A contrast.
It starts with one question (taken from day 3 of The Purpose Driven Life). What drives my life? The answer is, honestly, not at all related to God. It was more like for my own enjoyment, my foolish desires.
This is God speaking:
Ephesians 5:15-18.
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit
1 John 2:15-17
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.
I was ever since troubled with my conditions. I know I’m worshiping something else besides God. Challenge myself to say this prayer.
“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9-10)
Have I glorified His name? Has my life reflected His kingdom? Have I lived according to His will? Hard to admit, but, nope.
Summing up Philippians 3:
My struggle. Confidence in the flesh (external appearance). Mind on earthly things. Appetite as god.
vs.
My prayer. knowing Jesus Christ. His power of resurrection and transformation. Becoming like Him
