We know that all means all, but how do we show that all means all? If we consider ourselves Christian by ensuring that we show up on Sunday and feel that is enough. Then we are not showing our works. In my ministerial life I have seen how my faith has grown from seed into a tree. I have ministered to children, helping them to love Jesus as their Savior. I have ridden on a van that reaches the less fortunate with food, clothing, and prayer. I have prayed for strangers, fed homeless, and have taken in those who needed a home. I know that these things will not guarantee me a space in Heaven, they show the outward changes being made by my inner transformation.
The more that my tree grows and strengthens in the Lord, I begin to bear fruit. I have started to show more patience in situations where I would lose my mind and my tongue. I am more willing to help out someone instead of just walking by and ignoring them. I have allowed God to put me in situations that I can be of use, even if I don't think that I can do it. I am learning to control my anger that I would let envelope me till I exploded. I have tighten my loose lips, thinking before I speak, choosing to be gracious instead of vile. I could go on but I digress, even though I have made progress I am far from perfect. I still have moments that I sin, but I am now quicker to repent, apologize, and forgive. As a human I do not ever expect to be free from this but with the grace of God I can succeed in bearing fruit that helps someone else to begin their own inner transformation.
Yours in Christ
Heather
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