Ever since I have come to Vernon to help with this church plant called "Pathways" I have been really challenged by people to live the love of Christ instead of just talking about it. Not that I wasn't living the life of a Christian before, but it's just that much more on my mind since we are trying to reach people that we meet in our everyday lives. Sometimes it's hard to 'always be good'. Sometimes I catch myself wanting to do or say something that I would say in my life before I met Christ. Jesus teaches us to include Him in everything we do, from the time we get up in the morning to the time we go to bed and all the time in between.
Paul writes to the Romans (Romans 12), "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to the Lord - this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
I think it is so important to live God's love to the world, not just talk about how to live for God, or how God can save you. This generation isn't willing to listen to us, they want to see it.
These are my thoughts for today. Hope you enjoyed them.
Neil
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Yeah, this generation wants to see, feel & interact with Christ. Show me don't tell me is the motto.
Way to tune in to your words, actions & attitudes. In order to truly reflect Christ, we need to be painfully aware & tuned in to everything we say, think, feel & do. Not easy but necessary. Keep it up Thompson.
Clint
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