Welcome to America. Where if it isn't fast and you aren't first the world might as well end. Yup, not a fan. My bible study has taken a few weeks to hang out with the amazing Beth Moore (via a DVD, meeting her in person would be totally awesome though!) and working through James chapter 3 - a pretty awesome book that I recommend taking a gander at. Thanks to Beth we've been learning about "The Good Life" and what that actually like with and through Christ.
The main aspect that stood out to me is that the good life is one with a track record of yielding. Holy heck what does that even mean?! Yield signs are a pretty sucky traffic sign (who actually yields at them...?) so that automatically makes me think this is gonna not be awesome. But then of course Beth Moore defined "yield." It's not to give up or give in but to give OVER to Christ.
So what does that mean? That means that our motivation for yielding is not the fear from the world will live in, but from the wisdom we have gained from above. James 3:17 says "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere." In a sentence that is the essence of the wisdom we receive from our relationship with Christ.
Alright, so if you're anything like me you know what wisdom is supposed to look like, but how to actually attain it is a little fuzzy...well that's when we rejoice that God provided us with the Bible. "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." Just ask! God's pretty great about that.
Once we have attained this awesome Godly wisdom we will be able to yield to the world around us. To be aware of those God brings into our path that need us to put them first and share His love with.
Ask for some wisdom, be aware, and employ some Godly yielding.
xoxo,
Abby
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