Christian Attitude

   “Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Romans 12: 12)

   This guidance from Paul to the Romans holds the essence of Christianity.  Living by these words gives us the tools needed to live our lives as followers of Christ.

   Rejoice in the hope Jesus brought into this world.  He opened the doors to heaven for those who would believe and follow Him.  This is a hope based on faith in One who is faithful in all things, truthful in all things.  The One who loves us gives us this hope.  It is not hope in the earthly sense; the hope for fame, money or recognition.  It is the hope promised by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, our Lord.

   There will be tribulations and trials in our lives.  Jesus told us to expect them and to turn to Him for help to see us through.  He suffered the same temptations and difficulties we face and showed us the way to overcome them through patience and confidence in God’s love for us.  He is there to strengthen and comfort us in our efforts to follow Him.

   Prayer is so much more that the words we say; it is the way we live.  When we seek the Lord’s will in all we do our life becomes a prayer.  When we offer everything we do to God everything we do is prayerful.  When we live for God, when we love Him and our neighbor we are constantly in prayer.

May we rejoice in the hope you give.

May we bear our crosses with patience and serenity.

May our lives always be prayerful.

Amen