Every affair has its own unique twist. It begins with a minor flirtation. Next comes rationalization. It is soon followed by a feeling of being deprived if you see other people having something you don't. But the real clincher comes when you not only have to have something, but you have to have it NOW!
So, we sacrifice a bright future. For what? For whom? For stuff that we think will make us feel better when we're having a rough day? For things that divert our attention from our confused states? For someone that could give us the sense of belongingness whenever we feel alone? Just to realize, at the end of it all that they were stuff that we never needed in the first place…they were just people who cluttered our lives with their false pretenses. Thing is, we already know that trouble's knockin' at our door, but we still dare take a look. We tell ourselves that it's just a lil peek and no harm's gonna be done. Unknowingly, we get enticed…we get drawn…we are beguiled by the sweet, empty promises. Then we begin to rationalize that maybe…just maybe… it'll be good for you. And finally, we find ourselves entangled in the chaotic, acrimonious web that we ourselves have spun…
…hopefully, not a second too late.
So whenever I feel weary and my hope begins to wane, I hold on to these promises:
· Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is – his good, pleasing & perfect will. (Romans 12:2)
· Forgetting what is behind & straining toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13)
· Let's keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision – you'll see it yet. (Philippians 3:15)
· Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6)
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***wrote this eons ago. Just didn't get the chance to publish it.
