It’s truly wonderful to be one with the Lord. When someone sincerely gives their life to God, they often experience many beautiful moments and find a deep sense of fulfillment. The ways God works in our lives can be difficult to explain and sometimes even hard for others to believe. But He keeps His promises, and only His true children can truly understand and see His faithfulness.
When someone truly becomes one with God, they develop a desire to do better, to follow His guidance—such as studying His Word, keeping His commandments, and helping others find Him.
It’s always uplifting to let the Holy Spirit shine through you. Whatever you do, let it be for the glory of God. With that in mind, consider the following questions:
- How true are you to the Lord?
- What changes have you made in your life?
- How do you act around people who don’t share the same beliefs?
- How do you behave when you are alone?
- Do you even read the Bible?
Do you give credit to God where it’s due? For example, if God has healed you, a friend, or even your pet, do you tell others that it was God who healed them when they ask? Or do you simply say, “Oh, they’re feeling better now”? God wants us to acknowledge Him so that others can see His miracles and recognize His power. This reveals God’s love for us, and you never know who needs to hear it. Many people are struggling inside, searching for love, and sharing God’s work in your life can be a way to show His love to them. It could be the moment they decide to turn to God.
When your friends invite you to go partying, do you go out of fear of how you’ll look? Do you keep the Sabbath holy, or only when it’s convenient for you? Have you changed the way you talk, look, dress, or act? Or are you the same as you’ve always been?
These are essential questions to ask yourself. We must remember what God said: you are either with Him or against Him. He doesn’t want half-hearted, lukewarm followers, because as the Bible says, we cannot serve both God and man at the same time. We have to make a choice—even if it means losing friends or appearing to be a “goody two-shoes.”
We are called to sacrifice, just as God sacrificed His Son for us so that we might have a chance at eternal life. Think about all the suffering Jesus endured—He went through so much so that we wouldn’t have to face death for our sins. He took our place, offering Himself on our behalf.
We often think about how tough our lives are—whether it’s depression, abuse, loneliness, illness, mourning, homelessness, anger, anxiety, or even being in prison. But the truth is, the struggles we face now are nothing compared to what Jesus went through. He felt every bad thing that exists—mentally, emotionally, and physically. He had it really hard. The great thing is that God can make our problems disappear or give us peace while we continue to deal with them. The world can only help so much, but God is capable of doing the impossible. He has proven this many times throughout history and still today. We should be immensely grateful for what He has done for us.
That’s why we need to let others see God through us. He calls us all, but as His Word says, only a few are chosen. So, stop following what the world says and does, and stop hiding or being embarrassed about what you believe. It’s time to be a leader, not a follower. Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone. God will be with you every step of the way.
Memorable Bible Verses
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Proverbs 3:6
“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Matthew 22:14
“For many are called, but few are chosen.”
1 Corinthians 10:31
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
2 Timothy 2:15
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
Mark 16:15
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
John 14:15
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
Romans 12:2
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Matthew 6:24
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
Psalms 55:21
“The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.”
James 1:8
“A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.”
Revelation 3:16
“So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.”
Luke 9:26
“For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.”
Matthew 7:20
“Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.”
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 15:18
“If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.”
Psalms 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
Matthew 19:26
“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.”
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Revelation 14:12
“Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.”
WORKS CITED:
KING JAMES BIBLE
Obedient Lifestyle 
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