"Let you graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near." Philippians 4:5 CSB
If you're not careful, the humdrum of everyday life can get you down. Doing the same job 24/7 in robotic fashion, never having enough money to pay bills and buy what you would like. Your home life suffering because of lack of funds and as soon as you've managed to pay it, another one hitting the doormat. Life can be like a never-ending conveyor belt of problems. When you get like this, it can affect your peace. Worries pile in and it's difficult to find a way through all of this.
All of this can lead to being intolerant with people around you - at home, on the road or even at work. If you're a boss or leader of some sort, this can lead you to spread this unhappiness to others, using your position as a lever to downgrade people. You can make mistakes but blame this on others, totally refusing to accept that it was your fault. You should never take your unhappy baggage to work, church or anywhere else. Alternatively, if you've had a bad day, you should leave this baggage at the front door of your home.
Easy to do? Not really, but it is achievable but you need to work on it. Firstly, note what Paul is saying here: 'Let your graciousness (gentleness) be known to everyone. The Lord is near.' First of all, let’s examine the last phrase. Jesus is near you, everyday. He sees, hears, watches and listens to all you say or do. So, you need to remember this. If you moan or complain about things, you are opening the door to the enemy to come in and twist things round, and then, instead of rejoicing you can make a very near God, seem far away.
Do you know what I mean here? Once you upset others, throw a wobbly or let yourself down pretty badly, it is very difficult to feel the presence of God with you. He hasn't left but that precious anointing of the Holy Spirit becomes drained. Then, all you can hear is Satan saying, 'You've blown it now!' It's hard for you to ignore him because, you don't have the enthusiasm to cast him out. So think on this one.
The Holy Spirit is gentle, He puts no pressure on anyone, just love and peace. So spend some time with Him. Get to know Him and allow His presence to envelope you. If you want to be gentle, then He is your source. If you want people to see Jesus in you, He is the one who can anoint you and point you in the right direction. You may blow it at times but don't dwell on it, ask forgiveness, receive it and then move on. You haven't blown it to the point that Jesus will not forgive you. The devil will try to trick you into thinking that. Don't let him. He's a loser - you back the winner, Jesus. Spend time with the Holy Spirit and pretty soon people are going to feel the gentleness from you. Sound good? You bet it does.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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