Thoughts for the Day - 2/10/2008

It's funny how God convicts us of things. This past week has been hectic, stressful and all around insane. However, I don't think I can recall once acknowledging God and just taking time to be in His presence, worshiping Him.

So today I'm in church, and all I can think about is how tired I am (haven't slept well this week). All of a sudden God starts convicting me. I started to really think about my week and I realized that I hadn't given Him the time of day this week.

So I had to do some major praying about that.

It's strange though, how easy it is to ignore God. I can be having the worst week of my life or the best week of my life. Yet, I don't acknowledge God moving in my life. I don't often just stop and lift up a quick prayer. I don't listen out for His voice. I don't think to go in my room for a little while and just worship.

I started feeling really sad about that. I tried to put myself in God's shoes and understand how it must feel to be ignored. And I must say that it probably hurts Him quite badly.

I love God so much. He has been doing so many things in my life over the past few months and I haven't stopped to take time to thank Him?

It makes me angry at myself. I'm just glad that God is forgiving and is willing to forget.

I intend to change this manner of living. I want to start spending more time soaking up God's presence and living life with Him as the focus.

"I am the way, follow Me and take My hand.
I am the truth, embrace Me and you'll understand.
I am the life, and through Me you'll live again.
For I am love."