The story...
I've often discussed and pontificated on what both the good life is and how it might be obtained. Why not "try" to work out our good-life code each day? The list of reasons, why not to try, is long and not so distinguished: contrary feelings, secret hopes, distant relationships, jealousy, security needs, broken body, haunting memories, thoughts of grandeur, whimsical fantasies, failings of others, the next new thing, boredom, laziness, discouragement... I've come to terms with the idea that I'm not naturally good - I need intervention in order to be the "good" man whom I've enjoyed being with on occasions.
So, when do I find myself good? I'm good when I'm loved and loving. But, we don't seem lovable by nature. Is love truly a gift from God? The power to actually love indwells those who walk rightly and humbly with Him in Christ. Scripture led me to know that I could lovingly abide in Him despite my inborn-selfish nature.
The only church in town will proclaim that we're lovable by God, ourselves, and others when we're positioned with, and related to, the Son of Man, our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ, the Messiah. He alone can save us from the tyrannical rule of self. Scripture says our sinful nature separates us from our most Holy God. He actually paid the death penalty for sin on our behalf - I'm declared redeemed and righteous in Christ!
Just for today...
"Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing." Albert Schweitzer
"I'm selfish; Sadly blue - Wanna love; Be true."
"Failed trying; Heard Thee - Trusted Him; Live free." Am I a Poet?
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