WWJD: Something To Ask Yourself

By Betty Meyer


Many people ask themselves what Jesus would do in all kinds of life's difficult situations, but figuring out exactly what the right answer should be is not always the easiest thing in the world. It is easy to feel doubtful and hopeless when one allows him or herself to be caught up in despair, but with enough faith and patience, Jesus can lead anyone down the right path for them to live their best possible life here on Earth. There are so many different ways that a person's life can be benefited when they just ask themselves WWJD.

The main place where this catchphrase became so popular is in the United States, but from there, its usage spread far and wide because so many people agreed strongly with the message that was behind the words. It originated in the 90s and is still popular today. People use these words of advice either spelled out fully or simply with the four letters, and it can be easily put on bracelets, other jewelry and accessories, as well as T-shirts. It is a simple way to profess your faith and pose a thoughtful question to the reader.

It might sound like a simple question, but the answers can be much more complex and have an incredibly wide range. This is because when applied to life's different scenarios, the answer to what Jesus would do might surprise you. The main thing that usually happens is people raise up their personal standards.

When a person has this question put on a bracelet or any other accessory, it makes it very easy for them and others to see the question and ask themselves what it truly means to them. Making accessories like these can be a fun way to get a youth group feeling united. It also makes it so everyone always has something to talk about.

One of the great qualities that Jesus had was patience. There were so many cases in the Bible when he could have given up both on himself and his people, but he persevered and saved mankind. Everyone can benefit from having a little patience, and it is something that has to be worked on over a long period of time.

Sometimes the hardest thing about acting in a more Christ-like way is people's tendency to react too quickly. A good practice is to take a few deep breaths before responding. It's amazing how much good this can do.

There are times in any person's life when they do or say things they aren't proud of. It is not always obvious when this is happening, though. A person has to take a thorough look at their actions every day to fully allow Christ into their lives.

When Jesus is fully let into a person's life, they feel better than they've ever felt before. That's because nothing is greater than God's love, and with it, a person can do amazing and unbelievable things. From there, a person can live their life fully guided by Christ.




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