“Examine your motives to make sure you're not showing off when you do your good deeds, only to be admired by others; otherwise, you will lose the reward of your heavenly Father. Matthew 6:1...
The meaning of impressed feeling or showing admiration or respect for someone or something.
We located 34 verses that point us to the word impress.
What is the driving force to attain status, fame, and fortune? Why do many watch with envy in their hearts?
We live in a world where status and beauty are sold on every media and corner known to man…
So I ask, Why are we so impressed with things? Beautiful homes, fast cars.. and looks?
I have studied many who have achieved everything they thought would satisfy them mentally and spiritually…
Many will agree they missed the true essence of life… They were so busy gathering things … that life passed them by.
Most will agree they are just “things”. Things that you will have no alternative but to leave behind on that faithful day that you are called home.
“Things” are temporary…
God gifted us life to teach us what is truly important.
And the Love of earthly possessions did not make the top 5 in a dying man or woman’s list of importance.
So I challenge you to make a list what impresses you? I will share my list..
1. Kindness
2. Compassion
3. Commitment
4. Forgiveness
5. Understanding
6. Gentleness
7. Humility
8. Sharing
9. Thoughtfulness
10. And the one that is my heartfelt favorite is LOVE…
I occasionally witnessed these traits in some people.. . 🤔 But to tell you the truth some muddy up the gift with selfishness.
God has shown me these beautiful traits on a consistent basis… I stand in awe… I am indeed impressed by His miraculous and beautiful soul!! He has the ability and the power to impress the masses with just a wave of His hand...But He humbly waits for each of us to acknowledge Him. He is gentle and kind in His approach… and He loves and forgives even the self-centered soul…
He wows me… He is the greatest gift. There are no earthly possessions that can even compare… He has given us the freedom of choice…
If you were told your life will end today… Would you be impressed with the choices you’ve made???
The richest love that we can ever receive awaits.
My adoration and love for Him run deep… He is perfection at its finest…
And I am a work in progress.
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10
Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear." (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God's holy people.) Revelation 19:7-8
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