A mini life lesson from God

So I had this realization the other day, and I thought I might share it here on the blog. I was thinking about smoking and drinking and things of that nature...the things that alter your perception of things. Then I got to thinking about God and what he thinks about all of that. So many people make the argument that God created these things so they can't be bad. Heck, I used to be one of those people that thought that. But as time has passed and my relationship with God has grown, I have come to think otherwise. God wants us to love him with everything we are....no matter what. (for the record, the bible does speak against things like drinking and smoking...but I'm not getting to that in this blog.) So anyway, as I was thinking about this I realized something; no one can love God with everything they are if they are not in a sober state. In theory, if you are high or drunk, then your brain is not functioning to it's fullest capability. If that is the case, then it would be impossible to love God with everything you are because your not yourself. I do think you can still love God and be high or drunk, but I don't think that you can do that and be right with God.

After that realization the desire to do anything that may alter my ability to love God has become non-existent. Yes temptation is still there, but even Jesus was tempted. Sin comes when we give into that temptation. So whenever I'm in a situation that is tempting me, I just turn to Jesus. I've been doing that a lot recently, and every time I turn to Jesus to get me through life, it just works out for the good. Opportunity is presented, and I feel great because I'm pleasing God...not other people. I am so thankful that God is there for anyone to turn to in both good times and bad times. He wants to help you, you just have to let him. How awesome is it that our creator wants to spend time with you and love you?!?! It's even more awesome that he loves you no matter what you do...even in sin. I am so thankful for love. And I'm thankful that God has put it on my heart to live my life for him!!! Praise God...with everything you are, praise Him!!!