As I reflected on my decision for Christ last night, I wanted to take it back. Not completely, but just enough to get what I wanted back. Thankfully, God stepped in and continued to direct my path.
This is a decision that we, as Christians, constantly battle. Do I choose to do what I want or do I choose to do what He wants. Now, of course we know what we should do...but what do we actually decide to do?
Normally, I choose what is comfortable--what I want. Just a second ago I watched a video from youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpVsF4W8V2Y&feature=related). This video honestly gets me every time. It is so awesome to see how the Holy Spirit overtakes people; they just can't hold it in. Now, being overtaken by the Holy Spirit doesn't necessarily mean that I'm going to burst out in song on a street corner in downtown New York, but it does mean that I am going to be okay with something uncomfortable. The impact that the living God has in my life needs to mean more to me than any discomfort that I will experience because of it.
As I engage in a daily battle against my selfish desires, I remember Christ. I recognize the peace beyond understanding, joy beyond measure, love without end, and the safest security that God gives me. And I certainly recognize that these things are much more meaningful and beneficial than anything that my selfish desires can give me.
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