Revelation BY: KB© 5.3.15

So. I’m sitting here reading my devotions and posting pics, as I do every morning when I come across a pic that says to surround yourself with what you want to become and soon you’ll find yourself on that path (I’m paraphrasing)

I’m currently wrestling with this concept because I want to be known for my faith and commitment to God and for the most part I surround myself with like-minded folks. Now, here’s my plight, I know we all sin. I know we all fall short. I know we all mess up and get caught up….believe you me I have made some EPIC blunders this year and it’s only May! But, I also take ownership of my failures and defeats and offer them to God, asking, begging, praying for help. The majority of the people I know are caught up with title, position, ego and more often than not cannot see past their own situations. I catch myself reverting from time to time but I use the word to draw me out…just as others use the word to keep themselves locked into a position….often claiming righteousness….Here’s a tip to help people understand when they are off the path….when you begin to use the word to justify YOUR position rather than to seek understanding and compassion….YOU are off the path. When YOU mention YOU and YOUR accomplishment more than you speak of God….you are off the path. When YOU are unyielding and lack humility….you are off the path.

I don’t want to be a part of this congregation but more often than not I find myself standing alone, battling compromise and deflecting unnecessary barbs of conflict.

When we get caught up we tend to  forget two very important passages of scripture:

 Matthew 6:33   But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

2 Chronicles 7:14   if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Both Scriptures indicate that are struggles and conflict are often a result of our inability to give God His due.

As I evolve my surroundings evolve and my conversation should evolve. I need to work a little harder on what I allow in my space and what I allow my ears to entertain.