Have you ever seen cartoons where a devil is sitting on one shoulder
trying to convince someone to do bad and an angel is sitting on the
other shoulder trying to convince them to do good? That's what I feel
like at times! Old habits are hard to break. I'm almost a year into my Sabbath
keeping experience and this week I struggled again with old thoughts
of life before keeping Sabbath. Sabbath was drawing near and my mind
was on what I wanted to get done instead and on how much I would need
to get done when Sabbath was over. Thirty plus years of doing things one way takes awhile to undo! And
things are just easier for me when they are most familiar and
comfortable. It's hard to stay focused all the time on God's best for
my life. I get distracted by what is easy or convenient or fun. It's
always worth it to do the right thing and I'm always glad when I do,
but the initial decision to do it can be difficult. I teach my daughter that she can't always have fun in life and that
she needs to think about God and others. I may have had more practice
than my daughter with this lesson, but it is still just as hard for me
to apply! The key is what I choose to do with my thoughts. Do I give in or get
discouraged that I am still so weak in my flesh? If so, the devil
wins. This week I pushed through the thoughts and ended up being blessed
during Sabbath with the opportunity to learn and discuss many truths
that help me move forward in my walk with God. I wish I wouldn't debate whether I will obey God.
I wish I wouldn't fail God.
But, I do sometimes.
And God accepts my repentant heart. And I am thankful! Until next week,
Lisa G.
trying to convince someone to do bad and an angel is sitting on the
other shoulder trying to convince them to do good? That's what I feel
like at times! Old habits are hard to break. I'm almost a year into my Sabbath
keeping experience and this week I struggled again with old thoughts
of life before keeping Sabbath. Sabbath was drawing near and my mind
was on what I wanted to get done instead and on how much I would need
to get done when Sabbath was over. Thirty plus years of doing things one way takes awhile to undo! And
things are just easier for me when they are most familiar and
comfortable. It's hard to stay focused all the time on God's best for
my life. I get distracted by what is easy or convenient or fun. It's
always worth it to do the right thing and I'm always glad when I do,
but the initial decision to do it can be difficult. I teach my daughter that she can't always have fun in life and that
she needs to think about God and others. I may have had more practice
than my daughter with this lesson, but it is still just as hard for me
to apply! The key is what I choose to do with my thoughts. Do I give in or get
discouraged that I am still so weak in my flesh? If so, the devil
wins. This week I pushed through the thoughts and ended up being blessed
during Sabbath with the opportunity to learn and discuss many truths
that help me move forward in my walk with God. I wish I wouldn't debate whether I will obey God.
I wish I wouldn't fail God.
But, I do sometimes.
And God accepts my repentant heart. And I am thankful! Until next week,
Lisa G.
