Jesus said, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and mind.’
This is the most important, the first on ANY list.
But there is a second to put alongside it:
‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself..”
Matthew 22:37-40
A personal note...
I’m a numbers person.
It’s logical, it makes sense, they’re easy to figure. My idea of an exciting weekend is studying history & solving complex math equations - where my nerd buddies at? holla 🤓
Put in this number, add this number and you get this result. 1+1 = 2 Bam, every time. No matter where you’re from 1+1 will always add up to 2. The math equations become more complicated as you progress through calc & trig but there’s still just one correct answer. It’s often said that math is the universal language for that very reason.
Wouldn't it be nice if we had equations like this in life?
Healthy diet + exercise = long life. Well yes, but not always.
Hard work + dedication = financial success. Well yes, but not always .
Faithful spouse + commitment = happy marriage. Well yes, but not always.
Effort + Time = Accomplishment
Well, yes. But not always.
There’s nothing in this life we can truly depend on 100% of the time. Financial systems can fail, businesses can fail, medicine can fail, our leaders may fail ~ because we’re all human & none of us are perfect.
But one thing is always for certain-one thing will never fail & that’s our GOD & the salvation that is freely offered through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
That something you can count on.
Always.
Wherever you are now, God will meet you, but you have to believe in God's son- Jesus, His death and resurrection, repent of your sins and allow Him to be the savior and Lord of your life.
It seems so easy and really it should be- but the truth of the matter is that choosing to walk close with the Lord is NOT always easy, in fact it can be downright hard sometimes. It takes dedication, sacrifice and commitment.
I've made plenty of mistakes and even tho I’m trying my best - I am human after all & I'm sure I will make mistakes in the future. We are ALL human and we ALL fall short of the glory of God (ROMANS 3:23)
No matter how hard we try we WILL inevitably fall short - some of us more than others haha - no judgement I’m there too sometimes.
But hey… listen, even tho none of us are perfect, we have the opportunity to receive unending grace, mercy + love through the sacrifice of JESUS - which inspires me to keep trying my BEST + gives me an unshakable peace during all the storms of life.
So, let me be real with you... the truth is, yea, it's going to be hard. I’m not gonna lie to you, there’s going to be challenges BUT
If you’re living in the same world I am - then I’m willing to bet you’ve already faced numerous challenges. Why go it alone? Let God help get you through it, lean on Him.
ISAIAH 43:2
When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you”
A closing note- Just be real. We don’t have to perfect and we don’t have to pretend to be perfect. There’s no special prize for quoting the most Bible verses or sticker chart for how many times you go to church. Reading your Bible is important & it’s good for you but God isn’t looking at that/ He’s looking at your HEART ::: your intentions, your love for others, your character :::
LOVE is what the world needs. Remember, this Christian lifestyle looks different for everyone & that’s OKAY!
If you're a christian + you cuss sometimes - just try your best not to. If you lose your cool now and again (insult my spaghetti and you’ll see this firsthand in me😆) hey it happens, just work on it + always seek to improve.
“...Faith hope & love, but the GREATEST is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13
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Love others, live peaceably with those around you & support the greater good. Smile. Lend a hand. Be generous. Keep doing good!
Rootin' for ya,
Kristyn
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