Showing posts with label Christ. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christ. Show all posts

Perfectly Aligned

6/18/13

"In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory."  Ephesians 1:13-14

Friend, you are God's beloved child!  He knew you before the creation of the World and had a unique plan for your life.  Recently, I've been trying to concentrate on keeping in step with the Lord RIGHT NOW, rather then anticipating what He has for my future.  His plans for my life are only to prosper me.  

As followers of Jesus, our hope and future are not found in things of this earth, but they are found in eternal things, heavenly things.  Nothing can rob of us of the glorious inheritance that the Father has prepared for us.  We cannot imagine the glory that is waiting for us.  Let our main focus be staying close to God.  He is the one that knows how to perfectly align just what we need with his perfect plans and purposes.  

Abiding in the Spirit

6/13/13

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness..."  Galatians 5:22

The Lord has put his Spirit within us, the Spirit of joy!  This joy does not come from outward circumstances, whether that be material things or acheivements.  This joy comes from knowing and being in relationship with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.  As we learn to abide in the Spirit, he blesses us with these "fruits."  

Seek to live close to the Lord and be open to what He is doing in your life and heart today.  Ask for the Spirit to direct your thoughts and actions.  Focus on the Lord, for he goes before and He is beside us.  You will find these things, love, joy, and peace, only in His presence.