Really like this story this morning (the whole excerpt was too long to post here) as much as I fall short every single day Jesus still loves me and still has forgiveness for me and that line of “But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.” So many times deep down I don’t forgive myself for my own shortcomings which then can push outwardly to not forgiving others and in turn I’m not showing the love I need to. As with most things transformational it starts with myself. [So today I’m going to forgive myself of one fail or shortcoming and see it as a stepping stone to getting better rather than a mistake that will hold my brain hostage all day]

I don’t think it’s a mistake Jesus put these two back to back. These are probably the two hardest things for most and definitely myself.

Casting judgement is so easy in today’s world it’s almost just a natural reaction and it takes a focused awareness to recognize when it is happening and choosing to fight against it. [Maybe start with small steps to create not judging as a habit. I’m gonna start by watching shows like the voice where that is all it is and work on finding the good in each performance rather than pointing out all the bad.]

In this season it is easy to give but through out life in seasons of financial struggle I’ve always found that giving always leads to a greater blessing. It’s promised right here from the mouth of Jesus that our giving will be returned and then some. [Set up an automatic giving to your church or sponsor a child in need to create a routine of giving without even thinking about it and trust in the Lord to provide]

Thanks for reading my thoughts today. I decided to start putting in practical applications with these verses for myself to do more than just read the word but be the word. I fall short constantly but I feel that’s because I’m not doing just listening and today I’m going to change that.

I always found it interesting how after Simon’s Mother in law was healed immediately she got up and prepared a meal to serve them. I feel like a lot of times I have prayed for healing in areas of life and when it comes to pass I don’t take advantage in way of serving Jesus. Rather I just reply with an inner dialogue of “thank you Lord.” One of the greatest ways the message of Jesus spread through out his early life was from his healing and the response from those he healed. I need to challenge myself to serve immediately when the opportunity arises which when I think about it, it’s daily because with each day Jesus has healed me with His grace for the sacrifice He made on the cross.

Mini McAdoo to the rescue of this flop of a game.

Praying to be the good soil and deeply rooted by everyday choices to rely on Jesus and not myself. I fall short plenty but I won’t give up.

Growing our roots into the water takes time and effort but the strength that comes from continually seeking Jesus through daily reading and prayer can transform our lives from worry and withering to strength and production.