People often think that when they get what they want, that's gonna make them happy. I didn't have lotsa wants; at least, I can't recall any strong desire to acquire or possess something. Have always been content with what comes along. Whatever is handed to me, am already good with that. No demands. No more complaining. Have always been thankful.
But, I guess it'll always come in anyone's life when they start really wanting something. They'd try to do whatever it takes to get it. In my case, however, in stead of really grabbing what I want, I kept bugging GOD. In my thoughts, I didn't want to exclude HIM. I wanted HIM to bless my desire and I wanted HIM to give it to me. As if, bargaining, if you may call it that. I'd tell HIM indignant reasoning like, "I have not been asking so many things from YOU and just wait for what YOU want to give me. Maybe, this time around, YOU would be kind enough to consider my request." It didn't sound wrong, at least at the moment when I said it. But, well, GOD will always be merciful. Even at my dumbest moment, HE looked at me smiling, told me gently, "you don't know what you're asking for." HE's right. Always right.
All a man's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. The Book of Proverbs tells so much about wisdom. Sometimes, though, people allow the enemy to deceive them by believing his lies -- his accusation, temptation and deception. And it's important to note that Proverbs is not talking about plain human or life wisdom. It talks about Spiritual wisdom. We all must be aware that we wage war against spiritual enemies. And these enemies know enough that the best way to attack a believer is through his thoughts. It's a battlefield of the mind. When a Christian choose to believe the enemy's lie, his daily victory will be far from becoming real. And this is the same reason why many Christians wonder how come the "freedom" they are hoping for has not yet taken place in their lives.
No Christian is expected to do what is right all the time. And that is why Christ, once and for all, offered Himself as atonement for our sins. Because it is NOT possible to live a sinless life. I'd quote a book I recently read by Neil Anderson. He said, "Christians are saints who sin." It's true. Because for as long as we're here in this world, there'll always be failures. Well, the Bible clearly states that, "there is none righteous; no not one." Nevertheless, a Christian's position and identity in Christ shouldn't be used as a ticket to sin. For the Bible also states that, If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. - Hebrews 10-26-27
Christians always face spiritual warfare and it gets more intense and forceful as faith increase. Nobody is exempt from facing this truth because the enemy's aim is for us to not receive victory and disprove the faithful work of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Christ promised us victory and freedom. But, the enemy wants to deceive us to believe his lie that it's never gonna happen. How? By injecting certain thoughts in our minds. That is why it is very important to keep praying for Spiritual wisdom and Spiritual discernment so as not to be deceived. The Bible advise us, "whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." - Philippians 4:8
So, whenever a thought starts to bug you, don't just entertain it. Our thoughts and opinion and belief...they can lure us and reason out for us so we can do the things that are considered not pleasing to God. I don't mean to say our thoughts are naturally filthy. It might not be the case. It could be that the enemy injects an idea in our mind that seem logical. Or, because we so desire something, we tell ourselves, "it couldn't be that bad". Our minds can deceive us. Our desires can, as well. But, we need to remain dependent on GOD's will. We must never live as if we can go ahead of God and see what happens. This is the very reason why many Christians don't fully enjoy their victory as Christ's co-heir--Independence from God's will and purpose.
If there is emptiness in you and you can't feel real joy even you are successful and have all the wonderful things in the world, you might want to give it a thought to consider surrendering to GOD's loving care. Give HIM the wheel and let HIM lead you and start living a life that does not anymore conform to the standards of this world and then strive to renew your mind. Use Spiritual wisdom and discernment so you'll have a clear understanding whether your wants or desires or ways are pleasing to GOD. This will significantly help you experience real freedom.
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