day 4 devotional- complacency

Today, my prayer and study guide calls us to consider ourselves in terms of complacency.

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scripture:
Rev. 3:1b-3 (NLT) "I know all the things you do, and that you have a reputation for being alive- but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what little remains, for even what is left is almost dead. I find that your actions do not meet the requirements of my God. Go back to what you first heard and believed at first; hold to it firmly. Repent and turn to me again. If you don't, I will come to you suddenly, as an unexpected thief."

personal reflection:
Complacency is a sickness in today's world, especially in America; too often we become comfortable and self-satisfied because everything seems fine in our life and we're happy and comfortable. It's the this ery comfort that puts us at the greatest risk. When we are in need, we take God seriously and seek him for guidance, strength, and wisdom. But when we are fed, comfortable and prosperous, it's easy to become complacent about God. It's a wise person who remembers that no matter what our circumstances in this life, God is with us daily in times of both need and prosperity. Seek the holy spirit's guidance in revealing to you areas in your life in which you've become complacent.

Going forward, I'm commited to ____"

Additional scripture support: Hosea 13:5-6, James 4:14, 1 kings 11:1-4, 2 timothy 4:2, 1 peter 5:8, zeph. 1:12, amos 6:1, 1 cor. 16:13"

for me, this hits about my fast in particular. like the devotional guide says, when we are in need, we pay so much attention to God. But what about all the other times?

My biggest fear is that after this fast, I'll go back to doing what I always do. Not necessarily afraid of eating things that are bad for me, but what about taking in other things? What about going back to not focusing so much on God, and focusing on other things?

During my fast so far, I find myself centered on God most all of the day. I didn't have that before. And I don't want it to wear off when I'm done and then forget it was ever different.

Going forward, I want to be God centered, even when things are going well. Even when I'm not asking God for direction, I want him there with me. I want to be there to be used by Him.

Going forward, I want more of God, and less of me.

Praying through scripture today is from 2 timothy 4:3-7 (the message translation)
Jesus, I know that there are going to be times when people, maybe even myself, have no stomach for solid teaching, but will fill up on spiritual junk food- catchy opinions that tickle their fancy. Help me not to turn my back on truth to chase mirages. But instead to keep my eye on what I'm doing, accepting the hard times along with the good; keeping your Word alive; doing a good job as your servant. I hand my life over to you, die to myself so that my life can be a sacrifice to you. The is the only race worth running- thank you for the strength to run hard right to the finish, believing your truth all the way. Amen.