In the past two weeks, I've spent a lot of time just reading and analyzing. I think I analyze too much, but nevertheless, it's helped. I read two books. Shine: Make them wonder what you've got and Heaven is for Real. These two books have helped me tremendously and I believe it will help you as well.
I've been able to look at people and life from a different perspective and changed how my heart "works". From the book, Shine, I've learned to pray for the Lord to help me to decrease myself, die to self, and to let Christ increase. The book speaks of letting the light of Christ shine through your actions and overall lifestyle, but there is difficulty letting that light shine when there are obstructions, i.e., pride, selfishness, indulgences, etc. So, I've put into practice praying after waking and asking the wonderful Lord to help me start my day by being filled with the Spirit. No wonder Jesus spoke of the Holy Spirit as the Comforter! It is comforting! He helps me through the day and my heart swells with a new vigor to truly love and serve the Lord.
I've been able to look at people and life from a different perspective and changed how my heart "works". From the book, Shine, I've learned to pray for the Lord to help me to decrease myself, die to self, and to let Christ increase. The book speaks of letting the light of Christ shine through your actions and overall lifestyle, but there is difficulty letting that light shine when there are obstructions, i.e., pride, selfishness, indulgences, etc. So, I've put into practice praying after waking and asking the wonderful Lord to help me start my day by being filled with the Spirit. No wonder Jesus spoke of the Holy Spirit as the Comforter! It is comforting! He helps me through the day and my heart swells with a new vigor to truly love and serve the Lord.
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