A quick glance through the headlines reveals a disturbing
number of sexually themed stories. Web
“news” outlets are quick to report on who Justin Bieber was intimate with, how
sexually charged Lady Gaga’s stage performance was, etc. Yet it’s not just
confined to the celebrity world. We see
school officials arrested on child pornography charges, church leaders caught
in scandal and politicians accused of adultery.
The human race has fallen very deeply into the trap and lies
of the enemy. Believing that our
sexuality defines us, we buy clothing, makeup and fragrances that promise to
improve our sex appeal. We watch
romantic comedies and laugh off the infidelity, or worse yet, long to have such
an “exciting” life. We easily grow dissatisfied with our spouse and ache from
the monotony of life.
Trouble comes quickly when we don’t recognize who we are in
Christ. When our job, financial status
or sexuality become our labels, we overwrite the truth about who/what God says
we are. While your business card may
read Vice President, CEO or Accountant, none of those titles explain who you
are. On the eternal time line, no one
will care if you made $100,000 annually.
You certainly wouldn’t introduce yourself to a stranger saying “Hi, I’ve
had 3 sexual partners this week.”
Unfortunately, not only do we forget who we are, we also
forget Who we should be counting on to meet our needs. When we look to find fulfillment from our
jobs, spouses, children or friends, we burden others with needs that God Himself
wants to meet. The pressure of trying to
meet the spiritual needs of your loved one places an incredible stress on the
relationship. No wonder our society is
such a mess.
Spend time in God’s Word and begin to explore who He says
you are. Examine the promises that He’s
made to meet your needs. Let these
truths begin to reshape your thinking.
If you allowed God to compose and print your business cards, what would
they say? A thought or two for you to
ponder.
Birga Alden
Daughter of the Most High King
“Redeemed, Forgiven, Made Holy
and Cherished”
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