I did not read Scripture today,
But I made sure to read the latest blogs
I devoured quotes from the the old dead guys,
And I listened to the best Christian podcasts,
That’s what I did today.
I did not pray today,
But I read the prayer requests from my friends,
I gave hearty assent to those who complain we need more prayers,
And I joined an online prayer group,
That’s what I did today.
I did not teach my children the Word today,
But I debated theology online,
I refuted my fellow brethren on their doctrinal beliefs,
And I proved I am the best debater in cyberspace,
That’s what I did today.
I did not share the gospel today,
But I complained about the lack of growth in my church,
I shared all those articles about the loss of Christian liberty,
And I signed a petition to let prayer back in school,
That’s what I did today.
I did not sing praises to God today,
But I complained about the lack of theology in worship,
I sent off a fiery letter to my worship leader about supporting that questionable band,
And I blocked that “Christian” station on my radio from playing,
That’s what I did today.
I did not edify my wife today,
But I posted an article on failing Christian marriages,
I rebuked an elder at church for what he let his wife say,
And I pointed out some “good marriages” to my wife saying we need to be like them,
That’s what I did today.
I looked at the state of my life today,
My children are in rebellion,
My wife is in pain,
My church is in shambles,
My walk with Christ is stagnate,
And I have no one to blame but me,
That is what I realized today.
Christian, what are you doing today?
This was written for me!!
Great written Chris. I think we all see those things in our life from time to time. At least i do. Thankful then on those days that the promises of God always stand firm. God bless you brother.
Soli deo gloria!
Romans 8:1
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.”
“Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord— for we walk by faith, not by sight— we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord. Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” (2Cor.5.6-10.NASB)