More Rambling Thoughts

I am finding that I am more hesitant to blog my thoughts. After I posted my Entitlement Behavior entry, it has bothered me. So much so that I am rethinking this blogging effort. I thought I would enjoy this, but I find I am bothered as I do believe that words have power whether written or spoken. So equally, I have a responsibility to try and explain in a manner which will not confuse or mislead someone, or make someone feel judged or less than who they were created to be. And yet, I find this a very difficult task. I have thoughts and feelings too.

As I was debating this dialogue over in my mind, I felt I heard the Lord say, " The flesh must die." Lately, I have been hearing and reading where we are entitled..., (Oh boy!, There's that word again!) entitled to what? We really and truly all deserve to go to, yep, you know where...Is this a new movement? The Entitlement Age. What is this fine walk where you must not be legalistic and yet, not live in the flesh. I truly find it disturbing, the extremes to which both sides have taken this issue. It seems all have learned the fine art of manipulation and control. A spirit of Jezebel which seems to consume mankind, Christianity included. Yet while trying to watch these issues, I find myself falling into the same behavior. As that so familiar phrase goes, "Except for the grace of God, there go I."

Lord, please help me to find the words that you would have me write. The thoughts and issues that you would bring to light and not my own. I desire to be dead to myself and alive to your will and wishes. Help me to die to myself, my feelings, and I thank you that you know what I need and answer my prayers accordingly. In your most Holy name I ask these things. Amen.