Why do you labor in vain?

I have been struggling recently. I have many desires and problems that I have been nourishing. I didn't see it, but I knew it.

Jesus was tempted in the same way. Desires of having the entire land that was given to satan. Tempted to be King of all the people in the land. In all ways we are tempted, He has been tempted.

It is natural for us to be in want... how ever, The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want........ the things of this world that I do not have.

iPhone
Truck and trailer
Boat
Golf clubs
Fishing gear
Etc.

The Lord has given many things for me to enjoy, shouldn't I be rejoicing in that of which He has given... and that of which He will provide?

I have been taken to lunches- many times.
I have been taken to Blue Man Group.
I have been given opportunities to work and rewarded bountifully.
I have a home, clothing and food- which I have not paid for directly.

I have been given many things... but I still want more??? Well, I renounce those desires in the name of Jesus. He is my provider. He is my Author. He is the one that has been given ALL things... He paid the price for it.

I am very thankful for what has happened, the good and the bad. I rejoice in Him who directs me in the path He has set before me. I fully depend on Him and will serve Him. I cannot let the things that belong to this world effect the great plans He has for my life. THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, I SHALL NOT WANT.


Its... kinda like a Railroad engineer. The engineer... at least in the old days, shoveled coal into the engine to feed the fire. It was pretty dirty work and very labor intensive. But he was driven to keep the fire burning intensely. But the Lord told me that I do not have to feed the fires before me... and to relax and enjoy the fire that He has put in me. When people attack me verbally (its more... wrongful misperception on my part) or being impatient before everyone... I am the one feeding the fire of my desires unrighteously. I give into the hatred that I love so much... and we all know how things turn out- it just hurts people.

So, why do I labor in vain- why am I picking up a shovel and feeding the fire into an intense fur-no? Why not rest in roast up a few cosy marshmallows and kick my feet up. Do not be hasty in the way that you carry your day. Respond lovingly- no one likes to be talked to in hatred! Be patient as God is with us- He is slow to anger... we should be too.

When a fire arises before you, do not feed it. Apologize if you have upset someone- you were the one that did it, whether directly or indirectly. Respond in Truth, Righteousness, Salvation, in the Gospel, by Faith and by His word. Be humble. Ask for His help to change you. To strengthen you. To teach you. To guide you. All you are doing is acknowledging your ways before Him so He can make you path straight. He wants you to rely on Him in all aspects of your life- not to be thrown in the corner and ignored. He calls you friend and wants to be your best friend. He is Lord. He speaks to us EVERYDAY, do you give an ear to Him... do you check in with Him to see what He wants to share with you? This is the day the Lord has made, find out what His glory means to you this day.

Lord, forgive me for giving into the desires of my heart. For looking for what I cannot have, rather seeking what You will provide. I have nothing and am nothing, but that of which you give. It is no long I who live, but You who live in me. I renounce covets of my heart. Help me to return your Love for the evil. I thank and praise You for this teaching and pray to share this to those whom You bring across my path. In Jesus name I ask Father, Amen.