Yesterday in my writting to you I said that I thought it would be a good idea for me to go over my thoughts in yesterday's blog with someone whom I consider able to give sage advice.
If you remember I wrote: I have done some little things for a young friend of mine, and not heard one word of appreciation...maybe this bothers me because I was reared with very good manners, and perhaps this is a reflection of a poor self worth on my part, I am not sure, I will have to discuss this with some wise people I know and get some various opinions. Okay so yesterday when I went to church to help out I had an opportunity to visit with my dear friend Vicki. And I went over my grievance if you would and this is what she told. Kirsten I understand that it is really nice to receive the recognition, but, not one good thing you do goes un-noticed by God. And here are some scriptures for anyone else out there that my be feeling unapprecaited...
Matthew 5:16
If you remember I wrote: I have done some little things for a young friend of mine, and not heard one word of appreciation...maybe this bothers me because I was reared with very good manners, and perhaps this is a reflection of a poor self worth on my part, I am not sure, I will have to discuss this with some wise people I know and get some various opinions. Okay so yesterday when I went to church to help out I had an opportunity to visit with my dear friend Vicki. And I went over my grievance if you would and this is what she told. Kirsten I understand that it is really nice to receive the recognition, but, not one good thing you do goes un-noticed by God. And here are some scriptures for anyone else out there that my be feeling unapprecaited...
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
1 Timothy 5:25
In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.
James 2: 14
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? (An instruction to do good deeds)
James 3: 13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
This last verse from James is my personal favorite...by doing your (my) good deeds without expecting a thank you or a praise of any kind...because you are really doing these good deeds as unto God...and only if you are acting in the flesh do you need that extra, "Slap on the Back" or verbal, "Thank you."
Well folks, that is it for today...many things to do, and instead of telling you to just be a blessing I think I will ask you all to be a blessing, but to also do a good deed today and don't look for any appreciation...do this with a humble spirit, as unto God.
Thanks again for sharing! We're doing a Bible study on the book of James by John MacArthur, and the ideas are SO practical yet almost painful!! It's hard for me to remember to claim God's promises instead of the worldly ones, and I think it's because His view of time is so different than our limited one. You said it well, "with a humble spirit" and wow that's the attitude least evident in our culture. Praying for a lovely weekend!! Judi
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