A new awakening

This morning I heard an excellent message given by Pastor Jenkins at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden. It was about "Looking for a thirst that only God can quench". This sermon really awakened my spirit. Lately, for a very long time actually, I have been looking for something subconsciously to give me more gratification in life. Now don't get me wrong, I am very happy, have a wonderful husband, family and great friends, a good life. However I realized this morning that I wasn't in the word like I should be, like I use to be. I have started a few projects and thought about starting others but have really lacked follow through on those projects. I realized that this wasn't just me. My daily conversations with friends are about this same subject. The message taught me that ONLY God is able to quench a thirst and its insane (constantly doing something over and over again and expecting to get a different result) to seek other things as a means to get satisfied.
So starting today I will do the following:
1. Wake up early each morning and seek God first. I tend to wake up during the week complaining that its Monday again or focusing on how much I have to do with how little time I have to do it. Instead I will seek God first knowing that He can make a way out of no way. Also instead of saying "there is only 24 hours in a day" look at it like "Wow! There is 24 hours in a day. A whole 24 hours!". There is so much I can achieve and accomplish on both my professional and personal endeavors.
2. Praise God. I am going to do this by willingly by opening up my mouth to sing or shout praises and lifting up my hands in praise and worship. (Psalm 63:3-5). There is so much I have to be thankful for, focusing on those things plus the many blessings God has in store for me are key. There is so much I don't even recognize that God has done for me and others. He deserves to be praised. Lifting up ones hands is a sign of surrendering. I shall give Him my day to lead me.
3. Meditate on God's word at night before bed. (Psalm 63:6). There are so many distractions in life that are there purposefully to turn our attention away from God, especially in the night hour. Instead on allowing myself to be distracted, I will turn my attention to God and meditate on His word. How else will I learn His word?
By changing my approach on life I know that I will see many changes and I thank God in advance for them. This sermon has greatly helped me and I hope it can help you too. :)


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