Thursday, January 11, 2007
Sabotage
Question: What is sabotaging my relationship with God and preventing His holiness from transforming my life?
This is a tough question because usually there are many factors. I'm no exception. I don't think it's meant to be any other way; that is to say, we can have a smooth sailing relationship with God and attain instantaneous holiness. I realize there are many factors that are distracting me and affecting the quality of my relationship with God and His people. Many of these factors stem from deep rooted issues from my past. And I realize they can still have a hold on me for as long as I believe in the wrong values my past has taught me. I thank God for being so faithful to bring to light these issues and help me realize what is harmful to me. But that's only as much as He would do if He does not wish to infringe on our wills. Besides, He's already done what was needed to set me free from my past a long time ago.
When I begin to look at it from His point of view I realize it's quite absurd why I would still allow myself to be bound by my past. It kinda negates what He has done for me; it's like He pays a hefty price for my freedom but I still allow myself to be bound. If I were Him I'd be utterly dismayed at my behavior. But our Loving Father goes one step further and stays true to His nature and faithfully beckons us to draw near to receive His blessings and claim His promises for us (read Victory over Darkness).
After I accepted Christ there are still many areas in my life I did not entrust to God to take care of. That has not only been harmful for me and the people around me, it has also sabotaged my relationship with Him. So what is sabotaging my relationship with God? I believe they are, spiritually speaking, spirit of compromise, fear of man, and lies that I'm believing in about myself. Interestingly I also realize I'm too eager to trust in people's character. ASSUME. Making an ass out of u and me. But the spirit man inside me is far from satisfied with the kind of life I'm leading and wants me to step into the supernatural realm of faith. I pray for God to reveal to me who I am in Christ, that entitles and enables me to live in the Spirit.
Mantou at 10:49 PM