The relationships that have a positive impact on me are the people that have a personal relationship with Jesus. Those folks make mistakes and sin daily just like everyone else; the difference is they have a repenting heart and are striving to be more like Jesus. Those people always have a positive impact on me. They make a difference in my life.
‘Birds of a feather flock together’ is an old saying that is so true. Whoever you spend time with is a picture of how you look. Have you ever noticed that a married couple that has spent years together resemble each other? Check it out, you will see. Another is those that have pets. They begin to look alike as well. Seriously, check that out, too. If spending time with someone or something causes physical changes imagine the changes in mental, emotional and spirit that take place.
The positive impact godly people, not religious people, have on me is what I desire. Honesty, faithfulness, kindness, giving, patience, humbleness, and much more are all traits I strive for. I cannot hang out with the opposite and expect good fruit. Notice I said godly, not religious people. Religious folks have a form of godliness, but deny the power. They have a lot of head knowledge, but no heart knowledge. Godly folks or spiritual folks have the power of godliness. Without the power, you are just a loud clanking sounding person. They would no more help you than a snake would. It is all about them.
You reap what you sow. Everyone is sowing something daily and the harvest that is cultivated is all according to what is sown. Sow good, reap good. Sow bad, reap bad. There are no gray areas in this. It is one or the other and we make the choice as to which it is. The thing is those with a repenting heart do things they should not at times, but because they have a personal relationship with Jesus they cannot stay in that lifestyle. Their conscience will not allow them to stay. The Holy Spirit pierces their conscience and tugs at their heart until they confess and walk in a different direction. Repentance is just that. You cannot confess sin, then continue in it. That is not repentance. Real solid repentance is confession followed by walking or choosing a different direction. You have come to the point that you are sorrowful that you hurt God. That is when true repentance takes place.
It never fails that godly people have your back. If I make myself accountable to them, they are there to help me stay on track and they do this without judging. I must be open and honest with them in order to break strongholds in my life. Only those that really do not want to let go of bad behavior give excuses such as ‘I was afraid they would not like me anymore’ or ‘I felt judged’. Excuses, excuses is all this is. In order to walk in the light, we must expose all darkness within.
Please use wisdom and ask God to send you to the right person. All those in church or in a relationship with Him are good examples, but not all are who you need at the time. So, be prayerful in choosing.
Those folks that are spiritual have a positive impact on me. I am a better person with them in my life. They make me a different person. They make a difference in my life and can yours, too.
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