Show God What You've Got

Show God What You’ve Got!

Trying to help someone can be quite a challenge. We encounter frustration when we fight against learned behaviors and a multitude of differences of opinions, hardheadedness, selfishness and egos of others and, of course, ourselves. We may even find that simply being naïve can stop progress. The most important way to help another is to gain knowledge by educating ourselves with God’s word as written in the bible, and our growth will come from practice living our lives imitating Christ.

While we are on our personal journey, we can encourage by bringing people along the challenging path to a higher level of love and goodness. Our aim, as was Christ’s, is to work together to assist all, let go of those who fight goodness, and continue in love to offer aid to those who believe, want and seek help.

Our help should come from a heartfelt charitable origin and derived from a solid moral and value filled foundation. Our base must be strong, sound and holy in its conception, with an ongoing spiritual attitude, and with steady blameless and virtuous actions.
The ultimate sentiment would of course be a gratifying life as you work in the name of God and His Son for decency, honesty, kindness, integrity, and love for the sake of another human being as is done for us and seen in our multitude of daily blessings.
The way we choose to be of assistance often comes naturally and is effective but not perfect. We are certainly susceptible to making mistakes. We don’t necessarily think about how our getting involved or simply our view can have a negative effect on another person. Although we may mean well, the outcome may seem or feel otherwise.
We realize, albeit sometimes too late, that the part we played has caused, or potentially could have a harmful impact on another person or persons.

Setbacks occur when we move forward without much forethought about the personalities we are dealing with, experiences, beliefs, and a willingness to change. Sometimes we put the cart before the horse. We can act before we think.

We may unknowingly deliver a message that puts down another and/or is perceived as cutting and pierces the heart because of tone or even guilt. These harsh ideas and personal lessons that we are not ready for are guaranteed to weigh heavy on the heart and will continue to ring in our ears long after a conversation or encounter is over.
We may sometimes carry the burden of someone’s troubles when we lend an ear. When we get involved, we may find it difficult to separate ourselves personally from the circumstances. All human beings are not equipped or able to keep from getting too personal. It could be easy to assume that another person is sharing their circumstances looking for a resolution or a different solution when in reality they just might be looking for someone to simply vent on.

We walk a fine line when we lose sight of the fact that another’s life is not ours to live out. Our opinions and judgments should not be imposed on another, especially when they are suffering. To judge is truly not something we should be engaging in; rather it is a matter for our God. The part we can take is much simpler.
We can offer words of peace, solidarity, harmony, unity, and commonality. All these things begin and end with love. Love at its beginning, at its core, and at its rest is still adoration, respect, esteem, high regard, hence, love.

Love must be stronger than words that can blemish the soul. When there is guilt our defenses are sure to fight back. Although meant well, from time to time our view can be delivered like a severe punch in the gut.
When the damage is already done and the hurt still fresh, as much as we may try to back paddle, it will not fix or un-due marred feelings, especially in the heat of anger. Words once spoken cannot be taken back so care should be taken when delivering a sensitive message. There is a right way, place, and time for all things.
Time heals. In an ideal world, sincere words would make things right instantly. However, our world is flawed. In order for words to be received with their proper intention the receiver must be in the proper frame of mind. Therefore, there is much for all of us to learn.

Since often we are a product of our environment, the things we do and the thoughts we think seem quite normal. We may truly believe that we are right and to be called ”off the mark” is not easy to accept.

It is a blow to one’s ego to let go of life, as we know it, when we trade up for the way of Christ. The ego is very lonely when it finds its true friend. This good friend will remind the ego that it’s got to choose the right way or the highway, and that there is no middle ground. It does not know how to easily modify its behavior or adapt, alter or change; and it certainly does not take a liking to defeat. Patience is a virtue and improvement is possible with a willing heart.

It’s highly unlikely we will reach the height of Christ’s perfection, however, we can strive to be more than we are today.

To change is definitely a challenge to one’s sense of self. We must give ourselves room to grow to improve our values and morals. Jesus Christ set the example and He is the One we shall model ourselves after.
We cannot manipulate or alter God’s intentions to suit our own needs and circumstances. Jesus had a specific mission and he died on the cross for us defending righteousness.


Finding the right balance of love, character, tact, as well as asking questions, comparing notes of past experiences to the present are conditions that may require kit gloves and patience. Eventually your new skills will emerge as the new normal. Yes, it sounds like a lot of work, and life is, without a doubt! However, aren’t the best things in life worth so much more when you have worked for them?

Be a good friend, spouse, child and representative of God. Don’t be afraid to go against the grain. You’ll know in your heart when it’s the right to do. To help is not to become popular. On the contrary, when we do right, it goes against what most people would do naturally.
We must also be ready and prepared to be a recipient of help. Work on having a warm open heart and accepting mind that is able to partake in challenge and adapt to change.
Whether the giver or receiver, leave room for change and offer a chance for someone to rectify, resolve, mend and make a relationship or situation right.

This is your life, your time and opportunity to “show God what you’ve got”! With God first in your heart the rest will follow.


Inspired by:

Luke 9:1-6

Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money –not even an extra tunic. Whatever house you enter, stay there, and leave from there. Wherever they do not welcome you, as you are leaving that town, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” They departed and went through the villages, bringing good news and curing diseases everywhere.