ENCOURAGEMENT, PEACE AND JOY!

” BE JOYFUL. GROW TO MATURITY. ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER. LIVE IN HARMONY AND PEACE. THEN THE GOD OF LOVE AND PEACE WILL BE WITH YOU. “2 CORINTHIANS 13:11

As we go about each day, we each have a focus. We have a goal to reach. For some it is to just get through the day. For others it may be to reach a goal at work or school. No matter what that goal may be, there are times when we all need help in reaching our destination. We may need a shoulder to cry on or a person to listen to our problems. We may need someone to be a cheer leader for us just to get us across the finish line. As we continue to grow in Christ, we are to become those people. We are to live with joy in our lives. We are to be an encouragement to others. We are not to be a doubting Thomas or someone who is always skeptical because of our lack of faith. We must continue to grow in our faith and live our lives with a peace and understanding of how God wants us to live. We are to do unto others as we would have them do unto us. We are to be an encouragement, to not only the world around us, but also to those within our Christian family. As we pray each day, we should ask our Lord for the wisdom and insight into what our focus is for the day. Are we growing spiritually or are we stagnant in our growth? Is our focus where the Lord wants it? Are we doing what he wants us to do? When we encourage others, we are bringing peace and harmony into the situation. We are opening doors for Jesus to step in and take over. We must continue to mature in our faith each day. We must keep our focus on the end result, Jesus our Lord and Savior. When we do, he will be with us and give us the peace and joy we need so desperately. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!