People have said that little phrase for years; "you lazy bum!" But I don't think we typically think of it as sin. The devo today is a good challenge for me. I am a workaholic in some areas of my life and because I work so many hours for my job, I can tend to be a bit lazy about getting some of the personal home things done. I also can find it easy to get lazy about personal spiritual disciplines like devotions. This has been good for me to examine all the areas of my life. It seems like we can be somewhat strong and effective in one area and weak and inneffective in another area. We say we are good because of the strong area and have a tendency to ignore the weak area.
I am challenged to be better balanced and a hard worker in every area of my life: family, personal devotions, spiritual development, home management, and my job.
God bless you,
PJ
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Oh man. Two of my problems two days in a row. I am lazy. By admitting it to myself, I have been able to over come it for the most part, but it is a daily battle. In this day and age of computers and TV, it is so easy to just sit down and not do anything that is worth while. Satan has a hey day with me over it. I am constantly battling over my daily routine. In my younger years I became involved with too many good things thinking this would counter my tendency toward laziness. My motives were not correct and it cost me in burn out and falling into sin. Kind of a reverse laziness I guess. Then, at times, I fall into the sin of pride over my ability to work hard and do a good job. An interesting battle we have here, to say the least. Father. Without you I am going to fail. I will be come angry, lazy and prideful. Be with me daily, guide me, and fill me with your spirit so that I will bring honor and glory to you.
ReplyDeleteRich, I think you said it well for many of us!
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