There’s more to being a Christian than just getting
by. Many of the people you and I deal
with are just surviving. God’s plan is
abundant life, or thriving. The choice
is ours.
Lets move in another vein. Many people would rather remain in their
current rut, not change and miss some of the best and brightest moments of
life. Think about what a slight change
might mean for you and for those around you.
If you were going to travel a long distance in a straight
line, if you were able to go straight say from Charlotte to Dallas, but you
chose to turn north only slightly like 1 or 2 degrees. What difference would that make? You might end up in Oklahoma City rather than
Dallas. A slight move might not look
like much today, but way down the road it is a big change.
Beginning to follow God’s plan might not mean selling the
house, quitting your job and shaving your head.
Maybe it means just starting to talk to a friend about Jesus. It might mean instead of giving 5% to the
church but give 7%. That change will add
up over time.
John 10:10
The thief’s purpose is to steal from you, kill or
destroy, but Jesus gives us the opportunity of abundant life.
That is the difference of surviving to thriving. It may mean a slight adjustment. Yet is could mean more than that. I am learning through the process of living
that small choices today have a great impact on the tomorrows to come.
Make a choice to thrive.
Let God guide. It will make a
difference.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on
your own understanding. In all your life
and choices acknowledge God, and He will direct your path.
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