Matthew 6:31-33 – "So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
Yesterday, one of my favorite clients came by to see me. He was interested in seeing me about his case. But when I stepped out of my office to greet him, he had already stopped in the hall to greet Sesena.
As usual, she was barking at him as a good security guard should. My client made sure, though, to let me know that he wanted to see Sesena's tricks. Sesena will roll over, play dead, dance on her back feet, and do the famous carpet crawl.
She will only perform, though, if you are holding a treat. She knows there is no treat if I don't see her tricks. And she wants that treat.
In our culture, we are often conditioned to believe that to receive something good, we are required to perform in a particular way to earn our treats, just like Sesena. As Believers, though, we are liberated from the chains that bind us.
We are not performers within the constraints of the law. We are free to serve. Not bound to slave. We do not earn our blessings. We serve to bring honor and glory to God. To make our image to be like Christ.
Today, do not let your duties dominate your thoughts. Fulfilling obligations will not bring God's blessings. Seek Christ in your daily life, and all needs and more will be yours.
Stay healthy and have a blessed day!
~Dean Burnetti
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