just a quick thought that smacked me in the face like a leather whip.
rie and i have been so proud. so very proud of how much we have been able to simplify our lives. whether it be putting money away and eliminating debt, or getting rid of sooooo many unnecessary material possessions or any number of personal vices that we have trusted God to lead us in clearing a path between Him and us.
now as we prepare to move, we are packing up belongings and commenting on how much less stuff we have to move than ever before and how rewarding it is to actually answer Gods call to simplify and focus on him, even if it means a little less playstation, or a few less dvds.
so yesterday i was praying to stay focused and keep on fighting the good fight and i heard God tell me simplify more. trust me i tried to tell myself that maybe He did'nt mean my video games, my movies and music, and my precious time at home. but of course that's EXACTLY what He was asking me to adjust.
He was very clear that it doesn't mean that i can't have "things", but it's just that the things can't get in the way.
so it was then that i received the smack in the face.
for how much rie and i were patting ourselves on the back about how much we have "simplified" and have been making strides to be in touch with our maker, it was only then, when we had cleared away so much crap, that i was able to see Gods whole purpose for having us clear that path.
all the junk, all the chains and addictions and possessions and so called needs, . by clearing all of it up it allowed us to see that there was a HUGE wall between us and our God. we weren't just clearing some space for Him in our lives, He was clearing our eyes to see all that still separates us.
it isn't just whether or not we go to church on sunday. it's how i treat Christ every single moment of my life. at work, on the road, in others opinions, in the very nature we live in.
so we will continue to clean, and the more of the wall we see, the more we will learn how to scale it, or better yet, bring it tumbling to the ground and use the rubble as a stairway to the God that will always be there.
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Beautiful. Just beautiful.
What did he tell you to do with your Wedding Crashers DVD? 'Cause I'm so sorry that I forgot we had it and I promise you'll get it back ASAP.
I think God might ask me for my laptop soon. He'd have good reason to.
When exactly are you moving? If I'm free I can help lug stuff, if you like.
It takes some people a lot longer, get to be much older, before the realize the same thing you have. I'm glad it came sooner than later for you. You'll get to enjoy God more, if you have more time with Him. Some things just have to be learned - - maybe because we remember them longer that way.
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