Posted by Oracle C.T. Webb
November 30, 2012 -
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God is also serious about me setting my heart on spiritual matters and not the fleeting shallow temporary pleasures of this world! God’s Spirit can sustain me; give me life, l
ove, joy, peace, and so much more! Why why why do I continue to look elsewhere for these things???
Humanity struggles with this: self vs. spirit. But let’s encourage one another to remain spiritually minded and deny self. Let’s love and serve others, animals, and our planet instead of just caring about “us four and no more.” James says God gives grace to the humble. What is grace? Unmerited favor. We don’t deserve it, but God gives it when we are humble and our heart is concerned about pleasing God and living compassionate and loving lives here on this earth.
I know for myself I’m going to make more time to get quiet before God. Let God’s spirit refresh and renew me. Take a deep breath and contemplate what is really important in this life. Be grateful. Accept the peace and joy God has so freely given.
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