Living Life In The Fast Lane
(Not Counting The Cost Of Decision-making)
Do you ever feel lazy? I'm not just talking -feel like not doing the dishes right away after supper-- but spiritually lazy?
It just comes naturally to ignore my better judgement (that which always comes AFTER I've eaten too much or purchased something on a whim. So, I know good judgement's available beforehand). It's so much easier than disciplining myself. But is it really?
Years of allowing this lack of discipline to compound the problem pass and then what would have taken just a moment; taking the time to think it through, weigh the consequences, then saying a quick "NO" to my flesh, now is a mountain of unhappiness and more work than I feel I am able to follow through with.
Living life easy brings momentary happiness, but the cost is long lasting difficulty & regret; whereas living a disciplined life (not easy) brings momentary discomfort; but the reward is long lasting freedom and happiness.
Lord please remind me of this with EVERY decision I will make today.
Some of these decisions that I still am living with the consequences:
Sex before marriage.
Unexpected pregnancies.
Not staying in a job long enough.
Staying at a job longer than I should.
Eating things that taste good to feel better.
Eating what ever I want, whenever I get the urge.
Talking too much--revealing too much.
Putting too much emphasis on looks and not enough on personality.
Shopping to feel better.
Staying in hurtful relationships because of a sense of duty.
Impatience.
Expecting a "quick fix" to be long lasting.
Just to name a few.
I pray that you (the one God has lead to read this) & I, being conscious of His love & desire to help us, will live life to the fullest and will make good decisions based on wisdom and not whim. Amen.
Blessings to you,
Chris
