Jesus, thank you!

Saturday, November 19, 2005

Hope for change

Lately, I have been very aware of every little problem, short coming, and weakness that exist in my life, and there are many! This unbiblical way of thinking only constructs a prison of doubt, constant discouragement and defeat. If all I ever focus on is my many faults, so much so that it keeps me pinned down, I will be in a state of discouragement until the day I die, because I will never be faultless. I don't have to be though, because Christ was and is perfect.

Rom 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Rom 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.

The Lord has shown me that lasting change is an effect of being solely focused upon the Word of God. This focus leaves no room for trying to figure out my problems. I disagree with people who refer to the bible as a "road map". The bible isn't a compilation of cold facts that help us assemble life's pieces. The bible is alive; it is itself life. It is referred to as the bread of life. All we have to do is eat for our bodies to become nourished by our food. Physical nourishment is simply the effect of eating food, like spiritual nourishment is the effect of consuming spiritual food. When I am driven to consume as much of the word as possible, the change that I once was worried about, and was focused upon will take place without me even realizing it. One who has an immovable concentration on the word becomes the man that God wants him to be without trying to change. I don't believe we should even have the attitude, "what in the world is God's will for my life?!". I believe we simply do the will of God as long as we're focused on him. God's will is something we find ourselves doing as our minds meditate on His word, not go out of minds trying to make happen. I think back to the greatest times of spiritual victory in my life, and remember nothing about even being aware of my problems, yet positive change was taking place!

Posted by Jeremy Turner :: 5:28 PM :: 4 comments