Some of my favorite people are those that are, “comfortable in their own skin.” You may not always like or agree with what they say or do, but you do know their true identity and where they stand. Can you think of someone that is both genuine and good spirited? I can, and those people truly warm my heart. It makes me motivated to be more like them. The truth is, I know how to get there, but I often forget, or refuse to position myself. In my life, my relationship with God makes all the difference. Am I close to Him or not?
Matthew 12:34 states, “…For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” We already know this as when we are angry, we say and do things we regret and we are happy, it’s the opposite. So how do we get our hearts to be in the “good things” position more often? The answer is in getting and staying close to God. He is there and waiting all the time and His Spirit will fill us with joy and truth…if we will let it. Does this ring true with you? Do you know Him? The people and things of this world are often frustrating and direct us away from God and His Spirit. We need to prepare ourselves spiritually and recognize these distractions before they get into our hearts. Otherwise…
God is love and we are made in His image. When He is in our hearts, we are REAL, loving and Godly. That makes us comfortable in, “God’s own skin.” This is what we were created to be. The problem is that we get distracted and forget. Perhaps you have heard it said, “If God doesn’t feel close to you, guess who moved.” Something to think about…
These are supposedly taken from real resumes and cover letters and were printed in Fortune Magazine: “ I have lurnt Word Perfect 6.0 computor and spreadsheet progroms. Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year. Reason for leaving last job: maturity leave. Wholly responsible for two (2) failed financial institutions. Am a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget details. I was working for my mom until she decided to move. I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse. I have become completely paranoid, trusting completely no one and absolutely nothing. Marital status: often. Children: various. Note: Please don't misconstrue my 14 jobs as job-hopping. I have never quit a job. The company made me a scapegoat, just like my three previous employers.” And here is my favorite candidate, “ References: None. I've left a path of destruction behind me.”
God can create a path of peace and joy for YOU. Come and see. Lighthouse of Faith, 141 E. Main St. Canton (across from Acorn Mkt.) Check us out at: www.lightousecanton.com or call 570-673-5912. Services are Sun. at 10:30 am. Come to pray and learn Wednesdays at 7 pm. Until next time, look up and smile!