God's Son, Christ, gave us two simple rules to live by: love God and love people. Our whole life should be lived around those two principles. It seems like such an easy list to keep and follow, but I slip up on many occasions every day.
Emerson, in his most well-known essay "Self-Reliance", urges his readers toward independence in their thoughts and through their actions. To a certain extent this is very wise advice and serves as the foundation for the American dream, but I can only go so far relying on myself. I need people to help me and guide me along the way. Most of all, I need Christ and the Holy Spirit working in me if I am to get anywhere.
When I use my own steam I continually fall away from God, wondering why His blessings take so long to appear. I also treat people around me like enemies, either ignoring them or talking down to them. Either way, I refuse to show the compassion and "agape' love that Christ modeled and desires to see in me. It is only with His presence in my life and by my side that I am able to even approach being a decent human.
Lord, I ask you to continue to renew me and draw me to yourself. Bless me with Your love and allow me to use my gifts and talents to bless those around me. Thank you for always being there when I need You and never giving up on me.
Emerson, in his most well-known essay "Self-Reliance", urges his readers toward independence in their thoughts and through their actions. To a certain extent this is very wise advice and serves as the foundation for the American dream, but I can only go so far relying on myself. I need people to help me and guide me along the way. Most of all, I need Christ and the Holy Spirit working in me if I am to get anywhere.
When I use my own steam I continually fall away from God, wondering why His blessings take so long to appear. I also treat people around me like enemies, either ignoring them or talking down to them. Either way, I refuse to show the compassion and "agape' love that Christ modeled and desires to see in me. It is only with His presence in my life and by my side that I am able to even approach being a decent human.
Lord, I ask you to continue to renew me and draw me to yourself. Bless me with Your love and allow me to use my gifts and talents to bless those around me. Thank you for always being there when I need You and never giving up on me.
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