Yes! Another question whose answer may make us a little uncomfortable. This goes along with the previous blog on March 21. As always, God strings His proddings together, continuing to work on our hearts.
Yesterday I was out for a jog and as is my custom, listened to Joyce Meyer. The teaching was entitled "Freedom of Self-Control." What a great teaching. I love the practical ways Joyce shares on how to put God's Word and principles into practice. Anyway. She was teaching on the freedom we have when we function in self control as opposed to just living a willy-nilly life of following everything our flesh desires. There is freedom from sin and consequences when we operate in this fruit of the spirit. Self-control adds peace and joy to our lives.
So the question she asked was..."What do you want more?" Now if you look back to March 21st you will see question God posed to me was "Do you want to get well?" As I discussed here, I didn't like my answer any better than I like the question. LOL And I'm not so crazy about Joyce's question either. But I know I need to hear them. And I know I need to dig deep and see what my answers are. In the "Redeemed" study by Angela Thomas-Pharr I am discovering that in order to began living the life God wants, I have to know where my heart is. And to do that I have to answer some hard questions. It's funny how both these studies I'm involved in right now are heading in the same direction. God visit!
So what do I want more? Do I want to get my own way by getting angry and speaking my mind? Or do I want to display God's love and mercy to those around me, putting others needs or desires ahead of my own? Do I want to stay in my pride, not helping people I think don't deserve it because they made their own mess or do I want to be like my Savior and humbly help others, remembering that I didn't (and still don't) deserve His help for my messes. Do I want to remain unhealthy, possibly causing serious long term issues in my body by bad diet choices, or do I want to be as healthy as possible, prepared and able to do whatever the Lord asks me to do. WHAT DO I WANT MORE?
I'm pretty sure I'd like to change my answers right now! LOL
Lord, help me to choose life. To choose mercy, love, kindness, humility, self-control. Help me to live to prefer others, and to follow the good path You set before me. I pray this for all of us. Thank You for the lessons You teach us. I love learning from You. Help each of us walk out our salvation so as to bring You glory. In Jesus' Name. Amen
What do you want more?
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