“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4
It’s happened a lot lately. Going to sleep last night in the state of Florida, I woke up in the state of ‘conflicted!’ And I hadn’t even planned the trip! But after stepping on the scale this morning, evidence of ‘unintentional travel’ was staring me in the face. NOW… like it or not (and I apparently ‘liked it’ a LOT) I’ve got some decisions to make!
They call it ‘FALL’ for a reason. But I didn’t expect the season to reflect the desires of my heart! About a month ago, the HUGE sign at the frozen food section of Walmart said, “PUMPKIN PIE – $3.85”! So I bought one, not realizing it had to be BAKED. The bowl of soup, after it thawed, proved I hadn’t read the directions. So I tossed it and bought another! When cool enough, in the back of the refrigerator, I discovered a leftover container of whipped cream! The rest is history!
In the last month we have gone through 3 pies! But only two of us live in this house, and Katie doesn’t eat pie. So WE didn’t go through ANYTHING! The evidence, looking back from the scale, convicted me of single-handed over-indulgence. Apparently… I liked it WAY TOO MUCH! And it’s only October! So my convicted heart is now asking, “where do you go from HERE, Porky?”
Some Bible verses are clear and simple. Others, like today’s, require a little more study than just a simple reading can supply. Since God doesn’t make mistakes, I can’t blame HIM for my desire for pie. Going deceptively further, It would be easy to suggest that, “SINCE there was a half full container of whipped cream in my fridge, God MUST have desired I EAT IT!” Yes… I’ve met people who think like that! And that thinking is dangerously contagious!
When I place my emphasis on God and HIS desire for me, HE has the ability to change my heart to desire HIS virtue and will. It’s all discovered in the power of His Word and suggestions by the Holy Spirit. If I WANT to please Him, He shows me HOW. The more I look to HIM, the easier He can be seen and followed. Being honest with myself is a first step. The bad news from the scales of life CAN be demoralizing. But they’re not supposed to be.
Facts are Facts! And the facts do not display emotion. Having aligned the facts with my life, and after being convicted, my next step is to decide what I will DO with them. It is MY decision as to when, and if, change will come. But I NEED to decide! Because Walmart is ALWAYS open, my Bible and spirit need to be as well.
What are the desires of YOUR heart?
