This might be the shortest verse we memorize all year; it also might be the hardest to implement and put into practice. If you have done life without arguing or complaining, and have children that do not grumble and whine, 🛑stop and email me the secret right now! EVERYONE struggles with this. Some more than others. Just like with everything else, this takes PRACTICE. Last week, we focused on doing EVERYTHING with excellence as if we were doing it for the Lord. (Because we are!!! Everything we do can be an act of worship, service, and obedience!) I knew we would need that mindset going into this week. I have always wanted everything I do to be done with excellence, but I must confess, I often grumble my way to the finish line.
AND… if you know me, you know I’ve never backed down from a good argument!
Being a follower of Christ isn’t about self discovery, fulfilling your heart’s deepest desires, and seeing all your big dreams come true. This is a popular WORLD view that the devil has used to take the focus off of God. So sneaky. Being a follower of Christ looks like OBEDIENCE. Matthew 6:24 says we are to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow HIM.
I could give example after example and speak to your heart all day… but I’ll leave you with the short version: DO THE THINGS. DO THEM WELL. NO COMPLAINING. NO ARGUING.
Think about how Christ will shine through you when others see your hard work being done to the best of your ability without one complaint or argument.. Each morning this week, I want you to ask God to help you recognize when you start to argue or complain, so you can stop and practice obedience to Him!
This week’s phone screen and notecard are available to download below, as well as the last 4 weeks review page!
Know you are loved,
