I was driving in to church one morning and saw something I had never noticed before, it was cows, cows walking one behind another in a zigzagged path they had created over time. One of the most noticeable things about these cow paths, is they often go nowhere in particular. Another interesting thing about cow paths is a that once a cow path has been created to get from one place to another, the cows will continue to follow the cow path without question. No cow is ever smart or courageous enough to try a new, potentially faster and more efficient way to the same destination again. They will continue to blindly follow the same route time and time again. Sometimes I feel like that is how we as humans are, creatures of habit, following the same path day in and day out. Do you ever get tired of the same old habits we find ourselves committing over and over? I know I do! God is calling us not to be safe in our churches, small groups, or whatever the organization be! But he is calling each and everyone of us to become
disciples for him, which means getting out of the beaten habits, comforts, safe zones and spreading the word of god! Lets quit talking about it and put this into action!
Luke 14:26-27
Psalm 32:8
Psalm 23:1-6
Psalm 119:105
Isaiah 55:6
Isaiah 58:11
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Love this!! So right! Create us to be pioneers to the unknown of His Kingdom :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post Justin!!
ReplyDeleteFor the last twelve years I have been the cow. Last year I decided to break out of that habit. I started back in school and now have a new perspective on life!! I have put things in God's hands as he knows what is best for me :0)
Love this analogy JM!
ReplyDeleteSo true.
The Picture is awesome!
God is good to help us see our bad habits and to help us find new ground.
I once read this analogy of habits and thought it pretty true.
Habits are like submarines. They run silent and deep. - Denis Waitley
:)) awesome love of my life. Aaaaaamen!!! Today in worship was all about fully surrendering everything. It was awesome! I died to myself today :) and am allowing Christ to shine through! Woohoo! Bring on the fire! Xoxoxoxox
ReplyDeleteLove you more than words