The process to become holy, pure, without blemish, to be without fault, to be prefect. These are just some of the words that might come up if you were to look up the word sanctification. For most of us we have different thoughts or opinions on what this process may look and for the most part it's very different at how we go through this process. What I'm going to do is detail what the process looks like for me and how I go through this. There are others who are in my life and God continues to use these individuals in powerful ways.
The reason behind this post is something that has recently taken place in my life and my good friend Tiff helped me shed light on an area that was or very could be problematic if not dealt with swiftly. You see the problem was that there wasn't light being shed on all the areas within me or specific areas which I would allow or not allow. This makes it difficult for a person to be always understand what's going with themselves and why we as disciples of Jesus should always be in community with other followers. What took place over the course of the next 10-15 minutes were the results of me reading and listening to my spirit while Tiff was texting me. What this allowed me to do was look within myself, to be self aware and to see other possible areas that may or may not be an issue later down the road. During the course of the conversation she was able to point out some key flaws in my thinking and using the biblical sources accompanied with the knowledge she has it became very clear to me that there was an issue within me. The problem was pride and unwilling to surrender to God areas of my life where "my judgement was good enough." I was terribly mistaken.
So after we had finished texting it had become apparent that there was need of repentance which came willing after realizing what was going on. As I began to pray and let the Holy Spirit search me, what came forth was shocking to me. Realizing that pride was an issue, not surrendering had crept in, and here I was in the middle of a sticky situation already. Now I'm dealing with my own junk which is far more then enough for myself. "I believe there is something within me that needs to be removed and because of my actions or attitudes something isn't right. The initial thought is that there are still parts which I'm not surrendering to God and holding on my own. Doing my way not his way. Therefore it's a pride issue and maybe arrogance too. The more I reflect the more I see something unhealthy brewing which needs to be rooted out because it has no place. It's the sanctification process being worked out continually. It's that all have sinned and have fallen short and this is me falling short. This is my pride getting in the way of what maybe best for me and what God wants for me. So should I be punished yes, did I break the policy yes. This is thine will vs my will. Ultimately I must surrender to God to continue the work he has for me. To continue to follow his path for my life. Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial." I was rather appalled by such words coming out and now it makes sense to why I was sensing uneasiness in my spirit. Prior this I had a very similar conversation with two friends which I've made since coming to school. Regardless of how seasoned we are as Christians we always need to remember who we are comparing ourselves to and why it's a relationship not a religion that we have. What a weekend so far! Grateful for the mercies which are new each and everyday!!!
Well that's all for me today people! I hope and pray that you will find some understanding of what the process of sanctification looks like. Take care and God Bless!!
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