I think everyone, Christian and non, is aware of the concept that tells us we will reap what we sow, whether they are familiar with scripture (Galatians 6:7) or not. So, what are you reaping? Is your current state what you want? And if it isn’t, will you have the strength of character to do something about changing your state? If you look at your words and actions, what are they producing, what’s the fruit? The problem is that we don’t tend to consider our own behavior as the foundation to what we are experiencing.
There are some who also believe that you receive what you believe. Do you? Rick Renner has written: “What you experience in life is all wrapped up in your believing. That’s why I say that wrong believing is a trap.” Interesting perspective. Do you understand what he is saying? Do you believe he is accurate? Perhaps I should ask – are you receiving what you are believing? Asking what you believe is critical at this point. Do you tend to believe and act on the (wrong) idea that Murphy’s Law applies to you – that if something ‘bad’ is going to happen, if so, then you’ll undoubtedly experience it.
Expanding this thought, quoting Jesse Duplantis: “Without faith, nothing that your soul needs or desires can exist for you… nothing.” (Soul: mind, will, emotions) Does this describe where you are – with nothing? If so then look to your faith. What are you believing for? You really can’t dismiss, out of hand, the effect and influence stemming from the ‘philosophy’ that reaping results from your sowing. If you have nothing, then look at what you are, or are not, doing and believing. If that sounds harsh, it doesn’t mean it’s ‘wrong’.
I’m not telling you what to do, I may strongly recommend a course of action, but ultimately it is your life and up to you what you do and how you do you. I strongly believe in a particular approach, but it still is your decision because it is your life. I care enough to call out to you to consider. Consider turning your life over to Jesus so that you can reap abundant life. Accepting His Lordship does take strength, does take courage but it truly is the only way. Remember what is spoken of in the Bible (Philippians 2:10-11), that at His name, every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. You will do this eventually but why not consider Him who has provided everything you need for a fulfilling life … now. What you sow, you will reap.
