The other morning I was laying in bed , thinking how I should get out of bed and go spend time with God, read the Bible, pray. You know, all the things that I know will bring me closer to God and make me more like Christ. All the things that will guide me on the path that He has prepared for me so that I may fulfill the purpose for which He created me.
So what do I do? Roll Over.
After dozing for another twenty minutes, the thought strikes me again: Get up, spend time with the Lord. It’s what you truly desire. So what do I do? Roll Over.
Ten minutes later, my cell phone rings. What do I do? Spring from the bed.
Now isn’t that sad. Why don’t I wake up in the morning with excitement and wonder for the Lord of our creation, why don’t my feet hit the floor ready to go for the Maker of the universe? Why does it take some cheesy cell phone ring to send me running when God himself is knocking at my door?
Because I’m selfish, and stubborn, and lazy. Because I live in a world of instant gratification. Because I put my desires before His. Sad isn't it.
I wonder how many opportunities to experience His undeniable love I've missed because of my selfishness, stubbornness, or laziness. I pray the Holy Spirit continues to work in me, continues to make me more like Christ. I pray I am able to remove myself long enough for that to happen.
I pray we choose to experience His love undeniable rather than feed our selfish desires.
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