Romans 6:14—For sin will have no dominion over you, since
you are not under law but under grace.
Sin is anything that separates us from our relationship with God. As Christians, we are called to be diligent
in building our relationship with God.
It is easy for us to get distracted with life, and anytime we forget to
seek God first, we are separating ourselves from Him. We each have our own obsessions. Mine happens to be work. I know beyond doubt that God has called me to
the work that I do. Even so, my work
still can become a distraction. My
family waits patiently for me whenever I immerse myself into a project. They stand by while I give my time to my
students. They celebrate my successes
with me. Even though they are happy and
thankful that my work is meaningful and provides for us, they also feel sad
that it takes away from my time with them.
Sometimes, my projects fill me up so that I can connect more
meaningfully with them. Other times, I
am so drained that I have nothing left to give them. I think in my relationship with God, this
effect gets magnified, and I’m constantly called to reassess, reprioritize, and
refocus on Him.
Today as you meditate on this Scripture, give thanks to God
for His great mercy in removing sin from our lives. Rejoice that we are eternally connected to
Him because of what He did—not because of anything we have done. Make a list of those things in your life that
distract you and interfere with your relationship with God. Ask Him to take control over those
areas. Pray for diligence in building
your relationship with Him. Make a
commitment to daily renew your connection to Him by prioritizing Him in all
areas of your life.
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