We learn from Scripture that the most important thing in the whole world is to LOVE the LORD our GOD with all our heart and with all our mind....and our neighbor as ourselves. I believe that we through a variety of ways have gotten this thing all twisted and most of us are approaching this totally BACKWARDS....we start with ourselves.....then we think of those around us...what they do, what they say, how it affects us, what they should say and not say, what they did wrong and the whole enchilada. That is how we determine life....me first...then how my neighbor (those around me....family, church, community etc) treat me....and then we continue our journey backwards....when all of this does not work out....we try to figure this out with our mind...and then if that does not work....we try to engage our heart....and last, if we ever get around to it....we acknowledge God. Have we ever gotten things wrong!!!! May the Holy Spirit change our hearts that we get it right!!! GOD - my heart - my mind - neighbor - myself.....and not the other way ariound.
4 comments:
I needed that today. Thank you for your wise words that are steeped in the Scriptures. Love you. Melanie
AMEN!!!! Thank you Rakel for your encouragement to get first things first. :)
Amen from me too! Let us keep our eyes fixed on Him, and live for our audience of 1!
You's a good woman, Rakel.
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