Am I living each day as though it were a gift from God? Am I doing what I can to achieve heaven on earth? I think my answer is like most peoples, "no" with a touch of "yes" sprinkled in occasionally. I can't imagine how awesome it would be if I got up every morning with Heaven in my heart, and then let that shine through my day. Wouldn't that be a place everyone would want to live?
Instead my day is filled with complaints about the weather and a certainty that I will win the lottery...even though I don't play. Did Jesus really die on the cross so I could fill my evenings watching The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? Although, after an hour of watching that show, my life seems pretty boring.
My first step toward a heavenly life, is making each decision as though Jesus is with me. I know it may sound cliche', but thinking to myself "What would Jesus do in this situation?" works for me. I just need to start doing it more often. I can think of so many heart aches that I could have avoided if I just would have applied those 7 little words. I may not be able to correct the past, but I certainly can influence the future by controlling my own actions.
What are everyone else's thoughts on making Holton the next best thing to Heaven? What would you do?????
What if the goal of our life, the place of the most thankful life and full life was found in living in communion with whats at our very soul - the living God through Jesus! Now that would best be heaven on earth!
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ReplyDeleteThere are so many opportunities to serve in our community - look for these opportunities with a heart that is open to service. People need to be touched by Christ's Shining Light - we can reflect that light, starting with a smile and acknowledgment. Does someone just need to be heard - to feel cared for? Start there ...
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