I am looking at my life lately. Mostly because a question was posed to me by the Lord. I love that I can hear Him asking...not too sure I like the questions sometimes. Inevitably, questions are good. The process to discover the answer is sometimes quite painful. Praise God, He knows what to ask and when, and ultimately for my good.
My question: Is there "new" fruit in my life, or just the old stuff hangin' on that tree? I have to admit that it is hard to look at that question. Others may say - "yes! Lots of fruit!" But in all actuality...I know my own heart and the basis for the things I have done. I am a very selfish soul...sigh.
Change is what I need. A forward motion into the love of my Savior and an outpouring of that love in every area of my life. Not just the easy places. I need to concentrate on the hard places...hard in my heart places. Change in the form of transformation. A work of the Holy Spirit is called for. I pray to be open to whatever that change calls for...and a desire to be permanently and continually changed.
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What a difficult and yet necessary question! It is one I need to ask myself more often. I think that I also am lacking in many ways when it comes to fresh fruit. It is good to see that you are not only willing to be challenged, but also to be changed. And it is only through the power of the Holy Spirit that we can be changed.
Thank you for the reminder to settle for nothing else but the fruit He desires in us!! Fresh Bread!! " ...every branch that bears fruit He prunes that it may bear more fruit." (John 15:2)
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