DAILY GRACE, MONDAY MAY 22ND, 2023.
VIEWING LIFE FROM GOD’S LENS
TEXT: MATTHEW 6:33
VERSE OF THE DAY:
_“HOW LONG WILL YOU JUDGE UNJUSTLY AND SHOW PARTIALITY TO THE WICKED? VINDICATE THE WEAK AND FATHERLESS; DO JUSTICE TO THE AFFLICTED AND DESTITUTE. RESCUE THE WEAK AND NEEDY”- PSALM 82:2-4 (NASB)._
Some people approach life as a competition. As Charles Darwin concluded in his theory of evolution, it is a “survival of the fittest.” Those employing this philosophy feel it is necessary to fight or be trampled. Some justify anything to get ahead or gain an advantage. They willingly distort and deceive, manipulate and bend the rules.
Even Christians can be trapped in this attitude. Thinking like the world, we can become willing to compromise our convictions.
The Bible reminds us that God wants us to trust Him. We should always do what is right and apply His principles in every situation. Remember that if we seek first His Kingdom, we can be confident that He will provide all our needs (Matthew 6:33).
The Bible tells us God looks for people with this level of trust and commitment, who are concerned more about His Kingdom than personal rewards. He is seeking those who stand for eternal values, are ready to fight for what is right, and are moved with compassion.
How you define life determines your destiny. Your perspective will influence how you invest your time, spend your money, use your talents, and value your relationships. It determines your expectations, your values, your relationships, your goals, and your priorities. For instance, if you think life is a party, your primary value in life will be having fun. If you see life as a race, you will value speed and will probably be in a hurry much of the time. If you view life as a marathon, you will value endurance. If you see life as a battle or a game, winning will be very important to you.
Ask God to give you His perspective on life and the world. Ask Him to. free you from pride and give you a greater concern for righteousness, justice, and truth. Ask Him to give you a burden for souls and to be more concerned about reaching the lost. Pray that you might use the resources He has given you to meet the needs of others and spread the Gospel.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, free me from deception. Help me to be sensitive to the needs of others. Give me a burden for souls in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
BIBLE IN 365 DAYS:
Isa 23
1 John 1
ACTION POINT:
THE WAY YOU SEE LIFE SHAPES YOUR LIFE.
