Be kind...

Jesus won the victory

"... they looked toward the desert, and there was the glory of the Lord appearing in the cloud."

Exodus 16:10

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We think of the desert as hopelessness, despair, fear, darkness, rage, anger, let-down, gloom... hell.  However, it is time to change our thinking, it is time to look at the desert through the eyes of our heart; through the eyes of the Spirit of God - Jesus.  Jesus conquered hell for us and he gave us the power to do the same.  Therefore, stand and look at the desert before you;  smile big and bold, and know that you know this: Gods glory is in the midst of it, waiting for you to see it, grab it, and glorify his name with it.  

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Get rid of the rage

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you."

Ephesians 4:31-32

Forgive - Be Free

Clean out your closet!

"Prepare for God's arrival!...

Smooth out the ruts,

clear out the rocks.

Then God's bright glory will shine

and everyone will see it." 

Isaiah 40:3-5 MSG

Clean out your inner closet: your darkened heart and soul; the hurt and pain from yesterday, the bitterness you've been holding on to, the hate, anger, and resentment that brings you to tears, and the past mistakes you can't change.  It's a new day and it is time to move on.  So, embrace love, forgive those who have hurt you, forgive yourself, accept your mistakes - choose to see them as stepping stones to your future, leave resentment, hate and anger by the wayside, and let God come shining through.  

My friend, it is time to move on and live your life the way God intended.  He loves you so much!

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Your new, real self in Christ

The moment we decide to call ourselves children of the Most High God, is the moment we must immediately begin to pursue these characteristics written by Paul in Colossians (3:3, 8-15).  These pursuits must begin at the deepest part of our most innermost souls:

Since you have died, and your new, real life is hidden with Christ in God, put away and rid yourselves completely of all these things: anger, rage, bad feeling toward others, curses and slander, and foulmouthed abuse and shameful utterances, and lying.  Instead, put on behavior marked by tenderhearted pity and mercy, kind feeling, a lowly opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, and patience which is tireless and long suffering, and has the power to endure whatever comes with good temper.

So, even if you outwardly proclaim your salvation to the world, God knows your soul, and that is what will determine eternal life, or to eternal death - the choice is yours.  However, if your choice is for eternal life with Christ, then characteristics need to follow suite, and pursued with all might.  

Therefore, make a point to be more like Christ everyday - I guarantee your life will never be the same, and you will become like a fine wine... getting better and better everyday.