CIRCUS? NO, JUST GOD'S WAY!

There are two things on my blog agenda today and 1 Cor. 6 and 7 brought them to my mind. Verse 7 says:  "And we must not turn our religion into a circus as they did." Here Paul is reminding the church in Corinth that the early Israelites caused quite a stir by partying things up and making a golden calf when Moses was late in coming down the mountain with the Rules of Ten.

Jerry and I attend a contemporary service. We both really like it, as we enjoy the singing and clapping, and praising by raising our hands.  Many others feel it is too casual and doesn't give God the serenity, dignity, and beauty that can be found in a more formal setting.  That may be true, but my heart needs to give to God that which is within me.  And for me, a casual setting frees me to give all that I am.  I pray it is not thought  of as a  circus.  I pray that God sees it as a time of self-lessness and of sharing the joy that is within us with Him and each other.

Secondly, and probably much more important, Verse 6 tells us, "We must be on guard so that we never get caught up in wanting our own way." Now, here is where it  becomes a confession.  The verse is a warning to not want my own way.  And, you see, I have told God that I trust His way--all the way!  But, I see now( as you have undoubtedly guessed), I want God's Way to be what I want!  In other words, I want my own way!  All this concerning the sale of our house and the purchase of the new.  The first must happen before the other can happen.

But, God, as you are Holy, Mysterious, and Powerful, as well as Wonderful, you are to always be trusted.  I ask your forgiveness, and know that You expect me to be steadfast in my trust and faith in You.

I am content.  I will trust in You.  Thank you, God.

I hope you will pray this with me, friend.  Jo