One-minute read.
God’s Spirit strengthens and encourages us. Putting the Lord first in our lives means we care more about His thoughts than anyone else. For instance, lying. Many people lie because they think it will make things easier, but it never does.
During my tenure as a small group coordinator, I had an issue with one of the groups that resulted from the leader’s lie. When the people involved came to me with their concerns, I quickly learned of the false tale that caused the relational problem. We resolved the conflict once the truth came out, but the pain and heartache didn’t have to occur.
If the leader had told the truth in the first place, the group members wouldn’t have experienced the pain. But because the person thought more of what others would believe than God’s commands, they lied, and people got hurt.
Every day, we choose to follow God or the world. Chasing after worldly approval leads to heartache. When we choose the Creator, we have the comfort of His Spirit to help us persevere, and He multiplies our efforts.
Prayer:
Lord,
Thank You for giving us Your Spirit to guide, direct, and comfort us. Please help us choose You today and every day. Let us execute Your commands as we strive to love You and others well.
IJNIP. Amen
