July 20, 2017

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men.
-I Corinthians 16:13 ESV

Well, I don't really feel like having my devotional times this morning. This passage from yesterday stands out to me, especially the phrase: "act like men".
A man might not feel like going to work, but he knows he must provide for his family, so he goes. A man might not feel like doing repairs around the house, but if he doesn't repair the shingles then his roof will leak. A man will stir himself and get going. All of us have things that we don't feel like doing, but we know are necessary, are good and will benefit others and ourselves, so we just stir ourselves and do it. 
Excuse me while I head off and get alone with God.
God, help me to delight myself in You. From all the distractions and excuses and sinful inclinations of my heart, draw me away to Yourself. Amen.