How are you doing this afternoon? It’s a wonderful day to be a child of God. Many times, in life, we experience seasons of ups and downs. There are times when things seem so horrible, and then there are times when everything you touch blossoms. Some times there are days and nights that you would love to overlook; then there are days and nights that you would love to last forever. So often, there are phone calls and doctor visits you would love to avoid or forget; but on the other hand, there are memories and events you wish could happen again.
Have you ever found yourself looking at at picture and you begin to visualize yourself involved in the scenery? It could be a picture or painting of Hawaii or someone driving a luxury vehicle. Out of nowhere you begin to say, “Oh what I would do for a chance to be there or have that”! Have you ever felt the grass was greener on the other side than it was in your yard? Your eyes can only see the outward appearance (1Samuel 16:7).
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Today, I have been commissioned to come and minister to you. My friend, Looks Can Be Deceiving!
When you look at someone else’s situation, many times you either feel good about yours or feel awful. Have you ever compared your life to that of someone else? Your success story was based on what you had and others did not. Be careful! The blessings you enjoy today were not given for you to boast or compete, but for you to glorify the name of the Lord.
Jesus did not die for you to die, but He died so that you could live (John 10:10) The Bible declares in Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived: God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Do not think because a person has a nice home, a nice car, great salary, beautiful children, wonderful spouse and a gorgeous smile that their life is worth having. Looks Can Be Deceiving!
On the outside, everything appears wonderful. They play the role very well. No one knows what takes place behind closed doors like God does. Instead of comparing and praying for their life, thank God for the life He blessed you with.
My brother, my sister, God is able to bless you in ways man could never (Ephesians 3:20). While you desire to copy someone else’s life, God desires to bless you with your own. Be careful in what you ask for. The Bible declares in Exodus 20:17 – Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house, thou shalt not covet they neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor’s. Beloved, Looks Can Be Deceiving! Your friend’s smile could be fake. Your supervisor’s nasty attitude could be a cover-up for a broken heart. Your co-worker’s constant staring could be his or her cry for someone to help. Child of God, instead of trying to be like Mike, why don’t you be the best YOU. There is only one of you. God did not make a carbon copy when He made you. Be grateful today for the life and blessings you enjoy each day.
Sister Rita
Prayer for Today
Father, help me to be more appreciative for the awesome things you are doing in my life. My life is an original work by Your hands.
Thank You for investing in me.
In Jesus’s name…
Amen
