in Gen 25, we are introduced to two new gentlemen Jacob and Esau. This is a story that I have known for the majority of my life. But this week when I read it, HE challenged me with something different from this story. Generally, I focus on why in the world would Esau sell/trade his birthright for some bread and lentil stew? Today, HE asked me the same thing. Kendall, why would you sell/trade one of My Blessings for some short lived, quick fix of a thing from this world? I was completely at a loss for words and immediately hit my knees in shame.
It is so easy to see the dumb mistakes of other people but when it comes to looking at our own lives, we can find whatever excuse to try and justify our actions. When in reality we have done just what we finished calling dumb. But why would I ever think about letting go of something My Father has given me for some pleasure of this world? It happens when I am not eternally focused. It happens when I am not obedient. It happens all the time.
I ask that you read over this story and see how HE speaks to you. Pry for me as I daily strive to be obedient in accepting HIS AMAZING Blessings for my life and not settling for short lived pleasures of this dying world.
It is so easy to see the dumb mistakes of other people but when it comes to looking at our own lives, we can find whatever excuse to try and justify our actions. When in reality we have done just what we finished calling dumb. But why would I ever think about letting go of something My Father has given me for some pleasure of this world? It happens when I am not eternally focused. It happens when I am not obedient. It happens all the time.
I ask that you read over this story and see how HE speaks to you. Pry for me as I daily strive to be obedient in accepting HIS AMAZING Blessings for my life and not settling for short lived pleasures of this dying world.
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