Tuesday, January 6, 2015

SHAKE IT OFF

When Taylor Swift was just starting her singing career her mother would bring her to Arkansas to do mini concerts.  Not many people even knew who she was.  The young girls of our town would travel a few hours to go see her.  I was always impressed how sweet she was to everyone.  She always gave everyone her time, making him or her feel special.  As her singing career blossomed she moved on to the big stage. She continued to do for others and was still very kind even though famous. It was then that everyone started getting in her business and becoming jealous of this sweet little southern girl.  One of her latest songs is a song that I personally love called “Shake It Off.”

In the lyrics of this song Swift says, “Haters are going to hate, people will talk about you, people will break your heart, but in her mind she keeps telling herself it’s going to be alright because you just shake it off.”

Jesus and His disciples had to “Shake It Off!”  In the Gospel of Mark Jesus gave his disciples instructions to go out and share the message.  They were not to linger or be upset with those who refused the message.  When a person doesn’t welcome the message just, “Shake it off and move on!”  (Mark 6:7-13)

There are haters in this world that don’t want to hear the message of the good news.  There are those who will mistreat you, talk about you, and not listen to you.  When you encounter those types of people just move on.  Keep on walking and SHAKE IT OFF!  No use shouting in deaf ears to those who don’t want to receive the best of joy and peace.   


2015 is going to be the best year yet if you do as Jesus says and, SHAKE IT OFF!

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