8/8/2015
John 10:10 (Message)
“A
thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real
and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.”
Jesus came to give you life! Or as one translation says “life, life, and more life”! This is not barely-getting-through each day, but really enjoying your life.
Many times we wish our life away. We want the kids to get out of diapers, then we want them to go to school, then we want them to drive, then we want them to graduate, then we want them to leave the nest… then we want those days back. If there is anything I have learned from getting older, it is to enjoy every day. And every moment of every day. And, not to sweat the small stuff. The housework will wait (I’m not giving you an excuse to be a slob!) but your husbands and children need you! They want to spend time with you more than they want the house to be clean or the dishes done.
There is an enemy, Satan, who wants to steal your family, kill you all, and destroy the godly influence in your home. He wants you to be depressed and not to enjoy life or bring joy to your household.
To the working mom, there is condemnation that you don’t spend enough time with your family. To the stay-at-home mom, there is condemnation that you are worthless. Satan is a liar and wants to convince you to believe his lies.
We have a choice to make! And that is to receive all that Jesus died to provide us with. Abundance in every way! He has more than enough resources for you. After all, He is the Creator! Can He not provide for you? Can He not answer your prayers?
Are you living “abundantly”? Are you enjoying each day? Many times we do not have any control over our circumstances. And sometimes our circumstances just down right stink! BUT we can control our attitudes. We can thank God for the many blessings we have. And we can praise Him in the midst of the storm.
That makes the devil really mad. The Bible says to submit to God; resist the devil and he will flee. Your joy will make him flee!
I’m praying for you. You can do it. Enjoy today!
