Isn't it ridiculous how easy it is to become distracted? And dumb stuff like, cooking or watching TV. Even good things, like spending time with people, or (cough cough) support raising, Everyday things, that God wants me to worship Him through, instead become the only thing I'm thinking about, and shut God out. The way the songs put it is looking only for His hand, and instead of seeking His face. In regular English, the danger is wanting God to do a bunch of stuff more than wanting God Himself. Loving the gifts (or desired gifts) instead of the Giver.
I have to admit I've been guilty of this lately. I got so focused on getting back to the Missionary Training Center to continue serving, so focused on the process of support raising, that I forgot the most important thing. Not doing that (or any) specific service for God, but rather loving God Himself.
Like the Israelits got so hung up on doing the Law that they missed their Messiah. Like the Galatians got so wrapped up in do's and don'ts that Paul had to write them a rather pointed letter to remind them- it's not about what we do- it's about what Jesus has already done. God wants my heart- your heart.
And absolutely I still have to do laundry and dishes and cooking and emails, and phone calls and go to work.etc. But all those things are not the point. Even serving God is not the point. The point is God Himself.
1 comment:
Amen sister! I know exactly what you mean. Thanks for sharing these thoughts. I'm so glad God is faithful to keep pursuing us even through our distractions. May we continually grow in delighting in HIM!
Love & hugs to you,
-Joanna
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