Hebrews 10:22-25 (The Message)
22-25 So let's do it—full of belief, confident that we're presentable inside and out. Let's keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let's see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching.
Ever had a bad day? I sure have! And you begin to wonder where God is in all of it?? You cry out to Him, and get nothing but silence. It seems so easy to stay "down and out". And that is exactly what Satan wants!! But it is fair to say that everyone of us has felt that way at some point. I feel that God is saying to us that we are suppose to be reaching out to EACH OTHER, because we are all fighting the same battle. And as Christians we have the promises of an Almighty God!! I personally know how much a phone call or a hand-written note means when I'm facing a trial or feel distant from God. When we choose to love one another it shows God's love to the unsaved. We are called to be different and to stand out. In the world that we live in... loving everyone is definitely a way to stand out!!
Lately, I have been crazy about Matt Maher's song "Hold Us Together" and it fits perfectly with this blog post!! I have attached two videos. The 1st one is the background story on the song and the 2nd one is the actual song. I encourage you to listen to the song and pick 3 people to encourage this week!! Send them a text, call them, or write them a quick note. If your friend just lost their job, make them a meal. If you know that your co-worker is a single mom and could use a night without the kids, offer to babysit. I especially love one line from Matt's song that says, "And I'll be my brother's keeper, so the whole world will know, we are not alone". Our friends... saved and unsaved are desperate for love and to know that they are not alone. God wants to use every single one of us!! We call ourselves the Body of Christ, acting as the hands and feet of Jesus... it's about time we start acting like it!
i LOVE that song!!!!!!!!!!
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