The little girl was no older than seven as she casually held her floppy eared teddy bear, and walked down the median strip of a major two lane road. Many of the cars in both directions had paused in disbelief and confusion as to what this innocent child was doing in the middle of a road. She appeared to be lost but her face said otherwise, as she would smile at the drivers of the cars that paused in hesitation at what to do.
My first reaction was, "Oh, my God", and as my car inched closer and I rolled my window down, I was ready to pull to the side of the road when a gentleman in a business suit ran out to the middle of the street to grab her and bring her to the side of the road. Two other cars pulled over and the drivers came out to help her.
This happened this past Saturday and it was a harrowing and unfortunate event to which I have no conclusion. The young lass appeared to be lost and in disarray.Which ties into our third and final healthy tip on staying content and strong in Christ:
wisdom and understanding God's Word.
If you are a believer in Christ you are instructed throughout the Word of God to reach the lost with the Good News. But sometimes us believers can also get lost and appear to be in disarray. This happens when we become distracted with the things of this world or when we let our worries become a distraction:
Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:2)
Who we are as people should not be defined by society or the flesh, but by what God says about us in His Word. If we are going to change the way we think, we need to renew our mind with God's Word daily.
And knowing God's will for our lives begins by knowing and familiarizing ourselves with His Word. If you get to know the scriptures, understand them, and remind yourself of them daily, you can know the will of God. As my Pastor often reminds us, "God's Word is His Will.
How can a young man cleanse His way? By taking heed according to Your Word.
Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I may not sin against You.
Your Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:9,11,105)
If you are looking for a distraction from your worries or circumstances, along with the other two healthy tips of worship and communication, confessing God's Word over your life is a great, positive action with great results. Read Deuteronomy 28 and Psalms 103 for positive reinforcement as both chapters list the benefits of following Christ.
Another way to know God's will for your life is through prayer. God will show you His will in part through your circumstances, through the Holy Spirit, and through visions and dreams. The key is to be sure that we are submitted to Him and are willing to do whatever He shows us.
These last three blog posts on staying content and strong in the Lord may seem like alot of work, but once you make it a daily habit of : worshiping God,, communicating with God, and studying His Word, everything will fall into place. Your relationship with Christ will begin to grow and flourish and you will also experience great joy as you make that ultimate decision to know and follow the One True Savior.
If you live in an area with no access to a Bible, you can click on the link to biblegateway.com on my homepage for more of God's encouraging Word.
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