God Alignment
“The seed that fell among the thorny weed is like those who hear God’s teaching, but they “ Luke 8:14 (NCV)
As many of you know, I have been on sabbatical. I felt that I was being drawn away from God’s purpose for my life. How did I know this? I am familiar with the signposts on the road that leads away from God. I was becoming edgy, dissatisfied, hurtful, and confused. I was making decisions based on emotions and not on the Word of God. I needed time with my Father. I needed comfort, I needed encouragement, I needed direction.
That is why I have spent the past two weeks dwelling in the quiet of God’s Word on my own front porch here on the Nature Coast of Florida. A much needed respite from the busyness that has become my life again. It happens so inconspicuously….yet, isn’t that just like Satan to create a busyness in our lives that will distract us from God’s purpose?
Yet, God has made our purpose so simple.
“One of the teachers of the law came and heard Jesus arguing with the Sadducees. Seeing that Jesus gave good answers to their questions, he asked Jesus, Which of the commands is most important?”
“Jesus answered, ‘The most important command is this: ‘Listen, people of Israel! The Lord our God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. The second command is this: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” There are no commands more important than these. Mark 12;28-31 (NCV)
We are to love God in all that we do. When what we are doing does not reflect the glory of God and reflects our selfish motives, we are to stop. Plain and simple.
We are to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. When how we love people begins to have conditions placed on it and becomes less than how God loves us, we are to stop. Plain and simple.
My plans are to remain on sabbatical. When I am not distracted I am better able to discern the signposts along God’s path. I become more focused on God’s will and less on mine. I find my purpose in that.
Heavenly Father, I pray that those that read this post will find direction as they place their purpose deep within Your Word and Your Promises. My hope is that as Satan rises up to complicate our lives, Your Word will bring comfort and simplicity back. Guide us in keeping it simple Lord. To bring it back to the basics, to love you with all our heart, mind and strength. Take hold of our hearts Lord and direct us, as you command, to love our neighbors as ourselves. Thank you Lord for simplifying our lives. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen
“And the seed that fell on the good ground is like those who hear God’s teaching with good, honest hearts and obey it and patiently produce good fruit.” Luke 8:15
Sissy,
I really appreciate this. I too am feeling the need to regroup and am looking forward to an afternoon without kids to spend some solid time with my Lord. Things have gotten too busy of late and I need to get grounded in His word once again.
Oh, Sissy – your words are so true. Satan really gets us busy with life and before we know it, we don’t have time for God. It is true, that if I don’t spend enough time with Him, I get hurt easier, I am edgy…I am glad that I took of a couple of days from blogging myself. It helped me to focus and Him and what is important.
Blessings in your Sunday, my friend.
Very beautiful, Sissy B! A reflection of your heart 🙂
amen. i can identify with what you have shared.
God bless you.
Sissy,
wonderful and true that all of us are too busy… I appreciate that you are working to prune uneccessary things from your life. Seems like I must do this at least twice a year to remain sane. Love you, Lynn