Don't miss...

There are many things in life that we must face each day, and one of them is the difficulty to remain the same Christian person 100% of the time.  Anyone I know will tell you that this is a struggle, and I can admit that it is difficult for me, as well.  We have, sometimes, only one opportunity to share Christ with people that we meet...

"Just don't miss now."

"Don't Miss Now" by downhere

I wrestle with the right responses that I know I should have, because the flesh usually wants to respond exactly opposite to the Spirit (Romans 7:15-24).  It is certainly not the easy topic to tackle... especially when we think about how easily we allow our guard to slip while we are at home.  We become relaxed and allow the mind to drift, and before we can catch ourselves, we've said something we shouldn't have to the most important people in our lives.  Or, if not words, we have used a tone that should not have been present.  Sometimes, this battle to maintain control is not an easy one to win, because the world will tell you that you don't need to have your guard up when you're at home with your family... but God will tell you that your family is where you should be on guard against the enemy at your fullest potential, because THAT is where the enemy will strike.

"You know the reward is rich if you persist through the darkest battles."

"Don't Miss Now" by downhere

We have seen that He calms our storms, and that He is burdening us with the things that we know we should do, and that He is fashioning us into what we were meant to be... and we have seen that He bled and died for us, was tempted for us, stands on the precipice of difficulty with us, and empowers us to move forward by His grace.  We know that He is the only thing worthy of the descriptor "awesome."  And yet for all these things we know, we still fall short at times... well, at least, I do. 

But more than that, what happens when we are successful in other areas?  Do we still view those moments as trials?  Can it be said of you that you consider how well you win to be just as important a test as how well you lose?  For instance, if you are working toward a goal and you achieve it, is it you that won?  Do you place glory upon yourself for being good enough?  Or do you give glory to the Father?  Granted, there are things at which we are all blessed to be successful, and we do well in them because God has given us those talents.  There are also times when it is perfectly fine to celebrate victory and/or accomplishment.  But in your heart of hearts, do you thank God for being with you? 

"All that you're working for can blind you to the treasures all around you.  Don't miss these moments, please."

"Don't Miss Now" by downhere

Again, Christian, do not doubt that you are not alone.  God is with you, and the difficulties you face are the same ones that all of us face (1 Corinthians 10:13).  Our goal is to live a life that honors Christ (Colossians 3:5) in all things, whether good or bad, in joy and in sorrow.  The question is, are you actively aiming at the bull's-eye?

Remember: Just don't miss now.

God bless you all!!!