So, I got the kids packed earlier today, which is great, but... why am I still up??? I don't have an answer for that question. It's after midnight and I'm driving one of the church vans full of kids to camp in the morning. That's what coffee is for, I guess.
I just watched an episode of Glee online to see what is was all about. (I've seen a lot of people on facebook make comments about it.) Don't get me wrong, it was very entertaining and I loved the music, but you know, there were a lot of ideas presented that were so very contrary to the Word of God. I know, it's the world and that's what we should expect, but the way it was presented was disturbing to me for some reason. "Go ahead and have sex before you're married. Life is all about experiences..." That's a big fat lie. Here's another one: "There's only one thing required for you to be a man and that's GUTS." That's not true either! There were a lot of wrong ideas and opinions presented in a very bold and entertaining way. I'm not trying to knock TV, but I am examining the ideas that are dumped into our heads when we tune in.
To tie this into what I've been reading I want to think about the fact that there really is no reliable compass for morality within the heart of man. We don't know better. The Bible has it pegged in Jeremiah when it flat out tells us that the heart of man is deceitful. We think we've got it figured out and a lot of our conclusions about life and relationships make sense (to us) and for the most part seem to be right on, but they're just not. The only, only, ONLY accurate plumb line for all of life and relationships is the Word of God. I'm talking to myself here. As I've mentioned in the past couple of posts I'm finding myself years into this Christianity thing and I'm being reminded that my heart is no less prone to wander than it was before I met Christ. I still need the Word. I need to read it, memorize it, lean on it and let it live and work in me so that my life can be conformed to Heaven's ideas and standards. He desires abundant life for us! But, there is a little work required on our part.
Like Jesus said, our work is to believe. But, how can we believe in something we don't know about? The Holy Spirit, faithful counselor that he is, has been reminding me that it's up to me to take the time to grow in the knowledge of God by reading the Word. How can conviction and transformation be at work in my heart if it isn't turned toward the Almighty and His thoughts?
I've drifted a bit and I need to remember my Maker and His infinite kindness toward me. I want to want His Word and his ways more than I want the next great coupon find or landscape project or bike ride. I want to want to make Him smile more than I want to please even my husband or kids.
Transformation of the heart can only come from Him, but if I don't choose to put myself into the shaping power of the Word I will stunt the process. Come fan the flame.
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