Off Key and Out of Tune

[Chad]

Off Key and Out of Tune - February 27, 2006

Today I turned on my computer and began to type. I had finished about two lines before I looked at the screen and saw a confusing jumble of letters. I had unknowingly placed my hands one key to the left of proper starting position. Therefore, each word I wrote made absolutely no sense. The same could happen if I played the piano and put my hands in the incorrect position. The mistake would be audible and detected quickly, but the short musical interlude would be miserable sounding.

The same is true of my Christian walk. I may be off the "beaten path" a little; perhaps putting self first and exemplifying other characteristics which are not Christian. I would sound and look unappealing and make no sense as a Christian, even by being one step to the right or left of where I should be.
I am thankful God wants to place me back where I need to be, in the proper position in His beautiful plan. I need to remember to "look" where I am and "listen" to how I sound. Am I glorifying God in my actions and words? This is my desire, and I am thankful God taps me lovingly on the hand when I am out of place. How about you?

Contributed by Marion Smith

 

[SpiritLedEd]

Off Key and Out of Tune - February 27, 2006

Today I turned on my computer and began to type. I had finished about two lines before I looked at the screen and saw a confusing jumble of letters. I had unknowingly placed my hands one key to the left of proper starting position. Therefore, each word I wrote made absolutely no sense. The same could happen if I played the piano and put my hands in the incorrect position. The mistake would be audible and detected quickly, but the short musical interlude would be miserable sounding.

The same is true of my Christian walk. I may be off the "beaten path" a little; perhaps putting self first and exemplifying other characteristics which are not Christian. I would sound and look unappealing and make no sense as a Christian, even by being one step to the right or left of where I should be.
I am thankful God wants to place me back where I need to be, in the proper position in His beautiful plan. I need to remember to "look" where I am and "listen" to how I sound. Am I glorifying God in my actions and words? This is my desire, and I am thankful God taps me lovingly on the hand when I am out of place. How about you?

Contributed by Marion Smith

I've often felt the Lord tapping me on the shoulder. But I've also sometimes felt His boot in my rear. When a good, swift kick in the pants is appropriate, He will give it and I know it is for my own benefit.

SLE

 

[jiggyfly]

I've often felt the Lord tapping me on the shoulder. But I've also sometimes felt His boot in my rear. When a good, swift kick in the pants is appropriate, He will give it and I know it is for my own benefit.
SLE

You too? LOL Thanks for the good honest response Ed. I have noticed that the boot in my rear comes because I ignore His tapping on my shoulder.