If asked my level of obedience this weekend, I'd look at the ground and hope for a new conversation topic. I'm ready to openly admit my thought life has been less than par these days. Negativity and inward tunnel vision have the familiar neon signs of "doormat" "not good enough" and "here we go again" blindingly bright.
Yet God his and his perfect timing used a sermon on purity in marriage this weekend to teach me Psalm 119:9-11.
How can a young person stay on the path of purity?
By living according to your word.
I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
By living according to your word.
I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
As my pastor recited the verses, I sat in the second row overtaken by conviction of an altered perspective. My focus was not where it should have been. I was focused on the wrong trinity: me, myself, and I. The only "seeking" I did was to look for the dimmer switch to those stupid signs.
So, here I am. . . again. . . refocusing upward not inward. I get myself into trouble when I take my eyes off the trinity that matters. I am not the way, the truth, or the light. I am not the way of everlasting. I am what God says I am, not what I think I am.
Does the trinity of me, myself, and I get you into trouble?
How has your thought life been?
What do your neon signs say?
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Thx for this, Falen. Being self-centered has always been such a subtle sin for me and I need frequent calling out on it. It's difficult to see in myself and it makes me so miserable. Maybe when I'm in the doldrums I need to immediately do a check to see if that's the real prob. Just might very well be! Love your writing and how God is blessing thru you! Brenda Bernich
ReplyDeleteAwww Brenda!! Thank you so much. When I'm all about me, it is impossible to be all about Him. I love that you stop by and read these and even further take time to share your thoughts. Hugs to you!!
DeleteA good reminder, thank you. Stopped by from Covered in Grace. Have a great week.
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Thanks Jess!
DeleteWe all struggle with selfishness; it's the sin nature... and fighting it is like fighting gravity!
ReplyDeleteGod have mercy!
And of course.. He does. We love because He first loved us.
So glad we safe in His grace... covered in His blood, forgiven and loved!
I'm so glad too! :) Thanks Emily.
DeleteIt sure does creep in on us, but we must stand our guards to refute and refuse it. Selfishness is a battle I fight to win everyday, but by God's grace!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, have a super blessed week!
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Deletemy trinity tends to be lack of motivation, self-pity, and a critical heart - a lethal combination. I have to guard against them daily. I thank God He does not give up on me!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah... I relate to those too. Thanking God he doesn't give up here too. Thank you to you too, Mare.
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