See What You Can’t Ignore
Jeremiah 32:17, “Ah Lord God! Behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee.”
Salutations everyone! May you see today what can not be ignored in a day you were given. May today give only positivity in every moment of this day and others to come. Today is a time to understand that we as humans desire many things, and with that we tend to ignore that the world is temporary and heaven is eternity. As we go through life, we also find that during prayer, God reveals those blind spots, those motives, and those truths that we ignore. Sometimes we get caught up in the “pleasing” of those around us; those closest to us; sadly, believing we have to keep peace. But in reality, are we? Are you sure that ignoring the good and right way is leading to happiness or is it just brewing and if we just stir the pot now and again, no one will notice? When we allow God to intervene on our behalf, others will let you know what you are ignoring; causing feelings of fear, anger, confusion, especially regret. Maybe we need to get back to focusing on the eternal, to listening to God’s wisdom, to studying His word, to obeying His prompts, truly examine how we react, get back to walking in faith, and then embrace humility! Our biggest hurt will come from God letting people around us reveal our “ignoring”, because we are choosing to believe that if we do ignore whatever it is, it will just go away, or fix itself! Sinful behaviors will grow like weeds when we ignore the truth that God’s way is better, more satisfying than this temporal world. Your first duty is to God, then others, then self. Today, let’s initiate working toward realigning our hearts back to Him- forcing the advancement away from the blind, self-centered, superficial living. Work toward a life of true purpose, full of compassion, rejoining the living God’s way! Gain your sight back; act on those pricks you feel on your heart that God is sending to you! Listen to the voices of those who are giving warning to you; they may have already been where you are! Remember, God said in Isaiah 41:10, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” KJV Get back to the real-life God has for you; leave worldly desires; then open your eyes to see what you can’t ignore!
Scriptures:
Read: Philippians 4:8, Matthew 15:11, Romans 1:19-22, John 12:48, II Corinthians 9:6-12, I Peter 3:9-12, James 1:17,22, Matthew 7:12, II Timothy 3:16, Philippians 2:3, Jeremiah 7:23, Luke 6:38, John 3:16, Matthew 5:9, Hebrews 12:6-7, II Timothy 1:7, Romans 5:8, Joshua 1:9, Deuteronomy 11:26-28, Hebrews 4:12, Proverbs 2:7, Psalms 121:1-2, James 4:17, I John 4:18
Prayer:
Lord, today we come asking for true forgiveness on letting the world lead us away from you. Lord, please continue to prick our hearts when you see us falter to the evils of this world. Help us Lord, to gain back your control by trusting in your leadership, your strength, your promises. Push us Lord, to read your words, reach for your knowledge in how to be more compassionate to others, to acknowledge we failed, but build back that faith and trust that will gain that honor of eternity with you. Amen.