Good Morning Friends,
“Be very careful, then, how you live -- not as
unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are
evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Do
not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make
music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for
everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Submit to one another out of
reverence for Christ.” (Ephesians 5:15-21)
Paul provides some great advice for a healthy
and happy life.
Seize the day. Time flies by so quickly (anyone
over 40 will testify to the truth of that). We need to take advantage of every
day. Use it for the Lord, don’t waste it. When God opens a door of opportunity
to share about Christ with someone else, walk confidently through that door, it
may never open again.
Seek to follow God’s direction. You’ve spent
enough of your life following your own plans and ideas. It’s time to
acknowledge that you don’t know what’s best for you. God wants to show you His
plan for your life, if you’ll let Him. So, listen to Him and watch for His
directional signs.
Pay attention to the Holy Spirit. You’ve got
all of the Holy Spirit that you’ll ever receive. There isn’t more of Him for
you to seek. However, He doesn’t always have all of you and that hinders the
work that He is able to do in your life. Every morning, surrender your life and
your day to the Lord and make yourself available to Him to use as He wants.
Praise God to yourself and in the presence of
others. Don’t let your fears keep you from speaking up for the Lord. Others
need the encouragement you can offer. Others need to hear you praise God and as
they do, many will praise God for you to hear and be encouraged, too. Keep a
song in your heart all day long. It will lift your spirits and help you focus
on God.
Be thankful and show it. Just think about what
God has done for you and that exercise should lead you to thanksgiving. You are
not a self-made man (or woman), so start being more thankful for what God has
done in you, for you, and through you.
Put others first. There isn’t a relationship in
your life that wouldn’t be vastly improved if you followed that advice. Don’t
just think of what you want or need -- look at the wants and needs of those
around you and give yourself to fulfilling them.
His, by Grace,
Steve
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