I know we talked about why we have them yesterday, how important they are and that they are one of God's primary learning tools for us and a top-level revelation process about Himself to us...but really take this with you today.
We can, in an almost obliviously selfish way, go into autopilot thinking that our relationships are for us. I challenge you not to live that way today. Give it a shot and just try it. The first time that you have that moment today where you think "What the devil are you thinking?" whoever your "you" is...stop it a minute...take a breath and ask yourself this question..."What is the goal of my next response?"
A few reminders...
"...to spur others on toward love and good (God) deeds..." Hebrew 10
"...gently restore" someone from a sin Galatians 6
"...to seek and to save that which was lost" Luke 19
Take a breath...accomplish your purpose, which, btw, isn't to prop your rep? Some people may look at what you do and think you are just taking junk...they might even call you a "doormat".
A huge secret/key to cultivating relationships with God's purposes in mind is to find your self-worth in pleasing Christ and not finding it in living up to the expectations of those around you. It's not easy...but it's the key and it's the way you are going have to do it to succeed in living a life that follows Christ. It's just the way it is.
Please continue to pray for us at Bay West Church as we continue to try to be the church of Jesus to the people of west Palm Bay Florida.
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