Walking and Living

"if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. ... if we live by the Spirit, let us walk in the Spirit." (Galatians, 5:18, 25)

Walking
and living
being
and doing
What we do
What we say
Is that who we are

Our actions
a result of our beliefs

Do our beliefs
always reveal
goodness
and love within
without
Are we always true

Do sometimes
we allow grumpiness
to get in the way
to supercede
better intentions?
Is it sometimes better to
say nothing

Everyone different
None the same
Even within the same body of believers
or smaller family unit
Some alert and cordial
every waking moment
Some not so alert
nor so cordial
Some soak in their surroundings
before pursuing the day
and greater moments
of relating to another.

Should we apologize
for our differences?
Does another frown
on us
because we are different
Not like them
Not like they perceive
we should be.
Is it a sin
because I am not
like you.
Are you the right one
Are you so perfect
that you have no room
for the differences
reflected in another?

Did Jesus forgive you
and judge you so righteous
that you needn't forgive
another?

Did Jesus forgive you
and say,
'go, condemn another'?

Did Jesus say,
'your way is best'?

Who are you?

What did Jesus say?
What does He say
Is He constant
Does He change

"I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world." (John 12:46-47)

"The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." (John 14:26)

"When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He wll glorify Me, for He will take care of what is Mine and declare it to you." (John 16:13-14)

Still and quiet

I read Psalm 131 this morning. Verse 2 was an interesting passage: "But I have stilled and quieted myself, just as a small child with its mother. Yes, like a small child is my soul within me." The picture that came to mind was even as adults, we want to become like a small child again, being close to our mothers, cuddled, stroked, feeling calm and quiet, peaceful.

David, the psalmist, reflects on this stillness and quietness; finding a way to achieve it through the Lord's power and strength.

• Be humble.
• Stay or keep your mind on the Lord, not seeking ambitious things that may only overwhelm us.

Not saying we shouldn't be ambitious. Depends on the reason. Why - for the glory of God or for our own self-worth? We all want to grow I'm betting. Grow and be important. Like others to look up to us. But we shouldn't be on a pedestal. It really isn't us who is so important. It is God. God alone.

It is hard to be like Jesus.

Jesus and God are one, yet separate. Jesus is God and Jesus is the son of God. And Jesus is the Holy Spirit as well.

Jesus showed us the true meaning of being humble. Be, do unto others as you would have them likewise unto you. Jesus is love. Jesus is the example of what we should be and how we should live.

Never more important than God. The Father of us all. Each and every one.

Do not write for an audience. Write for God alone. Be content to do his bidding, not seeking your own.

What you will and what He wills is never the same. One wins out. Who is the winner - who is the owner of your life - who rules? Is it God or is it Self, and ultimately Satan? It is a constant struggle, constant surrendering of your will to God's.

It's when we refuse to surrender, when we give in to our whims and desires, that Trouble starts and runs rampant.