phil.4 Conversations Within” ts 8/26/2016
Just me trying to be honest with God.
Transformation is a journey through this world, not a destination. We arrive only when we leave this place.
No one has arrived where absolute goodness is concerned. Only God is perfect in goodness. Of course we believe as Christians that one day we will share this goodness with Him in glory. All that is left to us in this place is to keep walking. Every step in the direction of love brings us closer to being little Christs. It is best that we adopt an attitude that embraces the struggle to be good. I resolve to keep on keepin on till the eternal sun rises, and home at last, I can rest.
“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.” Phil.4 Conversations Within” ts 8/26/2016
"Success is the sum of small efforts - repeated day in and day out." Robert Collier
The first step of positive change is when we realize that we need change. This is followed by deciding how we go about it. This is why God gives us a traveling companion, not just a set of instructions. He bids us to keep in step with Him, and we must if we are to get past knowing our need for change. We must act. We must take the first step and keep on stepping. Follow the Spirit’s lead, and He will walk us through the dance of transformation.
“Keep in step with the Spirit.” Gal.5 Conversations Within” ts 8/25/2016
"Success is the sum of small efforts - repeated day in and day out." Robert Collier
The first step of positive change is when we realize that we need change. This is followed by deciding how we go about it. This is why God gives us a traveling companion, not just a set of instructions. He bids us to keep in step with Him, and we must if we are to get past knowing our need for change. We must act. We must take the first step and keep on stepping. Follow the Spirit’s lead, and He will walk us through the dance of transformation.
“Keep in step with the Spirit.” Gal.5 Conversations Within” ts 8/25/2016
“Decide! Commit! Succeed!”
When we are told to commit our work to God, it is fascinating that the Hebrew word means to roll something, as in roll a stone. When you roll a stone, your efforts are part of the process, but the ground under the stone is supporting the weight. I think this is a way of telling us to work for success, but let God carry the weight of it. This is just another way of saying, “Do your best, trust God with the rest.”
“Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.” Prov.16 Conversations Within” ts 8/24/2016
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