Thursday, January 25, 2007

December 17


Inner Churnings


Who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly….

Isaiah 33:14-15 (NKJV)


Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right.

Philippians 4:8 (NLT)


If I want to live all out for God, why do I struggle so much on the inside? Why do I get upset with my humanness and the great burden I feel to perform, pursue and perfect?

I took a lesson this last week on the value of a cheerful attitude. I needed it. Boy, did I need it. My insides were churning as I considered my tasks, my priorities, and the reality … I couldn’t do it all.

God's word brought me a new focus—to do a few things well, to limit my commitments without cutting my time with God. He is a burning fire ready to prove my good work … or make it toast. Since He only wants me to succeed, I see it best to stick close to Him with every thought, every word, and every deed.

This is the way to live all out for God. Free from the inner churnings.


Father, clear my mind of impure, unhealthy thinking of self. Allow me to focus on Your word and speak and do the things You call me to. Amen.