One thing that I want to do is also delve myself in the word of God and so I've been doing so with fervor, trying to see what the Lord wants me to learn. If you want to follow along, I encourage you to read through what I've read, then see what you get out of it before looking at my thoughts.
Last night, I read through Mathew 1-12. There were a lot of good things all throughout but one thing I want to focus on was when Jesus said we should love our enemies. I've heard this a few times but have never sat down and thought about it. That means, that I need to love all of those people who have hurt me, done me wrong in some way. For some people I can do that pretty easily, but for a few others, now that's a challenge.
That means I have to love someone, who with all I have I want to hate, but as the great Yoda says, "fear leads go anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to the dark side". Even though this is from the movie series Star Wars, it's still a good quote because it's true; hate leads to Satan. I think we all need to take a look at this. Who has hurt you? Who makes you feel like you're nothing? Instead of turning on them in anger and spite, we need to follow our Lord Jesus and instead show them kindness. Be merciful for they don't know the love the Lord has given us. I know it's hard because we are human so therefor we are not perfect, but that's not an excuse. Stand up today and forgive those who have hurt you.
Don't worry, if you're like me, there are still those select few, or that select one, who you still have a hard time doing that with, so now you need to trust in God. Ask him for help, for he will listen, and he will help.
May the Lord help you will all your struggles.
Ciao
Last night, I read through Mathew 1-12. There were a lot of good things all throughout but one thing I want to focus on was when Jesus said we should love our enemies. I've heard this a few times but have never sat down and thought about it. That means, that I need to love all of those people who have hurt me, done me wrong in some way. For some people I can do that pretty easily, but for a few others, now that's a challenge.
That means I have to love someone, who with all I have I want to hate, but as the great Yoda says, "fear leads go anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to the dark side". Even though this is from the movie series Star Wars, it's still a good quote because it's true; hate leads to Satan. I think we all need to take a look at this. Who has hurt you? Who makes you feel like you're nothing? Instead of turning on them in anger and spite, we need to follow our Lord Jesus and instead show them kindness. Be merciful for they don't know the love the Lord has given us. I know it's hard because we are human so therefor we are not perfect, but that's not an excuse. Stand up today and forgive those who have hurt you.
Don't worry, if you're like me, there are still those select few, or that select one, who you still have a hard time doing that with, so now you need to trust in God. Ask him for help, for he will listen, and he will help.
May the Lord help you will all your struggles.
Ciao
