One-minute read.
Jesus set an example for us to follow. In the face of persecution, Christ didn’t strike back; instead, He did all things with one result: love. Placing our faith in the Savior begins a journey of self-discovery that unearths the not-so-pretty parts of ourselves, uproots the old, and plants new seeds. Love requires action that starts with faith, which causes us to produce goodness as our knowledge and self-control increase, allowing us to persevere and become more like God’s Son.
In the past few days, I’ve made a discovery about myself that has revolutionized my thinking. After an intense therapy session, my counselor helped me understand where my fear of people originated. Getting to the root of the problem allowed me to dig out the lie and plant a new seed. Adding goodness to my life in this situation means giving people the benefit of the doubt instead of assuming the worst, which allows me to love better and not let fear keep me from the blessing.
The more we put our faith into practice, the more we will discover God’s plan for our lives. Living a life for the Lord adds to it goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love. Allowing the Holy Spirit to lead our lives transforms us from our past selves into devoted followers of Christ, loving God and others with our whole heart.
Journal Question:
How has following Jesus transformed your life?
Random Act of Kindness:
How can you add goodness to your life today?
