Help!

“Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others” –Philippians 2:4

Help. What is the definition of help? I looked it up, and help means “to give assistant to”.  I’ve been struggling with the thought of “helping” others for this entire week. As Christians, we are supposed be interested in the lives of others…just like the verse says above. We each have been called to help. We are part of a priesthood of believers. We represent God’s love in this world. I recently realized that there are people in my life that God wants me to reach out to that no one else will. All of us have those people. Think about it. One of the things that I like to say to myself is what about those Christians who barely have what they need to get by? They are called just like I am. How can you help someone else when you can barely help yourself?

“God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others” -2 Corinthians 9:8

That answers that. In fact, every question, every excuse that I make, God answers me clear as day. We can’t do everything, but Christ simply calls us to do our part. Most of us are not even doing that much. I’m as guilty as the rest. The same thought process is going through all heads…”Someone else is taking care of that. The church is going to help. Someone else will stop. Their families are there”. You know what? If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one! There is no rule saying that you have to take on the whole world all at once, all by yourself. God says, “Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon”—Isaiah 58:10

The big thing that everyone has a problem with is obedience. No one wants to listen. So…the church is not the building. I know people say that a lot, but I feel like the majority does not understand what that means. The PEOPLE are the church. YOU are the church. Every one of us needs to start right at home. Be an example in your family. Show God’s love. They are going to notice that you are different and they’ll wanna know why…that’ll be the perfect time for you to tell them J Of course pray and read the word. There is no way to fully grow in Christ if you don’t. THEN! Be intentional in looking for ways to get involved and help others. What gifts and talents did God give to you? Don’t say you aren’t good at anything because being a good cook or a musician is not the only thing in life that is considered a talent. What is a passion you have? Now…turn that into something to glorify Christ with. It’s your life...God’s gift to you…Now what are you going to do with it??

Time is something that we can never be sure of, so don’t wait. Don’t say I’ll do it tomorrow…do it now. Christ is counting on us to carry out his purpose in our lives. How we respond to that is on us. Refuse to sit around and do nothing. Refuse to make one more excuse. “Is anything worth more than a soul?”—Mark 8:37

Sometimes I, I just want to close my eyes

And act like everyone’s alright

When I know they’re not

This world needs God, but it’s easier to stand and watch

I could pray a prayer and just move on

Like nothing’s wrong

I can hear the least of these, crying out so desperately

And I know we are the hands and feet of You oh God

So if You say move, it’s time for me to follow through

And do what I was made to do

And show them who You are

But I refuse

I don't wanna live like I don't care

I don't wanna say another empty prayer

Oh, I refuse to sit around and wait for someone else

To do what God has called me to do myself

I could choose not to move

But I REFUSE!

--Refuse by: Josh Wilson

And that is what...Breelynn Believes