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Wasting Away

The way you spend your leisure time is an indication of who you actually are. – A.W. Tozer VOUS Church, Rich Wilkerson Jr. 7 Rules for Self Discovery; Waste or Create. May 5,2019 A.W. Tozer has become one of my favorites to read, and I’ve tried to let the wisdom that he spoke to really resonate in my heart. How do you spend your leisure time? Is your leisure time fully self focused? Is it spent giving back within in your community? Is it spent helping your family? In your leisure time do you just waste the time that you are given? God does not want us wasting the time that we are given. In our leisure time are we creating a life that is reflective of our creator. Sundays are my favorite day because it is a reminder that it is a day with our creator and with my family. We rest, play, maybe take a nap and just enjoy each other. This leisure time with my family on Sundays gets me ready for the week. Sunday is the reminder that we are not made to handle all of it on our own. I…

Chasing Fame

I was listening to the Life. Church Podcast recently with Craig Groeschel, and it was all about chasing fame instead of chasing after the heart of the one who matters most. Today more than ever people want to be known, to be more respected, to have everyone’s approval. Most people in this world are looking for something more. I also think the fear of missing out or the fear of being inadequate plays into this as well. If you accomplish something then that will hopefully lead to the more that you are wanting. The more likes you get on Facebook or Instagram means you are liked or makes you feel more important. Craig asks this question a lot, “Who are you representing?” “The trajectory of fame takes your heart away from God, away from other people and moves towards yourself.” Craig Groeschel. Life.Church Podcast, Part 1. April 28, 2019. I would love to say that what I do always reflects God, but that simply is not true. I would like to say that not getting enough likes on a post has never effected me, but it has. I sought people’s approval…