"Revive Us O Lord"
If you haven't noticed, I haven't been poised to engage in literary focus lately. In a matter of fact, I've lost a lot of focus all around lately. I have been eroded slowly and steadily by means of the world and flesh. I seem to be forgetting what matters above all, and could use a kick in the butt. I have become lax in my quiet time with God, and have found ways to distract myself from His good purpose. Tonight I will be chatting with a good friend over the web in matters of scripture. We try to have study every Wednesday, and when do you think I get ready for the discussion? Well, Wednesday... Clearly God is not priority in my agenda, I need a friendly reminder of who's in charge, with which I do believe I have clearly gotten and disregarded as emotion. Allow me to emphasize.
Over the past few weeks, I've descended my sort of "Pink Cloud", and returned to the reality in which I dwell. I believe I've been isolating to a degree in attempts to save money, as this may seem like a good idea, I feel it taking it's toll on my ability to carry the Lord outside of these walls. I'll find ways, like on Xbox Live. Or if someone on facebook or the phone has question about our Savior, I'm surely there to answer them. Yet, In the big picture, I need time to balance relaxation and constructive time for God. It is true, I am beginning to spread myself thin between bible this, church that, recovery here then there, and working when I can, I am only able to pay my bills, hardly even feed myself, and this has gotten me into a mindset I don't belong.
My hearts been wandering. Searching for gratification, patience has become key in this situation. The Lord will provide in good time, and when He does, it will be much more gratifying then any love I could ever find on my own. Loneliness is a factor here, and keeping my eyes from also wandering is a challenge in itself. Blessed be the day, when the angels unite His daughter to be my bride. I've already got the songs picked out! :)
My heart breaks, at the cries of the lonely. In the rage of the lost, and the shouts of the wicked. They are set before me every day. And furthermore, my heart wallows as I usually have nothing to say to them. I tend to just pick up my God and selfishly walk away with Him. Friends, it's been six months for me... I am in need of revival... It is in Jesus' declaration to us to go out and make disciples. If we are not doing this, how may we consider ourselves blessed. An evangelists' heart and spirit are God gifted qualities, but the act of evangelism we are all blessed to take part in. One life changes the world for one person. It is up to us, to plant the seed and allow God to make it grow. (I already feel the flame igniting) I say it's time to set our worries at the altar. It's time to start praying for our neighbors, our community, our cities and country. Then I say it's time to take it to the world. Let others see our radiance in a dark world. Let others envy us, be angered by what we have, and allow God to convict their hearts. I'm in the mood for revival. Anyone else sick and tired of being sick and tired?
2 Chronicles 7:14
" if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
Over the past few weeks, I've descended my sort of "Pink Cloud", and returned to the reality in which I dwell. I believe I've been isolating to a degree in attempts to save money, as this may seem like a good idea, I feel it taking it's toll on my ability to carry the Lord outside of these walls. I'll find ways, like on Xbox Live. Or if someone on facebook or the phone has question about our Savior, I'm surely there to answer them. Yet, In the big picture, I need time to balance relaxation and constructive time for God. It is true, I am beginning to spread myself thin between bible this, church that, recovery here then there, and working when I can, I am only able to pay my bills, hardly even feed myself, and this has gotten me into a mindset I don't belong.
My hearts been wandering. Searching for gratification, patience has become key in this situation. The Lord will provide in good time, and when He does, it will be much more gratifying then any love I could ever find on my own. Loneliness is a factor here, and keeping my eyes from also wandering is a challenge in itself. Blessed be the day, when the angels unite His daughter to be my bride. I've already got the songs picked out! :)
My heart breaks, at the cries of the lonely. In the rage of the lost, and the shouts of the wicked. They are set before me every day. And furthermore, my heart wallows as I usually have nothing to say to them. I tend to just pick up my God and selfishly walk away with Him. Friends, it's been six months for me... I am in need of revival... It is in Jesus' declaration to us to go out and make disciples. If we are not doing this, how may we consider ourselves blessed. An evangelists' heart and spirit are God gifted qualities, but the act of evangelism we are all blessed to take part in. One life changes the world for one person. It is up to us, to plant the seed and allow God to make it grow. (I already feel the flame igniting) I say it's time to set our worries at the altar. It's time to start praying for our neighbors, our community, our cities and country. Then I say it's time to take it to the world. Let others see our radiance in a dark world. Let others envy us, be angered by what we have, and allow God to convict their hearts. I'm in the mood for revival. Anyone else sick and tired of being sick and tired?
2 Chronicles 7:14
" if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
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