If
you focus on God whose Spirit is in you, you will show love for others in an
uncommon, selfless way. You’ll be calm and at peace even when you must be
patient. Your faith will allow you to be kind and generous. This comes only
from relying on God. Following rules will never produce this life – only God.
(Galatians 5:22-23)
What
did the people around you observe the last time you had a bad day? Did you
withdraw? Were you angry? Did others pay a price?
Paul
explains that life with Christ allows you to see the events of your life from
God’s perspective. This enables you to be consistently faithful. Rather than
being angry and selfish, or seeing yourself as a victim and others as enemies,
you will experience the peace that will let you be kind and generous. Your life
will be different if you focus on the Lord.
You
can live this consistent life, even when times are hard. Turn to Jesus when you
rise each morning. View each event, meeting, and task from His perspective,
considering how you will affect the people around you with your smallest
actions. Your life will be different, and others around you will be changed as
well.
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