A Good Example

What does it mean to follow someone's example? Is it as simple as taking note of how they live, speak, act and then trying to emulate that? How do we know that their example is the right one to follow as there are plenty of people who aren't good examples?

When we turn to the Scriptures, we find the charge to follow the example of two extremely influential people - Jesus and Paul. 

"I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you" - John 13:5

"Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." - 1 Corinthians 11:1

Thoughts: How good are we at following Jesus' example?

Albert Schweitzer - "A good example has twice the value of good advice."

Living in Grace

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Definition of the Soul

"No one can give a definition of the soul. But we know what it feels like. The soul is the sense of something higher than ourselves, something that stirs in us thoughts, hopes, aspirations which go out to the world of goodness, truth, and beauty. The soul is a burning desire to breathe in this world of light and never to lose it - to remain children of the light." - 'Reverence For Life', 1933.

In answering this really complex issue of the soul, I think that Albert Schweitzer gives us a great starting point. It is our soul that connects with the heart of God and inspires us to remain as Children of God. None us of knows that the soul actually looks like, but we know it is there.

Deuteronomy 4:29 - But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.

What are your thoughts on the Soul? How have you been able to understand it?

Living in Grace

D3LM3

Thoughts on Thankfulness

Today we celebrated Thanksgiving Sunday in our Church Community. It was a pleasure and privilege to hear so many encouraging testimonies of Thankfulness. Keeping with this theme, I have included a few lovely quotes. Enjoy your day and remember to be THANKFUL, even if it is for at least one thing.

"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit." - Albert Schweitzer

"When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude." - Gilbert K. Chesterton

“Rest and be thankful.” - William Wordsworth

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - "Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."

Living in Grace
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Serving its purpose

Everything has a purpose!
Usually things are designed to serve an effective purpose - no matter how big or small it may seem, everything should serve it's purpose.

"The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others." -

Albert Schweitzer 

Exodus 9:16 - "But I have spared you for a purpose—to show you my power and to spread my fame throughout the earth."

Take a look at a few of the following examples and then add your own.

A lid on the toothpaste keeps the paste soft.
A spray paint tin contains enough paint to do a job.
A cover protects a cellphone.
A post-it note sticks to a book or piece of paper (usually).
A computer cable allows power to flow to your laptop/tablet.
A indicator on the car helps us tell others where we are turning.
A coffee mug holds a good cup of hot brew.
A belt keeps our jeans from slipping off.

So, what is YOUR purpose? What did God design you for? Unless we discover what our purpose is, I believe that we will be frustrated with life. We will feel as if something is missing and this will lead to discontentment.

Psalm 57:2 - I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfil his purpose for me.

Living in Grace
D3LM3