Good Morning!! Our whole reason for being here on earth, is for relationship. First, with our Creator (we were created to glorify Him!). And then with those around us (fellowship with family and friends as members to form the Body). Bearing one's self, is a scary thing to do. Submit our lives to God,...and draw close to Him,...so that he might use us as instruments of righteousness. And it's not easy sharing and giving of ourselves with those around us either. Will they accept us,...or will they reject us when they find out who we really are?
You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.—Psalm 139:3 (NIV)
Our desire is to be known and loved anyway,...no matter who we are or what we're doing. The fear of rejection makes it hard to reach out,...though, deep down inside each one of us, the longing to be known and accepted never goes away. We must continue to put aside our sinful natures and seek relationship with God,...as he seeks relationship with us. And to live out this example as we strive to know and be known by others here on earth.
Reach out and touch someone,
...it can bring relief and healing to you both,...as it glorifies God.
Father God, we thank You for meeting us right where we are,...and for loving us, even more than we could love ourselves. Help us to be better, at reflecting Your love, for a lonely, fearful world. Amen.
"If we’re not on guard against evil ,...we’ll find ourselves being influenced by evil."
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