“Keep your eyes open” . . . . . . never forget that God is at work where you are. Pay attention, look for his interventions, small though they may appear. Even if you cannot discern Him, forget not, He is at work.
“hold tight to your convictions” . . . . . . . .There will always, always, always be “guidance” coming your way which will seem expedient, wise, practical, and intelligent. But if it contradicts what you know from God’s Word, then you will need to focus on the truth you know and stand firm in it, probably doing so with the support of Godly friends. No believer was ever meant to stand alone.
“give it all you’ve got, be resolute” . . . . . . .. . . I have found that outside pressures, including those that would want to find me compromising my faith, tend to cause me to be more intentional and stronger in pursuing God’s purposes. Ask God for his strength to infuse you with resoluteness and strength, again, often through other believers (you really do need a “spiritual running partner”), so that you don’t waver and fall.
“love without stopping” . . . . . . . . . . This is how you know you’re following God and not your own stubborn resoluteness. The latter can be done out of stubbornness, bitterness and anger, but the former is done with humility, strength of character, love of God and love of others.
Praying these two verses is not a bad way to start your day.
Great thoughts on those verses! It makes those two verses seem so alive with God's power for daily living.
ReplyDeleteSeems almost like they are a power packed set of verses like an energy bar... and have a bunch of wisdom in just a small space.
Those few words from 1 Corinthians, could be the best advise that any of us could give to ourselves or others, who are facing adversity.
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