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In the world we live in today, we find it hard to stay
focused on what’s right. We tend to strife for things that will make us
“happy”. The latest smartphone, Ipad3 or any other form of entertainment
perhaps? This is obvious, as any student you ask today would prefer to go out
rather than study. (Even though we are well aware of the fact that studying
ensures a brighter future)
But what if the more you got, the more you would want?
I mean we are mere humans and we can never have enough.
However, God has changed everything. Even today, we can choose to be contented,
to be grateful and count out blessings. The fact that we wake up every morning
should make us grateful. Our families and loved ones around us should be
considered a blessing too, food that we have, stomachs that do not starve.
Everything else. If only we chose to be contented today, everything would be so
much different. I mean what’s the point of getting something just to be like
someone else? God thinks you’re perfect already. Think you’re not pretty or
handsome enough? Didn’t God say we were all fearfully and wonderfully made? He
sees the heart, something the world doesn’t. So what if you’re not talented or
popular enough? God’s plans for you are perfect nonetheless.
Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I
have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm
you, plans to give you hope and a future.
So yea, I am on this journey of discovering His plans for me
too. Recently, I stumbled upon the part in the Bible where it stated the fruits
of the Spirit,
Galatians 5:22 22 But the
fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, 23 gentleness
and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
And it woke me up. I cannot blame my situations and the
people around me anymore. We are all
called to exercise the fruits of the Spirit no matter what. That is living up
to His standards. Loving OTHERS more that yourself. This means, putting their
needs, their priorities and their feelings before yours. Yes, it may be scary
that God has his standards too. But we need to try before even saying it’s too
high. I think that fulfillment of trying
to walk in His ways will make us grateful & contented whether we realize it
or not.
Another thing that struck me is this verse (In the latter
parts of the chapter) Galatians 5:26 26 Let
us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. This has
shown me about the way I live. I mean, I admit sometimes your family can get on
you. But the way I react can make a difference. Oh and I’ve been spending too
much time thinking about Joe Brooks lately. :/ Yea, till it worries me. I mean,
so what if he doesn’t notice my tweet right. Have I put his recognition above
everything else? Cause lately, I can’t do anything without relating it to him.
Which is embarrassing. Sometimes I even read the Bible but still think about
him. GAHH, IKR. I NEED TO SET MY PRIORITIES RIGHT. Again, gotta fix my eyes on
the cross. Because forgiveness required His life, and His relationship with
God, I need to know that He is more deserving of my thought & imaginations.
He is amazing, I mean God. He chose to give forgiveness freely, to anyone who
wanted it. That would be like saving up your whole life, to buy a billion
Iphones & Ipad3s then distributing it to everyone who came. FOR FREE. Our
God is quite cool eh? I think that deserves more energy, than anything else.
I’ve struggled to prioritize God as no. 1 and surrendering
everything to Him. Pastor Rose said earlier today ”If we’re questioning God, we
are saying that we doubt His plans for us.” And He says His plans are perfect,
why am I questioning perfect? What can be more perfect right?
Sorry for the scattered thoughts. Its just that lately I’ve
noticed that my devotions has been done out of obligations instead of
willingness. Just needed a space to write out my thoughts. We’re all learning
you see. :) Anyways, Church was great
today & it gave me a lot to think about. (WE HAD SO MUCH CANDY!)
Till then,
Happy going back to school, lovely readers.
God bless you all!
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