It's a tad late to wish a Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily. I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
Food for thought this week.
This is statements coming from the book "Crazy Love" not a judgmental attitude of any kind. Just food for our thoughts this week.
Lukewarm Christians tend to choose what is popular over what is right when they are in conflict. They desire to fit in both at church and outside the church; they care more about what people think of their actions (like church attendance and giving) than what God thinks of their hearts and lives.
"Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets". Luke 6:26
"I know your deeds, you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead." Rev. 3:1
Lukewarm people rarely share their faith with their neighbors, coworkers, or friends. They do not want to be rejected, nor do they want to make people uncomfortable by talking about private issues like religion.
"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven". Matt. 10-32-33)
Food for thought can choke us can't it? Let us all be in prayer and ask God to help us NOT to BE a lukewarm Christian. I am praying...are you?
This is statements coming from the book "Crazy Love" not a judgmental attitude of any kind. Just food for our thoughts this week.
Lukewarm Christians tend to choose what is popular over what is right when they are in conflict. They desire to fit in both at church and outside the church; they care more about what people think of their actions (like church attendance and giving) than what God thinks of their hearts and lives.
"Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets". Luke 6:26
"I know your deeds, you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead." Rev. 3:1
Lukewarm people rarely share their faith with their neighbors, coworkers, or friends. They do not want to be rejected, nor do they want to make people uncomfortable by talking about private issues like religion.
"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven". Matt. 10-32-33)
Food for thought can choke us can't it? Let us all be in prayer and ask God to help us NOT to BE a lukewarm Christian. I am praying...are you?
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
I really enjoyed that book, too. I want to always be willing to share HIM with others...which was I started Jeremiah 29:11, at His prompting...to share HIM with others!!! Yes, I pray that I don't mislead or misrepresent...but do all for HIS glory!
ReplyDeleteCrazy Love is a great book giving a great message!!
ReplyDeleteJust this morning I was trying to decide what book I should read. Crazy Love came to my mind. Thanks for this post. That will be my next read!
ReplyDeleteGreat words today, Cindy. No, no, I don't want to be a lukewarm Christian either. The older I get the more I realize how my live can be a witness to other and I do want Jesus to shine through me!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Shelia ;)
I haven't read that book, but I totally agree with the sentiments. That was the whole thrust of Christ's teaching, from the sermon on the mount right on through. It's about something deeper and more abiding that going through the motions.
ReplyDeleteI pray that I am that deeper and more abiding Christian, and when I fail (and I'm prone to with this sin nature of mine) I thank Him for redirecting my paths.
Great food for thought from a compelling book. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteGreat food for thought Miss Cindy.
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Cindy - this is a wonderful reminder to let our faith lead the cart! This has been a greater challenge to me since I removed myself from more mainstream public school enrichment venues and am focusing in on my passion for the Christian homeschooling family - no more beating around the bush with academics and God - leaving the paycheck to Him!
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Kathy
Think this is a book I might want to check out
ReplyDeleteI will have to add that book to my must read list. Some great thoughts, Cindy. I do not want to be a lukewarm Christian either and thank you for the reminder to pray about that. I want to be a bright shining light for Jesus.
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