At Reality Check we are going through the book “Crazy Love”.  I think it is a super fantabulous book.  This week we are looking at chapters 5 & 6.  On part of chapter five took me to James 3:19-20.

“You say you have faith, for you believe there is one God.  Good for you!  Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror.  How foolish!  Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless?”

This section is an encouragement for me.  An encouragement?  That is right, an encouragement.  When I read this I am reminded that the truth about God will change my life.  When I truly trust in a God that loves me with a grace that is beyond my imagination that sent His only son for me, that changes my life.  I used to live for fame or money or entertainment or a sweet minivan.  But, now I live a life with His power and know what truly matters most.  Because I know what matters most I don’t live my life like I used to.  I now care more about God and about others than I ever would have without knowing the truth about God.

So, I am encouraged by this section of James to not just “believe” in God, but to Love God and to allow all of the truth about God to change and transform me.  Now I invite you to join me as I live my life to bring honor to God and to love others in all I do.

(Reality Check Teen Center)