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From: dbonilla
Date: Thu Nov 27 14:21:37 MST 2003 Subject: A Freeing Revelation

Labels I tend to equate with sin: obsessive, unspiritual, impulsive, hungry, thirsty, happiness.
I have subtilely trained myself to accept as sin things that are not sinful in themselves; false ideas have somehow snuck into my mind or filtered into my thinking over the years.
I must fight this Devil-inspired deception, this false training, this guilt trip, this pre-conceived notion that it is only when I'm doing "religious things" that I am walking with Christ. Doing the will of God is not just being at church everytime the doors are open. If I feel guilty for not being on my knees and reading my bible four hours a day, there's something wrong with my perception of what it means to be devoted to God and to offer my body as a living sacrifice to him. If my thinking has become so twisted, then he's got a lot of work yet to do before he can use me in the building of his kingdom.
Yes, he wants the whole enchilada, and anything that takes my focus away from God CAN be idolatry. But--and I thank God for the encouragement of a friend at The Village for this revelation--I am learning that nearly any activity into which I invite God to join me can be rendered a "reasonable or spiritual act of worship" a la Romans 12:1. (Knowing this has done wonders toward avoiding TRULY sinful behavior.)
Here are some random examples that motivated me to write this blog. I was just feeling anxious because I've taken extensive time to write a thoughtful reply to some questions for a potential mate and then realized that I was reckoning this as "wasted time," feeling guilty that perhaps I'm being obsessive. (Sure there are other things I could be doing but why not ask God to be with me in this as I work!) Now I want to get up and play the piano but no, that's impulsive; besides "it's a sin not to finish what you started." All the while, I'm distacted by this tired, hungry feeling that drives me to get up and eat, or to go to bed because it's late at night. Oh Dennis, how unspiritual can you get!? (God help the diabetic!) Focus on the Lord, man! What a warped perspective!

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