Active living versus auto pilot

Isn’t it amazing how we get in the habit of just “being”, much of the day is done on auto pilot? This 40 Days of Love journey has awakened my senses and reminded me of the little things. I am sure that as you read my last blog you might have thought, “the Director of Spiritual Development has to work that hard at love?” I thought it myself, shouldn’t I have already figured it out. Well, the answer is yes, I have figured it out many times, and I suppose the reality is that I have to keep on figuring it out. Following Jesus and following the two commands that Jesus basically said summed up the entire Bible is about making a choice and commitment to live our lives for Him everyday.

It is easy to fall into old patterns of behavior and not be held accountable for thoughts and actions that “no one” knows about.  I remember hearing a sermon once where the pastor asked, “Who are you when no one is looking?” 

That person that no one sees, worries too much; thinks thoughts that are not loving; criticizes too much; and gets caught up to easily in the things of the world… so I am going to hear Jesus this morning as He reminds me that the relationships in my life are the most important part of my life.

“So I tell you, don’t worry about everyday life – whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn’t life consist of more than food and clothing?”  Matthew 6:25

Today I am going to love God with all my heart…how about you? How are you going to live today…on auto pilot going with the flow or by faith and loving God with all your heart?