Christian Forum Site - View Single Post - THE INNER ROOM - "Learn and Grow

Bondman · 04-19-2008, 01:13 PM

Message #50

GETTING THE LORD INTO FIRST PLACE IN OUR LIVES

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faithwoman

- snip-

I never really understood to much about worshiping someone other than God could include someone we are in a relationship in. I mean I was not like getting on my knees and saying I honor you yadda yadda.. but man was I worshiping that person in other ways.. Has it been a continous change for me to focus on the one above .. you betcha.. ya.. is it worth it.., absolutely..

I will not bow down to Satan's goal.. I will go kicking and screaming..
I just keep saying .. No deal Satan..

There are so many things that people worship more than the Lord.. may all have the strength to turn their eyes and hearts upward.

Hugs
Robin

This is SO good, hon!! There are indeed many traps to watch out for! What may we quite UNKNOWINGLY be worshipping??

Try these checks:

1. First, what things/people/activities take up much of your time and which you feel GOOD about? This gives you a starting point.

2. Ask: Is how much you feel good about it/them greater than your relationship with the Lord? (feeling good about something or someone is NOT wrong in itself - only if you're putting IT/THEM ahead of HIM!)

3. Check this out: is it/them coming first in your life, and therefore taking AWAY from your relationship with the Lord? - Who of course must always be in first place!

4. And finally: has it/them therefore become an IDOL (that effectively you are worshiping)?

If any here should discover that God is not in top spot, then you must NOT despair! Please, please trust me that you CAN achieve this - and we're here to help with it! Set your face toward this goal and do not give up at any point. Do not let disappointment stop you, ever! Keep the goal firmly in sight. Please ask for help any time if you need it.

As a start I'm praying for you to determine that you will move heaven and earth if necessary, to make Him first of all in your life. I've been through this. It was not always easy - but the CHANGES in my life from taking drastic steps as required, have been so blessed that it would almost take a book to relate them all!

- BM, with his Lady