IT ISN'T THAT HE HASN'T TOLD US

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STARTING ON FRIDAY JANUARY 15TH A SIX DAY SERIES ON ANGER ON MY OTHER BLOG. SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS.

Christ has told us. We have listened. The behavioral habits expected of us as Christians are crystal clear.

Why then do we take so many circuitous routes on the way to the straight and narrow? Why do we too often clamor for excuses rather than commitments?

Is it truly because of our childhood or culture we so easily falter?? Can we blame society or must we lay at least some of the blame at our own doorsteps? In short, is it internal or external motivation that drives our lives?

“I just can’t get control of my life.” pled the woman who sat before me. And then we began to discuss the issue.

Of how we are in control even when we are out of control.

The questions and subsequent answers are the same for all of us. Should we see a doctor, take a medicine, have an operation, participate in some skullduggery, read the bible or an inspirational book, pray another prayer? Should we do all we can or give up and do nothing? What does our value system look like? How deep, wide and spiritually handsome is our faith?

We are never without choices to be made. The issue then is how effectively and efficiently we come to conclusions.

Certain facts are too basic. If our way of life is beneficial we can expand it. If it is detrimental we can administer a shrinkage program.

Each day we make out a new guest list for who and what we are going to invite into our hearts. A little bit of greed or generosity. A brief or lengthy visit with God or the devil. A good morning Jesus day. Or a get out of my life Lord foolish but persistent decree.

Unfortunately, some worship at an altar of ghostly remnants. Airy echoes of a religious past. Caught up in the world with all its clamoring for time and energy God is deposited in a holy hat box. To be worn again some day. Brought out in the open again some day. But not utilized in the control center of the soul.

Ala the old Abbott and Costello joke. Who’s on first? Whats on second? In making our decisions is that which matters most often at the mercy of that which matters least?

“He leadeth me,O blessed thought!
O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate’er I do, where’er I be
Still’ tis God’s hand that leadeth me.

But not if we don’t follow. Not if we don’t number our choices in proper order. And following one’s conscience is of little value if it is dead or dying. Or quoting the Golden rule when it is made of dross.

What then to do? Tag on to the miraculous in our Christian faith, the optimism of its’ promises. Remember the unlikely individuals down through the centuries who have overcome their backgrounds as they put Christ in their foreground..

Laugh rather than lament in the face of moral obstacles.

Life’s a super bowl. Win it. Let Christ be your coach. Study his playbook called the Bible. Don’t add lib on the way toward heaven rather than hell.

Look less at outward pressures and more on inner resources. Because it isn’t always where you are physically that makes the difference but where you’re soul has put down its’ roots. Paul wrote his letter to the Phillipians from the dismal settings of a prison. John Bunyan did the same when he wrote Pilgrims Progress.

No matter what the circumstances of life there are barriers to being better, obstacles to being good and doing good. The rich man with too much. The poor man with too little. The top notch athlete with his excessive millions and excessive ego. The clod with his burden of self depreciation.

What to do? Remember that we are travelers and we get but one chance at choosing right paths and noble efforts. Sorting out what is worth keeping and throwing away that not worth keeping at all.

Yes, it is far too easy to burden a life with hates and hurts, foolish sins and he consequences thereof. a closing prayer needs saying at the end and beginning of each day. “Dear Lord, Help me to be heroic more often than struggling. Marching more often than meandering. Pursuing angels rather than devils.” Amen. And again amen.

SOME RECENT POSTINGS ON MY OTHER BLOG “ONE A DAY YOUR SPIRITUAL VITAMINS”…To view them go to “Google Search” type in “Neil Spiritual Vitamins” Or type in the URL http://oneadayyourspiritualvitamins.blogspot.com/

A SIX DAY SERIES ON ANGER BEGINNING ON FRIDAY (JAN 15)
WHOEVER SAID FUSSING AND FUMING WAS BEST? (Jan 8)
HE COULD HAVE KILLED HIM BUT HE DIDN’T (Dec 28)
JUST AN ORDINARY INSECT (Dec 25)
ARE YOU WRITING HAPPINESS WITH FADING INK? (Dec 23)
HAVE YOU GONE BLIND OR IS IT THAT YOU JUST HAVEN’T OPENED YOUR EYES (DEC 11)
THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING IMPORTANCE (Dec 10)
DON’T LOSE YOUR PRAYER WHILE PRAYING (DEC 9)

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