Unequally Yoked

Through out my life I have heard the expression “do not be unequally yoked”. I understood it’s meaning when looking for that special spouse, but I never thought about it spreading beyond our boundaries into friendships or other activities. And yet, when raising my sons I was again reminded that their friends will influence them one way or the other. It was essential that they found friends who went to church, believed in God and Jesus as well as enjoyed family times. Our choices, behaviors and lifestyle will not only depend on what our values and morals are but, also if we are living the life God has laid out for us. We never out grow peer pressure as it can affect our lives and confidence, which leads to searching for the material things in life or approval from a person or group. We must remember to keep God first in our lives and listen to that inner voice…Jesus softly calling us. Allow your heart to hang onto the light…and to reach for the rock. We are blessed with scripture that keeps us walking the walk and talking the talk. Let us make friends that are God fearing and Jesus loving who are bound together by the love and grace of God. Keep His wisdom forever on the front of our brains so the darkness does not influence our behaviors or choices. I pray we continue to develop our Christian friendships, join a Bible study, pray and rejoice in Christian fellowship. 2Corinthians 6:14-15 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Beliah (Satan)? Prepare for the harmony in our lives by being evenly yoked in family and friends. It reminds me of the song, “It’s your life” some of the words are, ” live the life you believe”… Go forth and live your life yoked with Jesus. Smiles & Blessings, Cynthia Collins Kaitfors