Looking at my grandson today and his reactions to the things around him, I am reminded of my relationship with God. Jonathan knows when he is stretching the boundaries and will not look you in the eye but glance at you to see if you have noticed his intent.
Not unlike ourselves when we try to justify our behaviour but won't look God in the eye because deep down we know we are wrong. We may be sorry later but we had the chance to stop and didn't.
There are no excuses we have the strength and righteousness of Jesus Christ and if we would turn to Him first we could eliminate the need to repent because we wouldn't have sinned against God in the first place.
So often now I see my behaviour, reactions, responses through God's eyes and I am disappointed with myself as I know He would be.
God's son payed the ultimate penalty so we wouldn't be bound by sin, so when we do so easily it is making light of His sacrifice.
God help me to focus on you and not myself, for if my eyes are on you then I know the best course of action and limit my ability to circumnavigate your standards.
I am not the centre of my life, you are, help me to remember that.
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