Today is truly a day that the Lord has made, and the more complicated the world gets, the simpler the Word of God is to understand. Often, and I do mean often, I get reminded of the power of the ego, pride, and the need to control, or should I say the need to be in control? Letting go and letting God is a simple concept to say. Dare I say, most people believe it is an easy concept to understand? Yet it is so hard to do. We all know people who can quote scripture backwards and forwards, yet have no faith. We know Christian control freaks who must have the last say and who must be right all of the time. I know I get caught up in constantly trying to rationalize circumstances to explain the events of the day, any day, as if by some miracle of intelligence, I am the authority.
It is more often than not, at these times, that if I’m blessed and open to receiving the Holy Spirit, I get a chance to see the miracles, nuances, and essence of life. I am not in control, never have been, and it’s okay. Giving your life to Christ requires a constant vigil against taking credit or assessing blame. When you focus on service in the name of the Lord, you get to see things from a different perspective. You see, the service I’m referring to is the selfless kind that neither seeks nor expects reward. The mere act speaks for itself. How much simpler does it have to be? Christ even suggests that God can see into your heart and know your intention. Love God and love your neighbor as you love yourself. It’s so simple, it’s incredible. It’s so simple that you’ll miss it altogether if you’re not careful. Now, on this day, any day that God has made, let’s apply the simple concept in a very complex world. Behavior should then have parameters. Actions should have a purpose. Intent should always be uppermost in your mind. Now, for a moment, let’s look back over yesterday.
You see how easy it is from when you get up until you lie down, to succumb to jealousy, pettiness, cruelty, envy, and the like? It takes work to be humble, loving, giving, and a source of truth every day. It takes will power, and you know the will I’m talking about. I believe the calling of every Christian is to try. It’s the effort that God expects. It’s the intent He wants. If you’re first seeking the kingdom of heaven, then that question should directly affect what you do today, how you perform, what you say, and certainly with whom you hang out. I’m fortunate to have known people I believe were truly angels walking. I think there are saints among us, and we ignore them all the time because we’re too busy pursuing the world rather than pursuing God. However, I’ve learned from these living, breathing angels that the battle is not over until you win. The quest is not over until you are born, born again, die, and ultimately live forever. A line in a movie says that what we do in life echoes in eternity. It’s nice to know that Jesus already cared for that part of eternity. All I have to do is get through this life thing. I think I’ve got the easy part. It may not make sense on the surface, but it is simple when you stop and think about it. See me. See God. I can do this. I’ve just got to let go, one day at a time, one hour at a time, one person at a time.
May God bless and keep you always.