Friday, June 20, 2014

The Narrow Gate


 “Enter through the narrow gate;
for the gate is wide and the way is broad
that leads to destruction, 
and there are many who enter through it. 
For the gate is small and the way is narrow
that leads to life, 
and there are few who find it." 
Matthew 7:13-14



Jesus said we should go through the narrow gate. What does He mean? He means that we shouldn't do things just because everyone else is doing them. We shouldn't follow the crowd, but follow Him. Just because your friends do something doesn't mean that you should. You will get into trouble eventually if you follow people without seeking the Lord for yourself.

You might get all kinds of people telling you what you should do and what you should think. When you watch television or go on the internet there will be advertisements and commercials trying to get you to want their stuff. Some people don't want to sell you stuff, but they want to get you to believe what they believe and think like them.

When you follow God's way it will lead to life. There may not be a lot of people on that path. You might feel like you are the only one sometimes that is looking to find the narrow gate and stay on the Lord's path. But it's worth it! Remember that God created the whole world and everything in it--even the people. He knows what's best no matter what!



Friday, June 6, 2014

Reflections

"For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face..."
1 Corinthians 13:12


A reflection in a pond isn't the real thing is it? When we look at what's real, we see the truth. Reflections are pretty, and the calmer the water is, the more clearly we can see the real thing in it. If you're looking to learn more about good things--like truth, wisdom and love-keep your heart and mind calm, and God will show you truth. Your life will become a beautiful reflection of Him!

Don't try so hard that you lose your peace.

Don't compare and compete with others, but be creative instead.

What seems like is better might not always good. 

What seems to be good might not always bring life.

Instead of trying to please someone, what about loving them?

When you've failed, it's not the end, you still have hope.

Instead of finding ways to always have fun, remember your clear conscious will keep you happy.

Instead of trying to force something to happen, have faith in God to make it go right.

Instead of making excuses, admit it when you've done wrong, and don't go that way again.

Instead of looking at what you don't have, look at what you do have and say thanks.

Instead of always asking God to do something for you, ask Him what you can do for Him.

When you think you can't, God says when you are with Him, you can.