instead of "Do, Be, Have"
For most of our life we may abide by the theory that if we "Do" a good job we will "be" successful and "have" the things we want. Countless hours and energy can be expended as we neglect ourselves, and others, chasing corporate and social illusions. Do, be, have. Those of us in the workforce realize it isn't that simple. Have you spent a lifetime doing hard work to be successful and are still barely making ends meet? Or have you excelled to have a plethora of expensive things, which have taught you that expensive things cost far more than their obvious price tag and are seldom worth the cost of acquisition or maintenance.
Some of us have learned there is a void in our being that no amount of doing or having can fill. The void can only be filled by communicating with the one who created us.
What if we broke away from society's mantra of " do, be, have" and shouted a new mantra "pray, be, serve"?
I dare say that if we were shouting "pray, be, serve" instead of "do, be, have" mobs of young people would not be attacking strangers for no reason in the "knock out game". They would be finding ways to help others instead of harm them.
Some may see the mantra "pray, be, serve" as a weak way of living. Oh contraire, God instructs us to daily put on our armour and stand firm. To actively participate and be passionate about His plan for our lives.
"Pray", spend time with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, praise Him, listen to Him, read His word in the Bible, feel His never-ending unconditional love, pray for others. "Be" the loving unique soul He created each of us to be, He wrote a letter of instruction to us, it's called the Bible. "Serve" Him by using our talents to help others, give freely and joyfully of our time and resources.
Sincerely open your heart to Jesus and you will immediately understand the difference He can make in your life. If He is knocking on the door of your heart, let Him in. Do it now.
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