So, I've been slowly working my way through the book "Devotional Classics" Edited by Richard Foster and James Bryan Smith. Basically it is a selection of chapters from classics of Christian literature. I'm taking about one reading a week and slowly absorbing it and reading it several times through. (Good idea, huh?)
Todays reading was by Dallas Willard and entitled, "The Cost of Nondiscipleship" Several things struck me from the passage. The point piercing closest to my heart is the realization that when it comes to discipline and such, I'm a major slacker. I do not have an intimate relationship with the Lord. I certainly love God and serve Him with major amounts of time. Much like Martha I am busy fussing about the work rather than joining Mary at the Lords feet and enjoying intimacy.
What solutions are there? Honestly "forced discipline" seems the most viable option. I know that if I make myself spend time in the Word and in prayer intimacy will result. God is far more faithful than I can ever be and I must rest in Him.
To abide in Christ provides peace which cannot be found on/in anything else. Only Christ will do, all else is loss.
I suppose all I can ask of my readers (if there are any) is to help keep me accountable. Ask me what the Lord has been teaching me in His Word lately. Really, ask me!
Ciao!
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