In Other Words...

"Every time you make a choice you are turning the central part of you, the part of you that chooses, into something a little different from what it was before... either into a creature that is in harmony with God, ...or into one that is in a state of war with God. Each of us at each moment is progressing to the one state or the other."~ C.S. Lewis ~Mere Christianity


This is so true. Every single decision we make is changing us just a bit. Humans are creatures of habit. So, if we make a habit of turning to God for everything, it will become a way of life for us. We will sit down to read the Bible or do a Bible study instead of flipping on the TV. Go to church on Sunday instead of staying home. Turn to God in times of distress instead of turning to worldly vices. Give God the praise when things in our life are going well, not chock it up to "good luck".

Or, one can continually make worldly choices, maybe without even realizing it. Instead of taking an opportunity to witness for God, you could simply hold your tongue and let that opportunity slip away. Go to the mall on Wednesday evening because it's less crowded, instead of making it to Wednesday evening services. Skip saying a prayer with your family each day, you just don't have the time.

Eventually, these habits become a way of life for us. Usually even before we realize it! One thing I try to remind myself of when I am feeling weak in the flesh, is that Jesus came here and lived a perfect life, then he suffered such a miserable, painful death and all he asks of me in return is my service to His Father and to love Him. Who am I to deny Him this? This thought usually helps to steer me in the right direction.

I absolutely do not want to be in a state of war with God! I want to be in a state of harmony, and I pray that God guides me in each and every one of my daily choices toward that state of harmony!