Friday, October 31, 2008
Slow Fade
Turning 40 has caused me to evaluate a few things in my life. More on that later, but for now, this song has been speaking to me . . . in that the little things that we allow to slip back into our lives that push us away from God are allowed by US. When I accepted Jesus in 1991, I quit cussing. It took me a while, but I did. Period, end of story. This was not a behavior that I thought was becoming to me as a Christian or as a woman. Surely, points could be made without profanity.
Then we start to fade. Our world becomes hectic, raising kids becomes more of a challenge then we ever anticipated, work demands increase, and the day to day becomes heavy, and we slowly allow ourselves to fade away from the one True God who can sustain us, carry us, and comfort us through all the trials. I swore the other day, in anger. I allowed myself to slowly fade, I've allowed myself to slowly fade for several years now. Beliefs that I've had, convictions that I felt passionate about have slowly become less important. Isn't that just how satan works! One tiny little piece at a time.
Think on this a while . . .where have you faded?
Blessings ~
P.
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6 comments:
Great post girlfriend...and a great reminder for me. I really needed to hear that. I have faded myself. Man...I've got to work on that. So many things that I'm struggling with and I know it's cheating me from some great Blessings! Love ya.
You hit home with this post. I know where you're at cause I'm there with you. The Lord has been dealing with me in so many areas of my life with a fervancy. Time is too short not to be authentic. Thanks for sharing your heart.
Paula, when I heard this song it brought tears to my eyes! It is amazing how we do this every day and everytime I hear it, I feel like god is smacking me in the face and you are so right, it is gradual and sometimes you don't even notice it! This has also been one of my convictions as of late and so your post really hit me in the heart! Thank you!
The line, "People never crumble in a day, it's a slow fade." is so true. My parent's pastor spoke on that very thing last night. We might hear or do something that in our spirit we know is not right, but after a while of listening/doing it, we start to accept it as truth. I'm so thankful for that still small voice that tugs at our heart, and lifts our head to face our error. Praise the Lord for His mercy that loves us so much, that He chastises His children for our sake, so that we can repent and receive His forgiveness. It might hurt at first, but in the long run, it's the sweetest thing. And it's new every mornin' - and we all need it. :)
Blessings to you, friend!
I really like this song - but it's a reminder that hurts, too. You ask what the slow fades are in our lives? Mine is not taking the time to wait on God's answer - this world is so busy - I don't wait on Him. Another is letting the influences of media, movies, etc 'desensitize' me to the evil that is all around us; it really comes down to that same old battle - if it's not for God's glory, then it's for the enemies.
Great post, my sister!
I have been trying to comment for a few days. Something is going on with blogger on my end, and it is driving me batty.
Good post, and thank you for it, and the reminder that I need. I too have let somethings slide, and I am ashamed of it. Thanks again.
~M~
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