We continually remember, before our God and Father, your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. —1 Thessalonians 1:3
One of the most important parts of being a Christian is our personal relationship with God. We’re instructed to pray diligently and spend time studying the Bible. Each day we should reach out to our Father and work on making our relationship more personal and intimate. No matter how strong we are as Christians within our hearts and spirits, we’re also called to put our faith into action. Christians are the body of Christ. We are left here on Earth in His place so we can minister to the lost and help spread the messages of Jesus’s sacrifice and the hope for salvation. It’s impossible to do that, however, without putting some effort into the world around you. Ministering to others can be fun and very rewarding. To begin reaching out, however, we cannot be ashamed. Anyone who works with you or knows you in the neighborhood should be able to tell that you’re a Christian. Many people hide it in fear of some sort of backlash. No human reaction, however, can compare to that of Jesus. In Matthew 10:33, Christ reminds us “But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.” Volunteering and donating are fantastic ways to serve, but there are plenty of other ways, as well. Today, ask someone you know if you can pray for them, for any reason. Show the world that you are in no way ashamed, and that you want to help others. Don’t just have theoretical faith but have faith in action.
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