This past Sunday we finished our series on Nehemiah and were reminded that turning from God at any point leads to the corruption of our home, families, communities and so much more. If we truly learn to listen and follow God, we will continue to make a difference and be found worshipping Him each day.
It is too easy to turn away from God. Some think that their bad decisions keep them from being loved by God or serving Him. Some think because they are too old to serve God. Some think that they simply are too far from God. Nothing could be further from the truth.
If you’re not dead, you’re not done. There’s more for you to do. — Craig Groeschel
Take a different look at what God is doing in our lives. How about a look at our world? People need Jesus, and there is much to do.
Romans 13:12 NIV
The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
Put aside what doesn’t matter and seek God. Lift Him and help others experience the unconditional love of God. It all begins with getting closer to God.
Psalm 51:7 NLT
Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
That was a prayer that King David prayed for himself. He knew that His life and commitment to God was vital to his success and of the blessings of the people he was committed to lead and love.
David’s success, like ours, was tied to his focus on what was important. Life is better when we focus first on others.
Philippians 2:3-4 NASB
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves; 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,
Your greatest acts of courage are the moments you forget about yourself and think of others. - Erwin McManus
May we have that courage and live it out. The closer we get to God, the more of His goodness we will experience.
James 4:8 NLT
Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.
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