Galatians 2:20

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:20 (New International Version)

If you have been reading the blog then you will remember a quote I brought back to you from the retreat. I believe its quote number 2 and it talks about Christ living in us.

I think the most powerful thing we can learn about this verse is that by accepting Christ as our Lord and saviour we no longer live a life for ourselves...we live a life to serve him....we no longer worry about winning the lotto so we can have a life of ease ...or getting that promotion so we can have more power or money....often our thoughts are how can we change the world or save souls or change lives.....once you allow Christ to take over your life ...everything changes...your outlook on what is and is not important...your morals...your hope...your overall quality of life...life in no way becomes "EASIER" but it definitely allows you to take the hard times without as much STRESS....why? For me its because you know that there is a reason this is happening to you, and that GOD has a plan to take this hard time and make it a good work in one way or another...just keep faith in him and know that there is a reason...times are hard for a reason ....there is always something good waiting to reveal itself in every hard time....just know that GOD knew you would be going through this hard time and he gave you all you need to make it through...he filled you with the holy spirit and there is nothing more you need to make it through....I could talk about this for days ...but I don't have that kind of time...email me if you want to discuss this.
Grace and peace be upon you all.