"Don't hold in your anger or leave things unspoken..."
"Have what you want, but want what you have.."
"It's not who you knew, and it's not what you did, it's how you live."
-a few lyrics from How you Live, by Point of Grace
This week I've been focusing more on feeding my soul and mind. I upped my quiet time and Bible Study. I've been reading the book Job: A Man of Heroic Endurance and listening to the Named by God, Bible Study.
Today I was listening to the Point of Grace song, It's how you live and a few lyrics really grabbed my attention. This song also ties into the things I've been studying.
"Don't hold in your anger or leave things unspoken..."
Ephesians 4:31-32 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 in Christ God forgave you.
Forgiving doesn't mean forgetting. Forgiveness doesn't mean reconciliation either. Forgiveness is for you. Forgiveness is so you can let go, grow, and not become bitter.
"Have what you want, but want what you have.."
Satan wants you to think the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. He wants you to overlook your free will and freedoms. He likes to plant doubts. He is the father of lies. He wants to create a foothold so you will sin. The grass is not greener. Be grateful and cultivate what you have.
"It's not who you knew, and it's not what you did, it's how you live."
Breathe life and love into the relationships and people God brings into your life. Tell the truth in love. Be a good listener. No one has all the answers, if you honestly don't know the proper advice to give, just say I don't know. If someone is in pain and/or grieving, don't add insult to injury, just show up. Keep healthy boundaries. Pray for your family and the people in your community. Focus on the good in your life and be thankful. Spend time with your loved ones. Life is short live it well, body, mind, and soul.
-helmschick
