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Word Filled Wednesday – Watch the Walk

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So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.  Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way.  Romans 14:12-13
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Recently while on vacation at the beach, a woman who was staying at the same place as my family came up to me to tell me about the place offering free surf lessons.  She knew from simply observing us, where we were staying, who all was in the family and what they enjoyed about the beach.
Perhaps she was just an observant mama, but it was a great reminder that people do watch us when we are living out our daily lives.  As Christians, we should strive to live a life of purity and stand out from the world.  Our words, actions and attitudes should be different and our Christian lives should consistently reflect Christ. 
As we relate to others around us, may we be mindful not to judge, but resolve to not let our behavior, attitudes, habits or lifestyle cause another to stumble.  As in the picture my boys follow each other, may we lead others with our daily actions to point to the Lord.  People are watching…let’s show them Jesus!
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  1. DeniseJuly 28, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    Amen, amen.

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  2. SusanJuly 28, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    Awesome!!!!!!!!

    Great word and story, and I love the picture too!

    Blessings to you this WFW♥

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  3. JenniferJuly 28, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Something to remember every morning as we head out - others truly are watching, observing...and often make judgments about the Christ we serve.

    Hope the surf lessons were fun!!

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  4. Whidbey WomanJuly 28, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Lovely summer post!

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  5. Teacher EngineerJuly 28, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    amen..so true...instead pray for another and encouraged one another;)

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  6. loriJuly 28, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    And what a LESSON for us to teach our kids...people are ALWAYS watching unaware!

    Thanks for the prompting! We'll be talking about this one!

    peace,
    lori

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  7. My Mad WorldJuly 28, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    Great post!
    I love that picture too!!!

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  8. WandaJuly 28, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Wonderful insights Joyce.

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  9. MissieJuly 28, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    This was mine last week, definitely good to hear it over and over

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  10. CathyJuly 28, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Amen. A cute picture ~

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