These are mainly for my Christian readers, but really, they could apply to anyone’s life.
Whatever there may be in life; be it relationships, friendships, habits, pleasures, indulgences, whatever things those are, if they hinder your walk with God, if they make the reading of the Bible more dull, and your prayer life more dead, and the reality of eternity more dim, they should be cut loose. Greg Laurie in The Next Step: A Message on Discipleship
Everything we do and say is in the presence of God and everything we do and say may shape other’s perceptions of God. Pastor Shawn of Morningview Baptist Church
To deny oneself means to give up your will and desires to accept Jesus’ lordship. Jesus has lordship over us because He purchased us. We are no longer our own. It means not to settle for just being yourself (as in, “well, that’s just who I am”). Pastor Shawn of Morningview Baptist Church
I’ve been thinking about these quotes a lot lately. I know I definitely need to work on these things in my life (the plank in my own eye), but I think they could benefit other Christians as well (the speck in theirs). As a Christian, can you say that everything you do and say is exemplary and an honor to God? Your actions and words, written and spoken, bear a lot of weight for those who see, hear and read them. We should always be thinking about the Kingdom and the work that needs to be done. We should always be conscious of the discipleship we’re doing, whether it’s for the good and for the good of the Kingdom, or the bad and the detriment of the Kingdom. Because, face it, we’re always influencing people. We will never do this perfectly but we should strive to make it easier and easier each day. Convicted, I am. And I hope that if you are a Christian these quotes are morsels you can take and ponder over the next couple of days.
Who are we trying to serve? Ourselves or Christ?
Not So SAHM 
Amen, sister, I mean honey!
I was taught something by one of the missionaries while serving in Ireland that I try to remember on a daily basis:
“Practice the presence of the Lord.”
Because He is here with me–all the time–yet I tend to forget it, as we all are guilty of. But being ever-conscious of His presence is something I always want to have in the forefront of my mind.
Remind me of this when I’m in traffic later on this evening, wanting to cuss and show people how I think they’re number one. (With a certain finger.) Ahem.
Beautiful, thought-provoking post, Vicki.
Great reminder for me to read this Monday morning. Thank you 🙂
Thanks. This is what I needed to read this morning.
Thank you, this is very encouraging… I’ve been trying to keep myself balanced since I started blogging and since my daughter was born a year ago and it’s so hard! That Greg Laurie quote is especially hitting home for me…
Whoever says being a Christian is easy or something people choose to believe because it’s comforting is wrong! lol
Well-said! Listen, I wanted to introduce myself. I’m Aunt Julie, Veggie Mom’s SIL. Veggie is retiring today as the proprietress at Eat Your Veggies! today, and I’m stepping in. I realize I have really BIG shoes to fill, but I’m up to the challenge. Please come by and wish Veggie a fond farewell on her last post. Look forward to seeing you over at my new place!
Hi. Haven’t been by lately. How is your daughter doing? Kristin is back at it hard. Won a BB tournament in Denver two weeks ago.
These were some great guotes. I esp liked the one about giving up anything that makes Bible reading or prayer seem dull. Must admit, the computer keeps me from that sometimes. wb