A Motto, A Light

Steadfast. Immovable. A wall unwavering--convicted. That’s who I want to be. A Christian that will tell it how it is, but with meekness and fear: 1 Peter 3:15 “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is within you, with meekness and fear.” This verse is, basically, the foundation for my life. I like to think it has about four parts. First it tells us to put God first in our hearts--sanctify Him. Then next would be that Christians need to be able to defend themselves, to everyone. But, my favorite part of this verse is the reason we are giving an answer is because we have hope. A hope that sets us apart and brings someone on the outside to ask us where on earth this hope comes from. But we cannot ignore the last part of this verse: defending our hope with meekness and fear. Which, in essence, means that when we defend our truth we respect the “outsider” as an image of the Holy One, and express love the whole time--respectfully. All these aspects of this verse bring me to the belief that this needs to be the Christian motto. If we have answers, but no hope who will want it? If we have hope, but no meekness who will ask? If we have hope, answers, and meekness but no Holy God it holds no ground. Every part of this verse is crucial and each part needs each other. Let us never forget that. Also, let us take this verse and live it. Let’s have answers, hope, a Holy God, and respect. Let’s be salt and light. Let’s have a motto that works. God. Hope. Answers. Respect. Remember, you were put on earth for a reason--to shine. So shine with purpose, and never forget to stay true--unwavering. 1 Peter 3:15

~TDH


p.s.
sorry this is kinda late