He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
I've been immersed in deep thought these past few weeks. (Some battles are fought more effectively within). I have discovered that it is not in my nature to feel at ease when everything is going well for me. I am often kept awake by thoughts of so many friends and family whom I wish I could do more to help them through their situations. Yes, I realize that it what prayer is for but that doesn't keep me from still wanting to do my part. It is easy for a person to develop an attitude of "me first" and to think of no more than storing up treasures, (money, material possessions), for themselves only and to let the rest of the world fend for themselves. It is easy to see how evil desires can sprout in one's life in such a subtle manner and before you realize it you are consumed with greed, avarice, and vanity.
It's almost December, and before we know it a new year will be upon us. Which of us will see the end of 2012? How many loved ones will we bid farewell to that we are now able to hold, love, and cherish. Personally, I have been challenged to prove that I can be a good man. This challenge does not come from my wife, siblings, or any other association; but from spiritual wicknedness in high places. Therefore I find it necessary to cover myself in prayer and to be watchful in all I say and do. These are not actions of a man who is suffering from some sort of paranoia, but from a desire to be good in the sight of his God. And if I can achieve this status, all other things will fall into place. I could elaborate more but I won't at this time.
Love your neighbor, but watch out for your own soul.
I love you all.
Dennis
