Matthew 6:33 (NLT) "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
I'm beginning to realize how important it is for me to spend time with God every day in His word and praying. I really need help with my negative thoughts and attitude on a daily basis! I guess this is where self discipline comes in, and learning to walk the narrow path - it is so easy to go from one extreme to the other.
I didn't grow up with any discipline at all in my family - my mom just let us do whatever we wanted - literally! We could go to parties, do drugs - whatever felt good... she was a child of the 60's after all. Self discipline is one of my biggest weaknesses but I'm working to recover from it. The best part is that I don't have to do it in my own strength - Lord knows I've tried!!!!! But in God's strength I am able to turn this weakness into strength.
As I was meditating on God's word today, I wondered why it is that sometimes I'm afraid to speak up and proclaim God's word. God has said that His word will not return void so why am I afraid to exercise my faith in this area?
So back to walking the narrow path - again, this is why I need God's word in my life on a daily basis. I need a constant daily reminder so that I can stay balanced and walk the narrow path. It is only going to be with the help of the Holy Spirit leading me and guiding me that I'm going to be able to accomplish this almost impossible feat.
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It's so easy to look at your upbringing and find problems that have made you into the messed up person you are today! It's such a trap to fall into! Obviously, I fall into that trap! Just read my blogs! But, it takes a spiritually mature person to say, "Lord, you know the difficulties I have b/c of my childhood. I know, though, that when it comes down to it, I'm responsible for ALL my actions. Please help me." God be praised that the balancing act on the "Road to Recovery" is so much less of a burden when we rely on Him!!!
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