So, what is my dream? I was thinking about this earlier. It can be pretty easy to get so caught up in life that you lose sight of YOU. Well, to be healthy was my very first thought. That will direct so much about my future.
That says a lot about where my thinking has gotten lately. My health does not direct the course of my future. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, They are plans for good and not disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
But allowing myself to get distracted from my true purpose on this earth has really shaken me. The verse 1 Peter 1:16 for it is written, Be holy because I am holy.
As a child of God, my one true dream should be to seek to be like him. Jesus Christ should be my priority. Not me. Not my husband. Not my dogs. Not even my church. My relationship with Him comes first. But you know, that can be hard. There are so many things that try and come between that. The health issues I have faced seem so important. And I have felt the need to be in control of of it. I guess it just makes me feel better. But no matter what I do, I am not in control of it. Not really. So instead of worrying, I should be worshipping the one that is in control of all things.
I know there is no guarantee that life is going to be wonderful by putting Him first in all things. But, I will be equipped to handle whatever I face. I will be able to deal with it with peace, joy, grace. I know it. The Lord promises it in His Word.
And there are a few steps simple steps to getting closer to Him. Spend time with Him. Talk to Him. Pray. Read His Word. You will come to LOVE it. If you think coffee is addictive, watch out!!! Meditate. Spend quiet time alone thinking on the things you have learned about Him and about all the good things He has done for you. Spend time with other believers. Join a Bible study. Separate yourself from negative influences in your life. This is painful. Trust me, I know. But it is essential.
Funny thing is, when I was first saved, I did all these things. I guess I just let life creep in and crowd Him out. But that is not what I want. I want more of God. I do not want to live a life of complacency. I want to grow, to learn, to serve, to love. But most of all, I want to be holy, as He is holy. What better testament to Him is there?
2 comments:
I am glad your rediscovering what puts the "pep in you step!" I know what you mean about life creeping up on you. I think I let too much of the world creep up on me after my mother passed away. The last few months I have been slowly but surely reconnecting with our Father. He has been bringing his Holy Spirit over me daily to bring me comfort and joy...letting me know he is with me always and desires nothing more than my love/affection! Sadly it took some negative stuff for me to seek him, but you know what? Without his love tap/wakeup call, I would surely be going nowhere still. I would say good luck, but I don't really believe in luck. So I wish you many blessings on your journey to bring our Father glory as soooo definitely deserves in abundance! Love ya Sister! -Ashley Wright
Katie, what a lovely and heart-revealing post. Father is pleased, very pleased. I believe you are well on your way to dream fulfilled! What a blessing to see one so young yearn for God as this post reveals. You have blessed me - thank you!
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