Our eternal life begins here on earth when we receive Jesus as our Lord! In every aspect of our lives, may we reflect Christ's beauty and grace!

 

I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. 

⏤  John 15:5

In the light of Christ, our hearts find the strength to shine.

 ⏤ J.R. Miller

We need to remember that our eternal life begins here on earth when we receive Jesus as our Lord!  In every aspect of our lives, may we reflect Christ's beauty and grace! It is so true that when we follow Jesus that in the light of Christ, our hearts find the strength to shine. Although we may not be respected or treated nicely when we are kind, loving, and think of others, although today many do not appreciate it or you when you are nice to them or show interest in them or share or care. It is sad to see, but we need to remember that like St. Mother Teresa always used to say, love them anyway, be kind anyway. Just keep letting your light shine! 

The Mornings with God App today said, "Heavenly Father, as this new day begins, draw us closer to You. Let the light of Your love shine in our hearts and may Your grace fill us like the morning sun. Give us a glimpse of the fullness of life that awaits us in Heaven, so that our hearts may be drawn towards it. We thank You that eternal life begins here on earth when we receive Jesus as our Lord. Help us to live more fully each day, filled with Your presence. Abide in us, and may we abide in You. Let Your love overflow in our hearts through the Holy Spirit. We ask for grace to be witnesses for Jesus today. In our homes, may we show love, gentleness, and affection as a testimony to Your power. In our work, may we demonstrate diligence, faithfulness, and selflessness. In our friendships, may we be thoughtful, sincere, and kind, showing Christ’s love to all we meet. In every aspect of our lives, may we reflect Your beauty and grace. We also pray for those whose work takes them into dangerous places today. Keep safe those who travel by sea, those who work on the rails, in mines, and in other hazardous jobs. We pray for our neighbors and friends, the poor, the sick, and those nearing death. We ask all these things in Jesus’ name. Amen." Found at:  https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/83/morning

We as humans need to always remember that we really cannot do anything really well without God! We need God in our lives. He provides what we need when we surrender to Him, when we do His will. God must abide in us, and may we abide in Him Let His love overflow in our hearts through the Holy Spirit! As we go about this Earth School journey, we need to remember that it is only preparing us for life eternal in Heaven with Jesus, when we follow Him, we must reflect, forgive, imitate, and love like Him! Yes, in every aspect of our lives, may we reflect Christ's beauty and grace fruits!