“LOOK WHAT HAPPENED BECAUSE YOU WERE OBEDIENT TO GOD. YOU’RE WINNING, NIK.”
These words from our friend/customer, Mike, surprised me one day we were chatting outside our office. For him to notice that and comment on it blew me away. I may go through my tough and challenging times, but following God’s voice has guided me to a beautiful place that I confidently tell you, A LIFE CLOSE TO GOD CANNOT FAIL!!! And that’s my message to the world: when you are obedient and follow God’s lead, this is the way to the best life with Him as your PERSONAL Guide and Adviser.
A verse in the Bible says, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” I want the world here with me, listening and following God in the 1,000 decisions we make every day, trusting that God knows what’s best for us in every situation. He has been teaching me such important values in my alone times with Him. That when I’m back out in the world, I try to center my decisions from a ‘God, what would You have me to do here?’ perspective. Super tough sometimes when the crazy lady wants to make an appearance, but the wiser, calmer, more loving, and patient Nik has learned that God ALWAYS knows best. I may lose here and there, but in the BIG picture, I’m winning! Wink! Wink!
And a strong life has an impact on others, was the message from Dr. Charles Stanley, who has been such a tremendous blessing to me. I listen to his sermons and always pick up on so many ways where I can improve. Check him out on YouTube! I now look at my 50 days of discipline as not just about being an opportunity to improve myself and tackle some weaknesses, but how can I inspire you to seek a closer walk with God. I want us all to win together by being the people God Himself would have us to be.
I loved a story on the news of how Russia and the USA have supported each other in their space endeavors. When one country lacks the funds, the other country backs them up. They share information for the betterment of the space program and with vital information for the world. I feel this is where God wants us all: WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!
May we all show up as our best selves, doing our best with whatever God asks us to do as we make the world a better place, starting in our homes and close relationships. The more beautiful we look – inside and out – the more beautiful God looks! Wink! Wink! Join me in the days of discipline! What bad habits do you need God’s strength to help you overcome? We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Amen!
