The Name Above All

When complaints enter – Jesus

When comparison saturates – Jesus

When conflict destroys – Jesus

“What a beautiful Name it is
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a beautiful Name it is
Nothing compares to this”

Complaints enter the minds of every human being.  Complaints manipulate the thoughts of human beings.  Complaints place a wedge between human beings and the Cross. 

Comparison saturates the minds of every human being.  Comparison takes over as judge of all scenarios a human being experiences.  Comparison creates a barrier between human beings and the Cross.

Conflict destroys relationships among human beings.  Conflict brings with it pride.  Pride blinds human beings from seeing the Cross.

Guilty on three accounts.  I visit the complaint department the moment I come home.  I hold everything in all day long and spew it out to my husband when returning home.  Nothing good comes from complaining.  I do not feel any better about a situation and no problem can be fixed by speaking concerns behind closed doors at home.  It is easier to complain than to figure out a solution and present it to the involved parties. 

Comparison runs rampant in my mind daily.   With each comparison, I become smaller and smaller.  Walking around buried in feelings of inferiority exhausts.  These feelings lead to a loss of worth in this world.  Our culture drives comparison to deem worth within the confines of this world. 

Conflict holds a different power than the latter two mentioned.  I run from conflict.  Conflict, when handled with pride, destroys relationships.  I fear rejection; therefore, I avoid conflict.  I work diligently to keep the peace in all situations; which ends up exhausting my spirit.  All of conflict sends my spirit to crazy town – the loudness of conflict (whether it be raised voice or raised emotions), the outcome of conflict (someone usually comes out hurt) and the strong opinions which may differ from my own.  It is easier to run from conflict than stand up for myself. 

Can anyone relate?

Need an answer to all this mayhem? . . . Jesus!  The powerful name of Jesus solves all the above issues. 

Complain to Jesus in prayer.  Our concerns of this world matter to Jesus.  Better yet, Jesus will help guide us to a solution that aligns with Truth.  The Holy Spirit will provide strength to take the solution in this world and make a difference while shining the light of Jesus onto others.  Go ahead, complain; but, complain with an open heart and mind.  Approach the Cross and allow Jesus to enter your heart.

Compare your actions only to Jesus.  Strive to act, speak and think like Jesus.  The comparisons in this world will send us all over the place trying to live up to a million different standards.  The only place to look for guidance is Jesus.  His Words written to guide, confirm our purpose and fill our minds with Truth.  Approach the Cross and allow Jesus to saturate your thoughts.

Conflict brought to Jesus turns into peace.  Peace which passes all understanding.  Conflict can be healthy when filtered through His Word.  Conflict can strengthen relationships when compromise and understanding enter the scene.  Approach the Cross and allow Jesus to build within conflict.     

“What a wonderful Name it is
What a wonderful Name it is

The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a wonderful Name it is
Nothing compares to this”

Live life. . .One Day at a time! 

Sheree Craig