To Him be the Glory

I have a bit of writer's block this morning - I did yesterday as well. I'm not sure what to write about because I don't want to seem redundant, fake or over Christianize things. Isn't that how we do things in life? We tend to over common sense everything. Oswald Chambers calls it deifying common sense. In other words common sense becomes our God. This truth resonated in me. That's how I know God is speaking ... when I read or hear something and my insides feel similar to a cymbal that's been played. The reverb starts in my gut and moves to the outer limits of my soul. It's very cool, I might add. Okay ... back to the god of common sense. Isn't that how we make so many of our decisions? Yes, I know that God gave us a brain and we should use it, but remember that is NOT a scripture in the Bible. I catch myself deciding what I will do for the day, how I will treat my kids, what I will do at work, how I will serve at church and what books I will read many times based on common sense. I have this nagging thing (I think God is getting ready to hit the cymbal) that keeps saying, "Ann, there is more than common sense to this Christian life." I do believe that Jesus is supernatural. So do you if you believe He was born to a virgin and rose from the dead. My friend, those two events most definitely defy common sense. I'm sure that Jesus' entire ministry defied His natural inclination to common sense. "My ways are not your ways and my thoughts are not your thoughts." I'm pretty sure that's God's way of saying --- "your common sense is not the way I'm going to do things sugar pie." I think my life might be PROOF that common sense is not the path to take. Cancer? Really? A very painful surgery where my husband has to bathe me, dress me, carry me, etc.?? REALLY? No matter what the Bible says and all the good that comes from this event in my life my common sense has been screaming it's fool head off since Jan. 12! Now, my Spirit woman ... what has she been saying? She's been saying - "God is in control. He will never leave you or forsake you. God has plans for you. He will prosper you. He will heal you." To conclude the ramblings - I'm simply saying that if we want Jesus - I mean REALLY want Him and we want His calling to reign in our lives we have to let Him back on the throne of our lives. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your OWN understanding in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones." Proverbs 3:5-8 I am a smart woman, I have two degrees and a lot of life experience. This world gives me many reasons to believe in my abilities. God has given me many of these abilities and He has given you many abilities, talents and gifts. We are to use these talents and double them. I get that. What I have decided, and I will need daily reminders of this from the Holy Spirit, is that my common sense is not God any longer. I've decided to expose common sense for what it is - a false idol in my life. Common sense is not bad, but I proclaim this day "IT IS NOT GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!" The enemy of our souls would love nothing more than for you to rationalize and common sense your way through life all the while missing the mighty, supernatural POWER of God Almighty. Let me close with a quick chart that might help you decide which way you want to go:
Common Sense
1. Confusion
2. Possible Safety
3. Boring
4. Limited
5. Boundaries
6. The old way
7. You act like a grown up

Supernatural Power of Yahweh
1. Wisdom
2. Adventurous
3. Exciting
4. No Boundaries
5. Out of control
6. New and fresh
7. You never have to grow up - you get to be like a kid trusting in His daddy!

Did I say it would be easy picking God's way? No. Especially if you happen to be a Type A control freak (like me). What I am saying is that we all, deep down, want the adventure. How do I know? Take a look at beer and wine sales in the U.S. Take a look at how many people bungee jump, ride roller coasters, date/marry wild women or men, read novels full of adventure, or buy fast cars. If you're reading this blog I know you love me and what do I represent? Someone who is honest, real, cuts through the junk and is full of passion. You know you want it too - you know you HAVE it too. You know I'm not the only one who can do these things and say these things. Go right now and look in the mirror and SAY "Dear Jesus ... take me, I'm yours - do what you will - I'm ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Move over common sense - Jesus is on the throne!!"