The Shining Light

Pillipians 2:1-4 "Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."

Pillipians 2:14-15 "Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world"

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I know that these verses are pretty clear, but they brought home clarity for a situation I have encountered this week. I had been inadvertently involved in a "conversation" where another Christian woman was making sure her point was made and heard. Seemingly without regard for others thoughts or feelings. These verses pretty much sum up the basic issue I had with the situation.

Although there may be some differing thoughts and opinions on some theology we need to put others before ourselves instead of always focusing on getting our point across. Sometimes we need to let it go and walk away in order to be a light to the world and to keep peace. As women we get way too caught up in the emotional end of things and sometimes forget to stop and perceive a situation from another person's point of view. You know, the whole "walking a mile in another person's shoes" idea.

Today with all of our modern conveniences and the way that society "works" our individual "realities" can vary greatly, even as Christians. So we have to learn to look beyond ourselves and see where another may be coming from in order to become "blameless and harmless Children of God"! I like the harmless part!

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Heavenly Father I thank you for all the blessings you have given me and I pray that I can use them for your Glory! Thank you for giving me your Word to help guide me through the daily confusion. Please help me to watch my words so that I can be a light that always looks out for the interests of those around me. Help me to be a good daughter and to walk in your Truth!