Where Am I and Where Do I Go?

Mar 05, 2008 - 22:54 PM PST

Life is arguably the most neglected, yet the most sought after treasure that everyone has in common. When I wake up in the morning and simply use the breath I have to groan, complain, and demand "10 more minutes" of sleep, I do not follow these actions with thankfulness to my Father for having healthy lungs to breath and a mouth to speak from... why is that? We all-too-often check our "facebooks" for gossip news, watch TV for cheap entertainment, go to work just to get another paycheck, and so on without once realizing what we are doing is wrong.
That is not to say that facebook is evil, or TV is the "devil's box". And certainly having a job is no sin, rather, we are meant to follow Adam's example in Genesis and work to provide for the family and to maintain what we have. However, with the wrong motivation these daily acts can be quite damaging to our lives. God has granted us the opportunity to make our own decisions and choose our own paths but with that comes many chances to do the wrong things. God's eyes look to our hearts not our actions. I may be giving money daily to a Christian homeless Relief Fund but if I'm doing so for selfish means then it is all in vain.
So... as you look at your daily life and the choices you have made and are making, ask yourself; Where am I? Are you on the righteous path or are you traveling the way of selfish pleasures, guilt, and unfulfillment? Next, consider; Where do I go? Every step you take from here on out is a choice that only you can make... stand firm in your convictions and do not waver on the basis of others' opinions or the difficulty of that true decision. God bless and may He live in your heart with more vivacity and boldness than you could ever imagine! Live strong, Pray Hard!!!

-Isaiah 40:31-
In Christ,
Brandon Smith