So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’ ”
Luke 10:27 (NKJV)
There have been references uttered in my circle of friends about my being overly “religious.” Even some family members refer to me about being “pious,” and having no tolerance for contrary issues outside my religious parameters of acceptance.
Let me just say, although I don’t agree with the description of my character, I do agree with my “loving God,” to heights in which a lot of people may not relate. I am speaking about those who have a “luke-warm” or “mediocre” love for God.
Now, hang on. I’m not saying I’m “better” than anyone else, I’m just saying I don’t ascribe to their comments. I do say, and openly admit that I am “on fire” for God, and His Word, and His love.
Ostensibly, I don’t think I’m “religious,” because that word conjures up pictures of fire and brimstone. That is kind of what that word connotes for me, and probably the majority of individuals.
I am a woman of faith, and believe in God’s Omnipotence, Sovereign power, and His Holy Word. And I choose to follow Him unconditionally, and acknowledge Him in all that I do, say, and believe.
I also feel very blessed when others refer to me as such, because in a way some individuals mock my belief, and faith. So, I refer to Jesus saying, “be exceedingly glad when others mock you for my sake.” So, I am in fact joyful and thrilled being known as a “Bible Thumper” or “Religious” one of the group. No problems here.
The facts are pure and simple.
I love Jesus!
I love Jehovah!
And I love how He loves me!
Do you know how much Jesus loves you?
Do you smile if others refer to you as a “Religious” fanatic for Jesus?
If you do, “be glad, be exceedingly glad.”
“Father, thank You for loving me, may I always be in awe of Your Omnipotence, Your Sovereign Power, and know You are always in control, may I do all for You today and forever, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Matthew 5:11-12
Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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