We are a fickle people

We are a fickle people

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Have you ever wandered aimlessly down the aisles of a store? You’re just seeing what’s on sale, and looking at displays. Before you know it, things have made their way into your shopping cart. Wandering aisles leads to impulse buying.

We can wander spiritually, too.

Sometimes, we are ripe for any teaching that comes along to make us feel good or better about ourselves or the situation we are in. We don’t mean to buy into something other than what the bible teaches; but we give in to our implulses.

We are a fickle people, prone to wander from our Saviour just like a sheep wanders away from his Shepherd, convinced the grass is greener over in the other pasture.

The solution is a daily decision.

It seems no matter how spiritually mature we may think we are, we are prone to being led astray. Each day, we must fix our minds on Him. Where we keep our thoughts matter, because our thoughts lead our bodies.

I don’t know how you feel; but my life is too short to waste time wandering astray. I’m a sheep with a mission and that is to reach my heavenly destination intact, looking like Jesus, and influencing others to join me on the journey.

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” Isaiah 26:3 NLT

Since I’ve spent my life in the church, hymns come to mind frequently. When I hear the word, “wander,” immediately I think of the phrase, “prone to wander,” and this song:

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I just want you to know how highly I value those of you who visit my little piece of the cyberspace to read my words. I believe my calling is to encourage others with words of hope and blessing. Thank you especially to those who respond with comments. You make it worthwhile!

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This post was written in response to the prompt, “wander,” given to the community at Five Minute Friday. In interest of full disclosure, I did write for 5 minutes, and then took more time choosing photos and headings.

I’ll be sharing this with the following communities:

Five Minute Friday, Grace & Truth

Inspire Me Monday, Remember Me Monday

Tell His Story, InstaEncouragements Link-Up

Let’s Have Coffee, Recharge Wednesday, Tune In Thursday

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All photos created in PicMonkey by Jerralea using family and stock photos. Please do not copy.

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