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MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: MyCat Musings (8/12/2007 11:19:37 PM)
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Hi, everyone! It's a good evening isn't it? I hope it is for all of you anyway. BTW, when I say "good evening", I'm addressing it to everyone, even if it's daytime where you're at. I'm having a pretty good night so far. I couldn't get on here sooner because of storms in the area and I was helping my Mom cook dinner. I also helped her pick the garden this morning. Boy did that shower feel GOOD after being out in the heat!
I didn't take time to do devotions, but I did pray a little and I read some of God's Word just now. In Mark 4:22 NKJV, Jesus says "for there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light." This verse reminds me that I can't keep secrets from God. He knows my every thought, even those that I DON'T want Him to know about! I know that while I'm saved and will be with Him in eternity, there are some things that I could have done better on this earth that will be reflected in the rewards and positions of service that I will receive when I enter eternity.
Some of the things that I tend to focus my mind on now will be made known at that time. Therefore, I need to fill my mind with God's music and Word instead of my idols, which are people that I think about and imagine myself talking to instead of God. I need to be focused on God rather than on myself and serve Him only instead of thinking about worldly concerns.
This ties in to what I posted yesterday about the parable of the sower, where I said that I felt that I was more like the seed that fell among thorns rather than the seed that fell on good ground. I've been so busy filling my mind with thoughts of people, places and things of this world, while letting my prayer and Bible study, reading, memorizing and meditating go by the wayside. I need to go back to "my first love", Who is God my Father, Jesus Christ His Son and His Holy Spirit, my Teacher, Comforter and Counselor.
Therefore, I'm making a new commitment to serve God, Jesus and Holy Spirit with all of me and I surrender all of myself to God. I'm getting rid of my old idols and things which interfere with my relationship with God. This includes getting rid of saved websites which prompt me to engage in idol worship, as well as spending less time playing PC games, posting here too much and reading books with questionable content. I'm asking for everyone to pray for me as I turn from idols to serve the living God.
Good night and God bless all of you! [:)]
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