For an old retired person, there seems to be a lot going on in my life now. A lot of it is not just being busy about a bunch of things, it is more a question of God showing me a lot of areas that need His help and my obedience.
Chambers says today: " How are we going to get the life that has no lust, no self-interest, no sensitiveness to pokes, the love that is not provoked, that thinketh no evil, that is always kind? The only way is by allowing not a bit of the old life to be left; but only simple perfect trust in God, such trust that we no longer want God's blessings, but only want Himself."
For instance: there is the area of my complete trust in God. That is complete trust in all areas of my life, financial, healthwise, church involment, and the daily relationships of living.
Now the Elders of our church come to me with another question of church service in leadership. I am content to serve in the background, so that I do not have to face the temptation of pride in position, but is this a calling from God and a time for me to step up and put all of my past issues aside?
We are also having some health issues right now, nothing life threatening, but more just the product of getting older, but still wanting to be able to do as we are accustomed. Can I grow old gracefully, or will it be kicking and screaming?
I guess I am glad that God does not allow me to just vegetate in mental and spiritual uselessness, but I also know that I will need a lot of His help in the days ahead.
God, help me to stay in your will, so that I will be the husband, father, grandfather, and servant that I want and need to be for Your glory and not mine.
Amen!
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