Undivided
Every now and then I see a plate on the front of a car that has the Georgia Bulldog logo on one side and a Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket logo on the other side and the by-line: “A House Divided”. I like to watch sports and I consider myself a fan, but I’m not more of a fan of football than I am of the Lord. Sometimes it appears that the sports arena is a great place to see people worship – just worshipping the wrong thing. When it comes to honoring God, I don’t want to divide my time with Him – He wants all of my commitment to Him. Now it doesn’t mean I quit being a sports fan and attending ballgames. It does mean that I have too keep my heart in check and make sure my love for sports doesn’t overtake my love and pursuit of God. Check this out…..
5 You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. 6 Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. 7 When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer me. 11 Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. 12 I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. 13 For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths, from the realm of the dead. (Psalm 86:5-7;11-13 NIV)
I need to learn to depend totally upon the Lord for wisdom and discernment. I need to trust Him for provision and protection. He is Creator God and He knows me like no one else. He never leaves me alone. The problem comes when I try to lead independent of His wisdom and discernment. I also sometimes can act independent of His provision and protection. When I’m in trouble, I run to Him. He can handle whatever trouble I’m facing. He also wants to celebrate and be part of my success as well as my failure. I want an undivided heart that is completely devoted to Him, His will and His way for me.
Pressing On! Dwayne