Hello Loves! Let me be the first to say, I have been slipping when it comes to blogging. It's not that I haven't thought about it. It's not that I have nothing to say. It's definitely not that God has stopped speaking to me. It's just because, I honestly thought no one was reading my blog. So, why even blog? Well, I have been contacted by several someone's, curious as to why I stopped blogging. I think I need to get back to doing what I enjoy so much. Touching someone's life in a positive way. My mind has been going a million miles a minute, as usual. It was a little difficult trying to decide what to blog about. Family structure and our ability to choose our family members, is a topic that most people never think about. Here's my take on family. Specifically, Father's.
Life is a beautiful thing. Life is something that so many people take for granted. Even the one's who claim to appreciate life, are not making a sincere effort to LIVE. God decides who is born, who their parent's are, who their siblings are, and who their family is. For the most part, our blood line is set in stone. There's not a lot we can do about that. So we think.
Naturally, we are born into sin. We are all created by the same process, and enter the world the same way. We know that it takes a woman and a MAN to conceive a child. We have no idea when we are being conceived or who the two people are that will contribute to our conception. Yes, our parent's are just contributors, God is the creator. As children, we behave as children. Most, not all of our decisions, are based on what we are taught, and what our parent's allow us to do. We never consider the fact that someday we will have to make a choice. We will have to choose who our eternal father will be.
Regardless to what, God is our Father. Whether we acknowledge Him or not. But, the way we live our lives dictate who WE believe to be our father. The life we lead, the decisions we make, good or bad, are a reflection of our father. Children are representatives of their parent's. Adults are representatives of themselves and their Father. One God, one Father. Yes, in a perfect world, this is true. But, considering that we live an imperfect existence, there must be an opposite of perfection. That imperfection is the Devil.
When we choose to serve God, we openly accept Him as our Father. But, when we choose otherwise, then that choice becomes our father. We can not openly choose our natural parents. But, God has given us the right to choose our Spiritual father. We can't just speak, and acknowledge the fact the we have chosen God as our Father. We must live according to our own words. We must live according to God's words. When we do ANYTHING less, we are glorifying that which should not be glorified. We are choosing that which should not be a choice. So many people claim to be a follower of Christ. So many people claim God as their Father. But, the way we treat other's, the way we treat ourselves, the way we treat our children, our total lack of respect for God, all of these things are indicators that we do not truly choose God as our Spiritual Father. Of all the choices we can make in life, there is just ONE choice that should be automatic. This choice should never be argued. But, we live in a world where people are looking for something, anything, to discredit God.
Give credit where credit is due. A theory is a theory, we all know this. But, theories are meant to be disproved. Considering that we are not in a place to PROVE God's power, we're also not in a place to DISPROVE God's power. It is our responsibility to KNOW God for ourselves. It is our duty to live a life that compliments what our Father has taught us. Our individual walk can give the world some personalized insight as to the power of God. Every choice that we are presented with should not be a choice. There's no comparison. Choosing God as our Father should not consist of a thought process. There's nothing to think about. But, we do need to think about our words, our actions, and most importantly, our thoughts. This is proof as to who we choose as our Father.
There should be no doubt in the minds of anyone who interacts with us as to who our Father is. Our loyalty should be obvious, and not able to be challenged. No one should wonder who we are, whose we are, what we are, or who we choose to serve. Our lives should be evidence of our undying choice. Bringing ourselves under subjection is an individual check and balance that we should frequently practice. We should look at ourselves, our lives, several times a day. I am who I am, I choose God as my Father. My desire is that people can CLEARLY see Him in me, each and every day. Anything else will require clarity. I love you. carry on
Joshua 24:15
15 But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
