Following Jesus needs no approval.  Many of us are raised to live within the norm, generally attempting to display actions and words that are acceptable in our society.  I tend to live on the periphery, understanding societal norms yet choosing to serve Jesus. I move forward with my priorities for the day, leaving flexibility in my schedule to serve.  I don’t wait for answers.  I move forward; however, I live in the moment and understand that there’s abundant opportunity to serve throughout my day. I’m not looking for approval from my friends, family, or others.  So long…

I know what I want, what I think, and how I feel, but I follow Jesus.  My future goals are not something I spend time pondering.  My focus is on serving.  Living in the moment, I allow myself flexibility to alter any plans for the day.  Decision-making is something I do well, but I give control to Jesus.  I know what I want, but rarely feel a need to have my way or to own things.  My mind has thoughts and opinions, but I follow Jesus.  I have feelings that sometimes make it difficult to do what I know…

I strive to be the person who operates the same whether someone is watching or I am behind closed doors.  Doing the right thing is not always easy and may have negative consequences. I like to think I’m a good example and lead by my actions, following through, no matter the implications.  But I am challenged with this at times.  I’m not challenged in my daily living, treating people with kindness and compassion, and having good intentions. There are times when I’m challenged because doing the right thing means there could be negative implications for my family…

My immediate go-to is prayer.  The first person I ask for help is Jesus.  In all my decisions, I first seek his wisdom.  I ask him to guide me through accomplishing the task.  What is it that I should do first?  What is the most effective and efficient way to accomplish the task? Am I to move forward with this opportunity? My decisions are much more difficult when I forget to include Jesus.  I find myself wavering with no path illuminated.  When I include prayer in my decisions, opportunities shine brightly and move me down my intended path.  My…