Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. “
I have a bit of a problem with procrastination. When I get really excited about something and make a commitment to it…at first I am totally gung ho! “Lets do this!” But a few days later, without fail, the excitement is worn off and I want to stop and move on to something else. The “thing”…whatever it happens to be at the time, becomes work. Work isn’t fun. So I start putting it off until the last minute. In the process, I sacrifice my best work and I am not following through with God’s vision for me. I am sinning.
James 4:13 “Remember it is a sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.”
It is a sin to do things you are NOT supposed to do. But it is also a sin to not do things you ARE supposed to do!
I made a commitment to myself a little over three months ago to stop eating meat. I do not want to be a vegetarian…I am following a pescatarian diet and still enjoy seafood and dairy products. When my friends ask me why I am doing this it is difficult to explain. I just have this feeling deep inside that it is the RIGHT thing for me to do at this time. Giving up something that I have been used to eating my entire life is a gigantic commitment! I do have a very deep compassion for animals. I really couldn’t kill a fly. I trap bugs in my apartment and set them free. And when I see a dead animal on the road it tears me up. Yes, I am extremely sensitive. But I am tired of being a hypocrite and I am tired of hearing stories about unethical treatment of animals. I really cannot say I have committed to this for health reasons. It is a commitment that I have made with God though…I just feel in my heart He has asked me to give up something big.
I made a commitment to write a blog entry every day this month. I came home tonight after visiting with my friend and I really didn’t feel like writing. It took me a good while to open my laptop and start. Once I finally did, I knew exactly what my topic had to be. 😉
A big juicy cheeseburger might taste really good right now. And plopping down on the couch and watching Netflix sounds pretty awesome too. But I have work to do…whether I feel like it or not.
Obstacles come my way. People come and go. But God is always there, teaching me. By following Him and choosing obedience, instead of relying on my own comforts, I am becoming stronger every day.
John 13:13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ And rightly so, for that is what I am.”
Thank you God for teaching me and for leading me every day. I am Your servant and I thank You for allowing me to bring You glory through being obedient with big and small commitments. I thank You for the dreams You have placed in my heart. My strength comes only from You. In Jesus name, Amen.
Blessings,
Stacey ~ iamalive