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labor in the Lord

my days here on earth are temporary and diminishing. so, how i live my life, and for Whom, is a precious consideration. it causes me to wonder how things are truly going in my life. i continue to search within myself and wonder if my focus clearly remains on God. i am also making sure that i am still choosing to live a life honoring to Him. placing Him (and keeping Him there) at the top of my priority list will determine Whose business i am concerned about doing.

taking an honest look at these areas could be a frightening picture, no doubt. often, i find myself like that of a teeter totter—leaning to one side or the other. but, repentance is a beautiful thing! turning my life around, even at the age of thirty-two, was the best thing i could have ever done. turning to God and calling him ‘Lord' could never be matched by anything else i could ever do. it was the exact thing i needed. surrendering myself to anyone or anything else but Him would only cause me to miss the mark and defeat His purposes for my life.

my dear brothers, stand firm. let nothing move you. always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
1 corinthians 15:58

because Jesus Christ first loved me, i am victorious through His work on the cross. i am more than able to stand firm in Him; allowing nothing to move me. as long as i am giving myself fully to the work of the Lord, i can and will accomplish many things. my work in Him will not be in vain! Praise God!

if i continue to keep my focus on my Heavenly Father, the journey will be a great one. it will not come without its sacrifices and difficulties, but, the enjoyment and success of the ride will hinge on how much space i allow for God to work through me. i am aware that easier ways and shortcuts look me in the face and tempt me. however, i choose the more difficult path; the path that leads to righteousness and into my Father's arms. how rewarding!

i know that i am going to face imperfect situations along with my imperfect thoughts and actions. and there are times i am going to slip and become unsteady. but i am confident in this: God's love for me is immeasurable! He will be there when i cry out for help. His love never fails.

standing firm on the Rock
and embracing the victory,

tamara