So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that's coming when Jesus arrives. Don't lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn't know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God's life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, "I am holy; you be holy."
17You call out to God for help and he helps—he's a good Father that way. But don't forget, he's also a responsible Father, and won't let you get by with sloppy living.
We talked about this passage in house church tonight and I was convicted. Earlier this year, I had this attitude. I had set my mind and my whole being toward God. I rolled up my sleeves. I was ready to get dirty. Passion flowed from my innards and was being manifested.
Then.......
Then, life happened. I started working a job, 3rd shift at a restaurant and my whole life seemed to get thrown out of gear. No longer did I have the time to spend hours pouring over the Bible as in the last couple of weeks. No longer did I have the energy to do much of anything as I was trying to figure out how to sleep while the sun light peaked through my curtains and my neighbors blasted their stereo.
I think I have gotten used to the nocturnal life. Though I still have yet to figure out how I am going to get out of this groove of being sloppy.
Lord, give me the grace and the time to put you first.
No comments:
Post a Comment