Lately it's been hard for me to let things go. I found myself doing to much doing the most. Honestly I lost sight of who I do all things for and most importantly who rewards me for what I do. I know I do all things unto the Lord and He rewards me for my deeds. However in the natural it wasn't as easy for me to shake off being corrected. I got full of pride and that is my area of opportunity, that's the area I believe God is working on me. I really get caught up on living a good Kingdom Life sometimes I try to reach perfection and perfection is unattainable and God never asked for perfection. Here lately I struggle with shutting up and being quick to speak. I try not to let my feeling drive me but baby my feelings where driving me right off a cliff. I am fighting my way back to the path God placed me on. I can admit that I took a lot of detours, unnecessary detours. On this journey back to the path of righteousness I was very uncomfortable. However I do believe being uncomfortable is a sign that there is a spiritual growth happening.
In 1 Peter 5:8-9 msg . states "Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You’re not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It’s the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won’t last forever. It won’t be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ—eternal and glorious plans they are!—will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, he does." I can honestly say once I set my pride aside and really humbled myself and did what I was instructed to do which was to SHUT UP! I could see God putting me back together. While fighting my way back I stayed in the Word however by disobedience to do what God instructed me to do made the journey longer than it had to be. I was like the Israelites in the wilderness turning a 4day trip into a 40 years trip. Thank you, Lord for not giving up on me and always being there carrying me. Thank you for your grace, mercy and forgiveness.
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