Life Verse
Do you have a verse that rises above all others when you think about Scripture? Is there a verse that sets your heart on fire, that causes your mind to burn with passion and intensity?
When I take time to pause and consider the legacy I want to leave my children, my fervent prayer is that they would have a grasp for the whole of my life within the context of this verse:
John 10:10 [Jesus is speaking] The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Some versions of Scripture will translate the last phrase as "and have it abundantly." A full and abundant life . . . CARPE DIEM . . . We have the chance, the opportunity, and the privilege to live without fear of what may come.
What does it mean to grasp hold of the abundant life that is offered by Christ to us? How should I be living? How can I demonstrate this attitude, this reality to my children. When the end of my days come upon me, will they be able to say that I held this promise of Jesus close to my heart and lived from it?
My prayer is that my children would come to understand what an abundant life is before God. I hope and pray that those who come into contact with me will find a joy and zest for life that cannot be explained without an understanding of who God is!
Do you have a verse that speaks to your heart . . . at the deepest point of who you are? I encourage you to search your heart. Seek Truth and Life and I believe that within the intimate setting of your heart, God will draw you to Himself. In drawing you to Himself, He will reveal a verse or part of a verse that is a central truth about who you are.
posted by Ready Right Arm of God @ 10:45 AM
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Philip. 2:5-11 (ESV)
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, [6] who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, [7] but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, [8] he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. [9] Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, [10] so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, [11] and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philip. 2:14-18 (ESV)
Do all things without grumbling or questioning, [15] that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, [16] holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. [17] Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. [18] Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
Probably the first verse that always comes to my mind is "to have the same attitude as Christ" as the goal of my life... the role of a servant and pouring out my life for others and a servant and being a "no body" (no reputation) giving up everything for the sake of the cross.
Another verse that always comes to my mind as "a first verse that come to mind" is Philip. 1:21 (ESV)
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
What does it mean "for me to live is Christ?" very profound...is that the complete aura of my life. Is my every being, motive, priority, value system centered around Christ?
And along this same subject...another primary verse of my life is Philip. 4:11-13 (ESV)
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. [12] I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. [13] I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
So many times you hear the verse of Phil 4:13 as a "power of positive thinking" verse when in its context it says I have learned how to go without, I have learned to how to have plenty, and I have learned how to be content in either case...that is not an ability within the natural man and can only come from the mercies and grace of God... I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me... I can be content no matter my circumstances.
Regards... Mr Dic
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