Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me... forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12-14 (NKJV)
Whether you’re willing to admit it to others or not, you are not perfect. (After all, there is some reason why you’re reading this devotional!) Here’s the good news though...
No one is. That’s right. Not one
person… only God. So, you know that mother that brings picnic lunches to the park for her children that look as if they just got cleaned up to come and get dirty?...
Not perfect. That man that brings his wife flowers or a card every day?...
Not perfect. That woman with a body that could stop traffic during rush hour in New York City?...
Not perfect. That family that always smiles with children who sit quietly during church?...
Not perfect.
You are struggling right now because you are “drowning” in your lack of organization. There are days that are better than others, but over all, you’re anything but perfect in this area, and even though things are not perfect, you still need to press on. Regardless of what may be going on in your life, people need to look at you and see Christ in your attitude no matter what your present circumstance is and your goal is to be complete as a Christian.
Wow, what volumes that would speak, huh?! Can you imagine being so focused on reaching
that goal that everything else would just pale in comparison?
Everything else would seem insignificant.
Everything else wouldn’t seem so overwhelming. To want Jesus Christ as badly as... you want to be organized? To want completion as a Christian as badly as... you want to be completely organized? Wow, that would really speak volumes, wouldn’t it?
Pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I admit that in the past I have gotten caught up in my disorganization and lost what I should be focusing on. Instead of desiring to become complete as a Christian, I have desired other things; a clean house, good children, doting husband, wonderful life. Please forgive me Lord and help me to not loose my focus on what it is You desire me to be. I long to have You touch me today Lord. Reach me today so I can feel Your presence. I yearn to be complete, even more than I need to have my tasks completed. Help me to stay true to that. Thank You for Your patience and love through all of my imperfections.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
© 2004 Amy Verlennich
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