I know the plans Ihave for you declares the Lord.  Plans to prosper you, plans to give you a hope and a future.-Jeremiah 29:11

How many of you remember the Scrubbing Bubbles commercials?  The tail end of the commercial showed a bunch of animated bubbles circling around the drain.  

 

If were not careful, we too can experience the same thing.  What do I mean?  Often times, because of circumstances in our lives, we start dwelling on negative thoughts.  I call this “circling the drain!”

The longer we think about the circumstance the more these thoughts enter our minds.  Before we know it, the thoughts consume every part of our being.  Maybe you lost your job, received bad news from the doctor, were injured, etc.  Whatever the case, we begin to listen to the things the enemy tells us, instead of what God’s word says to us.  At this point, worry sets in, which adds a whole new dimension to things.   In the book of Philippians, we read:

Don’t worry about anything, instead pray about everything.  Tell God what you need and thank him for what he has done.  Then you will experience God’s peace, which surpasses anything we can understand.  His peace, will guard your heart and minds as you live in Christ Jesus our Lord. -verses 6-7

Are you interested in finding out more about God?   Most of us have at least one Bible in the house.  One of the ways that God speaks to us, is through His word (Bible).   When we read & meditate on the word, he speaks to us.  The first time it happens, we think to ourselves, “Did I just think that?”  Maybe you did, but maybe, it was God.  Rather than “circling the drain”, look up some verses in the Bible that address your situation.   The Bible has an answer for everything that you’re experiencing.  You can highlight the verses that speak to you, and then speak them aloud over your circumstance.

 

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.  The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.-2 Corinthians 5:17

As Christians, our lives should look different than those around us.   There should be no doubt in their minds that we are Christ followers.   So, what can we do, so others will take notice?  Pray!  Ask God for wisdom.

In addition, find ways to introduce God to those around you.  One of my favorite things to say during a conversation is “Praise God!”   Something so simple, that causes people to question why you said that.  I’ve also peaked curiosity by mentioning something that happened at church last weekend.  Many times, people will ask what church you attend, or want more information about it.  We’re all so hungry for something different, something to fill that emptiness inside us.  It’s funny, as some people’s whole demeanor will change, when they know that you’re a believer.  I’ve had people apologize for cussing around me or saying something degrading.   Glory to God when that happens!

In order for people to see Christ, they have to see something in us, that they don’t see in the world.

Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world.  1 Peter 2:12

Do you live your life on the fence?  Teetering back and forth between the world and Christianity.   I’ve followed Christ for years, and still find myself shifting, depending on who I’m around.

Being in outside sales the majority of my career, I was alway taught that there are two thing you should never discuss.  Politics & religion…. I’ve never looked at Christianity as religion, as it’s teaching is polar opposite.

I’ve always tried to live my life in a way that would cause others to take notice.  Have I got it all figured out?  Nope!  I’m a work in progress… I’m just thankful that I have God to walk me through it!

 

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton