Just a few wonderful things to share from the past two days.
We watched a video by these two guys who perform Christian skits on various topics. This particular one is called God's Chisel. It focuses on the necessary truth of being the work of God and accepting His will. One line that I connected with the most was, "How can you work on your character when you are so concerned with your appearance to others?" Isn't that such a beautiful truth? What a simple reminder in a very self centered society that our focus should be centered on God and NOT ourselves. Through Him, our character will be strengthened. This in turn makes our appearance to others even more beautiful and more powerful. What better way to lead others to Christ than by modeling our lives after Him? Allow God to chisel out your imperfections and your sins to make you into His masterpiece. You are made in His perfect image, and He will constantly remind you that you are more than worth it.
Then, to bring it all home... here is the reading from last night's prayer during the Liturgy of the Hours;
"Stay sober and alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, solid in your faith." -1 Peter 5:8-9
We all struggle with being devoured by the devil. However, be reminded that we are an image of God. When a young girl breaks up with a boyfriend, it is typical for her to tear up a picture as she cannot physically hurt the boy itself. Similarly, the devil tears US up as we are an image of God. Satan cannot tear up God, so it resorts to tearing us up and beating us down. Stay strong and use God as your refuge. He will always lead you down the correct path and keep you away from evil.
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