Albert is back this week! I am excited to see what insights I will gain from being around a cat for a week! It is only day one, and my eyes have been opened to another truth! Last week Albert had on a cone of shame due to his scratching his ear. This week, the cone has been lifted and he no longer needs it! I have some interesting observations though. Towards the end of last week, I made the observation that Albert could not clean himself properly because of the cone. As a result of not cleaning himself, he developed a smell. I know animals smell, so I thought this was Albert's natural smell. When he climbed on my lap this morning, I did not notice a smell at all. I credit this lack of smell to his ability to clean himself.
What stood out to me in my reading today? 1 Timothy 6: 11 says, "But, flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness."
Why did this stick out to me today? This stood out to me today because I need to pursue cleanliness; just like Albert does. Many times in my life I have chosen not to pursue what I know to be right, and instead I have pursued things that are not of God. And as a result of my not pursuing God, I developed a stench.
How will this apply in my life today? Today I will actively pursue the things of God. I cannot sit and wait for them to come to me. I have to get out and actively seek after God. Yes, God does pursue me, and He does search for me when I am lost; but this pursuing goes both ways. In my marriage, I don't just sit and let Becca come to me, I also have to go to her. So, what does that mean I will actually do today? I will put Godly things before my own, and I will seek others out in conversations. I will pursue God and not me today.
Tomorrow I will start in 2 Timothy. I am looking forward to it! Thanks for reading!
In His service, Crazy Pete
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