It’s not you, its me!

A friend and I were chatting and talking about getting rid of things that stand between us and God (burning them, actually). I laughed, saying my computer would be first to go. He said he’d have to throw himself into the fire, which opens up a whole other conversation on loving wrath, but basically, we agree that the problems in our lives are not always the actual problem.

I’ve thought about this a lot lately, that my computer is usually the reason I neglect my time with God. My excuse is usually something to the effect of “there’s something I need to do on the computer” and it sucks. Unfortunately, getting rid of the computer would be for me the same as my friend tossing out his tools. It just so happens that the same “tool” which brings us income is the same “toy” that gets in the way of my relationship with God.

I’ve decided the problem isn’t with the computer, but me. I’m a human being, made in God’s image, which gives me an incredible super power allowing me to control my own behavior. It’s amazing, this thing called “will power”, that let’s me decide all by myself what to do with my time. I just need a little practice, exercise, and discipline and I’ll be a super hero in charge of my own life!