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It is a new week.  What might we face this week that will allow us to live for God and help others see Him?  


That could be so many different things.  But let me suggest a few things that might help us be light in a dark world, hope when there is little hope to be found or give courage when so many are discouraged.


Colossians 3:23  NLT  

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.


Choose how you will go about your day.  It is for God and not others.  But how we live for God and serve Him speaks volumes to every one around.


Matthew 5:44  NLT  

But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!


Oh this is not always easy, but it is always right.  Love others.  Pray for those you struggle with.  Well, pray for everyone, but those people that annoy you, push your buttons, those you want to avoid, pray for each of them,.


Philippians 2:5-6  NLT  

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. 6 Though he was God,  he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.


There is the key to it all.  The old question might very well be the best question of all … what would Jesus do?  We aren’t above others or better than others.  We are still here to love like Jesus, serve like Jesus and make a difference.  


2 Peter 3:17  NLT  

You already know these things, dear friends. So be on guard; then you will not be carried away by the errors of these wicked people and lose your own secure footing.


When you think it is not time to be alert, be careful.  The enemy is ready to distract us from doing what is best.  Choose God above all and try just a few things that will help you and others see Jesus.


Work like you work for God.  Pray for difficult people.  Choose a Jesus attitude.  Have a great week!

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