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Thursday, August 10, 2006

Complete in Christ

"But Godliness with contentment is great gain."1Timothy 6:6 Would you like to know the secret to "being content"? I believe we can truly be content only when we realize that we are complete in Christ. No one else and nothing else will ever make us complete. I wrote a poem, "Complete in Christ" to remind myself of that, and hopefully, it may encourage others as well.

Complete in Christ

Philosophy, psychology
Idolatry, ceremony
They do not set us free.
We are complete in Christ...Christ alone.

Legalism, mysticism, asceticism
Animism, Hinduism, Buddhism
Don't be fooled and trapped in man-made religions.
We are complete in Christ...Christ alone.

Spiritual formulas, worldly principles
Self-help books, staged miracles
These won't save us. Don't be gullible.
We are complete in Christ...Christ alone.

Elaborate church buildings, expensive programs
Certain prayer patterns...we have to discern
Don't be captivated. Don't be intimidated.
We are complete in Christ...Christ alone.

Popularity, plastic surgery
Model looks, designer clothes
Don't be envious. We don't need those.
We are complete in Christ...Christ alone.

Drugs, cults, New Age, evolution
Power, portfolios, prosperity
Don't be led astray. Don't love money.
We are complete in Christ...Christ alone.

Luxurious homes, acres & acres of land
Private planes, latest high-tech gadgets,fancy cars
We don't need anything extra.
We are complete in Christ...Christ alone.

Degrees, recognition, career
Costly hobbies, social status, approval of peers
Think of heaven, not just now and here
We are complete in Christ...Christ alone.

Human regulations, immediate gratification
Sensual indulgence, collection of things
They give us no peace. True joy..they don't bring
We are complete in Christ...Christ alone.

It's our human tendency to desire "more" and "better" and "new" and "exciting". It's our human tendency to get bored easily, to complain, and to be unthankful. With Christ's strength, we can overcome the human tendency (aka our sinful nature). "For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, Who is the Head over every power and authority." Colossians 2:9,10

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Friday, August 11, 2006 - Very good poem - and post

Posted by JacqueDixonSoulRestES

Only when we accept God's best and His View and sacrificial love for us will we be satisfied! We live in a gimme, gimme world. It is impossible to do it without Him and His Word.
Than you for the generous word on the Company Blog!
I see you will be posting your plans for the upcoming school year... be sure to enter them into my contest and check out the other entries!
Many Blessings!
Jacque
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Friday, August 11, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 3menandalittlelady

He is exactly what I am seeking! But I so often fall short of finding fulness in Him, because of some of the things you wrote about in your poem. He's still working on me! What a great reminder of what is really important! Oh, and thanks for your comment on my post. I really just wanted to share my hearts cry. A cry that continues daily! Blessings to you!
Beth

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