For awhile I've been stuck in a rut. I'm not really sure how to describe it other than that. It's a rut. And it seemed as though no matter how hard I "tried" to get out of it, I "couldn't." I'd almost make it, then just as I was at the top, I'd fall right back down again. And there I'd be, still stuck in the rut.
I quote the words "tried" and "couldn't" because the reality is there are things I could have done to get out. The reality is I made a choice not to get out - I just perceived it as I "couldn't" so that I could continue to be stuck - if that makes sense.
I was visiting family today and my (highly adorable) almost 6-year-old cousin said something that was hilarious - but then struck me as also applicable to this scenario. She said "Sam, I can't decide who I love more...cousin Marly, or you cousin Sam." In my rut, I felt as though this is where I was at with God - "God I can't decide who I love more, you or my idol over here."
And because I continually chose "my idol" - I was continually "stuck." I call this the rubber band effect because when it feels like we're stuck in this rut, we seem to be wearing a rubber band that will only allow for us to climb so far before it snaps us back down.
So for the past few
But today as I was standing in church something hit me square in the face. For the first time in awhile, I felt God speaking to me and this is what I heard - "I'm fighting for you. Don't you understand that there's a battle for your soul?"... and in that instance it was like a brick wall exploded inside of me.
Here are a few things that I would like to point out in Scripture:
1) GOD doesn't tempt us
2) Temptation --> drags you away --> you get enticed --> desire is conceived --> sin --> sin grows to death
3) God's law brings FREEDOM - not a boring, restricted, uninteresting life
Those things can all be found in James, chapter 1 - I encourage you to read about it for yourself.
I was so blinded by my idols that I couldn't see what was right in front of me the entire time.
I have much more to say on this subject, but for now my laundry is done and I should attend to some adult responsibilities like cleaning and jogging and reading TIME Magazine.
Until next time.
Samantha