I find myself struggling daily being able to simply delight in the LORD and all that He has for me. I find myself concerned with that which goes on around me and with others. I have difficulty understanding how others seem to focus all of their attention on themselves and even take a stance on something with one and then turning and a short time later are witnessed taking what appears to be a completely different stance only to “impress” the other person they are engaged in conversation.
“1Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.” — Psalm 1:1-2 (ESV)
I needed this passage this morning. I needed to be pointed to the law of the LORD and to avoid the law of the land. I needed to be reminded and understand that the law of the land is there to prop up those lacking a true purpose. I am reminded to pursue my kingdom purpose and not to get caught up in all that is going on in the land. I am to continue down the path of Christ and avoid the path of man.
I am not the most social of individuals and “working the room” is not in my nature. I have to remember that for some, that is their identity and just because it is not mine, I cannot believe that everyone should be like me. I should however expect that others seek the law of the LORD although I should also know that not everyone will. Those that I find, “working the room” may in some way be just those that are seeking acceptance as they are looking for their kingdom purpose and I should not place myself in the way of them and should simply step aside and seek to “delight in the law of the LORD” instead.
I have to remember that each is their own and I am to control what I can control and that is me and my walk with Christ. I cannot and should not be concerned with others and their walk only I should be the example of one walking with Christ in hopes that they will see and seek that which they see in me.
Where is it that you find yourself in your walking? Are you walking our there trying to impress the world on others? What if you were to delight in the law of the LORD and allowed others to see Him in you as opposed to trying to find yourself in others?
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