How Not To Dwell On God

Thursday, September 2, 2021

We know we should put God first. But what does that mean? It means dwelling on God, putting Him first in everything, and forgetting about ourselves. What we don't often realize is that when we dwell on our own sins, our own lust, our pride, our anger - we're still dwelling on ourselves. Now, that has a place - a temporary place - but that's not how you put God first. If you're continually dwelling on your sins, pride, idolatry, sinful compromises and all that's wrong in your life, then how are you putting God first? You're not. You may think you're being holy by dwelling on these sins, but you're not. You can't be putting God first if you're focusing on yourself. Forget about yourself. Look instead at His glory and forget your shame. Get lost in His beauty and forget the ugliness of your sin. Look at His righteousness and forget your lack of it. Put God first now in your thoughts, your heart, your soul, and He will truly be first in your life.rn

From Message #506 - God With US