Christian living

     "Christian living" has many different meanings within the realm of religious people and groups.  Many are taken from various selected Scripture in order to give one the feeling that "they" have the true meaning of Christian living.  Others seem to make it up as they go along not worrying about whether they are representing the Bible's ideals or truths.  Still others have more of a mainstream Bible believing and Scripture based ethic that are made up of those who love Jesus more than anything else on earth.  Now, I've only mentioned 3 different groups.  There are many more.  I'm not even mentioning the cults that brush up against the truth without believing it.  Nor am I talking about those who deliberately lead the masses astray.  Christian living is Christ living through those who believe.  There can be no argument with this model when people actively seek God, confess their sins, give God the glory and thanks for all He does for us and through us all the while answering our prayers, providing our needs and freeing us from this world of sin.  You can decide for yourself which one of these models are closest to what you have chosen.  Just understand that choosing anything but Jesus is sin.  If the belief you have is not Scripture based and you haven't established Jesus as your Savior, then you are deceived and lost.
     What does Christian living consist of?  Christian living is found amongst true believers who have Jesus living through them.  They are continually seeking God on how he wants them to serve him regardless of the cost.  All they are and all they have are His and His alone.  Every breath they take is a blessing from God and thankfulness for life is central to their joy.  The Christian who no longer lives and has Jesus living through them is free from their past and live in the present being a blessing and offering to the Father.  The love of Christ is acknowledged and is so overwhelming that there is no choice but to pass it onto others.  The Christian who does these things is seen as a servant and unselfish in their thoughts, words and deeds.  Becoming a blessing to those around him/her is essential to these people.  The Word of God is not only central to their lives but they teach it to others, make it essential in their homes, imbed the life saving love of God to their children and continually pray for whatever the Holy Spirit askes of them.  There is no room for anything but loving others the way Jesus loves them.
     I'd like to think that this was a pervasive thought and way of living for those who claim they are Christian but that wouldn't be true.  The discerning fire is winnowing out the false believers and refining the lives of the true believers.  As our days go on (by the grace of God) those who have Jesus living through them the draw towards the will of God increases and the desire to have Jesus come get them becomes overwhelming.  They have forgotten the past that encumbers so many and have set their sights on the foot of the Cross because they know that it's the Cross that is the answer to life's questions.  Those who are practicing "Christian living" are always ready to give account for why they believe and in whom they believe.  All you are left to do is weight out your life to see if you are doing so.  If not, get right with God and do so.