I wanted to start this blog post off by saying.... MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! It seems we live in a world today where we have to be "politically correct" the majority of the time. We have to walk on egg shells and be careful not to offend anyone. We are told to go with the majority and do what everyone else is doing. The bible actually talks about this in this verse alone: "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." -Matthew 7:13-14
The culture will always be talking about the latest thing/trend and they will be in your face about it and make you feel like you are the minority. I felt compelled to write this post around the Christmas season. Many say "Happy Holidays" because it is politically correct. It is the Day Of Christ. It is the birth of Christ, this is why we have Christmas. It makes me smile when I go to stores and hear the classic Christmas songs celebrating the Birth of Our Savior. It is so important to remember why we celebrate Christmas and teach this to your children. In our household our children only get 4 presents each. They simply understand that it is not their birthday. They are thankful to get presents on Jesus's Birthday. We are in times right now where it is so important to stay grounded in Gods Word where we do not compromise ourselves and our moral code. It takes a certain boldness and confidence to not blend in with the culture and society. This boldness is found in Jesus Christ alone, and we cannot have it on our own. I have found myself more grounded in my spiritual faith walk, and let the physical take the back seat. I understand it is important to be healthy, but we cannot let it consume us. The internal is more important than the external. God cares about the condition of our heart. I want to ask you..... Have you compromised your faith for others? Do you try to be politically correct and not offend others? These are questions we should be asking ourselves. I want to encourage you that it is never too late to start a relationship with Christ. It is about a relationship, not a religion. People think they are covered under a certain category in religion, when that it is not the case at all. Religion doesn't save us, Jesus saves us!!
We are approaching the year 2019!! Many people take this time to reflect on the past year, and vow to make better changes for the new year! Many will focus on weight loss this year. I want to challenge you about the condition of your heart and where your relationship currently stands with Christ. We all know a day will come when we are no longer on this earth and we will have our face to face with Jesus. Will you be ready for that meeting? That is the most important meeting of your life!! Talk about accountability for everything you ever did in your life. Do you know Jesus as Lord? Talk about a powerful way to start of 2019!!! For he says "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. - Corinthians 6:2
I want to leave you with a few personal tips that are dear to my heart and that I apply to myself :)
- Make it a priority to talk to God DAILY
- Make sure to always forgive before you put your head down on your pillow at night.
- Repent DAILY, because his grace is there to cover you.
- Find a good church that is healthy and challenges you in your faith walk to where you grow.
- Have godly friendships (it is about quality, NOT quantity)
- Train up your children in Godly principles!! **Put in the work, do not think it is the Schools job or the Churches job. **
- Reflect daily on your progress, ask the Holy Spirit to show you where you need him the most.
I hope you enjoyed this blog post. I want to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!! May you and your family be blessed and continue to serve the Lord and have abundant favor that surrounds you. Enjoy this time with your loved ones, and celebrate that the Savior of the World came down to this earth to pay the debt that you and I could never afford to pay!! Praise The King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords!!!
The culture will always be talking about the latest thing/trend and they will be in your face about it and make you feel like you are the minority. I felt compelled to write this post around the Christmas season. Many say "Happy Holidays" because it is politically correct. It is the Day Of Christ. It is the birth of Christ, this is why we have Christmas. It makes me smile when I go to stores and hear the classic Christmas songs celebrating the Birth of Our Savior. It is so important to remember why we celebrate Christmas and teach this to your children. In our household our children only get 4 presents each. They simply understand that it is not their birthday. They are thankful to get presents on Jesus's Birthday. We are in times right now where it is so important to stay grounded in Gods Word where we do not compromise ourselves and our moral code. It takes a certain boldness and confidence to not blend in with the culture and society. This boldness is found in Jesus Christ alone, and we cannot have it on our own. I have found myself more grounded in my spiritual faith walk, and let the physical take the back seat. I understand it is important to be healthy, but we cannot let it consume us. The internal is more important than the external. God cares about the condition of our heart. I want to ask you..... Have you compromised your faith for others? Do you try to be politically correct and not offend others? These are questions we should be asking ourselves. I want to encourage you that it is never too late to start a relationship with Christ. It is about a relationship, not a religion. People think they are covered under a certain category in religion, when that it is not the case at all. Religion doesn't save us, Jesus saves us!!
We are approaching the year 2019!! Many people take this time to reflect on the past year, and vow to make better changes for the new year! Many will focus on weight loss this year. I want to challenge you about the condition of your heart and where your relationship currently stands with Christ. We all know a day will come when we are no longer on this earth and we will have our face to face with Jesus. Will you be ready for that meeting? That is the most important meeting of your life!! Talk about accountability for everything you ever did in your life. Do you know Jesus as Lord? Talk about a powerful way to start of 2019!!! For he says "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. - Corinthians 6:2
I want to leave you with a few personal tips that are dear to my heart and that I apply to myself :)
- Make it a priority to talk to God DAILY
- Make sure to always forgive before you put your head down on your pillow at night.
- Repent DAILY, because his grace is there to cover you.
- Find a good church that is healthy and challenges you in your faith walk to where you grow.
- Have godly friendships (it is about quality, NOT quantity)
- Train up your children in Godly principles!! **Put in the work, do not think it is the Schools job or the Churches job. **
- Reflect daily on your progress, ask the Holy Spirit to show you where you need him the most.
I hope you enjoyed this blog post. I want to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!! May you and your family be blessed and continue to serve the Lord and have abundant favor that surrounds you. Enjoy this time with your loved ones, and celebrate that the Savior of the World came down to this earth to pay the debt that you and I could never afford to pay!! Praise The King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords!!!
