Hustle
1 John 1:5-2:4
1 John 1:5-2:4
It really is hard to be honest with yourself and others about who you really are. Truthfully we can make all kinds of excuses about why we are not "perfect." I think it is very important to note that God does not expect us to be perfect people. He does expect us to be honest about where and why we fall short, expecting us not to make excuses, but to try harder!
Much of this effort comes when we truly see what and who God expects us to be. We are no longer comfortable with our shortcomings when we recognize who Jesus is and what he has done for you and for me. Much of the strategy for over coming an addiction starts with a person recognizing that they are an addict. It is impossible to overcome when you don't believe you have anything to overcome.
Paul even mentions that God's Law was created just for that purpose, to make us aware that we have sin. (Romans 3:20) It is that recognition that drives us to work on our imperfections, that is what moves us to live beyond ourselves because we are living for a God that expects more from us. He has raised the bar.
I spent many years of my life playing a sport called soccer. I loved that sport and as a youth I was a natural at it. It just came easy for me. When I got into highschool, that all changed, I had to work for it. Unfortunately, I didn't try, so needless to say, I was cut from the Varsity team. Shocked, I was positioned on the JV teamed, so I approached my coach who politely informed me, "It's not about going through the motions, you have to show me a desire to succeed, I need to see some hustle from you."
God is not receive the glory when we go through the motions of living a Christian life. He wants to see some effort, some hustle. As a father, are you hustling; as a parent, are you being the best you can be; as an employee do you go above and beyond; as a husband/wife, do step it up to be who God has called you? How is your Christian hustle.
Much of this effort comes when we truly see what and who God expects us to be. We are no longer comfortable with our shortcomings when we recognize who Jesus is and what he has done for you and for me. Much of the strategy for over coming an addiction starts with a person recognizing that they are an addict. It is impossible to overcome when you don't believe you have anything to overcome.
Paul even mentions that God's Law was created just for that purpose, to make us aware that we have sin. (Romans 3:20) It is that recognition that drives us to work on our imperfections, that is what moves us to live beyond ourselves because we are living for a God that expects more from us. He has raised the bar.
I spent many years of my life playing a sport called soccer. I loved that sport and as a youth I was a natural at it. It just came easy for me. When I got into highschool, that all changed, I had to work for it. Unfortunately, I didn't try, so needless to say, I was cut from the Varsity team. Shocked, I was positioned on the JV teamed, so I approached my coach who politely informed me, "It's not about going through the motions, you have to show me a desire to succeed, I need to see some hustle from you."
God is not receive the glory when we go through the motions of living a Christian life. He wants to see some effort, some hustle. As a father, are you hustling; as a parent, are you being the best you can be; as an employee do you go above and beyond; as a husband/wife, do step it up to be who God has called you? How is your Christian hustle.
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