Romans 14:8
If we live, we live to the Lord: and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
What of Today’s Verse…
One of the incredible realizations we can have as Christians is that our relationship with the Lord can be eternal. As long as we seek after him, he is always there and no one can separate us from his love. Even when we die, we go to be with the Lord. When we sleep in death, we are still “in the Lord.” Everything we have on earth is temporary except our love for the Lord Jesus and those with whom we share that love!
Let us Pray:
Almighty God, thank you so much for binding yourself to our world in Jesus and binding me close to you through his Lordship in my life. I look forward to the day when the Lord who I kneel to worship today will be recognized by all the living and the dead as the One True Lord. I pledge to you Father, that I will live this day to honor him and by honoring him, honor you. In his name I pray. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
Is it?
Watch out for “is.” It can be very limiting. Thinking and saying that something “is” a certain way, puts you in danger of ignoring all the other possibilities.
When you make a statement like “this is impossible” it cuts off all your options. Many things which once were considered impossible have now become routine. Rather than concluding that “this is impossible” try asking “what would make this possible?”
The next time you find yourself saying “this is” or “they are” or “I am” consider that there may indeed be many other possibilities. Rephrase the statement into a question and observe how it opens your mind. Instead of saying “I am no good at selling” ask “How can I improve my selling skills?” Instead of thinking “I’m an expert at Java” ask “What more could I learn about Java?”
In a world where change is one of the few certainties, don’t let yourself be trapped by “is.” Open yourself to the possibilities.
