Final Instructions: don't forget these things are critical to a healthy Christian lifestyle!
- devote yourself to prayer. What does that even mean? Well, let's turn back to our dictionary. Devote: 1. To give or apply (one's time, attention, or self) entirely to a particular activity, pursuit, cause ...
Pray for/about everything. Pray for those around you. Pray for your leadership. Pray for your friends, your neighbors, your enemies. Pray that you remain faithful and alert to what's going on around you. PRAY. I've always said that it's hard to have a relationship with someone you don't talk to. So, start talking to God. You will be amazed how your life and attitude change when you spend time talking to Him. No, He's not a magic genie that just gives you everything you want. But He will give you everything you need at any given moment.
- also, look for opportunities to share your faith. That doesn't mean you go around hitting people over the head with the Bible. Lead your life according to God's rules (visit yesterday' post for a list of rules). Your actions often speak louder than your words. And give God the glory (credit) for your life. When someone says, "hey you're different, what's your secret?" - tell them about what God has done in your life.
Paul closed his letter with some personal greetings. Note that Paul mentions Onesimus, the runaway slave spoken of in Philemon. He is being sent back as a slave, but also as an equal brother in Christ. Never forget that your circumstances do not dictate who you are. You may be a CEO, or you may be a homeless man. In God's eyes, you are equally valuable.
So, quick wrap up: PRAY, WITNESS, KNOW YOU ARE VALUED & LOVED. Talk to you tomorrow.
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