“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”
Ephesians 4:15-16
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 while driving through Colorado)
“I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.”
Ezekiel 36:25-26
(This photo was taken in August of 2012 near the north shore of Lake Superior)
When Jesus was talking with Nicodemus one night, he said this…
“Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born or water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, You must be born again’.”
John 3:5-7
(These photos were taken in October of 2014 at the Nakalele Blowhole on the island of Maui)
Often times people put little value on the things that they can do to help another, yet others believe it is the simplest gesture that can make the biggest difference in their day. This is something I was reminded of earlier this year while on a mission trip with senior high youth…
Do whatever you can
For whoever can
Whenever you can
Wherever you are
Because whatever you can do it will be something that someone else needs and never forget your actions DO make a difference in this world.
“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.”
Ephesians 5:15-17
Even those who lived during the time of Jesus’s life on earth had doubts about Faith in life…one of his disciples was walking on water towards Jesus and once the wind kicked up he doubted he could really do it so he began to sink and Jesus was standing right there. We all will have moments of doubt and that is Ok, just don’t quit trying.
Even the easiest thing like holding a door open for someone can contribute to the spiritual growth of you and the other person. But do not do things expecting the “proper” reaction from another…we must remember we can’t control what another person thinks, says or does. Our spiritual growth will come from doing what God is asking us to do, not from what the world thinks we should do or how the world reacts to the things we do.
In short, we are blessed to be a blessing…we all have been given something to share…don’t immediately think about money. There are far greater things in life than financial riches…ask God to help you find what you can share with others and…
Do whatever you can
For whoever can
Whenever you can
Wherever you are…
Peace.
Take Your Faith With You 