I love this quote. I found it on Pinterest, and I really think it sums up how we as Christians are supposed to lead by example in life. I think we forget that we are surrounded by people all day long who are looking to someone who will give them some sort of direction, some idea of who they should be. As humans, we're so easily influenced by the world and society, and we look to other people for validation and acceptance. We forget though, that we should be looking to God for the love and acceptance we crave so badly. He can satisfy this need and want so much better than any material thing we look to.
God loves us so much so He sent His only son to die for us. He knew everything about us before the universe was even created (Psalm 139:13-14). He knows our every thought and worry, every doubt and fear. And He has a perfect plan for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11). We need to live fully for God, and show His love to everyone around us- we need to shine His Light. You may be the only image of Christ that someone sees in a day, so what do you want them to see?
People are always watching and listening, even if you don't realize it. They'll look to you for how to speak, dress, and act. Make sure that they're seeing Christ in you, and that they wonder what you have, and then show them. <3
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down before the right hand of the throne of God."~ Hebrews 12:1-2
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