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Why do I love Reeses and not Salad?


Let’s face it, we all have a tendency to love the things we shouldn’t and not really care so much for the things we should. Take country music as an example. I love country music. I love the feel of the music, the stories in the music, and the fact that my life isn’t nearly as bad as the lives of the people talked about in the music! However, when you listen to the words (there is a difference in listening to a song and listening to the words in the song!) most of it is about lustful desires, wanting what you don’t have, regrets, and revenge… not exactly the kind of thing that I should really be filling my mind with.

My life is full of this sort of thing:

  • I like to relax even though I need to work out
  • I like to sleep in even though I need to get up before noon
  • I like to play on my ipad even though I should work
  • I like juicy gossip even though I know its none of my business
  • I like war movies even though there is killing and, often, cussing in them
  • I like justice more than mercy
  • I love it when people get what they deserve, as long as its not me
  • I like the feeling I get when I’m right about something and someone else is wrong
  • I like speeding but thing everyone else should obey the law
  • I like dessert more than vegetables
  • Simply put, I like Reeses more than salad!
Now look, this list makes me seem pretty worldly and awful, I know. But that’s because I am. Or, at least, I was…and my mind and my body have yet to catch up to the spiritual realization of who I am now compared to who I used to be.
This is evident on Fridays, which are my days off each week. I have to make a list, check it twice, and then still have my wife remind me that I need to do the laundry and clean the kitchen. Why? Because my flesh would rather sleep in, watch sports, play games, go see a movie, and do anything other than be productive.
It is the nature of the man I was born as. But it is not the nature of the man that I have been reborn as.
Which leaves me in a pickle. See, I really do like Reeses more than salad. But Paul tell us in Romans 8:13:

If ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

In other words, if I sped down the interstate when I drove, never worked out, played all the time, flaunted my pride, and ate junk I would be miserable, friendless, and either dead or in jail!

Just because I WANT to do something doesn’t mean I HAVE to do it. Yet in this society, that is basically what we teach our kids. You want it now? Go through a drive through? You want it your way, customize it. You want to be cool? Wear this, watch this, listen to this, and talk like that.

And what does it produce? Selfishness.

Indulgence on occasion isn’t a bad thing. Consider the fact that God worked for 6 days and then rested. Not because He was tired and needed a break, but because He wanted to indulge in (or you could say enjoy) the works of His hands. God doesn’t care if I sleep in or have dessert sometimes. But when my desires become more important to me than anything else in my life, I’ve set myself up as the idol of my heart.

I can enjoy life, but I should spend my life seeking enjoyment. I should spend it seeking to honor God and please Him, and then i will know true enjoyment.

But the trend that I see in so many kids is that they want the Reeses and not the salad. Hey, I understand, I do too! But parents, your responsibility is to teach your kids that Reeses are great in moderation, but the salad is the important stuff. You don’t get to skip it just because you want to or feel like it. That isn’t how life works. And when we allow kids that kind of authority, then they don’t grow up understanding responsibility or how to persevere.

And then, they end up missing out on the best things in life, because they’re so focused on their own selfish desires that they’ll miss the many blessings God has planned for them!

So, have a Reeses. Sleep in on your day off. Play that video game…but eat the salad even if you don’t want to. It’s what being a leader is all about.

DK

2012
01/11
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The Resume Of Jesus


 So I got this ‘chain email’ sent to me, and usually I delete them without paying much attention, but as I glanced at the Objective of the resume, it struck me: How often to I keep the Top Spot of my life for myself and just use God as a consultant? That’s not really what He’s after though. He doesn’t want to have a say, He wants to have THE say! This really did make me think, and I hope it does the same for you!

DK

The Resume of Jesus Christ

Address:     Ephesians 1:20
Phone:        Romans 10:13
Website:      The Bible . Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus
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Objective

My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I’ve sent you my resume because I’m seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.
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Qualifications

I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19)
I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7)
I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7)
I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13)
The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, (See Galatians 3:14)

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Occupational Background

I’ve only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49 ).
I’ve never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful.
My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15 -17)

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Skills Work Experiences

Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the brokenhearted, setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18).
I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33 ).
Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9)

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Educational Background

I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and understanding, (See Proverbs 2:6).
In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See Colossians 2:3).
My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path, (See Psalms 119:105).
I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (See Psalms 44:21).

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Major Accomplishments

I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times, (See Genesis 1:26 ).
I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15 ).
I defeated the arch enemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, (See Colossians 2:15 ).
I’ve miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead.
There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here. You can read them on my website, which is located at: www dot – the BIBLE. You don’t need an Internet connection or computer to access my website.

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References

Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healing, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance.

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In Summation

Now that you’ve read my resume, I’m confident that I’m the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47 ). When can I start? Time is of the essence, (See Hebrews 3:15 ).

2012
01/04
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