Lately I have been distracted by trivial things. I tend to worry about finances and our future. What can I do in this moment to give us a better,less stressful life down the road. Could I pick up a job? Maybe invest in stocks? Sell some items that we don't use anymore? While all these thoughts swirl around I am missing out.
The devil is a crafty one and he knows us and our weaknesses. Ephesians 6:11 says," put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil." If he can find a foothold, then he will use that to keep us from "consider[ing] it all joy"(1 James 1:2-4). When I ponder ways to live outside of where God has me I am not learning, nor am I enjoying where God has brought me. If He wanted me to be living in a different situation He would bring me there.
God is jealous for my attention and lately I haven't given of myself. Not only to God, but my family. I was distracted and like Gomer in Hosea forgetting that all I have is from God. See Gomer was married by Hosea, but sought out worldly possessions. She was under the impression these worldly possessions were from her lovers and she pursued them. At the end she realized worldly lovers and possessions are nothing compared to her bridegroom, the one God designed for her. The other realization was that God provided for her every need not the world.
So when we get distracted and caught up in worldly things we forget where our hope,love, and possessions come from. We wholeheartedly pursue these items with little respect for what we have. I for one am extremely blessed and will strive to appreciate what I have now. In order to cut off the devils attempts I will seek more of God. I want to be in His companion so much that the devil has no time to distract me. Will you join me in committing time to Christ in your daily life?
Blessings,
K
