Turn to the Lord
Lamentations 2
My eyes fail from weeping, I am in torment within; my heart is poured out on the ground because my people are destroyed, because children and infants faint in the streets of the city.
Lamentations 2:11 NIV
These words are hard to read and reconcile to the God we know who is so good, loving and kind. How could he have allowed such things to occur? In reading this it is a sobering reminder to me on the consequence of a life in disobedience to God.
Not the failing of our human selves in sin. But to completely disregard all God teaches us and turning away from his grace and mercy for our own self-serving ideas. Following deceptive spirits and teachings that come from the enemy.
But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them and bring on themselves swift destruction.
2 Peter 2:1 NIV
This speaks to me as such a reminder of what goes on in the spiritual realm when we choose distraction, temptation and sin and turn away from the Lord rather than walk obediently with him. We must daily repent, this is not a just a rule but a privilege to practice. The Lord longs for us to come to know him and experience the fullness of joy in his presence. (Psalm 16:11)
I know for myself that distraction has been a very large problem this past few months. I feel that I don’t know what to do, or more than that, I don’t want to walk through what I need to in order to be free of those chains. So, distraction is my go to because in that moment it feels easier.
I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.
Romans 7:15
We are in a spiritual battle every single day. By God’s grace, those who are in Jesus get to fight on the Lord’s side for all things good, while the devil and his army attack, steal and destroy.
We need to partner with God in this battle and stand firm in our faith by activating every spiritual blessing available to us.
I know for myself I need to stop ignoring the battle. I may not see the consequence right away and hopefully will never see what is described in this verse. But I need to stay alert, ready to fight the devil, stand firm in my faith and walk humbly with God. Let go of the distractions.
Prayer: Dear Jesus, help me to turn to you. Help me to not distract myself with things of this world that I miss what you are trying to show me. What you want to heal in me if I would only allow you to. If I would only surrender. Keep me on the path to stand firm in my faith. To search for you and cling to you when the struggles become too much at time. To fully know that you have me, will comfort me and give me the freedom I need if I would only turn to you. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
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