This morning David Nasser in A Call To Die talked about the excuses we make, whether in an instant or over time, knowing the right thing to do but deciding whether or not we're going to do it. He suggests we ask God to show us what excuses we use. So I did. This is what I heard:
Sometimes you just say no - relying on my grace, which is sufficient, by the way. But that does not bring you closer to me, to my heart, to the image of Christ. It puts up a wall between us because in your heart you know what you are doing. Then we have to take a step backward and work on tearing the wall down - again. So much time is wasted. And yet, my love for you never dimishes - not a bit. I'm just sad that you're not where you could be. Embarrassment is another excuse, or fear of man, what will they think? It does not matter what they think - leave that to me. Your obedience is what's important, not what others think of you. Jesus only cared about doing my will, pleasing me, following me, showing my heart to the world. That is the business you are called to also. Be bold. Be honest. Be mine. Then sometimes you want to wait, when "right now" may never come around again. There are windows of opportunity that open up the way and if they're not taken advantage of at that moment the window closes and time goes on. Not that a different window won't open at a different time but the blessing and the healing for that moment in time is gone. You will never realize that time again. Take full advantage of opportunities you are given to love. They are special gifts only you can open. So, again, live in each moment. Use them to love. There is always someone to love in every moment of every day whether it's your self or others or even me. Turn your heart toward love. Make it your first choice and eventually it will become your only choice.
I felt compelled to share this today. Maybe someone else needed to hear it too.
1 comment:
He tells us to "redeem the time".
Susan
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