Ephesians 5:15-20

Be very careful then how you live-not as unwise but as wise. Making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our lord Jesus Christ.

When I read this I always seem to get the feeling that I could be doing things, a bit better than I have been.  At some point in life I think we all get to that place of feeling somewhat complacent with where we are at in life. Whether it’s our work, family, or just life in general. Up pops that nagging question,” Is this all there is to life and living?”

One of the things that I enjoy doing as an adult is going to the Library. I will walk down different aisles and just pick up a book and start reading. I may do this for five minutes, then put the book back on the shelf, move down five steps to a different section, pull out the next book and do it again. Often I’ll close my eyes so I won’t be able to read the title.

Why would someone do something like this you might ask? When I was a kid my Dad would take us to the Library. This little exercise was one of the things he would have us do.

I recently walked down the aisle that has all the self help books on it. After glancing through five or six different books with the above mentioned scientific approach, I came to the conclusion that their really is a lot of confusion in the world. Secondly, that everyone thinks that they have the answer. I’ve been guilt of this myself. But what was missing? Not a single copy of the Bible.

Going back to scripture I’m reminded in Ephesians, “To be very careful how I live- mot as unwise- but as wise.” I can spend all my time acquiring knowledge but if I don’t have relationship with Christ, then I still have gained nothing.

My prayer this week: Lord allow me to spend my time seeking you. Not looking to the things of this world but to keep focused on you. As it says in Ephesians, to be filled with the spirit. I will spend my time making music in my heart to the Lord, seeking his will in my life. Singing songs to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. For all the knowledge of this world, will never come close to being in the presence of the Lord.

May God Bless You and Keep You.