tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385864391140728850.post2151277059429952287..comments2022-03-11T12:59:13.469-07:00Comments on Lift Up the Standard: UnshakeableGeneOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06651450892607764151noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385864391140728850.post-20200014691365397402009-11-12T19:31:14.703-07:002009-11-12T19:31:14.703-07:00I agree. Even in my own life, I find it hard to ha...I agree. Even in my own life, I find it hard to have a sufficient amount of time set aside to just be with God. It is especially hard these days because there are so many distractions. Sometimes it’s tv; sometimes cell phone; sometimes video games; sometimes internet; sometimes it's homework; sometimes it’s a job; sometimes it’s chores; sometimes it’s friends; sometimes it’s an event; and sometimes it’s a combination of multiple things. But despite those things, it is possible to set aside some time to get with God. Some days you have more time then others. But you will always have time. And even if you miss that time you set for spending time with Him, you can always think about Him and talk to Him throughout your day. It’s very possible to “pray without ceasing”. Most people think that that is unreachable, but its not. Difficult, very much so, but not impossible. It is possible to have your mind constantly on God. <br />It’s true that a lot of the stuff we think about doesn’t really matter. But sometimes it’s really hard to see it that way. For example, if you were on a missions trip, living without any of your usual accessories (tv, cell phone, internet, video games, homework, etc.) and you were doing what you knew was God’s heart and you were with people that felt the same way, you would forget really quickly about the temporary things. But when you are surrounded by the world at every turn, it almost “blurs” your vision. The bigger picture becomes a lot harder to see when it’s not right in front of you. <br />On the other hand, however, I don’t think there is anything wrong with watching sports or playing games or texting or tv. They are not the problem. It’s what you do with them. Psalm 62:10 “Do not trust in oppression, Nor vainly hope in robbery; If riches increase, Do not set your heart on them.” It’s not a sin to want to get a new mp3 player, and it’s not a sin to save up some money for it. If God calls you to use that money in a different way, fine. That’s great. But God wants to bless his children with gifts. Ecclesiastes 5:19 “As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.” So if you have the latest phone, you’re not a sinner. But if you choose to talk on that phone instead of having a quiet time, you may need to rethink your priorities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com