I was once asked where I would be in life if not for Jesus. Dwelling on what I know about myself, my personality type, my weaknesses and my strengths made me realize that without Jesus there is every chance I wouldn't be here today and I don't just mean where I am in life or what I'm doing. I probably wouldn't still be alive. The day I realized that gave me a great appreciation for all that God has brought into my life to shape me into who I am today and that there has been one constant for a very long time. Just Jesus.
Jesus has been the one thing that I could count on to be there. He has never failed me, has never broken a promise, is trustworthy and full of integrity. He has never let me down or been less than I expected. What a freeing thought. To know that the one I plan to spend eternity with is the only thing I have ever or will ever need and without Him I am nothing.
With that thought my entire perspective about life and people changed. I want to be to those who are a part of my life an example of that kind of love and strength. Oh, I know I can't fully be that to anyone else but if I seek Him daily then hopefully He will work in me the miracle of change that can only fully be complete when I see Him face to face.
So, if anything else is the focus in life then odds are you will be disappointed and discouraged with people and life. Because no one else can provide what you need except for Christ. If you have not done this here is a simple format to accept Jesus as your Savior.
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.
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