CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

            One taper lights a thousand, yet shines as it has shone; and the humblest light may kindle one brighter than its own.-Butterworth

            Have you ever thought you are an essential part of reaching those who are closest to you? Your family, friends, and co-workers are being impacted by the things you watch, listen to, and visit? With scrutiny, they are dissecting your life like a master surgeon exposing who you truly are.

Do you really know how far your circle of influence goes? It’s probably further than you think! So, be careful with your eyes what they see. Be careful with your ears what they hear. I believe you know the rest of the song! You are influencing someone else with your life so keep your life clean and holy by staying in God’s Word, Walking with God’s people, doing the Work of God!

UNDER THE INFLUENCE…

The Spirit of God first imparts love; he next inspires hope and then gives liberty; and that is about the last thing we have in many of our churches. -Moody

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:14

Let’s face it folks, we are judged everyday by someone. It may be someone in another car, the waiter at a restaurant, or the kid starring at you in the checkout line at Walmart. People judge us by what we wear, where we go, who we support politically, even the place we attended college at has astigmatism that comes with it.

As people look, inspect, and even judge our lives, do we share the Spirit that is living in us in a way that they know we are a Christian? Does the Spirit of God influence our lives so that others would see His light living and abiding in us? Do you share the love of God that inspires hope and gives liberty to the captives?

What’s influencing your life this morning? It will show up in your actions later today!