It's no secret

My son and I watched the movie, Kung Fu Panda yesterday. We enjoyed spending time together but I came to a conclusion from the movie which I will share below.





The movie is funny but action-packed (for a animated movie). I heard more adults laugh than children. I enjoyed the movie. You can see movie stills which show good CG-animation.




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As we trotted from the sidewalk and across the street into the parking lot, I shared with my son the insight that from my perspective there is no magic formula for living for God all your life. It's simply choosing to follow God each day. The simplistic thought--"there is no secret recipe," moved me to remunerate upon my own journey with God. "There's no secret formula for following God all your life."

The God of the universe who created all things wanted a relationship with people. He initiated the relationship but we as human beings chose to disobey. Then God made a way to restore humankind's relationship with Him. Now I must reflect on His provision, decide for myself, and then choose to follow Him everyday. Too simplistic? Too good to be true? It may seem so, but there is no secret scroll, no esoteric formula, no superhuman heroics. It's belief put into action. I believe what God says and I act upon that knowledge, choosing to follow God, each and every day.

For God says, "Look at me. I stand at the door. I knock. If you hear me call and open the door, I'll come right in and sit down to supper with you (Revelation 3:20--The Message)." He wants a relationship, not robots, not rules, but a relationship with me and with you.

To follow God is to simply by faith believe and choose to follow Him everyday. There is no secret formula. Just believe. I wonder what you think is the simplest way to view following God. Share your attempts with me.