There are many reasons, the number one is probably just that its easier not to. At least, more convenient (In the long run it undoubtedly is easier for your life). I'm very much a task driven person and so when confronted with work to do, focus my mind on what is required to get it done. Do it fast and do it well.
I have always been aware that perhaps God wants something more from my day and time then simply when I deign to remember Him. I always wanted that relationship that goes beyond specified 'hang out times' of prayer and reading the bible. Can God be a part of all of your day?
This week has been a fantastic encouragement to me, that if we do want Him, then He is there for us.
It requires a genuine choice however, as simply saying some words and then expecting will generally not produce the desired
result.
I was told some great advice by a man I greatly respect in the things of God. He walk with God in amazing ways, and the
remarkable thing about him, is his complete insistence that he is nobody special, and that if we would simply do a few things, we can walk in what he does as well. That is, healings, miracles, salvation, dead people rising, crippled walking. No big deal right? Within the last year he has seen all of this and more... in Australia.
The advice he gave was brilliant in its simplicity;
In the morning, picture yourself standing before Jesus. Repent for any wrong, and simply ask Him to come into you today and fill my life with all of Him. For His will and not mine to be done. Then picture ourselves opening up a 'door' to your heart, and Jesus moving into it.
Sounds too easy right? It is, but it works. Do this multiple times during the day to make a commitment to be open to Jesus, and to have His will in your life and see how things change. That is, if you want a change.
Try it if you will, or not, but this week has been amazing, due to the presence of God being with me constantly. You can take that to the bank.
Peace,
Daniel
PS. If you are interested in this guy, his name is Raf Shaw, his site is www.ancientwells.org.au to check out what God is doing through the world.