About what Christ wants…

Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (NIV)

Our Lord Jesus wants you to face every trouble of life with a positive outlook. If you will look into the future from God’s perspective, you can see the glory of God in the distance. No matter how difficult your troubles are now, God wants you to look up to Him rather than being consumed by your darkness in the here and now. Christ wants you to trust Him rather than trying to live as if you do not need Him. Christ wants you to be strong and test His truth when you are full of doubts. Christ wants you to try to understand all manner of things written about Him rather than just chalking up so many things to His mystery. Jesus wants you to tame the unrest in your soul by praying and meditating about His love each day. Jesus wants you to turn your selfishness and pride into selfless service for Him without complaining, protesting, or whining. In your darkest hours, when you are weeping, Christ wants you to calm your heart and spirit so you can hear Him and then comfort the weeping of others. Whenever you can, God wants you to visit the widow and the recluse for a few minutes to give them hope, cheer, and a connection to Him. In all ways and at all times, Jesus wants you to love others as He loves you.