I admit it. I had gotten lukewarm in areas of my life. Have you ever been there? Where you just take things as they are, meandering here and there, but lacking the passion you once had?
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I’ve been disappointed with the lack of my weightloss lately and it has shown. We’ve eaten out more, I’m not exercising as much as I was, and just not as motivated. I didn’t even want to post here for lack of what I’ve done – craft or fitness wise. Life was getting in the way and I let it be an excuse. Yup – luke warm. Just not boiling hot with intensity, aiming for a goal, but just meandering around hoping that I was doing OK enough to lose a little.
Yesterday I was contacted by an old friend – and when I say old, I don’t mean age – hello? We are the same age and I refuse to be old! She’s a gal I’ve known since I was in kindergarten. We’ve become weightloss accountability partners! I’m so excited, it really just kicked me into high gear to have someone else to talk to about the issues I face on a day to day basis. To listen to her struggles and successes. Oh yeah, I’m not lukewarm anymore there! I’m totally and utterly ready to keep dropping these pounds!
I’ve also been lukewarm on an issue that is pretty huge from a Christian standpoint. (I’m not going to say what the issue is just yet as I don’t want to start a debate. Perhaps one day God will give me the loving words to say.) And while I’m not at a place to say my heart is in line with God’s Word on the issue – I can admit that how I feel about it is not the Christian viewpoint I should have. I’ve been talking to Christian friends, asking them to pray for me as I dug into His word. I wanted to see what He thought on that issue. I was seeking knowledge and wisdom – which can be scary when it starts to turn out that what you feel is right, isn’t right.
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So I started talking to my sister about it yesterday. She said that I had gotten lukewarm on that issue and to watch out before God spits me out and gave me the verse from Revelations.
I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. Revelation 3:15-16
I’ve been letting the media and what others said dictate how I felt. Then these feelings took over, instead of me searching for God’s voice on the issue, I listened to my own. Then my views changed. That view point then started to slowly creep in and take over my other strong biblical views like a disease. The Truths of God. His Spoken Word. Yup, I was trying to change my beliefs to what I felt, not what God commands/says.
I can say now that I know what God says and how I believe. I’m still studying His word so I can stand firmly upon it and not wobble. I’m still seeking on that issue. But I’m no longer lukewarm. I’m on fire for my God!
Can I just say how blessed I feel that I can actually have these deep conversations about being lukewarm with my sister, my kids, my husband, and friends? God really does put the people in your life there for a reason and I’m so thankful!
I’m glad that God gave us one another so that we can relate and discuss His word with each other. I’m glad that you talked to me about that subject and that it is one that I do stand firmly on. I’m also glad that the verse helped you. I don’t want you to be spit out
Seriously though, we all wobble a little bit and that’s okay. The important thing is that when we are searching for the answers we find truth in His word. That’s why it’s there, for answers and guidance. The Lord, our God, is so amazing and he gives us friends, family and even little sisters to help us along in our struggles – they are there to pray for you, with you and help give you awesome Bible verses. I have many more where that came from (which you already know) and they are just waiting to be shared with you!
Love you too much and so proud of the Godly woman you have become and are becoming more of each day!
I love you lil’ sis
Who says the older siblings don’t learn from the younger ones! You are the very best birthday present EVER!
Hey! I know its’ off subject but i couldn’t find just a ‘talk to kandra’ option, so i’m putting it here.
We talked a while back about gettin a site up for me, can you still help? I’d like for people to find me when they google. Just a simple home, price, and a few gallery pages. Here is what I have now…http://sites.google.com/site/awinkandasmilephotography/. I”ll gladly pay, just let me know what my options are.
Thanks!
Valarie