Is anything different yet?
Not really, but sort of...
We still watch too much TV. I still spend too much time playing video games.
Still, my outlook is different.
This week I've been analyzing the 'setpoints' in my life...those things that are just "set" that need to be moved if I'm going to make any real change. That means giving up some things I devote time to, and it's not going to be easy.
And there are obstacles.
Old habits die hard. Plain and simple. And now that many of my ways are "set," it's going to take effort and time to undo them...in every area of my life: My leisure habits, my eating habits, etc.
Also, I'm still not sleeping all that well...I haven't been for what seems like months now. Sheesh. I finally fell asleep around 3:25 a.m. last night...at least, that's the last time I saw on the clock. And I still woke up a few times before I finally stumbled out of bed around 9:00 this morning.
But I'm still resolved to make this happen. Already this week has been more productive in areas that needed to be, particularly preparation for church/worship.
I think the key is to not be selfish. Being selfish and "being Christ" to others simply does not mix. I've got to continue to focus less on meeting my needs and meeting the needs of others. Sure, I need to take care of myself...but too often has that simple desire been transformed into a beast of self-love that devours attention, time, and any resemblance of an easy-going attitude.
...
A conference...dynamic speaking...a movement of the Spirit in my heart...none of these things are 'quick fixes.' In spiritual growth, there is no quick fix.
But you've got to start somewhere...and keep progressing.
I hope that's where I am now.
We still watch too much TV. I still spend too much time playing video games.
Still, my outlook is different.
This week I've been analyzing the 'setpoints' in my life...those things that are just "set" that need to be moved if I'm going to make any real change. That means giving up some things I devote time to, and it's not going to be easy.
And there are obstacles.
Old habits die hard. Plain and simple. And now that many of my ways are "set," it's going to take effort and time to undo them...in every area of my life: My leisure habits, my eating habits, etc.
Also, I'm still not sleeping all that well...I haven't been for what seems like months now. Sheesh. I finally fell asleep around 3:25 a.m. last night...at least, that's the last time I saw on the clock. And I still woke up a few times before I finally stumbled out of bed around 9:00 this morning.
But I'm still resolved to make this happen. Already this week has been more productive in areas that needed to be, particularly preparation for church/worship.
I think the key is to not be selfish. Being selfish and "being Christ" to others simply does not mix. I've got to continue to focus less on meeting my needs and meeting the needs of others. Sure, I need to take care of myself...but too often has that simple desire been transformed into a beast of self-love that devours attention, time, and any resemblance of an easy-going attitude.
...
A conference...dynamic speaking...a movement of the Spirit in my heart...none of these things are 'quick fixes.' In spiritual growth, there is no quick fix.
But you've got to start somewhere...and keep progressing.
I hope that's where I am now.
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