Im going to be honest, and not try to portray a fake image of the perfect Christian, to where its impossible to live up to a mirage of an idea that Ive created as to who I am, and what I think: I struggle sometimes. I feel distant from God sometimes. Sometimes, that time is right now. As Im typing this, Ive been in a spiritual rut the past few weeks, slowly getting further away from where I need to be with my walk with God, while focusing more on myself, and the temporary things of this world that continually fight for my attention. Its a small step, getting off course, but after a few weeks, Ive really started to feel the tolls of that in every area of my life. Today I decided that Ive had enough. Ive had enough of this feeling of floating through life in a sea of gray, living as if my fire for God is only lukewarm at best, whenever I know that Its anything but. Im tired of feeling as if Im no longer alive like I once was. The greatest trick that Satan can have in our lives is creating in us a sense of spiritual apathy, to where were spiritually lazy, and put off until tomorrow what we can work on today. Its like running in the biggest race of your life, while laying down on the sidelines. We become like every other Christian, going to church, going through the motions, wanting more, but doing nothing about it. Getting caught up in the complaints of everyday life. Loneliness. Sadness. Schedules. Problems. Depression. Addictions. Family troubles. Job issues. The list could go on and on, but once we allow our eyes to stray from God and land on our own two feet, we lose sight of the one thing were supposed to continually set our eyes on: Jesus. Our perfect example. The ransom to our souls. Wherever our eyes are, our feet will follow. If were staring ever so intently into this physical, material-driven world, then thats exactly where well reside. If we focus our eyes on Jesus and our walk with Him, then we wont be of this world, which is just a temporary home for us all anyways. When I let God pull me back, I get amazed at how crazy of a thought it was that Id put effort into pursuing desires that are temporary in nature, whenever I could instead work towards a kingdom that will forever reign. Our lives are temporary. Dont live it as if it doesnt matter, as if spiritual laziness, as common as it can be, is just a small issue. Being apathetic is death to your soul, and we were created to be in continual fellowship with God. Not to think about Him every now and then whenever we remember to, but to continually strive to grow closer to Him every single moment of every single day. When were in fellowship with the world and the downfalls it allows, were dooming ourselves to continually be disappointed. I, for one, have had enough of that, and Im going to do something about that in my life. Be an example for those around you, and wake up. Stop going through the motions, and fully seek our loving, holy, gracious, perfect Father. I, for one, cant wait to be where I once was again in my walk with God. Its impossible to ignore, once youve experienced it with such fullness, so as I go forward, Id love for nothing more than for you to join me, leaving those distractions behind. While it can be a continual struggle from time to time, I know that with God, all things are possible. :-)
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 21:14:18 +0000
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