Pursue

It’s time to be present, it’s time to breathe.
God knows this is what I need to take it all in.
To appreciate the world I live in.
Not to be of the world but to live in the world.

“Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” – 1 Timothy 6:11, 12

Be a part of the world but not be of it;
I live here but I don’t “live” here.
As for now the previous verses
Talk about what the truth about human nature is:
Being prideful with conceit, has an unhealthy desire to argue for the sake of arguing,
which leads to envy, discord, and overall evil and selfish ways.
This creates tension and friction among people to corruption and pollution,
of the mind, body and soul. (v 4-5)

Thankfully, we have a reminder and encouragement:

“But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.” – 1 Timothy 6:6-9

It’s time to kick it to the basics,
I’m sick
of the way I fall into sin daily,
thankfully it’s not about me,
It’s about the power of my God that can save me.
Breathe…
May I learn to flee from these things,
May I pursue everything that pursuing God’s ways brings:

“…righteousness,
godliness,
faith,
love,
steadfastness,
gentleness…”

I’m suiting up to fight the good fight,
God knows I’m bright,
And with Him in the lead,
I can heed all that comes my way.

This year the word is: RESILIENCE.

But for now, it’s all about the pursuit. Let’s get it.

Yours Truly,

LifeisaBeaut ❤