Sasha and I are taking inventory of our past and of our lives. As a couple, who are we? What do we value? Are our actions in line with our values? If not, what action steps will we take in order to get in alignment with our shared values?
One of the things we realized during this discussion is that we value faith and charity above all. Yet, we often act on our fears and insecurities rather than acting in love and faith. We are determined to get more in line with what we value.
In a world gone mad with judgements and fear, we have decided to begin each day centering ourselves and making it our purpose to live in such a way that the fruit of the Spirit abound in our lives.
All the shall nots that we are judged for wouldn’t be an issue if we spent our time exhibiting love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, meekness, self discipline, and faith.
The Law ~ Moses commandments (not all the sundry laws) was the school teacher that brought us to repentance and grace. Notice the commandments never attack someone’s life, liberties or lifestyle. Each of the commandments helps one avoid self harm or harm to their brother and sisters. The commandments help us realize we cannot live it without grace. To me, they basically say not to become enslaved by anything or anyone and to devote one’s self fully to Yeshua.
Grace ~ When grace abounds in one’s life, the fruit of the Spirit will abound. Who can possibly speak against the fruit of the Spirit? Love and joy? No commandment against those? Self control and gentleness? Beautiful living and we aspire to have the fruit of the Spirit abounding in our marriage and life so that all we come in contact with, experience unconditional love. To love you, I must learn to love myself, to forgive myself and show my own self grace. Deeply, I believe that Yeshua is much more interested in the shall dos than the shall nots.
While it’s easy to get confused with all the people in our lives pointing a finger and making accusations, if you really take a deep dive, one will find that living out your faith is quite simple. Do your best to avoid the shall nots but realize that God’s Grace abounds and LOVE covers a multitude of transgressions.
Abide in Christ with intentional living and you will have confidence in Christ.
This will be hanging on our wall in 2023 to remind us that God’s grace is sufficient and that we can have confidence that God is with us and taking care of us.
What are your values? Goals? Are they written?
2023 is going to be a breakthrough year for us. How about you?
Keeping it simple here and living our faith daily. Loving and communicating with each other without fear of repercussion. Playful. Happy. Trusting. Work hard. Play hard.