What do you worship?
May 16, 2007 Christian
“When someone says that they are not into worship, it is not true! Everyone worships something, the question is, what are you worshiping?!”
The word “worship” is prone to interpretation, but per a Webster definition, worship is, “extravagant respect or admiration for or devotion to an object of esteem <worship of the dollar>” I thought the last point was interesting, which is the most common worship that most people in the world do, including committed Christians. It is hard not to worship something like a dollar, that is such a requirement or need in our culture.
If it’s not money, is it a person, or is it work, or is it some type of fun hobby…?
Time to put the focus and worship where it needs to be.
Committed or Not?
May 15, 2007 Christian
Not sure when I caught this phrase, but it is one of ‘em that will make you think:
“You’re friends may know you are a Christian, but do they know that you are committed to Christ?”
An ABC News poll found that 83% of America claim they are Christian. A Barna survey in 2006 found that 77% say they are committed to Christianity, though 20% read the Bible, 5% ar in a Bible study and 51% believe Jesus sinned.
Obviously, there are a lot of so-called “Christians” around. The term is used so generically, it is sad (but that is for another discussion…) Is you faith in Christ distinguishable from the pack? It should be! We should stand out! We should not blend in to the crowd. Christians are a dime a dozen, someone committed to Christ is rare.
Think about how you act on a daily basis. What take your time? What do you like to talk about? What do you like to do? Are any of these Christ centric? If not, then you are just like the millions of other people who do not put Christ in the forefront of their minds, and everything they do. I am not pointing fingers though, as I also struggle, and probably am worst than most. In fact, I find it hard to write here every day, as you can tell from the posting dates.
Fact is, we could all do with a little more focus on Jesus and a little less focus on everything else!
Work Ethics
May 14, 2007 Christian
I believe it was during a sermon by Living on the Edge Speaker, Chip Ingram; he was talking about work, either at home, or for someone. He had this qute, which struck me:
“If I approached my job the way I approach Jesus, I would be broke or fired!”
Isn’t that the truth. Every day I come in to work, sit down, and apply myself t what I need to get done. I admit, sometimes I get distracted, but overall, I have a very strong work ethic. Even Lynn does not like to call me at work, as I have a hard time talking, while working.
Now parallel that to my Christian walk. I apply almost no time to it. I am in a state of constant distraction. I never really apply myself, or sit down and spend time with God or in the Bible. There is always something else I am doing.
The question: “Which is more important?” I think I know the answer.
Lord, help me to apply myself to knowing you, and your doing your works.
