I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;
in the night also my heart instructs me.
I have set the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;
my flesh also dwells secure.
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,
or let your holy one see corruption.
You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:7-11
The Bible is our introduction to the God of Creation. When you study its contents, you are presented with a BEING who wants to be known. A BEING who created a life simulation world to allow us to participate with HIM. A BEING whose desire is to enlarge HIS eternal family with children. A family who reflects HIS character before others. This is the overall message of the Bible.
To know HIM; To participate with HIM; To become like HIM.
If you are looking for purpose and meaning for life, reread the above line one more time.
When you apply yourself to seek HIM, HE will draw closer to you. As you hang out more and more with HIM, you discover who GOD truly IS. You become more aware of HIM in your daily affairs. You stand more and more at awe of who HE IS.
As you join HIM in HIS work, HE leads you to discover your natural talents and abilities. As you participate with HIM in worldly affairs, you marvel at HIS workmanship. You begin to experience HIS grace in your life. As you allow HIM to take part in your life, HE allows you to share in HIS. You both begin a relationship of two beings actively living life together. As you give 100% into the relationship, so does HE. The more you invite HIM into your private affairs, the more you experience HIM and HIS knowledge and ways.
You discover real freedom living out your natural self as HE has wired you. You begin to flourish in your work and relationships. You find joy in serving others and adding value into their life. Just like your heavenly Father does for you. You notice how HE leads you to find real fulfillment in your work, play, and social entanglements.
The more you hang out with HIM and follow HIS lead in your life, the more your character and spirit becomes like HIS. You begin to reflect HIS ways before others. You govern yourself after the pattern of HIS Kingdom. You become more like your Rabbi. While the outer person is wasting away, your inner person is becoming more and more like Jesus. You are being prep for eternity.
Knowing God is not becoming a religious person. But a social being in love with their Creator.
Participating with God is not a religious event. But a day-to-day adventure of allowing God to join you in your daily affairs.
Becoming like Jesus is also not a religious act. But a disciplined life allowing HIS Spirit to transform you into the person you are wired to be.
Focus on these major components of Scripture instead of the minor themes. When you do, your world will become more alive with HIS presence.
Rooting For You in Christ!
Dr. Mike
Faith-Integrator, Encourager, Scribbler
“We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,” (Colossians 1:9)
Books By Dr. Mike:
- Power Up With Jesus Book Series- Aspirations for a Grace-Paced Life!
- The Adventurous Journey of Transformation in Christ
- Overflowing Prayers Rooted in Jesus Christ v1 & v2
- Dancing With God: A Life-Giving Worldview
- Great Business Emulates a Good God
- Stay Free…Avoid Worldly Traps
- Simply The Messenger
- Unequally Married
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