Galatians 6:7-8
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit will reap eternal life."
Thoughts on today's verse:
Isn't it incredible how huge trees grow out of tiny seeds! This principle runs throughout all of life. We can never completely get away from the seeds we sow. So let's not fool ourselves while we're trying to do a "snow job" on God. Let's make sure the seeds we sow are the ones we want sprouting up!
Prayer:
O Eternal God, who lived before time began and who will be the Great I AM when time is no more, bless the seeds my life sows so they may bear fruit and bless those I love. Through Jesus, the grain of wheat who died and was buried so that life may flower forth. Amen.
12 comments:
Last night, a friend called to tell me that he had, once again, committed adultery. It started several years ago when his wife had an affair, and then the floodgates of sin burst open...
In high school, he was always the guy who wouldn't date anyone "steady", because he was always worried that someone better for him might come along. I guess that way of looking at the world has never changed in his heart.
Anyway, he said something last night that gave me some hope. He said, "Last time, I told God that I was going to change. This time, I'm asking Him to change me."
The million-dollar question: Does he tell his wife, or does he quietly repent and move on? Telling his wife is best, but it could mean the end of the marriage.
The seeming enormity of the way that things so small, seeds, can have such prfound influences on our lives, both spiritual and worldly can tend to be overwhelming. There is no way for me to be that careful, how can I guard against so many small things all the time. It is enough to make you afraid to do anything really so we tend to do nothing in this regard. This to me points out how we need to use the gift that we have been giving through Jesus, The Spirit. I can't handle things, but for sure wihtout trouble God acting in me can. DSD your friend can't find within himself a satisfaction so he searches for women who validate him. I understand that need, the terrible lonliness that it reflects whether he reconizes it or not. The cure isn't of the world for him or anyone. Thank You God for Your forgivness through Jesus and your help through Your Spirit.
I have some experience here. About 3 years ago I sought an affair with another woman. While I didn't exactly have an affair, I did mentally. Long story short, I confessed to my wife and three years later our marriage is stronger than ever. Not from anything we did, but from God. Only God had the power to heal my wife's broken heart and change my heart to want to stay. If your friend is a believer I strongly advise confession. Without it his marriage will not be whole and solid. It will take a lot of hard work, but it is possible to get through it. There will be consequences however. To this day if my wife feels even a little bit angry about that time, I let her have it and tell her how much of an idiot i was. Hope this helps.
Wow. Tough stuff. I like his response on the surface, but only time will tell if it is true repentance. As for a confession, I am not sure. So many factors here. What I can say is that there is a lot of help out there that is transformational. Fireproof your marriage and "The Love Dare" I will pray for him. As for reaping what we sow, Romans 14:12 Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God.
Blessing
cas
By the way, thank you guys for being so open and honest and for using this forum as it was intended.
cas
Thanks, guys. Your comments have a profound effect on the advice that I give him.
I am sending my friend a copy of the Love Dare book, and we have committed to holding each other accountable as we "Love Dare" our wives together.
Any of you guys want in on this?
Already on it. On day 7 today. Amazing. I have already reread the first 4 days 3 or more times. Everyone on this blog should do it.
cas
LDB, dude, thanks for being so transparent! Takes some, guts to do that. Thanks for allowing us to benefit from your experience.
DSD, thanks for bringing real life to the blog...accountability can be a powerful tool and is essential to real growth in my walk. your gameplan for the Dare book sounds great. Dont know what to say about confessing to the wife. LDB said it best about risking the entire marriage with the HOPE that it will grow stronger afterwards...
It seems like there may be one or two of you interested in the Love Dare challenge. I'll make a deal with you all (because I NEED this!) If you respond that you want to participate, and send me a mailing address, I'll buy the books and send them out to everyone who wants in - then we'll put CAS (you're nominated!) in charge of group accountability as we go through it together.
Whaddaya think, CAS?
Gentlemen, it would be my pleasure to hold you accountable.
cas
DSD, that's really a great offer!! How can I pass that up. I love free stuff.
CAS, thanks for your renewed passion for ministry and accountability. You can be a pain some times but I know you're hearts in the right place.
trm - Address please. I'll get them out at the first of the week. Anyone else? (I don't want to be all sappy for my wife unless I know that you guys are active just as "sensitive"!)
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