Stop Being So Frustrated

You would think that being in a relationship with Jesus would make you so joyful that other people would be beating down your door to discover you secret way of life. But that isn't how it always is in the Christian life. All of us have our moments and to the outside world we don't always show that we have a greater hope beyond this world. Sometimes we those who are outside of Christ look at us and it is like looking in a mirror to them. What do you think is the missing element? Maybe what is missing is the promises of God. Maybe you are not holding on to them and hiding them in your heart to keep you going through each day.

Our church has been going through 1 John and I love the promises of God that are revealed in this book. They motivate me to draw near to God. They remind me that this is all temporary and that God is in complete control. This past week our church was reminded of the love of God and I began to think through New Testament passages that reveal God's love to His people. I thought of Romans 8 of course and would like to share the end of that chapter with you.

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:38-39, NIV)."

Do you see the power of God's love for you in those 2 verses? Let them become a motivator to you to love God deeply through your actions everyday. Cling to the promises of God and remember His love toward you because sometimes it will be the only thing that will keep you going.