I recently went to Atlanta to see my son's senior violin recital, and I was filled with pride and joy as I watched him perform. As a parent, I couldn't help but share about this wonderful experience with others.
Similarly, as Christians, we have experienced the incredible love and salvation of Jesus Christ in our lives. We have a story to tell, and we should be eager to share it with others. Just as I wanted to share about my son's recital because it was a significant moment for me, we should want to share about Jesus because He is the most significant person in our lives.
Jesus is the one who has brought us hope, peace, and eternal life. He has saved us from our sins and given us a new identity as children of God. We should be excited to share this message of hope and love with others, just as we share about the important moments in our lives.
So let us be bold in our witness, and let us share the good news of Jesus Christ with all those around us. May our lives and our words point others to the Savior who has changed our lives forever.
Did you know that God cares about every single part of your life? He isn’t only concerned about your spiritual health, but He wants you to be healthy in every area of your life. He wants to bring healing to your mind; He wants to help you overcome emotional pain; He wants you to feel goodphysicallyand have plenty of energy...not be worn-out from sickness.
The Lord is our Healer, and the Word of God is our medicine. Proverbs 4:20, 22(AMPC) says,My son, attend to my words…for they are life to those who find them, healing and health to all their flesh.There is healing power in God’s Word, and the more you read and study it, the more you will get to know God as your healer.
Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. Psalm 103:2-3 NIV
“Healing takes time. So don’t get impatient and discouraged if you don’t “feel” everything right at once. God is in control, and He is doing a wonderful work in you and your life.”– Joyce Meyer
God’s Power Is for You
Your life in Christ is not a do-it-yourself project. In other words, you are not left on your own to solve your problems or meet life’s challenges in your own strength. God is with you. He is your Source.
As you grow in your personal relationship with God—spending time talking with Him and studying His Word—you progressively learn to look to God at all times, leaning on His strength rather than your own. You begin to understand that He is your unfailing Provider.
Because God is always with you, you have access to everything you need to be victorious in life. Peace, joy, confidence, strength, wisdom, and everything you need to become more like Jesus—it’s all available to you in Christ Jesus.
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5
Prayer
Father, Your Word says You know everything about us, including all of our pain and disappointments. Help us to begin receiving your unconditional love and healing for the wounded places in our life. In Jesus’ name, amen.
As long as you are born in this world,
you deserve all this every day.
Even if it's a plain old ordinary day,
And even if tomorrow is no different,
Life is still worth living.
The past is full of regrets and the future of uneasiness,
But do not let this ruin the present.
Make today dazzling.
You deserve it.
중학교 때, 주번(교실마다 청도당번이 있었다)이 칠판에 매일 명언을 한 구절씩 적었다.
그때 가장 충격적이었던 문구는,
"오늘은 어제 죽어간 사람이 그렇게도 살고 싶어했던 내일이다"
어린 나이에 그 말이 마음에 강하게 남았다.
아마 학업에 대한 스트레스로 친구들 사이에서 죽는 이야기들을 많이 할 때였고,
그런 뉴스들도 가끔씩 나오곤 했었다.
어떤 친구는 자살을 시도하기도 했었다.
살다보니 그때 안죽고 산것이 참 감사하다.
그뒤로 수많은 일들을 겪으면서 오늘까지 왔다.
좋은 일만 겪지도 않았고,
힘들 일만 겪지도 않았다.
인생이란 한마디로 정의하기 어려운 무엇이다.
누군가의 인생을 이렇다 저렇다 평가하는 것도 무의미하다.
인생은 그 인생을 산 본인만이 알 수 있기 때문이다.
오늘도 나는 생명을 받았다.
이 시간이 어제 죽어간 사람이 그렇게도 살고 싶어하던 시간이라면...
나는 오늘을 조금더 의미있게 살고 싶다.
누구나 힘든 일이 있다. - 물론 가끔 아닌것처럼 보이는 사람도 있지만.
대부분은 각자의 삶을 살아내느라 애쓰고 있다.
애쓰자.
그것이 내가 오늘 살아야 할 나의 삶이라면...
오늘이라는 삶에 감사하며.
암으로 투병중인 지인이 한 말이다.
"늙고 싶다."
그렇다. 늙는다는 것은 감사한 일이다.
그만큼 삶을 누렸다는 뜻이니.
그만큼 아픔을 이겨냈다는 뜻이니.
그만큼 사랑받고 사랑했다는 뜻이니.
삶을 살아내는 사람만이 누릴 수 있는 감사다.
오늘도 나와 함께하시는 분과!
When you pass through the water, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not be burned or scorched, nor will the flame kindle upon you. Isaiah 43:2
네가 물 가운데로 건너갈 때에, 내가 너와 함께하고, 네가 강을 건널 때에도 물이 너를 침몰시키지 못할 것이다. 네가 불 속을 걸어가도, 그을리지 않을 것이며, 불꽃이 너를 태우지 못할 것이다. 이사야 43:2
Thanks be to God!
Enjoying what we have!
I try to enjoy the blue skies, colorful trees, fresh air, nice breeze, lovely family, nice neighbors, and beautiful church not only the building but also godly people.