I love to read signs. If I am in a vehicle whether driving or riding I am constantly reading signs. I read bumper stickers, billboards, store signs, and even those signs with flashing yellow arrows. I love them! Some of them make me laugh, some of them make me think and some of them convict me.
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For example, this morning I'm driving into work and I pass a dump truck and on the back of the dump truck it says in big bold letters DO NOT PUSH. Now, I'm sure the dump truck company has that on there because of a door or something on the truck but my first thought was "Why in the world would I want to push a dump truck?!?!?" I giggled to myself and kept on.
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All these signs mean so much to the store or property where they sit. The wording on their sign could grab someone's attention and create that company's very next customer. Or, that sign could make someone's nose turn up and they keep driving to the next location. It is all about what catches the consumer's attention. Flashing lights, funny slogans, great deals are all things that you see on all of these signs. They are everywhere! If you look closely you can even find signs posted on street signs and trees! A mom and pop plumbing company or a housewife looking to make ends meet has started cleaning houses. Seriously....they are everywhere!
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If you walked around all day long holding a flashing or blinking sign what would it say? Maybe it would say I'm a Christian! or maybe I want a drink! or what about I hate my life! Each one of us is carrying a sign whether we realize it or not. Our facial expressions, our attitudes, our words...they are all signs to someone. If your parents were standing in front of you would you have that same facial expression or that same attitude? If your pastor was standing in front of you would you take that drink? Would you allow curse words to come out of your mouth? Well, guess what? Jesus is standing in front of you every day, all day. He sees your facial expressions. He hears your tone, attitude and curse words. He cringes every time you put that alcoholic drink to your lips. Your body is his temple and in the light of day you portray a catchy sign that would make someone stop, look and listen but in your quiet time and when you are alone you aren't so worried about what other's think. You aren't even worried about what Jesus thinks...if you were...would you be doing it?
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1 Chorinthians 6:19-20 says "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body."
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I have struggled with my weight most of my life and especially my adult life. I have been so convicted lately of my weight because walking around the size I am is not a sign that I honor God through my body! Therefore, after asking for forgiveness I am taking the steps to change that. I am not overweight because of a medical problem. I am overweight because I overeat and I abuse food which is the sin of gluttony. God has revealed to me what sign I was carrying and what sign I need to be carrying.
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What sign do you carry when you are at work? What sign do you carry at home in front of your husband/wife and children? What sign do you carry at church? What does your sign say when you are alone?
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