To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people-robbers, evildoers, adulterers-or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’ “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Connecting to God is crucial to those of faith; and connecting with God is tantamount to eternal rewards living with Him for all eternity. How can we do this?
As it states in Luke 18:9-14, one prime example is to be “humble in attitude and spirit” to praise and proclaim His glory in all that we endeavor to take on in life; through actions, words, and the trust and love we have in our heart for the Father, our God almighty. When we aspire to walk the path that is narrow, and leads to all things pertaining to Christ, we are adhering to His ways and thereby the result will inherently be “spiritual growth.”
Connecting to God through people, animals, creatures big and small, and even through an appreciation of the beauty of this planet, skies, flowers, mountains, sea, green fields, we are part of Him in all that we see and do.
When we do all things unto the LORD, we are giving Him the praise and glory that He is so worthy to receive.
When we proclaim His glory by reading and believing in His word, we are solidifying our belief and our faith grows…by hearing the word of God.
We are all part of a huge family in Christ; whether we realize it or not…we are “all” His, and He is ours. Although, sadly there are some who don’t understand this, or choose not to believe, we still are all connected by God, through all things made.
This season of love in Christ, open up to others in ways that might seem strange, go outside your comfort zone if you feel Him knocking on your heart to do so. This is the first step of “connecting” in deeper ways, and ways that will please Him.
He loves you…don’t you want to please Him?
Well, begin by opening up His Love letter to us.
He will show you the way, the life, and the truth. Amen.
“Hallelujah and Praise you Lord for all You are and all that you do for your children, since the beginning of time, and continue to do, You are still in control, on the throne, and we worship You, glorify You now and always, in Jesus precious name, Amen.”
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Thank you Pam!
You are a great sister in Christ and such a wonderful encourager!
Blessings~