Last Sunday, at church, the Pastor focused on the "small" things in life. The small things that REALLY get to us, the small things that can RUIN our day. He also said it was the "small" things that really revealed our true character...ugh oh...
I truly felt like this one was for me, I get so focused on the little things, and totally let them get me down, but I never realized that all the little things that I let affect me are also having an affect on my Testimony.
Daily I need to protect my testimony. To be more aware of how I am presenting myself as a Christ follower...because people are always watching...
So, I thought I would pass along some tips on how to protect your testimony:
#1. Nothing is too small for prayer..(for me this was traffic, dogs & food)
Pray for the "small" things, pray about ALL things
#2. Expect disappointment (but be ready for it) prepare your heart to be flexible
#3. Daily consider Gods care (for you) make daily time for Him in order to be sustained though out the day
#4. Don't let your anger get the best of you
#5. Remember the BIG things God has done (praise Him for His faithfulness to you)
So this week I am committing to Protecting my Testimony; specifically in the small things...
I'll keep you posted on my progress!
Small things really reveal true character, may my true character be like HIS character.
Jeremiah 29:11 The Message I'll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.
Philippians 4:8-9
whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
1 comment:
I agree and I thank you for your tips. I've been getting angry every time I get a migraine lately and not appreciating the medication that eventually takes away the pain, or anything else in that day. I end up fretting over all I can't get done and even that I can't exercize and will get fatter. Looking at the "bright side" right? I have so much to be thankful for and God's grace is so full to overlook my bad attitude and still love me and be ready to call to me from his word and lift me up. The wind is blowing in the trees and the sun is shining. It's a beautiful day. I don't have to go to work. I can relax and let myself off the hook of all the pressures, real or imagined that are in my head. I want to be a testimony of God's grace. And I want to pass it on to others, too. Love you, Carey, MOM
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