Ephesians

I have been reading The book of Ruth and Ephesians and I have been reminded of how some things in my life have such room for improvement. Of course we all have some room and we wouldn't be human if we didn't. But, to read about how Christians not only need to talk the talk but, walk the walk. We have to sharpen one another like you sharpen blades of an ax. By not only living in a way that people will be touched and blessed but,to do so in a way thats appeasing to others. Wouldn't it be nice to have someone say, Man, she is a living like I want to live. No, I'm not talking about living with material things. But in spirit-I'm telling you its contagious. I am not talking about being so successful or wealthy and people want what you have. I'm talking about having wealth and riches in your spirit. The way you love and live for Christ. Where people want to be around you for your positive and enriching way of living life.
We so many times go to church, pray and worship. Just to walk out the door and do what "we" want to do. Not what God wants us to. We want to be in control of our own lives! We want to make our decisions based on what is in it for us. But, we aren't in charge of our lives. And the sooner we learn this the better life will be. Most non believers will say being around a person that calls themselves Christians to find out they are hypocritical and go to church once a week but, live in sin and not by their own words has turned them away from God.
That's why we have to let God be in charge and live like he would want us to. Not how "we" think we should live. Some people will say, "I've done just fine on my own." But, have they? I can tell you I didn't do to good being the one in charge of my life. I was defiantly one of these people I'm talking about at one time. I thought I could make my own decisions in life and didn't need anyone telling me what to do-Well, I know now that wasn't the case! I have proof of that. I didn't know what I was doing and it showed in lots of my decision making and mistakes I call "learning experiences"
Ephesians tell you talk nice to others and infront of others. Don't use profanity and ugly talk. The people that are mean to you, don't like you and are mad at the world. Be extra nice to them. Don't give up on the stubborn friends that keep making bad decision. Love them and guide them. Don't talk about others. We all have faults.
You can lead by actions not your words. You don't have to preach-show people how to treat others and live God filled lives.
These are hard things to do sometimes and I am guilty of them myself. But to live like this, I KNOW will make life easier for me! Cause thats what we have to do if we are truly Christians.
So blog buddies I love you all and have a blessed day.
Do something out of your comfort zone today like saying something nice, e-mailing, calling, give an appology, giving a smile or just a pat on the back. It may be a person that has hurt you in some way or is just a misserable and unhappy.