And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified. -Acts 20:32 (ASV)
One of ministry classes talked about the Attitude of Excellence. Of course it wasn't addressing His attitude, instead it focused on my attitude. It posed the question, "Am I wearing the attitude of God?" An attitude of Godly excellence which leads to holiness among other things. To answer that question, I had to dig deep within. I was able to answer that question while in Afghanistan during the Christmas season of 2008. Nothing was more clear than the Candlelight Service program. We (Afghan, Turkish, Canadian, German, British, American and many more nations) celebrated the birth of Christ. It was truly glorious, amazing, and loving. The attitude we displayed was marvelous in His light.
But what does it mean to live a holy life? It means living in God's authority. Living a life of holiness also has countless practical benefits. You see, it brings peace and confidence into your life. There is freedom from addiction, guilt, shame, depression, oppression, and loneliness. It brings you into closer fellowship with God and comes with the promise of an eternal inheritance in heaven. All of these things and so much more help you lead with greater confidence, maturity, and perspective. Now, isn't that wearing an attitude of excellence through holiness.
Song: When I Look Into Your Holiness (Archive - St. Teklahimanout Orthodox Church - Egypt)
1- When I look into Your holiness
When I gaze into Your loveliness
When all things that surround become shadows
In the light of You
R- I worship You, I worship You
The reason I live is to worship You
I worship You, I worship You
The reason I live is to worship You
2- When I've found the joy of reaching Your heart
When my will becomes enthralled in Your love
When all things that surround become shadows
In the light of You
When you work hard at living a holy life, how will it affect those you lead?
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