Testing. Do not disturb.

I've been focusing my attention this past week on taking better care of my body by hydrating it more, controlling what I put in it and moving more :-).  Have you ever noticed that when you truly decide to try on a new attitude or practice a spiritual attribute a little more in your life, you seem tempted by old behaviour at every turn?

The Lord your God is testing you to find out whether you love Him with all your heart and with all your soul.  It is the Lord God you must follow, and Him you must revere.  Keep His commands and obey Him; serve Him; and hold fast to Him.

Deuteronomy 13:3-4

There is no doubt, that it is His work in us that stirs us to action.  Indeed, God's Word reveals to us that He tests us too.  We can be thankful for every moment we get another chance to follow Him wholeheartedly.  This testing is done in His love for us.  He desires to have our complete attention and commitment to keep His ways.  The Holy Spirit can strengthen us in our pursuit to live that life that honours Him at every turn.

Have you seen the movie, The Princess Diaries?  I love the words of wisdom from the father in that movie:  "From now on you will be traveling the road between who you think you are and who you can be.  The key is to allow yourself to make that journey."

What journey has He prepared for you today?  This week?  May we never take the easy way out, but instead purpose to draw our strength from Him in prayer and conviction.

Press in and press on!

Giselle