Repetitive Motion
Last week, I was blessed to judge a contest of high school students in a mock interview setting. The young men and women were pretending to be teachers applying for jobs with myself and another woman. These young people had their résumés, applications, letters of recommendation, and cover letters all nicely tucked into manila file folders. I thought of the number of times my own information had been typed and retyped, refreshed, and renewed only to be rejected several times over. I was glad they were getting the opportunity to prepare their information in a "safe" setting. A setting where they could get feedback and direction on the best way to present themselves and their materials, so that in a "real" interview, where the stakes are higher they will be more confident.
Sometimes repetitive motions improve on what we are doing. They give us practice to do the same thing better the next time. But other times, repetitive motions indicate a lack of reflection, growth, or faith. We keep doing what we've always done, because we haven't explored new and more productive ways to do old things more efficiently. Or we are afraid to do what we've always done differently, because it is unknown, unfamiliar, and we may be unsuccessful at this new approach initially.
We are reminded in the Word of God that deliberately doing something that does not align with the truth of God for us, is sin. I believe that is because God has higher standards for those He has imparted with knowledge. He does not want us to "settle" into comfortable routines because it is easier, He wants us to strike out and challenge our fears, our phobias, and other worldly constraints and put our trust in Him.
The devil knows that once we fight against his plan to keep us in our places, complacent, and safe, we will be a force to reckon with, so he makes sure to leave us alone in our comfort. If we begin to stir in our courage, the devil feeds us thoughts of failure, shows us our past mistakes, and reminds us of our unworthy deeds. We, like horses with blinders on, don't venture out, keep to ourselves, allow others to continue to influence us in negative ways, or go with the flow of life, since we don't want to make waves. Ultimately, we end up swimming in a sea of guilt and regret, wondering what would of, should of, or could of been accomplished in our short lives.
Do something today that you know is best for you, throw off the devil's restraints, get out of bondage to old thoughts and renew your faith in Christ Jesus as the Lord and Savior of your life. He is the one that wants what's best for you and died to make it possible.
Sometimes repetitive motions improve on what we are doing. They give us practice to do the same thing better the next time. But other times, repetitive motions indicate a lack of reflection, growth, or faith. We keep doing what we've always done, because we haven't explored new and more productive ways to do old things more efficiently. Or we are afraid to do what we've always done differently, because it is unknown, unfamiliar, and we may be unsuccessful at this new approach initially.
We are reminded in the Word of God that deliberately doing something that does not align with the truth of God for us, is sin. I believe that is because God has higher standards for those He has imparted with knowledge. He does not want us to "settle" into comfortable routines because it is easier, He wants us to strike out and challenge our fears, our phobias, and other worldly constraints and put our trust in Him.
The devil knows that once we fight against his plan to keep us in our places, complacent, and safe, we will be a force to reckon with, so he makes sure to leave us alone in our comfort. If we begin to stir in our courage, the devil feeds us thoughts of failure, shows us our past mistakes, and reminds us of our unworthy deeds. We, like horses with blinders on, don't venture out, keep to ourselves, allow others to continue to influence us in negative ways, or go with the flow of life, since we don't want to make waves. Ultimately, we end up swimming in a sea of guilt and regret, wondering what would of, should of, or could of been accomplished in our short lives.
Do something today that you know is best for you, throw off the devil's restraints, get out of bondage to old thoughts and renew your faith in Christ Jesus as the Lord and Savior of your life. He is the one that wants what's best for you and died to make it possible.
Hebrews 10:26 If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, 27 but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.
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