Apr. 29, 2009 - Living in Oblivion
I was reading a popular women's magazine today and it brought me to tears. I was flipping through and reading about women who are "successful" by the world's standards. For a second, I envied them. They are living their lives and from what I can tell, living them without the Lord. It got me to thinking about all the people that live life, oblivious to our wonderful Creator and Lord. They may even know about Him, but they don't care to acknowledge Him. They just go on their merry way. I then thought about myself. How far I have come and how I can't imagine life without Him. I don't know how anyone can know the Lord and walk away. There was a time in my life when I was not walking the walk, but I never denied my God. I think my problem was immaturity and no one had taught me about a relationship with Him. It was easy to go to church once in awhile and I had my Bible next to my bed so I was "good" with God in my eyes. I missed out on so much and really wasn't enjoying my life. I don't know who I was then. It feels like an eternity ago and I don't know how I missed out on such joy back then. Fast forward to now when every decision I make is based on my relationship with God and I'm better for it. I try to make good choices regarding clothing, entertainment, relationships, raising my children, being a godly wife, etc. There is no way I'd ever turn from Him. It just blows my mind when I hear of people raised in Christian homes that choose the world. I pray for all the lost souls out there, that they could feel what I feel. My life has been transformed. I am still a sinner and I am by no means perfect, but I cherish my journey with God. I won't turn back. I fear Him, respect Him, revere Him and love Him.
