June 22, 2008
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Growth & Influence
The inescapable reality is that
pleasant,
mundane
or difficult,
every situation
or circumstance
is a unique opportunity,
entrusted to us
by our Father
for personal spiritual growth
and sharing Him with others
through our words,
actions
and the way we relate to life.
Our lives endlessly exert
a powerful influence
on those our lives touch.
What will your influence be today?
(Phil 1:12-14)
Comments (10)
Thank you for this reminder. My influence today..... I pray that I will show patience and grace. I am leaning on the verse that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
Lord, help me to remember this....everything I do, think, or speak makes a difference spiritually for me and/or for others! Thank you for the reminder.
oh, dear Colleen, always ever reminding us of what the Lord is doing in our lives. blessings on the rest of your day today and the week to come.
I think we too often forget that we do have a sphere of influence. There are those who are watching our lives, although they may be unknown to us. May God help us to so live that those who are following in our footsteps, will follow us straight to Heaven. God bless ~Judy
may others see Jesus and not me...
What a wonderful post!
Amen!
Sometimes being a sahm I feel like I am invisible and forget that there are those around me needing to see Jesus!
You know, Jesse and I just heard a sermon this morning talking about the influence parents have over their own children. They watch us. How we respond and react to things that come our way is what forms our children.
Sometimes I think I am more worried about being a good example for Christ in public and forget the impact (the stronger impact) I have in my own home!
It's all about Him. Thank you for this beautiful reminder!
Great verse.
This devotion really hit me today -- I shall reread it each day this week -- I really want it to take root in my heart. Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Laurie
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