No distractions
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I have spent quite some time trying to figure out what I want to write. I tend to always have an opinion about something but I generally don't feel the need to voice it as I used too. Maybe it is growth in my walk with the Lord, discernment or I could just be more cautious and have my guard up. Nonetheless, I have found that I blog less and less. However, as life unfolds and time passes with each day, I still find that I need to express thoughts, emotions, feelings, ideas and experiences.
As with any blog, I always ask the Lord to give me the "right" words and I pray that the right words come to me now. I have quite a bit tugging at my heart concerning different topics but one that has gnawed at me the most is about people we allow and/or remain in our lives.
I believe there are varying degrees on who and how much people should be in a our lives. The only One that should have ALL of us is God. For me, I have learned that I must set boundaries so I do not become distracted from what God is trying to do in my life. It is easy to become distracted...at least for me. I vowed that I would not allow to be distracted from the Lord ever again with family, friends, marriage, work, and even with brothers and sisters in Christ. My life would be focused on Him.
So, what does one do when there are people in their lives who blatantly are not good for us? We can walk away knowing we are doing the right thing yet still pray for that person. What if it is not so easy? What if the person is a twister of scripture? You feel the darts yet there is a "spiritual smoothness" about it all....In my weakened moments, I would sense a bit of confusion. In my moments of knowing God and seeing the enemy at work, I know what needs to be done. The same thing should be done as the person who is blatantly not good for us...we walk away knowing we are doing the right thing yet still pray for that person.
I have no desire to surround myself with those who are focused on themselves. My prayers are not that of selfish desires...I want to serve the Lord. I am not standing in judgment of those who have certain wants and needs met by the Lord. I guess I am just not in that place in my life where I desire more of anything except for more of Jesus. In all honestly, if the Lord called me home tomorrow then I would be willing to go without hesitation. I want Jesus!
I think the most frustrating part for me right now is that I express my desire...to be fully consumed with Jesus...yet...I am not heard. Distractions are thrown my way like fiery darts...blatantly and spiritual twisting...and they would all be irrelevant if my words spoken would be taken to heart. Contrary to what people believe, I am shy and don't like to talk so when I express myself...I say what I mean and I mean what I say. It is that simple.
So, I say all of that to say this, if there is a relationship that is draining life out of you then maybe it is time to put it to the side for awhile or even permanently. Keep that person in prayer but don't let him/her become a distraction from the calling in your life. Do not compromise. If you meet someone and your spiritual gifting of discernment is sending you red flags...listen. Do not settle. Keep your eyes focused on the Cross. God's timing is NOT our own. I learned that with marrying my now ex-husband. I married out of fear and it was a disaster...that is another story. LOL!!! Learn to discern spiritual twisting. I have no idea if that is the proper description but I have seen it with a few people in my life and I know the difference...are the words spoken with love or selfishness?
Sometimes, it actually takes time to reveal the true motivation.
Thank You, Father, for loving me with unconditional love and a love so selfless that You truly desire the best for me. I ask that You remove distractions from my life and remove those who do not have pure motives. I want more of You, Jesus and I desire to serve You. Remove everything that is not of You and fill me up...You are my King!
As with any blog, I always ask the Lord to give me the "right" words and I pray that the right words come to me now. I have quite a bit tugging at my heart concerning different topics but one that has gnawed at me the most is about people we allow and/or remain in our lives.
I believe there are varying degrees on who and how much people should be in a our lives. The only One that should have ALL of us is God. For me, I have learned that I must set boundaries so I do not become distracted from what God is trying to do in my life. It is easy to become distracted...at least for me. I vowed that I would not allow to be distracted from the Lord ever again with family, friends, marriage, work, and even with brothers and sisters in Christ. My life would be focused on Him.
So, what does one do when there are people in their lives who blatantly are not good for us? We can walk away knowing we are doing the right thing yet still pray for that person. What if it is not so easy? What if the person is a twister of scripture? You feel the darts yet there is a "spiritual smoothness" about it all....In my weakened moments, I would sense a bit of confusion. In my moments of knowing God and seeing the enemy at work, I know what needs to be done. The same thing should be done as the person who is blatantly not good for us...we walk away knowing we are doing the right thing yet still pray for that person.
I have no desire to surround myself with those who are focused on themselves. My prayers are not that of selfish desires...I want to serve the Lord. I am not standing in judgment of those who have certain wants and needs met by the Lord. I guess I am just not in that place in my life where I desire more of anything except for more of Jesus. In all honestly, if the Lord called me home tomorrow then I would be willing to go without hesitation. I want Jesus!
I think the most frustrating part for me right now is that I express my desire...to be fully consumed with Jesus...yet...I am not heard. Distractions are thrown my way like fiery darts...blatantly and spiritual twisting...and they would all be irrelevant if my words spoken would be taken to heart. Contrary to what people believe, I am shy and don't like to talk so when I express myself...I say what I mean and I mean what I say. It is that simple.
So, I say all of that to say this, if there is a relationship that is draining life out of you then maybe it is time to put it to the side for awhile or even permanently. Keep that person in prayer but don't let him/her become a distraction from the calling in your life. Do not compromise. If you meet someone and your spiritual gifting of discernment is sending you red flags...listen. Do not settle. Keep your eyes focused on the Cross. God's timing is NOT our own. I learned that with marrying my now ex-husband. I married out of fear and it was a disaster...that is another story. LOL!!! Learn to discern spiritual twisting. I have no idea if that is the proper description but I have seen it with a few people in my life and I know the difference...are the words spoken with love or selfishness?
Sometimes, it actually takes time to reveal the true motivation.
Thank You, Father, for loving me with unconditional love and a love so selfless that You truly desire the best for me. I ask that You remove distractions from my life and remove those who do not have pure motives. I want more of You, Jesus and I desire to serve You. Remove everything that is not of You and fill me up...You are my King!