What's IT to you? This could be, and actually is, a very open ended question. But the "it" can be anything, a hobby, a relationship, a job, or any number of things. Think of something, some activity, or someone that means a lot to you. You're only thinking this to yourself so be honest here, what are the few things in your life that no matter what are going to get done? The activities, peoples, or things you've thought of likely fall into one of three categories.
First, is what I call a chore, or a checklist, kind of thing. It's something that we do because we have to or feel that we need to in order to be considered a "good person." It's the mopping floor or cleaning toilets type feel for these activities. They have to be done but it's not really your most favorite thing to do.
Second, is what I call a hobby or interest. It's something that you actually like and enjoy doing. It may or may not be productive, but you still want to do it. It may be walking, reading, playing games, or scrolling online. It's not a must do, but rather something that you just enjoy doing when given the opportunity.
Lastly, is what I call habits. They could be good or bad, but they are acts that flow so naturally out of us that sometimes we don't even realize we're doing them. I have seriously caught myself putting chap stick on in the middle of a sentence without ever intending to do so. Habits are an outward reflection of who we are inside, we don't have to work on them to improve them, they just are.
At the start, you selected a person or activity to think about. But now I want to switch it up. I want you to look at your spiritual life. Where does it fit in? Which category do God's Word, prayer, and church fall into for you?
Is it a chore to spend time in God's Word or at church? Do you only do it or go because that's what it takes to be a good person, or someone makes you? Is your faith a hobby, something that you do when it's convenient and doesn't interfere with other activities? Or is your worship of our Heavenly Father a habit? Do you catch yourself praising Him, talking to Him, listening and looking for Him without even trying to? When God truly becomes our heart's desire, we will seek him and see him in everything. Make God more than a chore or hobby in your life today.
First, is what I call a chore, or a checklist, kind of thing. It's something that we do because we have to or feel that we need to in order to be considered a "good person." It's the mopping floor or cleaning toilets type feel for these activities. They have to be done but it's not really your most favorite thing to do.
Second, is what I call a hobby or interest. It's something that you actually like and enjoy doing. It may or may not be productive, but you still want to do it. It may be walking, reading, playing games, or scrolling online. It's not a must do, but rather something that you just enjoy doing when given the opportunity.
Lastly, is what I call habits. They could be good or bad, but they are acts that flow so naturally out of us that sometimes we don't even realize we're doing them. I have seriously caught myself putting chap stick on in the middle of a sentence without ever intending to do so. Habits are an outward reflection of who we are inside, we don't have to work on them to improve them, they just are.
At the start, you selected a person or activity to think about. But now I want to switch it up. I want you to look at your spiritual life. Where does it fit in? Which category do God's Word, prayer, and church fall into for you?
Is it a chore to spend time in God's Word or at church? Do you only do it or go because that's what it takes to be a good person, or someone makes you? Is your faith a hobby, something that you do when it's convenient and doesn't interfere with other activities? Or is your worship of our Heavenly Father a habit? Do you catch yourself praising Him, talking to Him, listening and looking for Him without even trying to? When God truly becomes our heart's desire, we will seek him and see him in everything. Make God more than a chore or hobby in your life today.
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