Genesis 18-19 Matthew 6: 1-18

Day 7: One week down :)) Genesis 18-19 Matthew 6:1-18
In Matthew 6 The Lord told Abraham his wife Sarah will have another child, when Sarah overheard this she laughed. The lord questioned why this was funny and she replied that she was past her childbearing time and was old. I thought about this and you never know what God has in store for your life, I am not in control of my life.
Matthew 6 starts out talking about giving to the needy. Jesus does not want us to be hypocrites and publicize that we done great things for the needy. If you are more concerned with recognition from people then you will have no reward from your heavenly father. God knows exactly why we do the things we do and if we are giving to the needy it is because it is in our hearts and not for glory. Be humble, God will reward you in full.

This same concept applies to praying. Matthew 6: 6 "When you pray go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen. Then your father will see what you have done in secret and will reward you." God does not want us to pray on street corners just to be seen by people. Praying and talking to God has to come from your heart, and not just for recognition. "For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly father will also forgive you." I am not doing this blog for recognition, I am doing this to strengthen my relationship with God and if anyone reads this they can learn about the Lord.
But if you do not forgive men their sins, your father will not forgive your sins. I think that we all need to realize that everyone makes mistakes and Jesus died for OUR sins. Don't live with grudges or hatred in your heart, let the lord shine through.