Absolutely nothing compares to watching fire. The flame is changing constantly; the wood is transformed dramatically; even the smoke heats to the point of flame. I can be mesmerized for hours, losing all track of time.
Look at this picture. You only see those objects near the flame, revealed by the light. All else is dark. All else is hidden. All else is private.
What's happening in the private areas of my life? How do I behave? What do I think? Am I selfish? Of course, I am. In the private areas of my life, I don't want to think of others. I don't want to be concerned with anything but my own desires.
Incredibly greedy, aren't I? The LORD understands, though. He's patient with me. And He's lighting the way.
He knows my heart does not want to be self-centered. He knows I would much rather live in the light where I can see what's going on - where He can be glorified. Is He always glorified in the private areas of my life? Not completely, yet. But I'm getting there. He's patient with me. And He's lighting the way - through His Word.
He meets with me each morning before I start my day. He walks with me throughout the day as I work. He rests with me at night as I prepare for tomorrow. He's patient with me. And He's lighting the way - through His Spirit.
2 comments:
Thanks for the encouraging words today. I need that light rekindled in my life all the time. I would be in such darkness if I didn't have His Light working through me.
Sue of photowannabe
Fire brings light and refinement, and He is the Light of the World.Keep on keeping on.
Chris J
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