Monday, September 17, 2007

properly dressed

Sometimes  I think we make the mistake of going into our day without dressing properly.  Just as we check the mirror to make sure we haven't forgotten something obvious before heading into the day, we need to check our heart attitude, as well.  Fear, worry, pride and other self-centered thoughts can easily dominate our point of view as we move into the world.  For some reason, despite inviting the Lord of Heaven into our lives, we plunge into the day without clothing ourselves in His presence.  Instead of a sense of peace and security and instead of  inviting the Lord to take the lead through the unknowns and the routines of the day, we just take it on in our own feeble and flawed self.  Beyond having a healthy bowl of cereal and banana, we do well to invite the Lord to fill us for the day ahead.  He's way ahead of us when it comes to knowing what we will face and He is able to prepare our heart and fill our mind and bring His word to our memory as we face each challenge.  In many ways, Jesus shines best in our day to day living.  Isn't that what other people are looking for, too?  They look for a God who makes a difference in the every day living of life.
 
Ephesians 6:13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
blessings,
Rob Smith

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