WE ARE CREATED EQUAL SPIRITUALLY

Our differences make us fascinating, and we should embrace what makes us unique. God created us as individuals; just like snowflakes, no matter how much it snows, there is not one flake alike, but it is all snow. We are all different, but we are all created equal spiritually, men and women of all ages, cultures, and creeds. What makes us different is not as important as what makes us the same, our Spirit. When we choose the things of Spirit, we have life, but if we choose the world we are headed for self-destruction, how can we determine what path we are following. If what we hunger for does not make us happy, add meaning to our lives, or help others, we may have an appetite for the wrong things. Our hunger should be a desire to be perfect in ourselves because every step we take in this direction will bring us closer to Christ.

Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith.

Father, teach us how to be happy with who we are because we are wonderfully made by You; let us not focus on our appearance but who we are inside. Lord, we teach our children that their differences are wrong, so we add worldly things to their lives that do not matter. Instead of teaching our children who You are, Father, we turn their focus to the things of the world; that makes them covet over money and material things. Lord, help us build their character through Your Word and help them be more like You; and less of the world. Jesus, give our lost people guidance so they can lead their children and their children's children to You.  Jesus, help us live a spiritual life, being mindful that; when we act contrary to the things of the Spirit, we invite unhappiness into our lives and the lives of those around us. Father, let the Word direct our words, thoughts, and actions in Jesus' name, Amen.