FROM THE KEYBOARD

A comprised heart leads to a compromised life. Therefore, keep your heart in the Word and the Word will keep your heart.

Considering social media and how people are following us--the question is--are we leading them closer to Jesus? For any other destination is actually dangerous and possibly even disastrous. Turn around from time to time and see who is following you, but more importantly, look ahead all the time to see where you are leading.

Everything you are going through is preparing you for what you prayed for. Remember, God is looking to develop your maturity before He can trust you to handle the responsibility. Trust there is always purpose in the pain.

One of the best ways to show Jesus is by sincere service. You see, selfless service not only breaks down barriers, but it cultivates curiosity because people are not used to being treated with such genuine generosity. When you serve others and expect nothing in return from your service, you begin to show them the heart of Jesus.

There is so much pain in this world and people are desperately looking for help to lift it. Of course no set of circumstances are the same, but let us always remember that the weight of other peoples burdens can be helped along with the right muscle--the heart. Because the best exercise for strengthening your own heart is by reaching down and helping somebody else pick up their burdens.

Jesus moved so graciously that even His steps toward Calvary were steps of liberty. And since He lives within you, let that freedom and grace cover you. You may feel "bound to your circumstances," but Gods peace can be found in any circumstances.