A Job to Live For

As people, we are always striving to attain abilities we were not naturally given. We want to do things that the most basic insect can--we find ways to fly, walk up walls, hear better, or see to great distances. Some mammals can see extremely well at night, others use echolocation. We have developed our technologies based on these things we see in nature. Yet, a common housefly has far more abilities than we do. Another thing these animals and insects do naturally is an instinctual job without complaint, and they have a place to sleep, eat, and gather at no monetary cost. We have a major advantage that puts us at the top of the animal kingdom (given all the disadvantages), and that is our brain. Our ability to think, reason, plan, build, and more importantly to love. So what is our instinctual job that will ensure our care and survival? I believe we have been designed to praise and love God. No other creature can do this in a way we can observe, although the Bible states in Romans 8:21-22, "We know that the whole creation has been groaning..." and that "...creation itself will be liberated..." I pray the LORD frees me from the unnecessary desires of this world. I pray to simplify my course and remember that every day I already have all that I need through His grace. In Jesus name.

AMEN

Speed of Thought

I remember when the technology for texting came out, and the email. Suddenly I could communicate so quickly. Now I realize I've always had an even quicker mode of communication with the only One who truly is important--this is God. I can send a message to Him at the speed of thought! How powerful is that? And He knows the thought before I even realize it's been formed. Wow! How could I ever fear when I have a friend in Jesus who also prays for me to the Father, while giving me direct access through the Holy Spirit. Thanks and praise forever and ever.

AMEN

Real Beauty

I'd rather laugh at myself than be in awe of myself.

What is beauty? Is it a face we sometimes see in the mirror that resembles something we might see on TV or in a magazine? I used to think so--I don't think I even admitted that to myself though. Now, I understand that it is what comes from within that determines true beauty, or ugliness for that matter. In my rebirth to Jesus I saw myself differently. I can't say I stopped caring about the things I used to, but those thoughts are becoming less and less, while their motives have become increasingly clear. The world (the devil), wants us to hold onto an external value for our understanding of beauty, because he is well aware of how fleeting and temporary that measurement is in the span of a life. Let your goodness be your beauty! Let the kindness of your heart shine through your eyes--nothing can take this away.

AMEN