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Christ is all that matters (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
1. It really doesn’t matter, Lord,
What else I do today,
As long as I try hard
To follow you,
And to obey.
2. It really doesn’t matter, Lord,
What else I do today,
As long as I love you
In all I meet
Along the way.
3. It really doesn’t matter, Lord,
What else I do today,
As long as I serve you
In thought and deed,
And all I say.
4. It really doesn’t matter, Lord,
What else I do today,
As long as I remain in you,
Rejoice, give thanks,
And pray.
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References
1. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said (Matthew 4:19; NIV).
Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life (John 3:36; NLT).
2. Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them (Romans 12:9; NLT).
Everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too (1 John 5:1; NLT).
Love your neighbour as yourself (Luke 10:27; NLT).
Love the stranger (Deuteronomy 10:19; NKJV).
Show love to foreigners (Deuteronomy 10:19; NLT).
Love your enemies! (Matthew 5:44; NLT).
3. Serve only him (Luke 4:8; NLT).
We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5; NIV).
Do everything with love (1 Corinthians 16:13-14; NLT).
We will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ (Ephesians 4:15; NLT).
4. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing (John 15:5; NLT).
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; NIV).
Wow! I love this simplifying of life Ruth, it takes anxiety and worry out of the picture cimpletely. I certainly need this every day. Thank you precious sister. May you have a painless and peaceful day as He showers you with His blessings.
Hi Alan, here is the link I was thinking of, for you:
https://wp.me/p45bCr-5As
With love from Ruth XXXX
Amen, Ruth. First things FIRST. I will abide in Christ today, and THEN I will go about my business—whatever that may be.
Thank you for your faithfulness to your writing ministry. I’ve never read one of your poems that was not a blessing.
Kindest of men – don’t thank me: thank God, who gives all these prayers. I started something new I read about a few weeks ago: as soon as I wake, I say “Good morning, Jesus”. I can’t remember now who suggested it, but it’s a very good habit! xxxxx
I stand corrected. Thank you God for using your servant Ruth.
“Good morning, Jesus.” I like it!
I like to say “This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Perfect! XXXX