I Love You, But Be Careful.

That is what I feel like God was telling me today as I was studying his Word. I honestly backslid yesterday, but brought it all before the Lord today. My reading for the day was Judges 19. What an absolutely horrible story! I am so thankful for the explanatory notes that my bible offers. I honestly did not know what in the world I was supposed to learn from a man who went after his concubine to bring her back home, stayed overnight at some one's house during his trip.While he was there, there were men from the village that wanted to have sex with this traveler, so the traveler's host offered his virgin daughter and the travelers concubine to molest instead of offending his traveling guest. The host sent the concubine out and this woman was raped repeatedly and tortured then left at the entrance of the hosts house. Well, you know the Quentin Tarantino scene that precedes this lovely scene, and if you don't, go get a bible.

So, what are you trying to tell me God? That was my question. Here are my answers:

When the Israelites stopped letting God lead them, they became no better than the evil people around them.
When you leave God out of your life, you may be shocked at what you are capable of doing.
So, I need to LET GOT LEAD ME!
Whenever we get away from God and his Word, all sorts of evil can follow. Our drifting away from God may be slow and almost imperceptible, with the ultimate results affecting a future generation.

I cannot hid ANYTHING from God. He knows when I am backsliding, and thankfully loves me enough to call me out and tell me that I'd better straiten up! I love that God is gentle when rebuking me. I know he is not always that way, but I do appreciate it this time. As, always God is in control and I need to not stray no matter what. The truth of it is, He already knows when I am gonna struggle over something, but I need to constantly go to him, "create a zealous obedience to all Thy commands"

"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day". - 2 Corinthians 4:16

Here's to a new day everyday. Love you all my brothers and sisters!